Bicycle Touring 101 - The Ultimate Hub to Learn Everything About Cycle Touring
Hi we are Elena and Daniele, bicycle travelers and digital nomads since 2014. On this page you'll find everything you need to know to start bike touring.
Bicycle Touring is an incredible way to see the world, some say there's nothing better... and we of course agree! Bike touring is for almost everyone, gender, age, or physical conditions don't matter much, there's always a way to get on your bike and go see the world.
If you're completely new to this, you should start from our beginner's guide down here.
Find your bike
Touring bikes are constantly evolving, new styles of dedicated travel bikes are flooding the market nowadays: plus bikes, gravel, fat bikes, tandems, traditional tourers... all have their strengths and downsides. Dive into our touring bikes comparison articles and pick what looks right for you!
But remember, bicycle touring can be done on almost any bike, you should't postpone your first trip just because you don't have the budget to buy your dream rig.
Want more in-depth bike reviews?
Visit our pages and find the perfect bike
Bicycle Touring Gear
The right gear can make a big difference when traveling by bicycle. We wrote extensively about cycle touring gear, a lot of comparison articles to help you choose the right equipment and thorough product field-tests and reviews. Check it out!
How to Plan a Bicycle Trip
Some touring cyclists are methodic planners, others are radical improvisers. There's no rule when it comes to planning your bike adventure, planning is a very personal thing. But if this is your first time, maybe you could use some of the advice below.
Pick a destination for your bike trip
Geared up and ready to tackle the adventure of a lifetime? Now you just have to decide where to go cycle touring!
Starting from your backyard is always a good idea, but never forget we live in a big and beautiful world! There are so many places you might even never heard of that are just stunning cycle touring destinations, and even if you have an idea of what they are like, traveling by bike will shatter all your prejudices.
First timer looking for easy rides?
Start here!
So are you really thinking about cycling the world?
If you're looking for more inspiration, here are all our cycling guides for more than 30 countries. They are full of advice and route alternatives, we're sure you'll find them useful!
More stuff about bike touring
Everything you see on this page is just a tiny fraction of all the material we wrote about cycle touring in the last years. Cycloscope.net has more than 600 articles, explore more!
