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Essential gear for cycle-touring (in extreme conditions)

November 23, 2022

In December I traveled to Alaska and cycled there with quite a bit of equipment It was a tuff winter journey that started on the Dalton Highway with temperatures of -40°C. A good bike and gear were absolutely necessary. In…

Winter survival: a guide to cycling and sleeping in extreme cold weather

October 24, 2022

In this article I share my research in extreme winter survival by bike. This is a preparation for the bike ride I’ll soon be undertaking in Alaska and Canada and the idea is to be able to cycle and sleep in…

These are some of the best recipes for camping

August 11, 2022

Regularly I get questions about what I eat during my adventures. In this blog I share my favorite recipes. The recipes are for two people or when you are really hungry you just eat it all by yourself. You can…

Complete packing list for cycling and camping in winter

January 12, 2021

Equipment is extremely important for adventures in the (extreme) cold. It may seem like a reckless thing to camp out on a mountain in snow after sweaty cycling that same mountain. But the key is gear and knowing how and when…

Advice from a long distance cyclist who has been traveling the world for seven years

December 9, 2018

In this article you’ll find advice from a long distance cyclist who has been traveling the world for seven years. Nigel is 62 and has been cycling around the world for seven years now. It all started in 2011 when…

The ultimate list with online hospitality communities for (cycle) travelers

November 22, 2014

During a conversation I had about my cycle-tour from Rotterdam to Singapore, someone asked me: “You said you going to do this solo? You’re going to cycle two continents completely on your own?” And I told him, that yes I do.…

What travel vaccinations do you need for traveling in Asia

October 30, 2014

Before you read this I must say that this advice is personal. It’s the advice from a Dutch person who is not a doctor or any specialist in travel vaccinations. I just share my experience on preparations of a big cycle-tour…

10 tips to stay warm when camping in cold autumn and winter weather

October 13, 2014

Of course, autumn and winter do not stop us from going outside. In fact, there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad preparation. I love the cold. Being busy outside in the rain provides a total focus on…

How to turn a can of coke into a camping stove

September 11, 2014

Small, easy, lightweighted and cheap. In my search to a camping stove I came across the advice of making it yourself with a soda or beer can. I did try it and made some pictures. This is what you need:…

How to wild camp for free and legal in The Netherlands

June 14, 2014

Looking for something fun to do in the summer or even winter? Feeling wild and free can also happen close-by. I’ve been doing it myself for years with great pleasure and I can only recommend it to others which is..…

Essential gear for cycle-touring (in extreme conditions)

Winter survival: a guide to cycling and sleeping in extreme cold weather

These are some of the best recipes for camping

Complete packing list for cycling and camping in winter

Advice from a long distance cyclist who has been traveling the world for seven years

What travel vaccinations do you need for traveling in Asia

10 tips to stay warm when camping in cold autumn and winter weather

How to turn a can of coke into a camping stove

How to wild camp for free and legal in The Netherlands

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