Apr 28th, 2013 at 9:00AM: In June, I'll be traveling to California for nearly a week of bike riding around Lake Tahoe and the California wine country. As much as I'd love to ride to the Sunshine State from my Hoosier home, my wife would be so angry after so many weeks away, I probably wouldn't have a home to go back to. So it looks like I'll be taking my bike on the plane.
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How To Fly With A Bicycle
Apr 28th, 2013 at 9:00AM: In June, I'll be traveling to California for nearly a week of bike riding around Lake Tahoe and the California wine country. As much as I'd love to ride to the Sunshine State from my Hoosier home, my wife would be so angry after so many weeks away, I probably wouldn't have a home to go back to. So it looks like I'll be taking my bike on the plane.
For touring cyclists, flying with your bike is ...Man Builds, Rides Gigantic Bicycle: Dumbass Or Daredevil?
Apr 23rd, 2013 at 3:30PM:
The video above depicts a man riding a hand-built, 14.5-foot-tall bike that he built himself. The video, entitled "STOOPIDTALL," indicates that the man, identified only as Richie, intends to build an even taller model to break the record of the "World's Tallest Bike" and says he configured the monstrosity in under 12 hours.
What do you think? Is the guy a daredevil or just a dumbass who is ...
Cyclists Train Like Locals In Italy, Then Eat Well
Apr 7th, 2013 at 4:00PM:
Top cyclists train daily to race, often on varied terrain and through different weather conditions. Cycling enthusiasts who might dream of racing one day, prepare one step at a time. They find the right gear, become friends with others into the sport and possibly join a cycling club or just meet on Saturday mornings for a ride. Have you seen them? Cycling in packs on a weekend morning or ...International Adventure Guide 2013: Paris, France
Apr 5th, 2013 at 11:00AM:
An adventure guide to Paris? Yes.
At first glance, Paris probably isn't the go-to city for outdoor enthusiasts. Metros, brasseries and the Champs Elysées don't really make the top of the list of an adventurer's itinerary. But being the diverse and ever-changing big city that it is, there are plenty of opportunities for those travelers that like to blend their urban tours with a ...A Perfect Day After Landing At North America's Best Airport
Mar 17th, 2013 at 10:00AM:
An airport with just one terminal, no tram, zero VIP lounges and woeful public transportation options is the best in North America, according to the Airport Council International. Last week, Indianapolis International Airport beat out every other large facility on the continent for the top Air Service Quality award for 2012. The results are based on passenger satisfaction, and IND won for the ...5 Spring Break Trips That Don't Require Boozing In Mexico
Mar 14th, 2013 at 1:00PM:
Neon colored fruity cocktails consumed poolside with college students and bad house music in the background not really your thing? Spring break can be a lot of things, and it doesn't have to fit the classic stereotype of sunburned jocks taking tequila shots in Cabo.
Spring is that perfect time of year when it's not quite summer but the weather's nicer so you can take full advantage of the ...Biking In Guatemala City? One Group Is Proving It's Possible
Mar 4th, 2013 at 11:00AM:
On a recent Saturday, the streets were filled with bicycles. Bells rang and horns sounded as the cyclists wound their way throughout the city like a moving train of youth and energy.
This wasn't in Portland, or Paris, or any of dozens of bicycle-friendly cities around the world. This was in Guatemala City, a city known more for its violent crime rates than its progressive bike culture.
...Awesome X: Sense Of Life (Video)
Feb 18th, 2013 at 3:00PM: Some of the best things we run across just don't need a whole lot of words.
This stunning video compilation is one of those.
Awesome X: Sense Of Life is a compilation of over 30 adventure videos from Germany's EdisProduction. The stunning effort is a whirlwind of visuals and locales. The production company offers this caption to accompany the video: "Sense of Life – my fresh ...
Getting To Know The Faces Of Holland
Oct 11th, 2012 at 4:00PM:
Holland's most recent campaign, "Faces of Holland," allows travelers to get to know the iconic facets of the region. Here are the six "faces," and how you can meet them for yourself.
Bicycles
Biking and Holland are almost synonymous. In fact, out of Holland's 16 million inhabitants, 18 million own bicycles, which means there are more bikes than people. With a flat landscape and over ...Cutest Kid Ever Goes Mountain Biking
Oct 4th, 2012 at 1:30PM:
This kid sure is excited, and for good reason. When I first started watching this video I thought it would be a cute clip of a small child falling off his bike; however, it turned out to an impressive short film documenting four-year-old Malcolm's first descent biking down Hellion, Highland Mountain Bike Park's longest trail filled with challenges.
