bikepacking New Zealand, cycle touring, cycling, Hospitality, The bicycle, weather

Land of the Long White Cloud

We clear customs in Brisbane after a short detention because we’ve overstayed our visa. We play dumb and receive a … Continue reading Land of the Long White Cloud

Beer, cycle touring, The bicycle, Urban cycling

On the Pacific Coast Trail

Desire and opportunity have oozed together the way they often do. This time, manifesting themselves in the form of Christoph, a … Continue reading On the Pacific Coast Trail

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Back in the Saddle

It’s been two years since we headed off to Iceland to begin what turned into a 16-month cycling odyssey through Europe, Oman and … Continue reading Back in the Saddle

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The Bike 2.0

It’s been a while since the last post, so let me catch you up a bit. Since coming home last October, … Continue reading The Bike 2.0

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Altiplano Tango

The wind is ripping the tears from my eyes. My nose has been running constantly and I’ve given up doing … Continue reading Altiplano Tango

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A Broken Wheel of Fortune

A few days ago, as Jan and I were setting off after a great night in the desert along the coast … Continue reading A Broken Wheel of Fortune

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Finding Our Way Around

Some people have asked about how we use our GPS on the road, and what maps we use. So here … Continue reading Finding Our Way Around

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Sitting in Split

Jan, Ivona, Gary and I sailed across the Adriatic on Saturday night after three glorious weeks in Italy. All four … Continue reading Sitting in Split

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Bike Maintenance and Weiß Bier

After having pedalled nearly 6,500 KM in four months we made it all the way to southern Germany. That’s a … Continue reading Bike Maintenance and Weiß Bier

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Along the Beautiful Blue Danube

In Hof, near the end of the Saale River Cycle Route, the weather threatened to deteriorate and the forecast was … Continue reading Along the Beautiful Blue Danube