About 6 weeks ago the Vargo Titanium Hexagon Stove landed on our doorstep here in Portland. Since then, we have used it on 3 separate overnight bike camping trips, and one 3 day back country gravel romp around Mt. Hood. To find out how it fares... Read More »
Author Archives: Tyler Robertson
Gear Review: Grand Trunk Adjustable Travel Pillow
If, like us, you've spent years sleeping on a rolled up fleece jacket or a stuff sack full of clothes, you'll want to check out our review of the Grand Trunk Adjustable Travel Pillow. You'll never sleep the same again. Read More »
Cycling Sojourner – a guide to the best multi-day tours in Washington: Book Review
"Cycling Sojourner - a guide to the best multi-day tours in Washington" landed in our inbox. After digging through page after page for the past 3 weeks, we thought you might like to hear how this book stacks up. Read More »
Albania – Europe’s last Bicycle Touring frontier
Albania is Europe's last bicycle touring frontier. Remote, unknown and visually stunning - During a seven day tour in early March we took an in depth look at the southern reaches from Lake Ohrid to Sarande, and here's what we found. Read More »
Gear Review: IO Merino Elemental Jacket and Arizona Hoody
Remember how wool used to be scratchy and uncomfortable? Like wearing a bag of fire ants or something. No more. Most merino garments we've had in the past few years are far softer than anything I remember from childhood. Check our review to see how IO Merino's Elemental Jacket and Arizona Hoody stand up to our day to day test for bicycle travel. Read More »
Gear Review: Galileo Offline Maps Version 3.0
One of our favorite navigation tools - Galileo Offline Maps - recently completed a major update, adding one big feature and slipping a few smaller but no less important features in there as well. How does it stack up to the rigors of bicycle travel? Read More »
Slovenia – a bicycle travel guide (an update)
When we decided to go to Slovenia to research and write a bike travel guide, we never knew how wonderful and challenging it would be. It's been almost eight weeks since we left for points south, and we miss it everyday. Currently holed up at Lake Ohrid, Macedonia, we thought an update was due. Read More »
Gear Review: WAKA WAKA Power
Waka Waka Power - A compact solar charger with a social mission. Based on more than 100 days of intensive use, we look at price, ease of use, design and effectiveness for bicycle touring. How does it stack up? Read More »
The case for bicycle tourism
Small towns and rural economies have the most to gain from encouraging bicycle tourism and here's 4 great reasons why... Read More »
Gear Review: LOCK 8 – the World’s first smart bike lock
Looking at the functions and usability of a smartphone enabled bike security system. A first impression gear review of LOCK 8 - the World's first smart bike lock. Read More »