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I really really really really really (really) encourage you to go to pedalshift.net rather than this page. Lots more bike touring, bicycle touring, adventure cycling, bikepacking... whatever we're calling it these days... there.

Jul 28, 2022

It used to be that a bike tour meant taking paid time off or quitting your job. Now that remote work is a reality for many of us, there's a new option. But is a bike tour while working remotely right for you?

Remote Work on Bike Tour

First, the cons

  • Is it, um, allowed?
  • You can't really unplug
  • Don't underestimate...


Jul 21, 2022

I used to do a beginners series on the show (and hope to do another again) but never did a whole show on "don't make the same mistake I did." So, on this episode... mistakes to avoid as a beginner!

Beginner Mistakes

Another Reddit-influenced episode!
 
Having the wrong gear range for your ride
My story about my first...


Jul 14, 2022

An addition to the (now) ongoing audio series that is the audio guide to touring the C&O towpath! If you're traveling to DC by car and intend to start in Georgetown and ride to Cumberland (and maybe beyond to Pittsburgh), what's the scoop on parking in DC? On this edition, we cover the good and bad ideas, along with...


Jul 7, 2022

Sometimes our bike tours mean sharing the road with a lot of motorized vehicle traffic… on this best-of episode, some tips and tricks on bike touring on busy roads. Originally podcast July 18, 2019.