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:

  • Mary Kapsak – Roll With It - A real-life first touring experience from Washington, DC to Colorado.
  • Jennifer Billstrom – Get Ready, Get Set, Tour – Jennifer is the Velo Girl from Velo Girl Rides, and offers advice from the perspective of a professional tour guide.
  • Eric Malmborg – The Kokopelli Trail – Eric shares his outstanding experience of a multi-day guided tour along this excellent mountain biking trail.
  • Stuart Wright – Run Before It’s Too Late – Stuart offers a little satire and fun – a different perspective.
  • Jamie Gilpin – Smart Outfitting – Jamie and his wife run Outfitter Bicycle Tours, and offers advice from the perspective of a professional tour guide.

In addition, the issue is packed with reviews of products including:

  • Side-by-side reviews of two of RockyMounts locks, the Compton Large and the Hendrix.
  • Side-by-side reviews of two Schwalbe road tires, the Durano Plus and the Durano.
  • A review of the new Hammerhead directional navigator.
  • And finally a review of BarMitts handlebar winter mitts for cycling.

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