Bicycle Traveler is a non-commercial, free international magazine devoted to bicycle touring. Packed with stunning photography and entertaining stories, it will make you want to grab your bike and hit the road.
Until the Corona pandemic is over, we will delay publishing the next edition of Bicycle Traveler.
The magazine is meant to inspire people to go out and see the world by pedal power. But at this time, riding across borders is ill advised. Plus, it’s difficult for cyclists to plan trips when an end to the pandemic isn’t in sight.
If you’re dreaming of an adventure by bike, check out the Cycle Touring Festival, taking place from 3-5 May, 2024 in Coniston, Cumbria, England. Whether you’re planning a single night away, or want to head off for several months (or years), you’ll find a warm welcome.
The event aims to inspire and educate people to undertake journeys by bike, with talks, workshops, films and practical advice to equip you to get on the road. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never changed a tyre before, or if you’re a professional frame builder – you’ll find a home in the CTF tribe.
Started in 2015 by round-the-world cyclist Laura Moss, the festival brings together cyclists of all types, from experienced veterans to those who have never put up a tent before. It is a not-for-profit event, run by volunteers, and the focus is on building the cycle touring and bikepacking community. You won’t find rows of stalls trying to sell you stuff you don’t need: instead, the focus is on stories from the road and practical advice to inspire and equip you to do your own bike trip.
Regular tickets include two nights camping, all talks and dinner on Saturday evening. Day tickets are also available. The festival is run as a not-for-profit event, to keep prices as low as possible. For further details and to book tickets, please visit www.cycletouringfestival.co.uk
In the 14th edition
Iowa
Leon Mc Carron almost meets his maker in a cornfield.
Tent
Javier Bicicleting sets up camp in numerous stunning landscapes.
Opportunity
Jerry Kopack is a wanderer who has been given the gift of time.
Photo stories and more…
We hope you enjoy it!
The world’s top bicycle touring destinations unveiled!
Experienced cyclists give us the inside scoop on the best places to go bicycle touring.
Via the links on the list you can also visit the cyclist’s websites and read about their trips.
Looking for cycle touring information and inspiration?
Then download the following eBooks:
* Bike Touring Basics: a how-to guide
* Bicycling Around the World: a photo eBook
* Bicycle Touring Photography – A quick guide to taking better pics
* Burma by Bike: a short guide to bicycle touring in Myanmar
* Little Red Cyclist: a photography eBook
* Food for Remote areas of Argentina and Chile.
The magazine
Bicycle Traveler was launched in 2011. We aimed to create a magazine that showcases bicycle travel and delves into why people dream of undertaking round-the-world tours.
BT’s carefully curated collection of articles and photographs are gathered from a diverse group of cycling enthusiasts worldwide. With the recent boom in bicycle touring, our magazine base has grown to more than 25,000 dedicated subscribers.
As BT begins its 9th year, we are more passionate than ever about publishing high-quality content that resonates with our adventure-minded readers and illustrates the wonderful world of two-wheeled travel.
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The people behind it
Grace Johnson is the founding editor and designer of Bicycle Traveler magazine. Photographer Paul Jeurissen runs the website and his cycle touring and bicycle culture images regularly appear in the publication.
They met on the Trans America bicycle trail in 1981 and since then have taken numerous bike trips, totaling more than 9 years over 5 continents. You can follow their two-wheeled travels at Impressions from Bicycle Travels.
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