The Cycle Touring Life Blog

Discover the world with our guides, gear reviews, and inspiring stories. From local overnighters to epic cross-continent treks, we equip you with the knowledge and inspiration for your next adventure.

Epic Cyclists: The World's Greatest Long-Distance Adventurers
December 6, 2024
Epic Cyclists: The World's Greatest Long-Distance Adventurers
Picture a man perched atop a penny-farthing bicycle in 1887, his handlebar mustache catching the...
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The Shimano GRX 820 Groupset: An Honest CTL Review
November 6, 2024
The Shimano GRX 820 Groupset: An Honest CTL Review
Shimano's recent offering in the gravel world, the GRX RX820, is making waves, and it's about time...
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Creative Ways to Document Your Bike Tour
November 1, 2024
Creative Ways to Document Your Bike Tour
Capture Your Journey with Unique Techniques to Relive and Share Your Adventure Bike touring is more...
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Ride Towards Self-Discovery: Life Lessons from the Road
October 11, 2024
Ride Towards Self-Discovery: Life Lessons from the Road
Explore how a long-distance bike trip offers profound life lessons in personal growth, resilience, and embracing the journey.
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The Ultimate Guide to Stealth Camping
October 2, 2024
The Ultimate Guide to Stealth Camping
So, you are on a bikepacking adventure, pedalling through breathtaking landscapes, when the sun...
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Rewiring Your Internal Clock - the Power of Bike Touring on Time Perception and Life Satisfaction
July 23, 2024
Rewiring Your Internal Clock - the Power of Bike Touring on Time Perception and Life Satisfaction
Pedalling through Tuscany, each moment felt like an eternity of wonder. The warmth of the Italian...
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Stoicism for Cyclists: Living with Discomfort and Adversity on Long Rides
July 15, 2024
Stoicism for Cyclists: Living with Discomfort and Adversity on Long Rides
You’re 100 miles into a cross-country bike tour. Your legs are burning, the headwind is trying to...
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The Overnight Bike Escape - Why a short escape is what you need now!
July 10, 2024
The Overnight Bike Escape - Why a short escape is what you need now!
Why a Short Bikepacking Trip Can Be Just as Rewarding as a Big One Picture this: You have a couple...
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Mental Toughness: Psychological Techniques to Overcome Ride Fatigue
June 28, 2024
Mental Toughness: Psychological Techniques to Overcome Ride Fatigue
When you're grinding up that seemingly endless mountain pass or battling headwinds across a barren...
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Bike for Personal Growth: Building a Stronger Mind and Body on the Open Road
February 8, 2024
Bike for Personal Growth: Building a Stronger Mind and Body on the Open Road
Uncover the mental benefits and transformative power of bike touring. Fulfilment in life involves...
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