We’ve been looking for a new hitch mounted platform rack since last fall. There are a variety of options from many good brands; 2 bikes or 4, steel or aluminum,...
We just returned from a cycling vacation near Asheville NC. We’d heard it is beautiful, but had never been there. However, instead of staying in Asheville, we went to Brevard,...
Author: Russell Nichols, Intrepid Trails When someone says to me “it’s flat in Indiana”, I say “let’s go for a bike ride”. It is true the glaciers plowed through northern...
By Stephanie Scott Bike & Barge holidays are all the rage in Europe these days, and with good reason. Today’s “floating hotel” barges, which can sleep between 6 and 36 passengers,...
For years, I’ve been placing my phone, credit cards, license and cash in baggies. My bike bag always has a few used baggies I’ve but don’t want to throw out...
If you’re planning a trip, at some point you should give some thought to travel insurance. There are more than a few scenarios that might prevent or interrupt your trip,...
I recently saw an episode of 60 Minutes talking about the violin makers of Cremona, in northern Italy. Cremona is the home of Antonio Stradivari and other greats, and a...
Here’s a video I created that covers various aspects of touring in Europe. It’s not Hollywood — but I hope you find it useful; and the more you watch the...
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