Istanbul, Turkey was one of the places I wanted to travel to the most. From the alluring geography, history, and geopolitical importance that shaped this part of the world and its influence on other societies was the pull that became … Read More
Bike Adventures
Top 10 Bikepacking Campouts
Location, Catskills, NY One of the best parts of bikepacking is finding a location that’s flat, not too sparse, and has a great view. It’s a bonus if it’s on top of a summit which can lend itself to sunrises … Read More
750 MILES ON THE EMPIRE STATE TRAIL
By Peter Boeckel … Read More
Dream a Little and go – Introduction to a Weekend Bike Journey
Planning a bicycle touring trip is kind of like a dream. It’s one of those dreams that you can make a reality if you put your mind to it. If it’s something exciting you dreamt about after waking up out … Read More
Hidden Gem of NYC – Hudson Gravel Ride
Photos by Joe Cruz … Read More
Top 10 Bikepacking Foods To Pack For Your Next Adventure
We’ve all been there. We’ve got our gear packed for our next bike adventure, blow-up pillow, the latest front, and rear lighting, fresh chain, water bottles, and reservoir ready to go. But then you begin to wonder what you need … Read More
My Bikepacking Love Affair & Why You Should Consider It
Growing up as a city kid I was always curious about the outdoors. My love for bikes started from a very early age, but I didn’t have much (any) exposure to camping or being too far away from a subway … Read More
The Cardinal 100 Ride
One of my favorite moments bicycle touring is exploring a new place and finding new roads that I have never ridden before. Whether it be on a fat bike, gravel bike, or in this case my road bike, I love … Read More
Bikepacking New Mexico’s Valles Caldera Supervolcano
What a trip. I can honestly say I was a bit stubborn for the first day. I rode 30 miles from Albuquerque to Kewa Pueblo where I picked up the trailhead for another 8 miles to camp. It’s been a … Read More
River Road – NYC Road Cycling Training Ground
North of the unfolds of New York City is a bucolic (sub)urban scenic bike ride that passes through the historic neighborhood of Washington Heights and over the towering George Washington suspension bridge. The ride unfolds new wonders of escape as … Read More