Looking back on the year of 2011, my fondest memories revolve around utility cycling, new bikes, and bike camping!
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Here are a few photos and stories from a very long road trip that my wife and I took to San Diego and back, through New Mexico and Arizona. Got to see some amazing sights — ocean, deserts, mountains!
Exploring Kansas City by folding bike, cruising through tree-lined neighborhoods, city parks, busy streets, and multi-use pathways. I got to play tourist in my own city!
Although the Dahon Vitesse D7HG is fairly well-appointed for touring, it’s good to test that before relying on it. So I did a dry run of the Dahon with a typical touring load. Success!
Upgrading an old bike can be more complicated than it seems at first glance, as my search for a better handlebar setup for this old 10-speed demonstrates…
Picked up a used folding bike, and took it for a first ride — with panniers and on gravel, naturally. Here are my initial impressions of the Dahon Vitesse D7HG.
I recently picked up an old 10-speed bicycle, a ‘Puch Cavette II’, from a garage sale. It’s not a high-end bike, but it’s a quality machine, and I’m hoping to update it a bit and make it a fun ride!
Not every bike camping trip needs to involve a long journey and detailed planning. Sometimes it’s just as fun and adventurous to camp nearby.