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Bikepacking Morocco - What to expect.
A new start after 60: I rented out my flat and bought a bike. Now home is a tent and the open road
Morocco's new cross-country cycling route
A very diverse and attractive destination. Desert, mountains, coast and in the northern part of the country even extensive forests. Lonely country roads, but also busy stretches.
But above all – and this is what makes the country so attractive for many touring cyclists – there are lots of beautiful trails. Partly sandy but mostly hard-packed gravel.
Additionally, interesting culture, incredibly hospitable people, good food and in general a cheap and easy to travel destination.
I spent 3.5 months in Morocco and here’s a map where you can follow the route I took. I did not visit any royal cities and avoided the tourist hotspots.
Morocco's new cross-country cycling route
A new start after 60: I rented out my flat and bought a bike. Now home is a tent and the open road
Morocco's new cross-country cycling route
Winding from southern deserts into snowcapped mountains towards northern beaches, the Route of Caravans offers adventurous travellers a stunning glimpse of the nation few tourists see.
A new start after 60: I rented out my flat and bought a bike. Now home is a tent and the open road
A new start after 60: I rented out my flat and bought a bike. Now home is a tent and the open road
A new start after 60: I rented out my flat and bought a bike. Now home is a tent and the open road
Sarah Cook has pedalled more than 24,000 miles in the seven years since she left England for the US and beyond. She has no plans to stop
Meet the man cycling the length of the UK on a homemade wooden bike!
A pair of Irish cyclists had the adventure of their life when they traversed Mexico!
A new start after 60: I rented out my flat and bought a bike. Now home is a tent and the open road
Softly carved wooden wheels hang under a thick plywood frame, wrapped in a thin layer of rubber, and with holes gouged out in place of spokes. It is, to the joyful disbelief of the people Kidus Tesera bumps into on his travels from John o’ Groats to Dover, a bike made nearly entirely out of wood.
Cycle Across Africa – One Year From Cape Town to Cairo
A pair of Irish cyclists had the adventure of their life when they traversed Mexico!
A pair of Irish cyclists had the adventure of their life when they traversed Mexico!
My cycle across Africa was an immense undertaking at the time. The truth is, it was at the lowest point of my life and during a period of deep depression. I made no secret of this in my Africa travel blog and the following is a short snippet written about my journey:
A pair of Irish cyclists had the adventure of their life when they traversed Mexico!
A pair of Irish cyclists had the adventure of their life when they traversed Mexico!
A pair of Irish cyclists had the adventure of their life when they traversed Mexico!
How two Irish boys took on a Mexican cycling adventure — and what they found when they got here
What's it like to cycle the longest road in the world?
What's it like to cycle the longest road in the world?
What's it like to cycle the longest road in the world?
Former special forces soldier Dean Stott tells us how he broke a world record, cycling the 14,000 mile Pan-American Highway in a quest to raise £1 million for mental health charity Heads Together.
Shattering some preconceptions. Check these out!!!
Can shifting without a battery be so darn good?
This SRAM shifter quietly outperforms its $900 electronic cousins!, without battrey anxiety!!!
A waxed chain promises several benefits including improved performance and a longer life for your drivechain, but is it worth the hassle?
Can a waxed chain really make you faster than a new aero frame could? We crunched the numbers to find out if chain waxing is worth it and the answer might surprise you
Doggler to Hudski Dualist
Having developed a strong connection with Hudski Bikes’ flagship model over the last four years, Miles was thrilled to hear that a sequel to the Doggler was on the way: the Hudski Dualist. Curious to see how this unique aluminum do-it-all bike compares to the Doggler, he put it through its paces over the past few months to figure out if it’s the ultimate ATB or if there’s still room for improvement. Find his Hudski Dualist review here…
The latest links from The Radavist
Tasshi Dennis from The Vintage MTB Workshop returns to The Radavist with a fresh selection from the archive, but this time it’s a custom singlespeed 29er built in homage to Colorado framebuilder Don McClung. Building a bike from scratch isn’t easy, but thankfully, Tasshi got by with a little help from his friends – not bad when your fri
Tasshi Dennis from The Vintage MTB Workshop returns to The Radavist with a fresh selection from the archive, but this time it’s a custom singlespeed 29er built in homage to Colorado framebuilder Don McClung. Building a bike from scratch isn’t easy, but thankfully, Tasshi got by with a little help from his friends – not bad when your friends are Ross Shafer, Mark Nobilette, Joe Breeze, and Steve Potts. Read on for Tasshi’s report on a one-of-one singlespeed built specifically for the annual Pearl Pass Tour…
We’re at the 2025 Bespoked handmade show in Dresden, Germany. The largest framebuilder showcase in the world is a big undertaking, but Spencer and John are moving through the aisles at the Dresden International Airport, picking out some selects for The Radavist’s audience to enjoy. Let’s check out Part 07 below featuring the lads from Sentient Works and their wild cargo bikes… …
We’re at the 2025 Bespoked handmade show in Dresden, Germany. The largest framebuilder showcase in the world is a big undertaking, but Spencer and John are moving through the aisles at the Dresden International Airport, picking out some selects for The Radavist’s audience to enjoy. Let’s check out part 06 below, featuring Dlouhy, Etoile, Finnbar Trout, Munro Wheels, Quokka, and Scolarian…
Hold on to your butts. We present the Trek CheckOUT, a new 60mm-travel full-suspension gravel bike with a focus on adventure, efficiency, and freaking out the squares. Of course, Travis loves it. The day after his first ride, he took it on a 400-mile trip across the Rockies. The day he got back, it became his daily driver.
