Our Land Abounds In Nature’s Gifts: Tinker Bikes Fisher
When it comes to the Great Outdoors, Australia has a vast amount of it. Historically, however, cycle touring has never been a popular pursuit. Instead,…
Touring Bicycles
A selection of quality touring bicycles from classic to custom builds, to suit riding styles from daily commuting to long-distance touring. These bikes are designed for comfort, handling, and durability, with features like sturdy frames, smooth-rolling tires, and comfortable saddles.
To The River We Rode: Bombtrack Beyond
It’s been a long, hot summer in Australia so far. As far as good riding weather goes, we’ve gotten our money’s worth. A few weeks…
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La Gloire De La Tournée: Victoire Cycles Randonneuse
Clambering over rock beds and through snowfields on fully-packed fatbikes is all well and good, but surely nothing can compare with the glory of carousing…
Wheeldan Randonneur
Rinko is a little known Japanese term that refers to travelling on a train with your bike in order to reach a cycling destination. It…
Chapman Cycles Tandem
Riding a tandem is a great test of a relationship — it requires the unified exercise of both pairs of legs, riding towards a common…
Donhou Cycles DSS2
After a successful reception at the Brooks England flagship store in Covent Garden, the Donhou Cycles DSS2 is now available to the public. The second…
Sven Cycles 650b Roadster
On the front page of the Sven Cycles website is the image of their award granted by the 2014 UK Handmade Bicycle Show, Bespoked Bristol,…
Stanforth Bikes Kibo+
If you’re disconsolate about Land Rover’s discontinuation of its Defender line at the end of this year, take heart, you can always invest in what…
Wraith Paycheck built for the Transcontinental Race
Racing 2,500 miles of European mountains and countryside. Unsupported. Think you could do it? What bike would you ride? There’s plenty of options, and the…
Toad Custom Cycles Light Tourer
Culturally, toads get a pretty bad rap compared to their often prettier cousins: frogs. Their dry, leathery skin and short legs lend them a bristly…
Mather Cycles Adventure Tourer
Back in 2014, Robin Mather designed and built Nick Hand of the Letterpress Collective a cargo-style bike that could carry an Adana printing press. Together,…
Royal H Cycles Old Man Sweater Rando
Sure, it’s a funny name. And the geometry might not be what you’re used to seeing either. But the story behind the latest build from…
Rowan Frameworks Blue Tourer
The Bicycle Academy is a frame building school in Somerset, England, that’s dedicated to teaching anyone wanting to learn how to make their own bike.…
Winter Bicycles Quiscale
Quiscalus quiscula is a fairly common bird found in large numbers throughout North America, and although the Blackbird can be found in suburban areas over…
Paul Brodie 2015 NAHBS Tourer
The North American Handmade Bicycle Show is like the Summer Solstice of the framebuilder’s year, and the 2015 edition is almost upon us. This year…
