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How Dolly Llama Found Her Way Home

It didn’t matter how many times I looked. My bike was gone. My heart: broken.
Dolly Llama is a 2010 Pocket Llama I had custom built for me. I was so proud of her. Performance that Packs with my name emblazoned on the side. She and I rode from Seattle to Portland.  Then countless miles over Salt Lake City roads…my boys in tow. But all seemed lost that August morning, as I stood in front of the empty spot my bike once occupied.

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Band of Bike Friday Brothers

We recently heard of an amazing customer trip that we had to share with the rest of the Bike Friday Community.   Three brothers. Riding Three Bike Fridays. On a cycle tour to retrace their father’s journey during WWII. Many thanks to Simon, Fraser and Steve for sharing this amazing

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A Bike Friday Guide to Winter Cycling

When winter arrives, cycling becomes a challenge of endurance and preparation. From freezing winds to icy roads, every ride can test even the most seasoned commuter. To tackle the cold with confidence, we reached out to the Bike Friday Facebook community for their best advice. Here’s a breakdown of their

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Hills and Gravel in the Vineyards of Burgundy, France.

“My aim was to drink beautiful wine, while Margaret’s was to pedal in lovely scenery. The Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France was an easy intersection of these. We packed evening outfits, riding clothes, and our Bike Fridays. In Paris we picked up our tiny rental EV to drive to a B&B

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1,200 km of The Pamir Highway On a Diamond Llama Folding Bike

Ah Gan is no stranger to adventure. As the founder of Beanz Adventures, a travel agency based in Malaysia, she has explored over 20 different countries. Her latest expedition takes her and her Diamond Llama on a 1,200km bike tour on the Pamir Highway, the second highest highway in the

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Sporks On Wheels’ Tandem Family Adventure.

From flat tires to freezing winds, the challenges Sporks On Wheels faced during their 3-month trip were countless, but their determination did not weaken. “There’s beauty in nature that can only be appreciated while riding on two wheels at 7 mph” Jose, Alina, Ademi, Arsen & Arlan shared about their

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Police Unity Tour on a New World Tourist

Honoring Fallen Police at the Police Unity Tour on a New World Tourist. Did you know that folding bikes have military roots? Since their invention by the French Military in the 1890’s, folding bikes quickly gained popularity with police as well as civilians. 130 years later, police and bicycles come

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11 countries in 3 months on a New World Tourist

“For my bike packing trip I needed something that I can carry easily and put on the airplane […] a Bike Friday is what I needed. I think I have the perfect setup. I just used a regular backpack and was able to strap the bike easily to my back”

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