2025 Grinduro: Nostalgia Wins
Ten years ago, the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship held the first Grinduro. This unique gravel race included four timed segments, and it encouraged a convivial atmosphere celebrating the natural splendor of the Lost Sierra. Now Grinduro has returned to its roots in Quincy, California – but after a decade of life changes, wildfires, and a
Ten years ago, the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship held the first Grinduro. This unique gravel race included four timed segments, and it encouraged a convivial atmosphere celebrating the natural splendor of the Lost Sierra. Now Grinduro has returned to its roots in Quincy, California – but after a decade of life changes, wildfires, and a global pandemic, is Grinduro still as amazing as it was in its early days? Read on for John’s in-depth race Reportage along with a few words on why nostalgia will always win…
Each year, California framebuilders come together for the Builders for Builders fundraiser to help raise money for the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship. The 2025 campaign launched at last weekend’s Grinduro, and while at the event, John documented the bikes. Let’s check them out and see how you can win a custom bike from one of these talented builders below!
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The Stridsland Beachcomber doesn’t fit neatly into existing bicycle categories. Dynamo lights, full fenders, and square taper cranks, yes. Dropper posts and big tires, of course. But all of those things together – maybe? Putting aside her skepticism and diving into the Stridsland Lifestyle™, Tay comes out the other side of this Stridsla
The Stridsland Beachcomber doesn’t fit neatly into existing bicycle categories. Dynamo lights, full fenders, and square taper cranks, yes. Dropper posts and big tires, of course. But all of those things together – maybe? Putting aside her skepticism and diving into the Stridsland Lifestyle™, Tay comes out the other side of this Stridsland Beachcomber review with upgraded skills and an expanded understanding of bike fit. She’s in a whole new era.
The tanned internet sensation that is Ronnie Romance penciled in thirty minutes of his limited time to reconnect with John Watson for a special photoshoot of his Hint o’ Mint Safari Ron’s Bikes CR1 country road bike. Read on for Ronnie’s reflections on reconnecting with his inner roadie and some proper hot and steamy bicycle boudoir… D
The tanned internet sensation that is Ronnie Romance penciled in thirty minutes of his limited time to reconnect with John Watson for a special photoshoot of his Hint o’ Mint Safari Ron’s Bikes CR1 country road bike. Read on for Ronnie’s reflections on reconnecting with his inner roadie and some proper hot and steamy bicycle boudoir… Depending on your work environment, some of these photos might be NSFW!
People ride bikes for many reasons: their practicality, simplicity, exercise, and, hell, even for fun. Adding aftermarket details, tuning the bike to their preferences, and making aesthetic choices are all part of the joy of self-expression through these mechanical contraptions. Bikes can be a labor of love.
After riding the Stooge Cycles MK7 (£820 frame and fork) since March on everything from fast flow to chunky hillsides and steep alpine terrain, John has developed quite a fondness for the bike. Read on for his in-depth review.
Brooks England opened the doors of their Birmingham workshop to host the first Open Factory in over a century. Our European correspondent, and gonzo journo, Petor Georgallou, seized the opportunity to explore their archive of historic designs dating back more than 150 years. Join us for a rare look behind the scenes at one of the longest-running brands in cycling. Enjoy the show…
After the Eaton Fire: The Lowelifes and Los Angeles Singletrack
There are no trail gnomes. Trails don’t maintain themselves, especially after flash flooding and fires. In steep and relentless terrain like Los Angeles’s San Gabriel Mountains, a few crews look out for trail users. In these mountains, one group, in particular, the Lowelifes Respectable Citizens’ Club, keeps those ribbons of stoke runnin
There are no trail gnomes. Trails don’t maintain themselves, especially after flash flooding and fires. In steep and relentless terrain like Los Angeles’s San Gabriel Mountains, a few crews look out for trail users. In these mountains, one group, in particular, the Lowelifes Respectable Citizens’ Club, keeps those ribbons of stoke running smoothly. Read on for a look at the Lowelifes and the crew’s contribution to the trails of the San Gabriel Mountains, presented by Fox Racing…
For the Top Ten Beautiful Bicycles of 2024 we looked at pageviews, comments, and social media chatter from twelve months of content to determine what bikes best represent a calendar year at The Radavist. Then, to up the ante this year, we’ve included our Handmade Showcase Awards, featuring bikes from the OZ/US MADE Bike Show and UK/DE Bespoked. Let’s get to it!
