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By Bromptom Guides· Oct 4, 2026
A bell, a bend and a busy playground can change the rhythm of a ride. Here is how to share Singapore’s park connectors without turning an outing into an obstacle course.
Oct 3, 2026
Today was the 4th Brompton ride held around the time of Oktoberfest. We have gathered at Pedaal, and as per usual there were a lot of shiny Bromptons in evidence. Leonard’s purple electric T series…
Could I turn Pivot’s latest cross-country bike into the ultimate Downieville Classic race weapon? Yes, but…it’s complicated
Oct 2, 2026
September 2026 An easy month, with fewer eats. Did try something interesting at 555 Thainanese Chicken Rice; the name is a fusion, so is the food there. Oh yah, "555" in Thai is said Ha, Ha, Ha!, so…
As I’ve said repeatedly, I didn’t start a bike blog in order to do “work.” “So why did you start a bike blog?,” you may be wondering. Well, it was all so I could meet the so-called “Fat Cyclist:” Ah,…
For many people, the biggest obstacle to cycling somewhere isn’t the ride itself—it’s what happens after they arrive. That question sparked a recent discussion on Reddit, where a simple proposition…
Sep 29, 2026
Has the horse already bolted?
Sep 27, 2026
Friday into Saturday morning was the last group night ride of 2026. This one was to Burnham-on-Crouch. However, with a commitment that might have made me too late to get to the start, it was going to…
Sep 24, 2026
till the next ride, bee safe.....
Apr 6, 2026
Stage 3 took us through meadows, corn fields and vineyards – in a torrential downpour! Would we even make it to Liechtenstein?
Oct 13, 2024
After over ten years happily touring on Brompton folding bike, in 2024 I have completed a four months, 5500 kilometres tour on a regular touring bike. Leaving London I traveled across France,…
I had a little time to relax this afternoon, so I did one of my favourite things: a bit of bike maintenance. First off: the Pletscher kickstand on the tandem broke a while ago. I was told that this…
The folding bike specialists at Dahon designed the Mariner XL to fit riders up to 6’9” with a weight capacity of 330 pounds.
Oct 1, 2026
When it comes to organized cycling holidays, Italy tops the list as the most sought-after destination. According to recent reports from cycling tour operators, Italy continues to be the number one…
Further to yesterday’s post, I’m still feeling indignant about this bike: It just seems to me they basically retrofitted a disc brake road bike to work with rim brakes, which is a rather roundabout…
By Bromptom Guides· Oct 1, 2026
The familiar 16-inch and 20-inch labels can hide several incompatible tyre sizes. The ETRTO code on the sidewall gives you the useful numbers.
Brought to you by the letter B.
Sep 20, 2026
Last week I happily took quite a few photos on the nocturnal London to Brighton ride. This is something I obviously do all the time. It was only when I was on my way back from the ride that disaster…
Sep 1, 2026
August 2026 A tame month of eating, with mostly local foodie adventures. Memorable eats for this month included: Fine Chinese dining at Jing Cheng Restaurant, Oversea Restaurant (Jalan Imbi), M…
Mar 21, 2026
On our “rest day” in Chur, we hiked the local mountain – Brambrüesch!
Dec 9, 2023
I am excited to announce the publication of Unfolding Further, my second bike travel book, detailing the latest ten journeys on a Brompton folding bike. Amidst the challenges posed by the recent…
It's better than their Pista pumps for modern tubeless tires, but makes a few tradeoffs for affordability.
Sep 30, 2026
I possess many great qualities, but perhaps the greatest is my unbeatable modesty. This is why you’ll never hear me brag about being the world’s greatest bike blogger, or cycling’s preeminent Y-Foil…
If you’ve ever had a car pass you too closely at 60 or 70 km/h, Spain has a new rule you might wish your own city had. Beginning Oct. 1, drivers overtaking cyclists on roads outside urban areas will…
By Bromptom Guides· Sep 28, 2026
A front bag keeps the load off your back; a backpack keeps your hands free after the fold. Rider reports show why the journey between those moments matters most.
Today there were two bike rides with similar themes: drawing attention to loops in the city that take advantage of the many off street bike and pedestrian paths that thread through the city, while at…
Sep 16, 2026
…and the reasons to stay there
Sep 13, 2026
Friday night was to be the penultimate night ride of the official 2026 season, with Brighton as the classic destination. Having used my Orange Titanium quite a bit over the last few weeks, I decided…
Aug 16, 2026
Central Asia 2026 Day 16: 30th May (Saturday) Medium-size Group (Non-cycling) Tour of Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan): Day 16 - Around Almaty: Uyut Hotel>Abai Square>walk>Republic…
Mar 7, 2026
Stage 2 would take us through the Swiss Grand Canyon – as long as the only road through the gorge wasn’t closed!
Dec 1, 2023
This bike packing tour started in the main city of the island Sapporo, to then follow a route cutting across Hokkaido through Obihiro, Akan Mashu and Shiretoko National Parks. Watch the movie
We celebrated 25 years of the Epic Bikepark Leogang by riding and dialing skills. This weekend you can too, at a 10% discount!
A recumbent bike is a bicycle that places the rider in a reclined, supported position with the legs extended forward toward the pedals, rather than sitting upright over the pedals like on a…
Here’s a geography quiz: Which Of The Earth’s Great Rivers Is This? A) The Ganges B) The Mississippi C) The Amazon D) The Saw Mill Well, if you answered D), you’re correct–and no doubt you did, too,…
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