10 stories
Sep 8, 2026
Racks and panniers on pavement, or soft bags on dirt. Here's what actually separates bike touring from bikepacking, and how to tell which one you've been picturing.
Aug 30, 2026
Thirteen questions worth asking a bike tour company before you put a deposit down, including the ones most riders don't think of until they're already there.
Aug 29, 2026
Mount Lemmon is the climb everyone flies in for. Here are the six rides that make a Tucson week, with real distances, real climbing, when to go, and the order I'd ride them.
Aug 22, 2026
You dress for the morning, carry three small layers for the afternoon, and pack far less than you think. Here's what to bring, what to wear each day, and what to leave at home.
Aug 5, 2026
Not one major US airline still charges a bike fee. Here is what all five actually charge to check a bicycle, and the $100 line that catches riders who never think to weigh the case.
Aug 3, 2026
Prices for guided bike tours swing from about $200 a day to well over $800. A founder who rides every trip breaks down what you are actually paying for, and how to compare tours fairly.
Aug 3, 2026
We do not accept tips, and I will tell you why. Then, since you are probably asking about somebody else's trip, what the rest of the industry actually expects.
Jul 30, 2026
Both are sold as bike tours and both cost real money, but only one of them puts people on the road with you. What changes, what it costs, and how to pick.
Jul 29, 2026
Two numbers hide inside that question: how many days you are away, and how far you ride on each of them. Here is what both really look like, with the day by day figures from two real trips.
Jul 26, 2026
A multi-day bike tour is a string of good days back to back. Here is how to plan the route, the days, the lodging, and the support so the week runs itself.