Sklar Bikes Steel PBJ Review: From Custom to Production Bike show
Sklar Bikes Steel PBJ Review: From Custom to Production Bike show
Sklar Bikes Steel PBJ Review: From Custom to Production Bike show
Today we have part two of Spencer’s journey to Nutmeg Country. Yesterday we saw Troy’s “studio” and today we see the artwork: his and Jen’s stable of amazing bikes. Let’s dive into this treasure trove of cycling builds…
2025 Bespoked UK Day 01: Alfano, Clandestine, Condor, Craft, Creature, Drust, Medusa, Singular, Sturdy
2021 Bespoked UK: Part 02 – Fahrradbau Stolz, OTT Cycles, The Vandal Metalworks, Variangle
Books from other inspirational Acoustic Voyagers
The Cyclist Who Went Out in the Cold :Adventures Along the Iron Curtain TrailOne Man and His Bike
'Bill Bryson on two wheels' Independent
Scaling a new peak of rash over-ambition, Tim Moore tackles the 9,000km route of the old Iron Curtain on a tiny-wheeled, two-geared East German shopping bike.
Asking for trouble and getting it, he sets off at the Arctic winter's brutal height, bullying his plucky MIFA 900 through the endless and massively sub-zero desolation of snowbound Finland.
Haunted throughout the journey by the border detritus of watchtowers and rusted razor wire, Moore reflects on the curdling of the Communist dream, and the memories of a Cold War generation reared on the fear of apocalypse - at a time of ratcheting East-West tension.
After three months, 20 countries and a 58-degree jaunt up the centigrade scale, man and bike finally wobble up to a Black Sea beach in Bulgaria, older and wiser, but mainly older.
One Man and His Bike
What would happen if you were cycling to the office and just kept on pedalling? Mike Carter needed a change. Fed up with a Britain rife with crime and sliding into economic downturn, one day he decided to cycle straight past the office to find out for himself what was going on. He would follow the Thames to the sea and then ride around the entire coastline, a journey of 5,000 miles, the equivalent of London to Calcutta. If he completed it, he would end up exactly where he started. Physically, at least. Camping or relying on the hospitality of strangers, Mike met an array of brilliant characters and experienced innumerable random acts of kindness. He encountered drunken priests and drag queens, gnome sanctuaries and hippy communities, fellow travellers and people building for a different type of future. He also found a spirit of unbelievable kindness, generosity and hope that convinced him that Britain was anything but broken. During the five month journey, cycling the byways of the nation, he became...happy.
BIKEPACKING
They say that what matters is the journey and not the destination, and that couldn’t be more accurate when one goes bikepacking.
Choosing the path less travelled, exploring the surroundings at every pedal of the way, and embracing the freedom it offers: long-distance cycling is more than a method of transportation – it’s a vibrant travelling philosophy. Bicycle Getaways is the ultimate publication to discover the adventurous spirit of bikepacking.
Exploring journeys in different regions around the world, introducing the people and culture around it, and giving you the lowdown of all the tips and tricks, this book presents the insights and inspiration to plan your own expeditions, no matter how experienced (or not) you are. Pack your bag and prep your bike, the journey awaits!
The Beast, the Emperor and the Milkman
In The Beast, the Emperor and the Milkman, committed Belgophile and road cycling obsessive Harry Pearson takes you on a journey across Flanders, through the lumpy horizontal rain, up the elbow juddering cobbled inclines, past the fans dressed as chickens and the shop window displays of constipation medicines, as he follows races big, small and even smaller through one glorious, muddy spring. Ranging over 500 years of Flemish and European history, across windswept polders, along back roads and through an awful lot of beer cafes, Pearson examines the characters, the myths and rivalries that make Flanders a place where cycling is a religion and the riders its lycra-clad priests.
Cycling to The Ashes
One man, one bike, two Mongoose cricket bats, one tropical disease, 16,000 miles and a lot of dead kangaroos ...
