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Pros and Cons of Using an Electric Bike on Your Bike Tour
Electric bikes, also known as e-bikes, have recently taken the world by storm. Electric bikes have become an excellent option for commuting to and from…
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I Just Have to Move My Legs
Contributor: Alison Alsup In the summer of 2021, when I was 20 years old, I took a Greyhound bus from Columbus, Ohio, to Seattle, Washington.…
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Goodbye, Old Friend
Contributor: Phil Blumenkrantz I’m suffering separation anxiety – not from a girlfriend or job or my recently-deceased cat. From my Panasonic PT-3500. It’s been six…
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Things to Consider When Buying a New Touring Bike
Adventure seekers have traveled the world on pretty much anything with wheels – from unicycles to penny farthings. And while it is true that you…
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A Warmshowers Guest to the Rescue
Contributor: Penny Schwyn As always, we get excited when it works out to host a cyclist. We had no inkling that our Warmshowers guest would…
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Ready to Go!
Contributor: Susan Fox This year, after 10 years of discussion and 5 years of planning, my best friend and I set out on our first…
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Meeting Cyclists Where They Are: Your Home
As hosts, it is our job to bridge the gap between our own expectations of hosting and where our visiting cyclists are coming from. A…
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Why Host? Why Be a Guest?
Contributor: Lance Chilton Sure, being a guest while bike-touring saves money. Sure, being a host makes us feel we’re paying back the Warmshowers community. But…
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Route Planning: How to Choose a Route That’s Best for You
So you’re going on a bike tour! Whether you’re setting out on a 1-2 night bike overnight or planning a months-long epic tour, the first…
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Holiday Gift Guide: Best Bike Boxes For Your Favorite Travelers
Contributor: BikeFlights Looking for a holiday gift for the traveling cyclists in your life? BikeFlights has you covered with their easy-to-pack Bike Shipping Boxes. Available…
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