Life & Leisure

The Time Before Gravel and the Bike we Built for It

Long before gravel existed – back when there were only pebbles, small rocks, and the occasional boulder and long before it had a name or even a race calendar, the world was already full of rough roads, washboard trails, and questionable shortcuts that looked a lot like adventures. Back then,

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Doing the school run on a cargo bike

Car-Lite: The Road to Financial Freedom

After 100 years of cars, a car-lite lifestyle is still a great deal for your health and pocket! In today’s challenging economic climate, many of us are rethinking our spending habits to address growing financial shortfalls and regain our fiscal independence. Rising fuel prices, interest rates, insurance premiums, mounting maintenance

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30 Years of Adventures across the Americas with Ted

From Alaska to Cape Horn: 30 Years of Adventures through the Americas Ted Stagnut is a long-time Bike Friday rider who has spent the past 30 years piecing together an incredible journey across the Americas, covering over 21,540 miles. Rather than cycling every mile, he took a practical approach, combining

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Torsten and Cathy currently touring in New Zealand on their New World Tourists

Top 25 Travel Planning Resources from the Bike Friday Community

The Bike Friday Community’s 25 Favorite Planning Tools A new year means fresh opportunities to explore new destinations and embrace the thrill of cycling. Whether you’re dreaming of a faraway bike tour or simply plotting your favorite local rides, the right travel planning tools can make the difference between a

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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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All-Packa vs Diamond Llama – Choose Your Adventure!

From Death Valley to Khau Coc Cha pass in Cao Bang, Vietnam, Huu and Serah have traveled extensively with their Bike Fridays. They’ve pushed the limits of their New World Tourist, All-Packa, and Diamond Llama, often accompanied by other adventurers who also bring their Bike Fridays along for the ride.

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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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Bike Friday Community’s Fall Bike Rides & Event Recommendations

Check out some of the best fall ride recommendations from the Bike Friday community below. Here are top recommendations from the Bike Friday community, spanning from local rides in the Pacific Northwest to scenic routes in Virginia. Grab your Bike Friday, and ride into autumn! Rides: Swift Summit Northwest –

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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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“Pry it from my cold dead hands!”

Lin’s pakiT enabled car-lite lifestyle and her hardest goodbye. Lin B. is a long time Bay Area resident and passionate Bike Friday enthusiast. We wanted to bring you her inspiring story about going car free with her Enno Orange pakiT. Whether going on fully packed Costco runs or just heading

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