Travel
Cycling in Umbria (Assisi / Spoleto / Norcia) – why it deserves a place on your riding list
Umbria is easy to overlook when planning an Italian cycling trip. Tuscany sits immediately to the west with a far bigger international profile, while...
Travel
Cycling in Quebec City and Charlevoix: river roads, steep hills and a bigger Canadian riding trip
Québec City and Charlevoix work particularly well as a combined cycling trip because they offer two different versions of eastern Canada within easy reach...
Cycling Tips
How to inflate a Presta valve without an adapter: check your pump first
You can inflate a Presta valve without an adapter if your pump has a Presta-compatible head. Many bicycle pumps accommodate both Presta and Schrader...
Reviews
Apidura Racing Top Tube Pack review: fast access with one important caveat
The Apidura Racing Top Tube Pack is built around a simple idea: put the things you reach for repeatedly on a long ride directly...
Travel
Cycling in Sun Moon Lake and the central ranges: a practical Taiwan riding guide
Sun Moon Lake is one of Taiwan's most recognisable landscapes, but for cyclists its appeal goes beyond the famous photographs of bikes beside the...
Travel
Cycling in Wellington: why the region works so well for a cycling trip
Wellington is not the obvious New Zealand cycling base if the plan begins with long Alpine-style climbs and dependable sunshine. Its appeal is different.
The...
Reviews
iGPSPORT BiNavi review: a serious Garmin rival or budget compromise?
The iGPSPORT BiNavi sits in an increasingly interesting part of the cycling computer market. It is not trying to compete with the cheapest GPS...
Travel
Cycling in Fuerteventura – why it deserves a place on your riding list
Fuerteventura is one of the Canary Islands where wind matters as much as gradient. The roads are generally open, dry and exposed, with long...
