Bicycle Touring Blog

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Bicycle touring Europe differences first came to light for me in the year 2000 when three cycling colleagues and I headed overseas for our first bicycle touring trip in that region. We planned to head down the famous Romantic Road tourist route stopping to see the castles, walled towns and enjoy the local wines.. At the start, in our hotel in Wurzburg I noticed a local map showing a bike route going exactly where we had planned. So the next morning we got on what we thought we a local bike path and 420 km later at the Austrian border Read More →

Bicycle touring is a fantastic way to see the world. You have the opportunity to connect with the local people in a way that people using trains, motor coaches or cruise ships are not able. When bicycle touring your bike is your transportation and you are better able to visit local museums, castles, attractions, restaurants and more. Main areas for bicycle touring include North America, Europe, New Zealand and parts of Asia. With the exception of the occasional restaurant menu I have never had a problem with local languages, signs, etc. In fact I have found people more than willing Read More →

This writer makes a case that cycle touring is hard work and dirty to boot . Bicycle Touring Pro – Bicycle Touring Is Hard My experience is different, my planning is different. First, cycle touring is an adventure. If you take the journey with an open mind  and be receptive to what you find you will be amazed. Also when choosing your route pick a distance you are comfortable and with limited traffic allowing time to “smell the roses” and see the lighthouses, museums, forts, walled medieval towns, countryside. A bicycle tour should not be an endurance race. I always go Read More →

Generally the best touring bicycle has  a heavier frame tubing and a more relaxed geometry. Attached are rear racks so that you can carry your luggage in bags while riding and some people also use front racks. You should also consider fenders to keep the water on the road from flying up at you as you cycle. It can take a few miles (km) at the start of a trip to get used to cycling with a loaded bicycle so you may want to practice at home before you start your trip. The best touring bicycle is similar to a Read More →

I have found some major benefits of booking  guided bike tours with a travel company including: Guided Bike Tours Benefits Guided Bike tours of the most popular cycling areas in the world Your guide speaks English Experienced guide who knows the route so you do not have to read maps and navigate in unfamiliar countries The guides can lead you to some undiscovered restaurant you would not have found on your own. They usually know the restaurant owners and can sometimes arrange special prices or extra’s such as a complimentary drink Accommodation which is prearranged and if traveling alone many Read More →

Germany’s Bodensee to Konigsee, one of the many great European bike routes. The 410 km Bodensee to Konigsee bicycle route travels across southern Germany from Lake Constance (Bodensee) near the Austrian and Swiss border to Konigssee National Park in Berchtesgaden near Salzburg. At the start you may also connect with a long distance bicycle route around the Bodensee. At the other end you may connect with the Mozart or Taurern long distance routes. What is love about this route is the variety of terrain as you cross Bavaria with hills, flat sections and quaint villages. I started my tour in Garmisch-Partenkirchen Read More →

We had decided on an Italian bicycle tour of the Veneto, the state surrounding Venice operated by Explore. Our Italian bicycle tour started in the walled city of Vicenza, a located to the west of Venice. It is Saturday evening and we stroll down to the pedestrian friendly medieval center to find what seems to be the entire city just walking around chatting including children and teenage kids. It was very surreal. Our first day of the Italian bicycle tour takes us to the walled town of Marositica, established in 1372. The town is best known for its chess game played Read More →

My Bicycle touring presents a fantastic way to see the world on two wheels. You have the opportunity to connect with the local people in a way that people using trains, motor coaches or cruise ships are not able. Your bicycle is your transportation and you are better able to visit local museums, castles, attractions, restaurants and more. It is also great exercise. Main areas for bicycle touring include North America, Europe, New Zealand and parts of Asia. With the exception of the occasional restaurant menu I have never had a problem with local languages, signs, etc. In fact I Read More →