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Is It Weird To Ride A Bicycle? 23 Aug 2013 | 09:30 pm
“…….because when everybody’s weird, no one is“. -from New Belgium’s fourth commandment of the Tour de Fat. Before I start let me say that I have nothing against the idea of raising money for good, bik...
Surly E.C.R. and Straggler Bikes…..Coming Soon! 15 Aug 2013 | 05:17 am
Surly Bikes introduced a few new models for 2014 at the annual SaddleDrive event in Ogden, Utah last month. It was invitation only for “top dealers from across the country” and the seemingly arbitrar...
Boise to Willow Creek Campground A24O (about 24 hours over-nighter) 30 Jul 2013 | 09:43 pm
Yes, I coined a new term; “A24O”- for “around 24 hour overnighter”. The “S24O” or “sub 24 hour over-nighter” seems too extreme. Too much pressure to return home in less than 24 hours, especially from ...
Old Man Mountain 19 Jul 2013 | 09:11 pm
The Bike Touring News Store has Old Man Mountain racks! Designed and made in Santa Barbara, CA. Old Man Mountain has a rack for almost any bike including full suspension mountain bikes and fat bikes. ...
A Tough Decision 11 Jul 2013 | 04:16 am
A few years ago I bought a Rivendell Roadeo frame set. I always wanted a modern version of the Bridgestone RB-1 but Grant told me that would never happen. The RB-1 was a great bike and they sell for m...
Frost River Gunflint Trail and Caribou Trail Saddlebags 3 Jul 2013 | 12:45 am
The new shipment of Frost River bike bags arrived at the Bike Touring News Store last week. Frost River may be better known for their canoe packs than for bicycle touring bags but both should be held ...
The ever necessary Water Bottle 13 Jun 2013 | 02:15 am
Living in the High Desert we have come to appreciate the ability to carry enough water when touring. Look closely at the Bike Hermit’s feet and you can see his white water bottle attached underneath ...
Millcreek Panniers from Lone Peak 9 May 2013 | 05:55 am
In case you aren’t familiar with Loan Peak Packs – They are a made in the USA, previously based in Salt Lake City but recently relocated to Marysville, Washington. The craftsmanship has always been ...
Wheel Size- Myth and Theory 9 Apr 2013 | 10:28 pm
Every size of the Long Haul Trucker bicycle, from the tiny 46cm bike to the gargantuan 64cm bike is available with 26″ wheels. 56cm and larger frames also come in 700c wheel versions while 54cm and sm...
Bike Trekking on the Oregon Trail 25 Mar 2013 | 12:00 am
The March 2013 Wandering Wheels ride took us from Mountain Home, Idaho to Bonneville Point along the Main Oregon Trail. The trail is easy to find traveling north from Mountain Home on Canyon Creek Roa...
