Bicycle Touring

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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/sa547ph on 2024-03-26 18:02:22.

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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/Dizzy-Okra3057 on 2024-03-27 17:51:02.

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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/elbearo_BM on 2024-03-27 00:41:16.

Could you imagine cycling 20,000kms from Germany to Singapore? Well episode 64 of Seek Travel Ride features the story of Hanna and Jonas who did just that on their two year adventure which saw them pedal their way across 20 countries.

They are both passionate ecologists, adventure seekers and outdoor lovers, who decided they wanted to get a better understanding of the kind of local biodiversity projects happening across the many countries across Europe and Asia.

So what better way to do this than taking a long distance bicycle tour. Something which would enable them to travel through the land slowly enough and be truly immersed in the surrounding landscapes.

This journey allowed them to have genuine interactions with locals, meeting people running grass root bio-diversity projects along the way and of course having countless observations and interactions with wildlife throughout.

I spoke to them while they were in Malaysia just a short few days away from reaching Singapore. Their experiences were so vast and I could tell this is a journey which has enriched them both so deeply, and will continue to do so as they are now able to educate others through their learnings.

One of the biggest lessons which I feel we can all take on board is to move away from the idea of cheap fast fashion. Looking to repair items as opposed to replacing them. A small step we can take which collectively can have a big impact. They also shared great insights regarding wildlife tourism as well - a topic which is far more complex than we realise.

It was also great to listen to how two relative beginners from a cycle touring perspective managed to navigate their way across two continents, 20 countries and cycling 20,000kms. Going to show you don’t need huge amounts of experience before travelling in this manner. Just enough curiosity to dream up the idea and a conviction to start turning those pedals.

Listen to the full episode now and let me know what you thought - available now on Seek Travel Ride in all pod players or directly via

Pics here have been shared with me by Hanna and Jonas and give a few insights to their adventure.

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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/phieralph on 2024-03-26 22:39:56.

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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/InevitableFeature871 on 2024-03-25 20:07:56.

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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/bicyclebikecycle on 2024-03-25 19:36:06.

I’m 15,000 miles into a tour to all of the National Parks in the lower 48 states. I’ve got 5 left! The home stretch.

I posted about this tour a while back when I started biking through Colorado in January. A lot of people were wondering how that would work. I made some short reels along the way to show what it looked like. Here’s the link to the first one for anyone that is interested:

The last 5 parks are:

1. Hot Springs
2. New River Gorge
3. Shenandoah
4. Cuyahoga Valley
5. Acadia

Let me know if you’re riding in any of those areas!

More info on my tour can be found here:

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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/arykanarye on 2024-03-25 12:32:50.

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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/ayumi_ishida on 2024-03-24 20:34:06.

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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/David-Max on 2024-03-24 15:17:57.

I know people like to look at anything that’s out of the ordinary, and it’s true that riding and hauling around a bike with panniers and other kit isn’t exactly ordinary, but I’m two days into my tour (Northern Spain) and the staring is bothering me a bit. Like not just curious glances, I’m talking about prolonged staring at me, sometimes up and down.

I’m left wondering now if desensitising yourself to staring is one of those useful skills for bike touring. There are so many situations on a tour in which people are inevitably going to stare, lugging your bike on trains, going into shops, checking into hotels, stopping for a break in a busy town, etc. I guess it’s just something I have to accept.

I’m using a very cheap, somewhat goofy bike and using some cheap equipment (e.g. helmet and glasses) which might make look a bit silly idk. The staring from other cyclists has been surprising, who seem to be somewhat judgemental. Maybe it’s in my head but I’m wondering if anyone else is bothered by staring in general or if it’s just something one needs to get used to.

I’d appreciate hearing other people’s thoughts/experiences in relation to this topic.

Btw I’m in Basque Country, Spain where cycling has been lovely overall.

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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/gannons on 2024-03-22 23:58:40.

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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/WanderingToForever on 2024-03-21 19:21:54.

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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/bob_boo_lala on 2024-03-21 18:54:11.

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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/Loweberryune on 2024-03-21 16:10:39.

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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/jkd760 on 2024-03-21 15:48:59.

I’m not really sure where to start.

