Those who know me know the bike hermit is a beer drinker with a cycling problem. But I think that is a common thread. It appears that many fellow riders appreciate a barley sandwich or two at the end of a riding day. Or any day. So I thought I would post these videos of Read More
Sarah is a friend of mine who flies Lear jets for a living. She also races bicycles on the road, but I won't hold that against her :-) She borrowed my BOB Yak Plus Trailer (with Dry Sak) (yes, this link takes you to Amazon.com but if you follow it and buy a trailer I Read More
I have finally completed the series of pages about sizing for a touring bike. The first one is here. This is always a controversial topic and usually engenders the longest threads on most forum sites, and so it's sure to ruffle some feathers but that should be entertaining. If you have comments or specific questions Read More
Even though I'm a fan of steel bikes, it's mostly because of the durability of the material. I certainly like the ride quality too, but I think the idea that steel is a more plush or forgiving ride because it flexes or dampens is hogwash. The idea has almost become gospel now just because it's Read More
A site about all things bike touring, a term that can mean a number of different things. Is overnight bicycle camping touring? Does riding out to the state park for a picnic qualify as a tour? We think the answer is yes. Stay and look around - Shop, get inspired and maybe learn something new too Read More
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