The Katy Issue To celebrate the release this summer of Neil’s newest book – Cycling the Katy Trail – this issue is packed with several chapters from the book. In addition, we review the Joint Venture Tandem by daVinci Designs, and the Steps e8000 eBike motor from Shimano.

An issue packed with great information on some of the great trails in the US plus a special bonus article by ex pro racer Amy Charity. A preview of Neil M Hanson’s upcoming book about the Katy Trail in Missouri, plus excellent articles on a couple of premier rail trails in South Dakota and Idaho/Washington.

According to Ben Franklin, “by failing to prepare we are preparing to fail.” Oversimplified for sure, but this issue tackles route planning, sun protection, and other emergency preparedness, with articles by regular contributor Peter Rice as well as new contributors Jordan Faulds from RideWithGPS and Scott Houchin who is a medic in the Denver area.

A Touring Primer This Spring/2017 Issue is jam-packed with great advice from professionals and practitioners to help anyone considering taking the leap into bicycle touring to, well, just git’ r’ dun! The line-up of experts include the following:

The Touring Bicycle Issue If you’re thinking about getting into bicycle touring, and wondering what kind of bike would help help you take that leap into adventure, this issue is for you. With articles written by some of the foremost touring experts and bike builders in the country, you’ll come away with the right information […]

In this inaugural edition of the Pedaling Pilgrim, I asked a few colleagues and cycling experts to share with us a few of their favor- ite autumn rides. If nothing else, it gives us all a chance to show o those beautiful autumn images that we all love to see. My hope is that the Pedaling Pilgrim will become a forum for cycling voices and ideas, particularly focused on the touring cyclist.

  The Colorado 10th Mountain Division system of huts makes a wonderful backcountry ski-packing adventure. This is an article I wrote for Adventure Monkey magazine describing the huts and the adventure.

  When I crossed America on my bicycle, I put together a route that incorporated a couple of existing and well-used routes, made a few enhancements, and ended up with a collection of roads across the continent that allowed me to experience the back-roads of our nation without heavy traffic. It took me through America’s Heartland, […]

A collection of small pieces by me and other cyclists known for their expertise in the art of ultralight cycling. A thorough discussion of the concept of ultralight cycling, including details of gear, weight, etc.

Back in 2010, I wrote an article for Adventure Monkey Magazine describing my first foray into minimalist touring. This article describes a week-plus journey through Kansas in July, covering western Kansas up to Winfield, then up through the Flint Hills and back west close to the route of the Smoky Hill Trail, including some of […]