From the Archive: Cycle Touring and Expedition Notes
Before going cycle touring I did some preparation right from the reasons behind why I was going, through to the equipment I would need. Why do I want …
How to Get Sponsorship: Company Sponsorship Email Template
Back in 2006 when I had the idea to go on a cycle tour, it was my idea, and no one else’s. I thought, that I alone would take my bike, escape …
Expedition Preparation Tips
To me an expedition means: exploring, new ideas and experimentation. It can offer a great deal of learning potential. An expedition usually requires …
Adventure Exploring on a Bike - The Travels of Photographer Nicolas Marino
Nicolás Marino is an adventure cyclist. His long-term adventures by bicycle have lasted for 10 years, 85 countries, across all kinds of terrain. A …
How to Build the Perfect Expedition Bike for a Hassle-free Bike Tour
I wrote a series of popular articles about preparing for a short, medium or long term adventure cycling tour; about the equipment I needed, getting …
Tips For Preparing a Cycle Tour to Ensure an Amazing Trip
PrepareI spent a considerable chunk of time preparing for our bike trip, Ride Earth. We read about previous expeditions on websites such as 'Crazy Guy …
Kona Explosif Mountain Bike Frame (2007 version) for Adventure Cycling
Are you looking for a mountain bike frame that you can use for adventure cycling? Do you like Kona bikes? Do you have a penchant for niche steel …
Soviet Mattress Suspension and Ulaan Baatar
Tom and I are now in Ulaan Baatar. The bus journey here was arduous. We expected it to take around seven hours but it took the entire day. However, …