For a bit of background, I got into cycling after a few long distance hikes (AT, PCT, Hayduke) after being still for a few years in a town with my girlfriend. It was a fun way to commute, and bikepacking has been on my list for years so I thought that it’d be a good time to get back into riding bikes. My girlfriend has enjoyed some backpacking trips with me, as well as some climbing, but found that both may not be her cup of tea to do for a long trip. She purchased a cheap bike and started riding with me, and fell in love with it. So much so, that we started to plan a long tour, 3 months riding through Europe on bikes.

Fast forward to now. We are currently 1.5 months away from our start, and she has decided that she doesn’t think that she would enjoy it, as she may have been romanticizing what the trip would be like, when in reality it would be hard work for 3 months. Her words, for clarity.

So naturally I’m freaking out a bit (internally). I still want to go, but I feel this sinking feeling in my gut. I’ve learned over my years of hiking that I enjoy sharing my experiences with others, and although I know I’ll be fine based on my experience, I’m worried that what was going to be a trip with my best friend, will now feel awfully lonely. The language barrier feels so much more daunting knowing that I won’t have a partner to laugh with at our mistakes. I feel more worried about stopping for groceries and hoping my bike doesn’t get stolen when we would’ve looked out for each other. We were going to film and create together to document our trip, and now I’m considering not even bringing a camera.

Unlike a thru hike where you have plenty of people going the same direction and with the same goal, this is going to be completely free flowing, and I enjoy that freedom. However, it makes each interaction with the people you meet very fleeting.

I guess I’m just asking the community what their thoughts are around the whole thing. To those that have toured by themselves across Europe solo, what was your trip like? What advice does anyone have to offer? What would you do?

-Another friendly cyclist

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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/KrawattenBube2 on 2024-03-21 15:10:04.

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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/Original-Answer2503 on 2024-03-21 03:18:39.

The idea is that no matter how much research you do or how much advice you take, there is no substitute for actually doing multiple tours and thousands of kilometres in the saddle. Boxing up the bike, reassembling, repairing, strapping and unstrapping, kneeling in the dirt swearing, riding through all sorts of landscapes and urban hellscapes. If you're on your first, second or whatever, what has been your experience?

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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/Hi-kun on 2024-03-21 08:05:16.

Another cyclist killed doing the Nullarbor crossing between WA and SA. Crossing the Nullarbor is part of almost every Australian cross country tour if not going through the north. I have not cycled the 2000km+ distance but driven it two times. It's just not safe because there is no shoulder for several hundred kilometres near the WA/SA border and you are sharing the narrow road with road trains more than 50 metres long. The road is also much busier than what you would think. If you are planning a cross country ride, it's safer to use the northern option through the Kimberley. In a few years the Great Central Road will also be sealed and be third option.

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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/Lick_meh_ballz on 2024-03-20 17:39:55.

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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/phieralph on 2024-03-17 23:28:27.

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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/Efficient_Cress_6831 on 2024-03-16 22:49:14.

So about 2 friends and I (all female) are planning on biking the pacific coast together. We are extremely worried about our safety, just as being in a group of only young (18-22) female bikers out here. Any advice or experiences youve had that could help us better ensure our safety, or be a little bit less concerned about the trip itself? Anything is appreciated!

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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/gannons on 2024-03-16 11:44:59.

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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/TrailsGuy on 2024-03-15 16:50:33.

Wanted to update you that I've now added Rhode Island and Connecticut to make the first complete Rail Trail Map of New England. The map also uniquely shows the rail trails in context with the live rail network and long-gone routes of yesterday.

My hobby website also provides state-by-state lists of each trail, it's length, elevation gain and downloadable routes. I'm on a mission to explore and review every rail trail in detail with trail surface conditions, photography and smartphone maps. As I go, I also try and indicate trail and road connections that link up the rail trails.

I hope this is a useful resource. I'm also interested in feedback there are ways I can improve the maps or my trail reviews.

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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/yuemeigui on 2024-03-15 06:20:43.

I've been living in China since 2002, touring since 2003, touring overnight since 2005, and successfully doing multi month self supported tours since 2008.

Color coded by year of first visit, this map shows every single place I've slept while on Tour.

My most recent Round the Island Ride and all my major Tours since 2018 are hosted on Cycleblaze.

If you have any questions about logistics, rules, regulations, laws, policies, illegal unwritten policies like "foreigners can't camp" or "only one hotel in this city can accept foreigners", route planning in China, etc.... Hit me up!

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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/Frank_Fhurter on 2024-03-14 13:24:57.