After watching this, I'm embarrassed ...
Aspen's Little Nell Hotel Offers Free Fly-Fishing And Biking Now Through October 15
Aug 15th, 2012 at 4:00PM: Colorado is a big state, and most of it remained unscathed during June's wildfires. The Aspen region in particular is known for its knockout scenery, which includes the twin peaks of the Maroon Bells, wildflower-festooned meadows, shimmering aspen groves and crystalline rivers.
With fall foliage (if you've never witnessed the turning of aspens, it's worth seeing) just around the corner, The ...Helsinki, Finland By Bicycle
Jul 31st, 2012 at 9:00AM:
Why fret over taxi fares, bus schedules and confusing subway maps when you can bike an entire city, street by street? Helsinki is the perfect size for navigation by bicycle. You can cross the downtown stretch in a matter of minutes, and jumps from the raucous bars in Kallio to the sultry restaurants in Punavuori are but a minor commute.
Gadling Labs took a few bikes out onto the streets of ...
US National Parks May Open To Mountain Biking
Jul 8th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Earlier this week the National Park Service announced a shift in policy that could potentially allow mountain biking in more of the parks. A new rule, that goes into effect on August 6, will give park superintendents the option to decide if they will allow cyclists access to roads that are typically closed to motor vehicles. Those paths would include fire and access roads that are now only used by ...Hotels Offering Adventure Packages For Summer Travelers
Jun 27th, 2012 at 3:00PM: Want to spend your summer looking for zebras, swimming with whale sharks and scuba diving ancient shipwrecks? Take advantage of these adventure hotel packages to make the season's travels a little more exciting.
Picosa Ranch Resort
San Antonio, Texas
The Picosa Ranch Resort, located 30 minutes from downtown San Antonio, is an authentic Texas ranch that was once home to former Texas ...Banos: Ecuador's Top Adventure Destination
Jun 25th, 2012 at 3:00PM: If you're the type of traveler who loves extreme adventure and being active, you'll love Baños, Ecuador. Located about three hours south of Quito, Baños is a small but lively town surrounded by mountains and lush greenery. There are dozens of tour agencies lining the streets, although I'd recommend using a highly reputable company like Geotours or Rainforestur. Some of the adventures ...Doomsday Bicycle Tour Lets You Ride To The End Of The World
Jun 7th, 2012 at 4:00PM: What do you want to be doing when the world ends in December? If your answer is exploring Mayan temples ruins, gazing upon volcanoes and waterfalls, and basking in Central America's warm autumn sun all from the seat of your mountain bike, then Tour d'Afrique has a pretty epic tour for you to consider.
Tour d'Afrique's Doomsday Ride is a 2,300-kilometer (1,429-mile) transcontinental bike ...71-Year-Old Grandmother To Bike From Russia To France
Jun 4th, 2012 at 2:00PM: After having traversed Russia no fewer than 16 times by bike, what's next? For 71-year-old grandmother Yulia Mikhailyuk, the next step is a bicycle journey from the western Russian city of Tver to Paris, France.
According to Russia Today, Ms. Mikhailyuk, a former physical education teacher, took up biking only after her 50th birthday as something to do after retirement. Since then, she has ...
New Bike Club In China Allows You To Cycle On The Roof
May 28th, 2012 at 2:00PM: While rooftop lounges, bars and pools are common, have you ever heard of a rooftop bike club? Holland-based NL Architects is bringing Dutch bike culture to southern China with a new concept in cycling.
The rooftop velodrome is actually part of a resort in Sanya in the Hainan province, and will feature a pagoda roof with curves and inclines to increase cyclists' speed and velocity. Moreover, ...The Next Must-Have Adventure Gear? The 'Invisible' Bike Helmet
May 25th, 2012 at 4:00PM:
Hate traveling with a bulky, plastic bike helmet? Say hello to the Hövding Bike Helmet, an ingenious invention out of Sweden that takes up only a sliver of space in your luggage and activates only upon impact, much like a car's airbag.
Reminiscent of the zippered collar of an athletic jacket, the scarf-like Hövding contains a folded-up "invisible" nylon hood whose trigger ...Love Camping And Biking? Try Kamp-Rite's Midget Bushtrekka
Apr 24th, 2012 at 3:00PM: For those interested in ecotourism as well as the great outdoors, here is a piece of gear that is perfect for you. Kamp-Rite has introduced a unique kind of bike trailer that allows campers to set up a special Kamp-Rite Oversize Tentcot tent on top of the trailer. While this may sound like you'd be sleeping on unsteady ground, the company insists that the product's fully adjustable leveling jacks ...
