It is no secret that Surly builds versatile, durable bikes that are adaptable to a wide range of uses and conditions. They also deliver bang for the buck that is pretty darn hard to beat. When Micah started thinking about a new city bike, there were tons of options on the table. After much deliberation
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At Bike Touring News, we believe that holidays are times to spend with family and friends, sharing experiences and creating memories. We've never really gone in for the whole "Black Friday" concept. We'd much rather celebrate with a good bike ride, a home-cooked meal and a tasty beverage than a melee of consumerist excess. In
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This day has been coming for a long time but that doesn't make it any easier. The Bike Hermit and Sky King gave a characteristically unceremonious final farewell and walked out the door of Bike Touring News HQ today. We're not likely to see them around these parts for many months at the very least.
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Holy Smokes! We're one week out from the Grand Depart and the 2017 Smoke 'n' Fire 400 has already lived up to its name! Despite the smoky haze, we hope you'll join us at the riders' meeting on Tuesday the 12th for a special event benefiting the Idaho Conservation League! We'll pour beverages for
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A few months back, I came across a small article about a Sub24O ride from Crouch, ID to Boiling Hot Springs. After posting said article to Facebook, I find that I have 3 general types of friends, the kind that will click that little ‘heart button’ and then comment something like “you are so badass
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