Tour And Travel

The LiGo returns: Bike Friday Electric Bikes Fly Again!

What you need to know about using the LiGo 10X with your Bike Friday The long-awaited return of the world’s only airline-checkable e-assist bicycle battery, the LiGo, is here! After several years of anticipation, Bike Friday is thrilled to announce the arrival of the newly redesigned LiGo battery, available starting

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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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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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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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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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John’s RAGBRAI Adventure on his Pocket Rocket.

“Iowa Nice” is a real thing! John experienced this kindness first-hand riding his Pocket Rocket for the 2024 RAGBRAI, the largest bike-touring event in the world. Beyond the actual event, John took the opportunity to visit his grandparent’s former family home in Omaha, Nebraska, and connect with the incredible communities

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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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Ah Gan Conquers The “Roof of The World”

Tackling the 1,435 kilometer Pamir Highway, the second highest highway in the world, requires sheer determination and strength, plus a highly capable and comfortable bicycle. Just three weeks ago, Ah Gan accomplished her 7-year dream and completed the 1,435 km Pamir Highway route on her Bike Friday Diamond Llama folding

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