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Encouraging Quotes 8
John Lennon Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time Dalai Lama This is my simple religion: There is no need for temples; no need for complicated …
Advice for Putting Bikes on Public Transport in Europe and Beyond
If you are planning on going on a long distance cycle tour, but for some sections you will put your bike on public transport (Trains, buses, coaches) …
How Does Bicycle Touring Encourage You to Explore Your Mind as well as the World
For me, one of the most surprisingly aspect of bicycle touring was how it allowed me to explore my mind as well as the physical world. Exploring is …
8 Safety Tips to Keep in Mind When Camping
Being one with nature and sleeping under the stars can sometimes be all that we think about when planning a camping trip. Making sure that everything …
Advice From a Geographer: Put Away the Map
Our lives are saturated with maps. We see them in cars, subways, and airplanes. We access them with our phones, computers, and GPS devices. There are …
Bike Maintenance Resources & Videos
Bike maintenance is essential knowledge for the adventure cyclist. You don’t need to be Sheldon Brown but you need to know the basics. Truing …
Steps for Road Cleat Adjustment
The following video is the best information I found on cleat set up. Be aware the diagrams are the wrong way round! Switch the 2 and 5 metatarsal …
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 …
Life Skills Brainstorming Session
UPDATE 2024: This post outlines various life skills and topics relevant to personal and professional development. It covers aspects such as critical …
Bike hacks - Tips and Tricks to Enhance your Cycling Experience
NOTE: This post is a work in progress. Apologies if it is a bit rough around the edges. Weather protection Go for full length enclosed outer gear and …