On this week’s show, we’re transitioning into fall in many parts of the world, so we’re covering tips on riding and touring during fall weather. Read more
Fall means a lot of riding on the C&O, but lately I find I don’t have the time for a big through ride. So what’s a time-strapped bicycle tourist to do? On this episode we revisit S24Os – a great way to get some adventure when life, work, family, whatever prevents a longer trip. Read more
The Dittus family (aka #dirtbagfamily2019) grew by one recently, and there was no way they weren’t taking him on an adventure before too long. Tag along and learn all about bike touring with baby on board! Read more
We close out summer with a cold soaking demo, revel in the success of cold brew coffee prep on a bike, plus take your bike touring questions. Recorded live August 30, 2019. Read more
This is the second of two parts on my tour of the C&O during the hottest and muggiest stretch of the summer of 2019. Check out the packing episode in Pedalshift 175 for the ride preview and Pedalshift 176 for part 1. Read more
The first of two parts on my tour of the C&O during the hottest and muggiest stretch of the summer of 2019. Check out the packing episode in Pedalshift 175 for the ride preview and come back next week for the thrilling conclusion!
Trying out something new… follow along as I pack for my upcoming C&O bike tour! Let’s put it this way… I need to get more organized. And where IS that fan!?! Read more
We all want to do the right thing, hopefully, and within any community there’s an unwritten code of conduct for proper behavior so we can all get along. On this episode, we cover some of those rules of bicycle touring etiquette! Read more
Stealth camping is always a hot topic in bike touring, and our last episode got some great responses that deserve revisiting! On this episode, a take from law enforcement’s perspective, tips on how to stay clean with no facilities, and more on how to find a good spot. Read more
What’s it like bicycling in Italy? Are bikes even allowed in Venice? (spoiler: um, no). In this episode, Pedalshift Goes Italian with some thoughts on bicycling in Italy plus thoughts on cross training for bike touring! Read more