Oli Broom loves cricket. So much so that in 2009 he left his 9 to 5 in London and set off to cycle to Brisbane for the Ashes. Along the way he played cricket in the shadow of the Blue Mosque, slept in a goat pen in Sudan, dodged a 5-metre crocodile in the outback, battled mountains in sub-zero temperatures in Bulgaria and successfully negotiated the treacherous highways of India.
Starring the colourful characters he met on his travels, this is a funny and poignant tale for anyone who's ever dreamt of jacking in the day job to embark on an incredible adventure.
The Cyclist's Bucket List :A Celebration of 75 Quintessential Cycling Experiences
The smell of lavender at a roadside picnic, waiting for the Tour de France to race past. The Pacific Ocean view from the 10,000-foot summit of Hawaii's Haleakala volcanic crater (after 5 hours of uphill riding). A fresh Fat Tire ale hitting your lips at the new Belgium brewery in Fort Collins, Colorado. These, and a wide-ranging variety of other experiences, all rooted to a specific location or event, comprise The Cyclist's Bucket List. The book will definitively catalogue both the iconic and little known - the accessible and aspirational - sensory and emotional experiences that instill cyclists with a deep passion for the sport. In this book, Ian Dille compiles and showcases the world's quintessential cycling experiences through extensive research and interviews with expert sources, vivid storytelling, stunning photography, and compelling design. The format includes lengthy in-depth descriptions as well as much shorter, easy to consume write-ups, ranging from locations such as Italy and Belgium to Nova Scotia and Texas.
The Cyclist's Bucket List :A Celebration of 75 Quintessential Cycling Experiences
LOST LANES will take you on 36 meandering tours of the most beautiful and hidden destinations in southern England. The book includes: Route overviews, distances and maps Overnight stops, from B&Bs to camping under the stars Best pubs and tea stops Wild swims, breathtaking views and fascinating history How to access each ride by train (no car required!) So take off on a trip past hedgerows and open meadows, along sparkling rivers and wild seashores, and see it all from the best vantage point of all: that humble yet extraordinary transport of delight, the bicycle. MOBILE DEVICES & DOWNLOADS All the routes in this book are supported by downloadable route instructions you can print out take with you, plus a GPX navigation file for your GPS device or smartphone app.
Hungry for a ride? Read this one!
The Hungry Cyclist
Over 100,000 miles to cover, one man, one bike and one hungry stomach.
Having created his alter-ego, the Hungry Cyclist and with thousands of pedal-powered miles before him, Tom Kevill-Davies pushed off from New York City on one of the most ambitious gastronomic adventures ever undertaken.
A ballsy travel memoir The Hungry Cyclist follows Tom's adventure into the hearts and minds of the people he meets. Revealing the diverse cultures of the Americas, Tom’s journey from over the Rockies to Baja California, through Central America down all the way to Brazil via Colombia, gives the real flavour of this truly extraordinary landmass.
This is a tale of death-battles with squadrons of mosquitoes, malodorous public toilets, of galloping dysentery one day, to drowning your sorrows with cowboys and dining with beauty queens the next. But above all it is an ambitious story of getting to where you want to be – even if you have to endure cactus-induced punctures, unforgiving desert heat, uphill struggles through never-ending cocaine plantations, or artfully dodge hungry bears, neurotic RV-driving Americans, angry rabid dogs and run-ins with local law authorities in the process.
An amazing tale of what can happen when you get on your bike and go.
The Hungry Cyclist
A Healthy Love of Cycling, Good Food and Burgundy.
Welcome to The Hungry Cyclist Lodge website, a small corner of the internet dedicated to my passion for cycling, food, wine & Burgundy. My name is Tom Kevill-Davies, I love riding my bicycles, I love to cook and I relish good food and wine. That is why I have chosen to live in Burgundy and by setting up The Hungry Cyclist Lodge I hope to share these passions with you.
It has been a long and winding road to set up The Hungry Cyclist Lodge, but it is perhaps apt that this whole journey began in France in the summer of 2004. Taking my annual ten days holiday from the advertising agency where I worked, I decided to cycle the length of France. Pedalling for days and eating and drinking more than I should have, I discovered the wonderful marriage of cycling and food. At the end of this fateful trip, I decided to hang up my mouse and take to the road on my bicycle in search of the perfect meal.
Over the next two and a half years I pedalled from New York to Rio de Janeiro. A mad mission that was driven by a desire to seek out the best cuisine in the Americas. A delicious adventure that culminated in the publication of my first book, The Hungry Cyclist - Pedaling The Americas for The Perfect Meal, which was short-listed for the Guild Of Food Writers Award in 2010.