Bicycle Travellers
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The Ultimate Resource for Bicycle Touring and Bikepacking. Learn all about bicycle touring and bike packing, and start your journey around the world.
Bicycle Travellers
1y ago
Has anyone cycled for months + with wild camping with a tent as the preferred way of accomodation? Have you experienced any issues with officials/local rules and restrictions ..read more
Bicycle Travellers
1y ago
What is your average speed and distance per day? I ride about 25km/h when i don't have to stop on my mtb and i do like 150km per day (which i know is not a lot but i do some other stuff when touring ..read more
Bicycle Travellers
1y ago
I am looking to get a touring bicycle. What are your recommendations for a quality, not to break the bank type of touring bicycle do you suggest ..read more
Bicycle Travellers
1y ago
Anybody ever try a hammock tent for camping? I can't sleep on my back because of apnea, so I don't know if a hammock-tent would work for a side sleeper. Lots of people side sleep very comfortably in hammocks, laying diagonally is key. it’s a myth that you can only sleep on your back in a hammock ..read more
Bicycle Travellers
1y ago
Anyone a side sleeper? Post-winter prepping reminded me to replace my sleeping pad, with one that can better handle my sleeping on my side and the aging body that is needing more comfort as the years go by. I am a side sleeper as well. I use a Nemo Vector insulated pad. Wide. Have used it on 3 tours. Nemo makes a good product ..read more
Bicycle Travellers
1y ago
For those that cycle for months or even years, how do you make a living? I understand those that are retired but genuinely curious about others my age. I would love to do something like doing months long trips on my bike. Is it a matter of selling all assets and living minimallly ..read more
Bicycle Travellers
1y ago
I just switched to panniers, and their mounts are rubbing the rack. Within a week, the paint has rubbed off and they're scraping into the metal. Does anyone have a solution for this ..read more
Bicycle Travellers
1y ago
I'm looking into buying a Surly as a 2nd bike (1st is gravel). I'd like to be able to take it on rocky, muddy and sandy terrain, while still being decent on tar. But the real consideration is that the parts be durable and repairable for crossing Africa ..read more
Bicycle Travellers
1y ago
Would anyone recommend buying the Ortlieb Pannier security cables? I never even knew they existed! Seems pointless to lock the pannier to the bike when anyone can just open it and have a rummage ..read more
Bicycle Travellers
1y ago
Do you guys use Loctite or another threadlocker? I wonder what works well for bikes. I just check my bolts regularly ..read more