In this post, Jonathan Duda shares how he cycled the entire length of the historic Erie Canal. It is a 360 mile route across New York State from Buffalo to Albany, usually done from east to west. All who complete this route become certified “End-to-enders”! Read on to hear more about Jonathan’s bucket list cycling achievement. Jonathan's Story of Cycling the Erie … [Read more...]
What is Augmented Reality Cycling?
Augmented Reality (AR) is influencing the way we ride, the way we buy bikes and the way we repair them. This influence will only become stronger, especially after Facebook, Apple and other companies release AR smartglasses. AR is easy to use but difficult to explain. AR means connecting digital information to a ‘target’, like an object, person or scene. To see this digital … [Read more...]
11 Tips for Traveling Light On Your Long-Distance Cycling Tour
Touring on your bicycle should bring you freedom and joy. Of course, you don’t want to be weighed down with excess weight. In fact, you may be intimidated by the thought of a long-distance bike tour because of all the things you would need to carry. However, fear no more. With these handy tips, you will be able to FLY with your cycle. Well, not fly exactly – but you will feel … [Read more...]
My Hybrid Bike – The Ultimate Fix for Knee Pain
Knee pain has been a constant issue for me throughout my life. It all started when I started crossfit – imagine an hour-long intense class of heavyweight squats, high-speed lunges, and high-resistance jumps. I was hooked. But a few months in, I was feeling pulsing knee pain at least once a week. The level of stress I was placing on my legs, quads, and knees, was inevitably … [Read more...]
The Way of the Roses – Cycling Coast to Coast Across England
For those of you planning your first cycling tour, here is a first-hand account of what it felt like to one adventurous cyclist. Friend of the site, Pete Martin, recalls the first time he embarked on a long distance, solo cycling trip. Now having completed many longer bike rides, including some of the great river routes in Europe, he recounts with trepidation cycling the Way of … [Read more...]
