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Touring and Expedition
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Cycling UK has over 140 years experience of cycle touring and cycle expeditions. Our forum is packed with advice from cyclists who have cycled across the world and if you don't want to travel alone you can cycle with CTC Holidays and Tours.
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Tuesday, 1 August 2017
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Take charge on tour - the cyclist's guide to electric power generation
Wednesday, 19 July 2017
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My Bike: Emily Chappell
Saturday, 8 April 2017
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The best touring bikes at Bespoked 2017
Friday, 20 January 2017
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DIY Touring gearing
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Thursday, 14 January 2021
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Cycling UK calls on public to help record and celebrate Welsh valley communities’...
Friday, 8 January 2021
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Photos from the field: 12 nights out bikepacking in 2020
Tuesday, 5 January 2021
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Gear up: Podsacs
Monday, 4 January 2021
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Cycling events to look forward to 2021
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Great rides and cycling routes
Monday, 4 January 2021
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Cycling events to look forward to 2021
Friday, 1 January 2021
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21 cycling routes to do in 2021
Monday, 23 November 2020
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Councils urged not to forget rural cycling
Friday, 28 August 2020
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How King Alfred's Way began
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Travel Advice
Thursday, 27 August 2020
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Coronavirus: Advice for cycle touring and bikepacking
Friday, 28 August 2020
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What bike is best for King Alfred's Way and other questions
Monday, 3 August 2020
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Brittany bans bikes – what's the story?
Monday, 24 February 2020
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Travellers' Tales: Pure Colombian
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How to guides
Tuesday, 19 May 2020
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A guide to child trailers
Friday, 1 May 2020
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How to make a film of your solo adventures
Friday, 28 February 2020
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How to use your bike to make a shelter
Friday, 31 January 2020
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What to wear when winter bikepacking
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Technical advice
Tuesday, 24 November 2020
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Group test: Gravel tyres
Wednesday, 7 October 2020
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Tent, bivvy or hammock - what’s best for bikepacking?
Monday, 25 February 2019
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Baggage check: bikepacking bags or panniers?
Monday, 17 December 2018
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Cycle tyres for winter, snow and ice
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Tuesday, 24 November 2020
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Group test: Gravel tyres
Wednesday, 14 October 2020
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Choose the best bar bag - group test
Tuesday, 19 May 2020
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A guide to child trailers
Monday, 9 March 2020
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Choose the best camping stove - Grouptest
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