Surly is one of the biggest names in the bike touring world; there is no question as to why they have that name. They make great bikes and take care of their customers. In the 10,000 plus miles of bike touring I have completed, I have had the pleasure of riding two different models; the […]
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You are doing WHAT??
We have told our family, friends and co-workers that we will be riding our bikes around the world for a year. People are excited for us and have a few questions. Below is a list of our top FAQs. How do you ride over the ocean? Megan’s Answer: Well, Sean is an excellent engineer, […]
Dear Room 35 Parents
Dear parents of Room 35, As the school year is coming to an end, I wanted to say a few words. It was a great pleasure to have your children in my class this year. We have learned so many things inside the classroom and experienced many wonderful field trips. Now that this year is […]
World bike tour
After bottle of wine and 2 hours we said yes. Yes, to a world bike tour, yes to finding new adventures, yes to the start of Two by Two Adventures, and yes to living life to the fullest. Yes answers do not come easily these days. With more commitments, it gets harder and harder to say […]
Bicycle touring adventure, starting July 2016
We have decided to set out on another bicycle touring adventure. Starting July 2016, we will leave Portugal and spend 4 months wandering our way through Europe, finishing in Turkey. After living in Asia we thought we had had enough… nope. We are going to cycle through Southern China and immerse our self in the […]
4 ways to cut your bicycle touring gear list.
Choosing bicycle touring gear for your next trip can become a daunting task. There are so many different products at a variety of price ranges. Gear makes the trip more flexible and comfortable. What works for someone else may not work for you. Trying to decipher what to get can be difficult. How do you […]
Best bicycle touring gear
Preparing for a cycling adventure and choosing the best bicycle touring gear is an exciting part of the experience. Doing some research can go a long way in choosing the things that will be closest to you. Choosing the right bike, the best pedal/shoe combination, saddle, panniers, racks, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, cooking stove, shorts, […]