TomsBikeTrip.com: Cycle touring & bikepacking field notes & advice
WEBEvery aspect of a cycle tour or bikepacking trip is covered in 34 chapters, split over three parts: pre-trip planning, initial execution, and adapting to the long haul. As well as broad, practical advice, I’ve woven inspiring and reassuring anecdotes throughout the book – because getting away from the starting line isn’t about knowing ...
Cycle Touring & Bikepacking Insurance: What To Know Before You …
WEBJan 16, 2023 · 1. ETA offer an annual cycle insurance policy that covers bikes and accessories for up to 90 days abroad, up to a value of £5,000, including a new-for-old replacement policy and emergency cycle hire, leaving you free to arrange your personal travel insurance separately. In Europe, personal …
What’s The Best Touring Bike? (2024 Edition) - Tom’s Bike Trip
WEBJan 2, 2023 · Summary: Classic British fully loaded drop-bar tourerAvailability: UKList Price: £1,600. The Ridgeback Panorama is a British-designed, Reynolds 725 cromoly-framed, disc brake-equipped, classic touring bike with a durable selection of 3×9sp drivetrain components from both road- and mountain-biking ranges.
What’s The Best Cycle Touring & Bikepacking Tent? (2024 Edition)
WEBJan 4, 2023 · Alpkit Ordos 2 (UK, £235) Direct retailer and manufacturer Alpkit have made a splash in the UK bikepacking and cycle touring scene with their Ordos ultralight 3‑season wedge tents. I used one on a traverse of the central highlands of Armenia, and I’d still be using it if it hadn’t later been trampled by a herd of cattle.. With 2- and 3‑berth models available and a choice of a red or ...
Do I Really Need Ortliebs? A Cycle Touring Pannier Buyer's Guide
WEBJan 13, 2023 · Larger panniers at the front would also be at risk of hitting the down-tube of the bike (or even the ground) when turning sharply, or interfering with disc brakes. Rear panniers tend to have about twice the capacity; around 20–30 litres each (ie: 40–60 litres per pair). Tandem panniers can be even bigger.
komoot: The Most Powerful Route Planning App For Bikepacking …
WEBJun 5, 2018 · The komoot app itself (Android / iOS) is free, as is the first of the regions you download. From then on, additional regions are chargeable at EUR3.99 each, but ultra long-haul riders might prefer to buy the world pack (EUR29.99) which covers the globe for a one-off lifetime purchase. After using komoot daily for that month-long ride the length ...
27 Cycle Touring & Bikepacking Apps For Every Imaginable Purpose
WEBFeb 1, 2023 · 3. BackCountry Navigator Free/Pro (Android, free/£12.99/$14.99 per year) With its raster maps, dated-looking interface, and lack of route planning or sat-nav style navigation features, it may not be immediately obvious why the Android-only app BackCountry Navigator is still recommended for cycle touring or bikepacking, given the move towards vector maps.
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme Touring Tyre Review - Tom’s Bike Trip
WEBAug 28, 2012 · The Supreme is a touring tyre, so it’s designed first and foremost for longevity under load. However, the Supreme is distinguished by its place at the fast and light end of the spectrum. It features a fast-rolling asphalt tread, with noticeably lower rolling resistance against my brother’s Continental Contacts (on the same model of bike).
How To Cycle Round The World In 3 Easy Steps - Tom’s Bike Trip
WEBApr 23, 2013 · Here’s how: 1. Get a bicycle. It doesn’t matter too much which one, as long as it’s comfortable, but you won’t get far without it. 2. Quit your job. You’ll need a few years for a lap of the planet, so write to your boss explaining that you’re sorry but there’s something you have to do.
Tubus Logo Rear Carrier Rack Review - Tom’s Bike Trip
WEBJan 31, 2008 · The Logo is specifically designed for mountain-bike geometry, offering increased heel clearance for the panniers. With a tubular steel construction, the rack is not only lightweight, rigid and durable, but is easily welded in case of a breakage. I have not encountered any problems so far, and 10 year guarantee speaks for the manufacturer’s ...