Why Trails Fail (and How to Save Them)
We love rail trails and paved and unpaved paths. They help us navigate off of busy streets and let us enjoy a relaxed pace. But many are doomed to never reach their full potential and…
The REAL Impacts of Bicycle Tourism
We believe in bicycle tourism – and in its ability to bring sustainable economic development to small and rural communities. But it isn’t the data or the astoundingly-large numbers from economic impact studies that convinced…
Bicycle Tourism Bootcamp: The Bicycle Tourism Product – ROUTES
In the five years that we have been working with destinations in identifying and promoting bicycle tourism assets, the concept of the “bicycle tourism product” is perhaps the fuzziest to define. Like other experience based…
4 Bikepacking Trends in 2018 to Watch
#1 Panniers Panniers. There, I said it. While some purists will decry riding a bike with a rack and panniers as not really bikepacking, the truth is many people want to enjoy the experience of…
LONG TERM REVIEW: Salsa Anything Cradle
I’ve had the chance to use the Salsa Anything Cradle the last few months on overnighters and #bikefishing day excursions, these are my final thoughts!
Gravel Cycling
In this video, I give a book report on the new Nick Legan book Gravel Cycling. While there are many books that chronicle the histories of road and mountain biking, this is the first book…
Handy Pak Instanet
In this #bikefishingfriday video, I review the Handy Pak Instanet – the Brompton of fishing nets! Nets are usually so cumbersome to bring on bike touring trips, but this one is a game changer!
Fall Bikefishing on the Clark Fork
Winter is coming in Montana so I am trying to enjoy the last of the “warm” sunny days. In this vid, I pedal down to some favorite fishing spots on the Clark Fork.
Waterproof Socks!
In this video, I review the latest iteration of the Showers Pass waterproof socks and gloves. Amazingly, these have a soft knit feel and good stretch while being waterproof. Find out what we think in…
Review: Feedback Sports Pro Elite Repair Stand
In this video I take a deep dive into the Pro Elite bike repair stand as well as compare it to the “Euro” style Sprint Stand. I talk about which stand you should consider depending…