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 to decide if your current steed will suffice or if you need a different pony for the long trail, and if so, exactly what to look for in that sturdy trail steed.

  • Bruce GordonBuilder and Shaker – One of the true pioneers of the modern touring world and a pillar of the industry shares his thoughts and experience.
  • Dave GieslerAccounting for Weight – What are the magical nuggets of wisdom shared by someone who’s been there and done that, from one coast to the other and more.
  • Surly Point of ViewEric Sovern shares thoughts from the perspective of Surly Bikes, an industry leader in the world of bikepacking and other forms of off-road touring.
  • There’s No Such Thing As A Bad Bike – Author Peter Rice shares his unique and practical perspective, one he learned from his father and has honed over the years of experience into his own.