This is our review of an ideal pannier for people who bike commute, the Two Wheel Gear Classic 3.0 Garment Pannier. Anyone who bike commutes knows that it can be a challenge to deal with the clothing issue. The Two Wheel Gear Classic 3.0 Garment Pannier offers a stylish and convenient way to meet this challenge. And it’s perfect for cycle touring too! It offers 35 L of storage … [Read more...]
On the Trail of the Feather Barons: Cycling from Oudtshoorn to Montagu in South Africa
Here is a guest post about cycling through the semi-desert of the Klein Karoo in South Africa - including some fascinating information about ostriches and feather barons! The post is from guest poster Pete Martin, author, journalist, coach, and international traveler. Over to Pete! The Bike Tour: Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, South Africa The 60 kilometer (37 mile) Oudtshoorn … [Read more...]
The Top Cycling Trails in Ireland
In Ireland, the last few years have seen a massive upsurge in cycling. Whether it’s cycling to work instead of using public transport, or cycling as a leisure activity – Irish roads now host all kinds of bikes, from racers to mountain bikes. There are many benefits to using the cycling trails in Ireland. Not only is it good for your health and fitness, it’s also been proven to … [Read more...]
Best Sites to Find Ratings to Plan Bike Tours
Here's a Guest Post about ratings for bike tours from Josh Weiss-Roessler. Embarking on a cross-country or international bike tour for the first time can be an exciting activity, but you need to make sure you do some research first so that it’s exciting in a good way rather than a harrowing one. Even if you’ve already been on a cycling tour with a particular touring group, … [Read more...]
Garmin Edge 705 Bike Computer Review
The Garmin Edge 705 Bike Computer is a top of the line bike computer. So what on earth is an Average Joe Cyclist doing with a Garmin Edge 705 bike computer, you ask? This is a bike computer Lance Armstrong wouldn’t be ashamed of, so why is it on MY bike? Well, as Maggie puts it, it took a village to buy it. A bunch of my friends got together and bought it for my birthday. I … [Read more...]
