Most people who tour on bicycles, use relatively normal bikes, with racks and panniers added. People who plan to travel many thousands of kilometers, over a long period of time, usually buy expensive touring bikes. Many people believe the best touring bikes are made in Germany. Some people fly somewhere, go bike touring for a relatively short time, then fly home. Most of these people buy relatively inexpensive bikes. Some bring bikes from home, but many buy them after flying to where they want to start touring. Occasionally I see touring bike setups which are a bit different. One couple had ..read more

Following are videos by a bikepacker. He met some people who appeared friendly, and he spent some time with them. While he was not watching, they stole $400 from his luggage, and cut his rack. He suspects, they were planning to rob him again when he traveled. The entire experience is covered in four videos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbx3JqskJ1Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdIJwhrbrow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s34bYdPGKM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb01R0fGO5Y There are risks when traveling. You can be robbed anywhere in the world. But places where law enforcement is n ..read more

Years ago, there were not a lot of bikepackers. It seems, with people learning more about other parts of the world, and people sharing bikepacking experiences on the internet, more people are now bikepacking. Some people travel by bike and camp in tents. Others travel long distances by bike, but stay in hotels and similar places of accommodation. Some people travel by public transport, such as buses, and hire bikes at their destination. But people have been doing this for years. Some people travel for a few months. Others travel for years. Some people don't have a lot of savings, so they n ..read more

If any one is interested in what it’s like to do the Trans Am bike race this is what the tail end of the race was like for me lol! https://youtu.be/qJyd0gXZ48E ..read more

Has anyone toured any part of the East Coast Greenway? https://map.greenway.org/?loc=4,34.08906,-81.47461 Is it just for MTB and Gravel, or can you take a road bike?   XFQEYMUW.htm (Size: 2.54 KB / Downloads: 1 ..read more

Hello, bike riders! In November, let's share our personal cycling desires. What is your most desired cycling destination? Is it a specific mountain route? Is it an event? I will share mine - it's Mt. Ventoux! I would love to do this legendary climb on my road bike and taste a tiny piece of what professional cyclists feel at Tour de France.   fiido-bikeride-forum.JPG (Size: 87.87 KB / Downloads: 12 ..read more

Hello and greetings from London... I hope this is okay with admin but i have written an article on what it's like to participate the London To Paris bike ride. If anyone is thinking of a cycling tour or holiday in Europe then this route/itinerary has to be given some serious consideration - from the novice to even the most experienced tourer this ride has a lot to offer. Enjoy reading and hope it helps... Is The London To Paris The Best Cycling Holiday in Europe?https://europeancyclingtours.com/the-best-cycling-holiday-in-europe/   IMG_0802.jpg (Size: 56.48 KB / Downloads: 15 ..read more

Hi guys this is my first post as a member on here and hope I can get a little advice ,,, anyway , I wasn't very well last few years with a surprise brain tumour we got that sucker out ok an im still alive and kicking but ive been wanting to set off on a bit of adventure to gather myself now that im fit enough . So I been looking online at advice at touring bikes and noticed that the Trek 720 was mentioned as a good option to set up as a touring bike , well my brain being the way it it I bought a like new Trek 720 Multitrack , I later notice that the actual bike I wanted was the touring model ..read more

Hey, i am planing to move to texas for some quality time. with my bike. I am currently at new york. Struggling to find a bike shipper. I want to travel as since last 4-5 month i haven't travel. But due to Covid don't know active shipping company for my bike. Earlier, I used to do my bike transport through Citizenshipper but don't know whether they are available right now or not. I have two questions for you guys :- 1) Any active shipping company at present which you might know 2) What precautions should i take before leaving. Thanks in advance ..read more

  aeroe-spider-rear-rack-on-mountain-bike.jpg (Size: 58.79 KB / Downloads: 299) Hello, bike riders! This is a thread for aeroe international giveaway participants. To celebrate the launch of their innovative product, one lucky bike rider will receive Spider Rear Rack. Post a photo with your bicycle (to be used together with Spider Rear Rack) or comment - will you use the rack for daily bike commute, single-day trips or for multiple-day touring? The giveaway is closed. Lucky winner: @Rosscoe ..read more