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Adventure Cycle Touring
Before cycle touring, I’d done a lot of mountain biking day trips but the first time I did a multi-day “adventure” trip was in Scotland in 2006. The trip turned out to be a big challenge, but it sowed the seeds of later ideas about “travelling by bike”.
Bicycle touring - a definition
A bicycle tour is when you decide you are going out on your bike but instead of looping back you stop somewhere and then the next day you cycle a bit more.
Bicycle touring means self-contained cycling trips for pleasure, adventure and autonomy rather than sport, commuting or exercise. Touring can range from single to multi-day trips, even years. (Wikipedia)
Equipment
You don’t need much to go on a bike tour. You just need a bike, kit for sleeping, eating and repairing the bike. You can be as minimalist or prepared as you want but either way you’re going to have to carry it all!
For a sporty cyclist you could ride fast. Your bike will reflect this by being light and minimal. On the other hand you could plan to go slowly and then the weight of your bike matters less. Going slower means you will probably see more and meet more people.
Bike
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Handlebars, Lights, Grips, Frame, Forks, Suspension, Wheels, Brakes, Disc, Spokes, Tyres, Rim, Pedals, Saddle, Panniers, Bags, Gears, Chain, Trailer, Bike,
Top traits to look for in an adventure touring bike
- Steel-framed
- Rack mounts
- 36 spoke wheels
Clothing
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Helmet, Hat, Sunglasses, T-shirt, Waterproof, Shorts, Socks, Shoes, Gloves, Breathable, Coat.
Camping
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Mat, Stove, Tent, Cooking, Shelter, Hammock, Headlight.
Top tips
- Stay hydrated
- Ask for help, directions and water
- Avoid urban areas at the end of the day to find a secluded camp spot
Top posts
Preparation
- How to build expedition bike series 1
- How to build expedition bike series 2
- How to build expedition bike series 3
- How to build expedition bike series 4
- What Kit Do You Need To Go Adventure Cycling?
- Bicycle Touring: Reliable fundamentals
- Useful Links When Preparing To Go On A Bicycle Tour
- Expedition Preparation Tips
- Bike sizing
- How To Choose A Saddle
- Lee Firman’s Lightweight Touring Kit List
- The Biki - A Wiki for Our Cycle Touring Research
- An interesting take on buying a new bike versus building your own bike from scratch
- Prepare, Pack, Pedal: My Ebook
- How to Get Sponsorship
- Long Distance Cycle Touring Kit List
- Day hiking kit list
- Short bike tour kit list
On the Road
- Updated: Ways To Travel On The Cheap
- Travel Philosophy: The Basic Rules Of The Road
- What Essential Bike Maintenance Is Needed Whilst On A Cycle Tour?
- How to Lace Up a Misshaped Brooks Champion Flyer Saddle
- Steps for Road Cleat Adjustment
- Staying safe when mountain biking
- Top 5 Bike Upgrades
- Advice For Putting Bikes On Public Transport In Europe And Beyond
Comms
- Self shot travel filmmaking manifesto
- Travel Filmmaking Pre Production Tips
- Travel Filmmaking What to Shoot and How to Shoot
- Travel Filmmaking Post Production Tips
- Travel Filmmaking Quick Tips
- How to Make an Adventure Film So Far
- How to Observe and Document Evidence of Climate Change
- Digital tools for Productive Nomads
- What is the Best Photography Workflow
Return, reflect
- Most Common Questions Asked About Going Cycle Touring from Weave of The Ride
- Advice For Cycle Touring In Zanzibar, Africa From Seasoned Expert Pete Gostelow
- 10 Benefits of Cycle Touring In Europe to Inspire Your Trip
- Why is bicycle touring the best way to travel through Europe
- Utility Cycling And Long Distance Cycling
You might be interested in these books
Travelogue books
- The Only Man to Cycle from Stoke Albany to Kathmandu - special edition version including cycle tours across Europe and Asia
- Weave of the Ride
- Between Worlds - The Promise of the Road
- Scotland Bikepacking ‘06