On a long distance bike tour you have one main partner – your bike. You will be fully dependent on your bike to carry you and your gear the distance. Picking the right bike for a cross country bike ride is critical, as the decision can significantly impact your enjoyment and likelihood of success on […]
Archives for November 2015
How much do you need to know about bike repairs and maintenance before biking across america?
Whether you take a bike ride on the local trails or cycle across America, you run the risk of the bicycle breaking down while you’re miles away from a bike shop. In some situations it’s practical to call for help, hitch a ride, or walk to a bike shop, but on long distance bike tours […]
How Long Does it take to Bike Across America?
One of the first questions a would-be cross country cyclists asks is “How long will it take to bike across America?”. It’s a common question, and unfortunately I find that the common answer is “too long”. Too long because of work, family, money, or some other probably legitimate reason. Many people consider cycling across America […]
10 Tips for Preparing for Your First Long Distance Bike Tour
Kudos to you if planning to leave the comfort zone of bike riding along the familiar roads and trails around your home and opting for your first long distance bike tour. When planning a self-contained bike tour, use our Self-Contained Cycling Checklist and Budgeting Calculator Taking a bike ride through many cities and states is […]
10 Ways to Find Free or Cheap Places to Sleep when Biking Across America
A self-contained bike trip across America is an adventure filled with awesome sites, experiences, and a fair share of unsettling uncertainty. For those cycling outside of a typical route across America, one of the big uncertainties revolves around sleep. When it comes to finding sleeping arrangements on a cross country bike ride, renting a hotel […]
Wait Tables or Bartend to Make Money & Travel
Food service industry jobs, such as waiting tables, working the bar, or washing dishes, are great jobs for funding adventure travel because full-time and part-time jobs can be picked up relatively easily, especially if your travels take you near resort destinations. Another advantage of food service industry jobs, you can also work the job really […]
What is the Difference Between Self-Contained and Supported Bicycle Tours Across America?
No matter what your cycling experience level may be, taking a bike ride across America can be somewhat of an intimidating adventure proposition. When considering the type of cycling adventure you want, it’s important to understand two types of cross country bike rides. Let us bring you adventure every day. Like AdventurePossible.com on Facebook. There […]
8 Tips to Successfully Ride a Bike Across America
After a long-awaited family vacation the two typical responses go somewhat like: best trip ever or worst trip ever. In many ways that is the same reaction that people feel who finally realize their goal of riding a bike across America. If a cyclist prepares before the ride and expects physical, emotional, and psychological bumps […]
Don’t Pay for Travel Accommodations. Become a House Sitter.
Housesitting is a job that provides you a free place to stay while the homeowner is away for an extended period, ranging from a coupe weeks to many months or perhaps years. The price you pay is a little labor and vigilance, watering plants, general maintenance, feeding pets, and ensuring that nothing catches on fire. […]
Pros and Cons of Working in a Resort to Make Money on your Adventure
Resort hotels are located in some of the most beautiful locations in the world, which makes them a fantastic place to work and meet your adventure travel needs. If you want to spend your winters skiing Breckenridge and your summers surfing Hatteras, working at a resort might be a good fit for you. However, you […]