Some are better than others, but really most campgrounds bizarrely overlook the small improvements that could lead to attracting even more cyclists and add to their own PR efforts. What makes a campground bicyclist friendly? Read More »
Tag Archives: bicycle tourism
Bicycle Traveler Magazine, issue 6
Want to buff up your reading list? One of our fave publications, Bicycle Traveler Magazine, issue #6 is out and available for (free) download. 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 »
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 »
Bicycle Travel Slovenia: Ekohotel Kmetija Koroš
At the top of a long, twisting gravel road climb, we stop to snap a few pictures of the Alpine valley scene unfolding below us. Only about 25km from our camp in Austria at Pirkdorfer See, but a 2-hour grind on unpaved mountian roads, we are almost to our destination, Ekohotel Kmetija Koroš – a hilltop mountain bike enclave and ... Read More »
Wet weather cycling: How to revive your rain gear
Wet weather cycling: How to revive your rain gear. If, like us, your rain gear is a few years old and hasn't seen the light of day in months it may be in need of some TLC before you pedal out into the wet and windy. Read More »
Weekend Bike Touring – Autumn Sun and Gravel Road fun
In an effort to enjoy the unseasonably sunny Autumn weather here in Northern Europe, last weekend we took the opportunity to pedal some of the gravel back roads of Northern Poland connecting several of the Teutonic Castles and Cathedrals between Olsztyn and Malbork. Friday we took the TLK train to Olsztyn and set out early Saturday morning to a sunny ... Read More »