Leana Niemand has ridden her bike in more countries than most people will ever visit. She started in South Africa seven years ago and as she says "..once you're on the road, there's just no reason to stop" Bike Touring News caught up with her in Boise last week and recorded our conversation to create
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On a recent overnight bicycle trip to Burgdorf Hot Springs I sat down with Paul to ask him about bike commuting...when he began, what logistical challenges he faced and about what he perceives as the benefits of riding a bike to work. We were "sponsored" on this trip by McCall Brewing Company in that they
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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
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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
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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
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