In the past few years I’ve had the good fortune to take a few ship-based cycling vacations and I’ve loved them. Along the way, I’ve picked up some tips for planning a cycling vacation that’s more comfortable and more fun. Read on for the advice I wish I’d had before I went on my first trip!
RENT A BIKE ON YOUR CYCLING VACATION, OR BYOB?
Cycling vacations are an awesome way to see exotic places, meet new friends, and get in some great rides. To get the most from your trip, you’ve got to have the right bike. The big question is, should you BYOB – bring your own bike – or rent one at your destination? In three years of working as a bike mechanic on cycling trips with Santana Adventures, I’ve seen people have a great trip either way. But I’ve also seen bike issues derail a great vacation, and I wanted to share some tips to help make sure that doesn’t happen to you.
AMBASSADOR REVIEW: TERRY COOLWEATHER TIGHT
A Terry Ambassador finds the Coolweather Tight fits the bill. Thanks to three different lengths, this tight fits all women like a glove. “This is the dream tight. They are warm, soft, stretch but don’t bag, and they stay put (!) requiring no tugging or adjustments through an active day of riding. They have a […]
A-B-C FOR CYCLING SAFETY.
A-B-C – Always On, Bio-Motion, Contrast Here’s a quick rundown of the best strategies for standing out, being seen, and staying safe by making yourself more visible on your bike. A – Always On It might be surprising, but most cycling crashes happen in the daytime – about 80% of accidents involving cars and bikes. […]
NEW YEAR, NEW GEAR.
Product development is always a focus here at Terry, but we have some especially exciting plans in the works for 2019. If you like any of these very popular Terry programs – Soleil, Touring, Metro, Mixie, Spin & Chill – you’re going to love the new options we have in store, with exciting new prints, […]
TANDEMS IN TAHITI.
Touring Tahiti by Tandem – An Exotic Cycling Adventure Terry customer, Cindy Wienkers, shared highlights of a spectacular tour she and her husband, Kevin, took in early 2018, riding their tandem through the Polynesian islands. Naturally, we wanted to know more, and Cindy came through for us! Here is her account of an enviable trip […]
UPS eBIKE TRUCKS COMING TO YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?
We can’t help but be biased towards completely human powered bicycles at Terry, but we look on the growth of ebikes as a great thing – it brings the benefits of cycling and bicycles into new realms, and to new populations, meaning more healthful, less polluting transportation in more places. And, this > Sagan vs. […]
MORE GOOD NEWS ABOUT CYCLING & HEALTH.
Add Parkinson’s Disease to the List of Ailments Warded Off by Cycling As though we didn’t already have more great reasons to keep on cycling than we know what to do with! Research published on Jama Network shows that physical activity, such as cycling, decreases the risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease. Even moderate exercise helps, […]
TERRY RAVEN SADDLE IN THE WILD.
Dave Howard, Terry Sales Manager, spotted a Terry Raven saddle in use recently at the Kingdom Trails, a favorite haunt among Northern Vermont mountain bikers. Since it’s a newly introduced model, Dave was interested to find out what the owner’s impressions were. Turned out Mat is an interesting guy with some serious cycling cred, and […]
DUTCH REACH – DOORED NO MORE.
If you ride in urban areas you already know about the number one threat to cyclists on city streets – dooring: the all too common collision when a driver opens their door without looking, into the path of a cyclist. The Dutch Reach is a simple solution that has proven very effective in places where it is used. As cyclists we can start using the Dutch Reach immediately, and teach it to all the drivers we know.
WORLD PACED BICYCLE LAND SPEED RECORD SMASHED BY MOM OF 3.
Not many extreme performance records are held by women, but as of Sept 16, 2018, the unofficial title of world’s fastest cyclist belongs to a woman – 45 year old mom of three, Denise Mueller-Koronek. She went for a bike ride in Utah, and topped out around the take-off speed of a Boeing 747 – setting the Paced Bicycle Land Speed Record at 183.9 mph.
It was no ordinary ride, as you might imagine, and Mueller-Koronek joined a very exclusive club with this feat. Since “Mile-a-Minute Murphy” set the bar at 60 mph in 1899, riding behind a locomotive, only 11 people have set new marks for the record. That hints at the difficulties involved: not only the physical effort required, but the organization and infrastructure needed to prepare and stage an attempt.
VELOCIPEDIA – A NEW TWIST ON DREAM BIKES.
It’s amazing to see how many variations are possible on the basic form of the bicycle. The Velocipedia project sets the bar for inventive interpretation of the humble bike impossibly high, with the emphasis on “impossibly”. It’s an amusing idea, a very impressive labor of love, and the results are delightful…
TERRY BIKE GEAR GOES MULTI-SPORT.
Terry Bike Gear can be surprisingly suited to life beyond cycling – Many of us enjoy exercise beyond the bike, and whether we’re going from yoga to the gym, running races or running errands, our Terry bike gear goes with us. It turns out that clothing designed to be comfortable, functional and flattering for cycling can be all those things for other activities too. Versatility is built in. It makes sense – fabric that feels good, wicks well, and keeps the sun off when you’re on a bike, performs just the same anywhere else.
LEBRON JAMES: CYCLING TO WORK AND A BETTER WORLD
Is LeBron James Now the World’s Most Famous Cyclist? No, no, I hear you saying – LeBron is the world’s most famous basketball player! Then you haven’t seen the media coverage of LeBron James’ cycling exploits… Yep, he’s also a dyed-in-the-wool, raised-from-a-pup cyclist. Sure enough, he grew up riding all over Akron, Ohio, with his buddies, on a series of everyday bikes that gave him the taste of freedom and possibility we all know as cyclists.
THE LANTERNE ROUGE – THE RACE TO BE LAST.
The Lanterne Rouge – the race to be last in the Tour de France. It would seem like a dubious honor at best, maybe even a mark of failure, but for some the Lanterne Rouge has been the most coveted prize of the Tour de France after the celebrated jerseys… Named for the red light […]
THE WOMEN’S TOUR DE FRANCE.
Whatever happened to the Women’s Tour de France? When National Public Radio runs a story about the Tour de France it’s unusual enough to make us perk up our ears, and appreciate the exposure for our sport. When the coverage is focused on a group pushing for a women’s Tour de France, we really pay […]
TOUR CRAZY – 2018 TOUR DE FRANCE – IT’S A WRAP.
The 2018 Tour de France heads into Paris today – July 29th, and if there are no last moment disasters Geraint Thomas will keep his yellow jersey and enter the history books as winner of the 2018 Tour de France. He scored a few other notable achievements in this Tour: the only rider ever to […]
PRO DEALS OF THE TOUR WRAP UP.
We’re down to the finish line for our Tour Web Exclusives 2018 – Snap up these popular favorites while they’re still available… Shop all our Tour Web exclusives here.
HOW TO WIN THE TOUR DE FRANCE.
It won’t be easy, but seriously, here’s how you win the Tour de France. It’s the rider who completes the course in the shortest time that will win the Tour de France, of course. Here’s how you could accomplish that, if you got the chance. The first step is the easiest: Get yourself into the […]
CELEBRATING POLKA DOTS.
Painted Ladies of the Tour. They’re bold, curvy, hyper ventilating and looking good for a climb. Terry Sun Goddess Bike Jersey in Painted Ladies of the Tour See our own Queen of the Mountains rocking this kit on a TDF stage route in the Alps.
