Last summer, Debbie and I enjoyed a long distance bicycle tour along Adventure Cycling Association’s Atlantic Coast route. Here are some of the locations along the way that piqued my interest: 1. Washington, D.C. Yes, the Atlantic Coast tour travels right…
Bicycle Touring: Pre-trip Planning
After yet another windy and raw day in Massachusetts, it still seems early to think about summertime bicycle touring. However, the length of day and more promising weather in the forecast suggest touring is not far off. For those who…
Flexibility
Flexibility is an important attribute in physical endeavors, but flexibility of a different kind can be just as important. Tim and I were reminded of this last week when we sat down for an interview with a reporter from a…
Choose Your Travel Partners Wisely!
Long-distance bicycle touring comes in various shapes and sizes. You can tour by yourself, with a partner, or with a group. On our 2010 cross-country bicycle tour, Debbie and I found ourselves in the company of the optimal travel partner–one…
Are You Willing to Take a Risk?
Bicycle touring comes with some risks. Debbie and I became aware of this firsthand when we ventured coast to coast on our bicycles in 2010. Even in the planning stages, we began to realize that things we took for granted…