Empowering The Bicycle Traveler

Living Vicariously

Canada to Argentina on Surly Long Haul Truckers Randy and Cheryl had been living their dream for two weeks when they arrived in Boise to stay with us for the night. Starting at the Canadian border they pointed the handlebars south and started riding, with the aim of eventually making it to Argentina. When I Read More

Preparations For A European Bike Tour

One of the great things about being involved with Bike Touring News is the opportunity to live vicariously through the people we meet. Soon (next month), Asa will fly to Europe with his bike for a year long "literary pilgrimage". We got a chance to talk to him first about his planning and preparations. Find Read More

The Pilgrim And The Ogre

God's first language is Silence. Everything else is a translation. --Thomas Keating The Bike Hermit's alter-ego has been alive to witness April 17 fifty eight times as of today. In recognition a ceremonial excursion into the high desert has been planned. He will be taking Chief on a ride to Celebration Park south of Kuna Read More

TransAmerican Trike Adventure

Okay, I must confess that when Kurt stopped in the Cave in January to fill us in on the planned adventure we both thought he was nuts.  Of course some people think we are nuts as well so that is fair.  Kurt and his 9 year old daughter are traveling cross country riding a Recumbent Read More

NAHBS 2012 Wrap-up

This is the final installment of our coverage of the 2012 North American Handmade Bicycle Show, and we have two,count em, two, interviews. First up is Deb Banks talking about her new saddle making venture; Rivet Cycleworks Mitch Pryor made the trip down from Portland, OR with bikes he makes under the moniker MAP Bicycles Read More