As winter is ebbing here in the USA, thoughts of bicycle touring are on the minds of many cyclists. With this in mind, here are two recent stories with advice on bike touring. (Photo right: Ride The Rockies)

- Nathan Ward's "How to Mountain Bike Tour on Singletrack" offers specific suggestions on what to bring on the trail; his advice is based on his experiences with several previous single track mountain bike tours in the wilderness.

- Denver Post staff writer Jack Cox's "Ride early and often to prepare for a bike tour" is a story with tips explaining how to condition your body for grueling long distance tours such as the 2007 Denver Post Ride The Rockies (an annual bike tour that covers 400+ miles of mountain riding in a week).

Labels: bike tour advice, bike tours, mountain biking, Ride The Rockies