Lessons Learned from 20,000 Miles in 10 Years

Bicycle touring is one of the most fascinating ways to travel and explore the world.

When riding a bike, you’re going fast enough to cover meaningful distances, but slow enough to be able to observe and experience things. 

My first bicycle tour happened when I was 20 years old, and I got hooked immediately.

At first, I thought I hated it, but the pieces of the puzzle soon started coming together.

After ten years of regular bike travels through several different countries and continents, I feel like I have a couple of things to share. 

If you’re thinking about doing a bicycle tour, but you’re not sure whether it’s the right type of traveling for you, this article will give you a better idea of what to expect.

If you’ve already done a bike tour, but you’re not sure whether you did everything right, you might recognize yourself in the notes below.

Bicycle Touring is Hard

Imagine riding your bike for 50-60 miles over flats…