December 2013 I took the next step in my winter cycle touring experiment by heading to Canada to attempt to cycle the Trans Labrador highway. The Trans Lab claims to be one of the longest stretches of road in Canada without services. This winter had the coldest December in more than 10 years, bringing with […]
Packing list for 10 weeks winter c...
So, with the lessons learned during the trip last winter and almost a year to think about this trip, here’s my new and improved gear list for 10 weeks cycling and camping at between -15 and -40. a-d Home made cooking box for efficient snow melting and cooking. Stove: Optimus nova plus incl spare pump […]
Winter cycle touring basic tips
“Don’t eat yellow snow.” Is the winter tip we all know. I posted lots of info, tips and trip winter trip reports >HERE<, but here is a summary of my tips on winter cycle touring. These tips are aimed as an introduction for people planning to cycle and camp in the extreme cold. I learned most of […]
Bike modifications for winter cycl...
Mr Hyde has been transformed in Winter Hyde. Before: For details of the original bike speccs scroll down. After: Work done : Handlebars : Against all my principles I’ve replaced my drop bars for flat mountain bike type handle bars, including LX brakes and Ergon grips and bar ends for a little more comfort. I have […]
Winter camping : cooking, food and...
During January and February 2013 I cycled for three weeks in Lapland in the middle of winter with Helen Lloyd ( her thoughts on winter cycling can be found HERE) We cycled and camped at temperatures between -10 and -30 degrees C. Here I’ll discuss the things learned in the cooking, food and hydration department. Cooking: At the […]
Winter camping sleeping system
A beginners guide to choosing a sleeping system for arctic use (assuming camping down to -30/-40 degrees C). There are several schools of thought for a sleeping system for use in the extreme cold here are the main ones that I know of: A synthetic sleeping bag rated at around the planned usage temperature. A down sleeping […]
Winter cycle touring in the Scanda...
As a contrast to the heat of Africa my first trip post my big ride across Africa was to Lapland during winter. Cycling and camping at temperatures between -5 and -30 proved to be quite a challenge. Winter cycling in Lapland pt I During January and February 2013 I teamed up with Helen Lloyd of […]
Packing list Pre- Lapland
So, only a couple of days until I head to a rather wintery Lapland with Helen Lloyd so here’s a look at my packing list for this trip (we’re each taking a solo set up in case we decide to go our separate ways…). Helen’s packing list can be found >HERE< I haven’t camped at […]