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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.
Sep 27, 2026
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…
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 26, 2026
Lazer listened to feedback and updated the Impala KinetiCore with adjustable straps to improve comfort and fit more riders.
Sep 25, 2026
Popular culture rarely if ever gets cycling right, as some of our most insightful film critics have pointed out: However, last night I happened to be watching the new e-bike episode of “South Park,”…
Gazelle has been making bicycles in the Netherlands for more than 130 years, so the company hardly needs an introduction to cyclists. Now it is expanding its Ultimate e-bike lineup with three new…
Sep 24, 2026
till the next ride, bee safe.....
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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…
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,…
This month’s ride started at High Park. A pretty big crowd. This guy had a great lighted sign. You might guess who it is referring to at the moment. Two of the many usual suspects it was great to…
Velocio aims to take the guesswork out of fall layering for all riders with new additions to its LUXE, ONE, and TRAIL lineups
Quebec’s four largest cities are now certified as bike-friendly, with Quebec City becoming the latest to join Vélo Québec’s Vélosympathique movement. The certification was announced Sept. 16 as part…
I play a number of roles in life: father, husband, former semi-professional bike blogger turned gentleman wordsmith of leisure… They’re all pretty important, too. But when it comes to sheer…
By Bromptom Guides· Sep 23, 2026
Folded dimensions, carrying weight and gear count each tell a different story. Here is how to connect the figures with your storage space and usual ride.
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 16, 2026
…and the reasons to stay there
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 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…
Pinarello opens its first U.S. Bottega in New York City’s SoHo, with full bike fitting, MyWay customization, and cycling history on display.
Removing or failing to build safe bike lanes can affect much more than cyclists. Research from cities across North America and Europe has linked well-designed cycling infrastructure with…
Sep 23, 2026
Not too long ago I gave this bike a tune-up: Which elicited the following comment: I don’t know how you do it, but you’ve managed to take that beautiful Homer frame and build it with the scabbiest…
Sep 22, 2026
And so ends another week of racing down Route 305 in Battle Mountain, the fastest road in the world for human powered vehicles. It was a year with relatively few entries, and a mix of experienced and…
By Bromptom Guides· Sep 20, 2026
A ride out and a train home: one of the pleasures of a folding bike. Here are the size limits, bus quirks and little details that make the transfer easier.
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…
Sep 9, 2026
Plus: Is this the end of consultation culture?
Aug 12, 2026
Central Asia 2026 Day 15: 29th May (Friday) Medium-size Group (Non-cycling) Tour of Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan): Day 15 - Saty to Almaty: Saty (Marlen Guesthouse)>Black…
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
The new Ritchey Road Logic frameset has just dropped and it carries Tom's signature on the top tube!
Cities around the world are experiencing a cycl What are the best cycling cities in the world? The latest Copenhagenize Index offers a pretty good answer, ranking 30 cities based on everything from…
Further to yesterday’s post about atonement, it included the following AI-generated image: People find AI frightening and dystopian, but I think it would be a lot less intimidating if we simply…
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