Published on May 15th, 2014 | by Pam Emerson
For me, there is nothing better in this world than the accomplishment of reaching the top of a mountain, looking back on the road behind, and eagerly awaiting the descent ahead. I’m fairly new to cycling, ... Read More →
Published on May 12th, 2014 | by Pam Emerson
Why can it be so difficult to decide where to ride on a tour? We’ve been on two long bicycle tours (and countless small ones) and we are always pleased with the experience. However, in the ... Read More →
Published on May 8th, 2014 | by Pam Emerson
On a recent tour I encountered a particular cyclist who stands out in my memory. Like all tourists, we happily regaled each other with stories and wisdom, swapping tales over a snacks. We talked about gear, ... Read More →
Published on May 5th, 2014 | by Matt Emerson
Two weeks into our first bicycle tour, we set up our camp the same way we had the previous 13 nights. We put all of our panniers tied together hanging from a tree limb. Moments after ... Read More →
Published on May 1st, 2014 | by Pam Emerson
Making good food choices early in the day will help set you up for a successful ride. We often joke when we’re riding about needing not only breakfast, but second-breakfast as well. There’s a reason we ... Read More →
Published on April 28th, 2014 | by Pam Emerson
The only way to maintain energy levels throughout your bike ride is food. While meals are necessary, probably the most important thing you can do is snack, and snack often. Sometimes while I’m touring with my ... Read More →
Published on April 24th, 2014 | by Matt Emerson
Before we left on our 2,500 miles ride along the Southern Tier I knew that I wanted to pack as light as possible. Thanks to the recent ultralight craze in backpacking there is a ton of ... Read More →
Published on April 21st, 2014 | by Pam Emerson
High visibility clothing, commonly referred to as “high-vis,” is a matter of contention among bicyclists worldwide. You can be pretty much be assured that every bicyclist has an opinion about whether or not to wear high-vis. ... Read More →
Published on April 17th, 2014 | by Pam Emerson
What should you wear on your tour? I know that when I started thinking about touring, this was a big concern. I didn’t know how much or what kind of clothing to pack. After experimenting a ... Read More →
Published on April 14th, 2014 | by Pam Emerson
You’re out there on the bike, enjoying the freedom of the road, when you see it. The movement catches your eye and you hear the growl, or even a bark. You know it’s coming. Like a ... Read More →