A short video of my solo fully supported bicycle tour in the Scottish Highlands. I completed a 300 mile section of the North Coast 500 route. Enjoy!
Shipping A Bicycle Abroad
This post is a continuation about my preparations for a three month bicycle tour from Norway to Milan. This article covers tips about shipping a bicycle abroad. Had I ever shipped a bicycle abroad before this trip? No. But did Google point me in the right direction to figure out what to do? Yes. Crating … Continue reading Shipping A Bicycle Abroad
Bicycle Touring Norwegian Tunnels
Cold, dark, damp and potentially dangerous...no, I'm not talking about the streets of Detroit or Oakland. I’m talking about bicycle touring Norwegian tunnels. This article includes a few tips and precautions based on person experiences (many through trial and error) on what to expect when a bicyclist inevitably reaches one. What’s The Big Deal? There … Continue reading Bicycle Touring Norwegian Tunnels
Travel Insurance and Security When Touring
What’s the plan? (Part 2) This post is a continuation about my preparations for a three month bicycle tour from Norway to Milan. This article covers topics about travel insurance and security when touring. A million hypothetical nightmare scenarios crossed my mind while planning my trip. What if some deadbeat steals my panniers in Hamburg … Continue reading Travel Insurance and Security When Touring
My Bicycle Tour Packing List
This is a complete packing list for my three month bicycle tour from Norway to Italy. Most of the gear was purchased from Amazon, Craigslist, REI and a few local bike shops. The items were at least midrange quality, because the last thing I wanted to be was stranded in the middle of nowhere because … Continue reading My Bicycle Tour Packing List
My Bicycle Tour Plan
What's the plan (Part 1) This post is a continuation about my preparations for a three month bicycle tour from Norway to Milan. This article covers topics about travel insurance and security when touring. "How complicated could it be? Buy some gear, jump on a bike, and I’ll be off on my way." I’ll admit, … Continue reading My Bicycle Tour Plan