Dave's Travel Pages
The travelogue site of adventure cyclist Dave Briggs, currently cycling from Alaska to Argentina from July 2009 until the job is done.
URL: http://www.davestravelpages.com/

Recent News
- Keep Valuables Safe at the Beach: 2026 Tips
What do you do with your valuables when at the beach? Here's some handy tips and tricks to keep your belongings safe!
Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM - How to choose the best bike touring tires
A look at the best bike touring tires from Schwalbe and other brands. Good bicycle touring tyres can last over 10000 kms of cycling!
Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM - How to Hide Money When Traveling: 2026 Guide
It can be hard to find a good place to put your cash when traveling. Here's some tips on how to keep money safe when you travel.
Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM - Endura Hummvee 3/4 Shorts Review
I've been using Endura Humvee shorts for bike touring for years. Why? They're tough, look good, and last the distance. My first pair of Humvee shorts was worn on an 18 month bike tour from Alaska to Argentina. The second pair of Endura's was during my bike tour from Greece to England. Here's my review.
Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM - Brooks C17 Review | Is the Brooks Cambium C17 good for bike touring?
In this Brooks C17 review, I take a look at the Cambium C17 saddle, and ask if it's a good choice for bike touring. Have Brooks come up with a perfect non-leather saddle for bicycle touring with this 'vegan' alternative to the more famous B17 saddle?
Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM - Best Touring Saddles 2026: Comfort Guide
This guide to the best saddles for touring will help you on your quest to find a comfortable bike seat for cycling long distances.
Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM - Best Power Banks for Cycling and Bike Touring (2026)
If you're looking for a portable powerbank for bike touring, the Anker Powercore+ 26800 ticks all the right boxes. Here's why I think it might be the best powerbank for bike tours.
Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM - Best Pedals for Bike Touring 2026: SPD vs Flat
In this guide on choosing the best pedals for bike touring, we compare SPD pedals, flat pedals, toe clips and other bike touring pedals.
Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM - Best Panniers For Touring - Waterproof Bike Panniers Review
An in-depth look at the best bicycle touring panniers you can take on this bikepacking trip and all the bike tours after.
Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM - Best Headphones for Cycling 2026 (Including AirPods)
If you're looking for a good pair of headphones for cycling, this guide shows which cycling earphones are best and how to safely use them.
Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM - Best Handlebar Bags for Bike Touring 2026
My pick for the best bike handlebar bag for touring is the Ortlieb Ultimate 6 classic. Vaude, Thule and Rockbros also offer alternatives
Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM - Best Camping Pillows 2026: Backpacking, Car Camping and Bike Touring
Be a happy camper when bikepacking, and take a camping pillow on your next bike tour. Here's the best pillows for camping when bike touring.
Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM - Best Bike Tool Kit 2026: Repair Tools Guide
Create the best bike tool kit for your home with this guide on the best bike tools for bicycle maintenance and repair.
Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM - Best Bicycle Touring Shoes 2026: SPD & More
A guide to choosing the best bike touring shoes that will provide foot comfort and cycling efficiency on your next bicycle tour.
Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM - Free Entry To Ancient Sites & Museums In Greece
Free entry to ancient sites and museums in Greece: the six free days, the first and third Sunday winter rule, plus 22 sites free all year round.
Thursday 27th of August 2026 12:00:00 AM - Thorn Nomad MK II
I bought my Thorn Nomad Mk2 touring bike in 2013, and the most recent trip on it was in 2025 during my 13,000km Cycling Everywhere Bike tour.
Thursday 16th of April 2026 12:00:00 AM - Cycling Everywhere Bicycle Tour
Between June 2025 and January 2026, I cycled 13,038 km from Athens, Greece to Nordkapp in Norway and then south to Lisbon, Portugal.
Thursday 16th of April 2026 12:00:00 AM - Cycling In Greece (Athens to Bulgaria Border)
This post contains bike touring information about my cycling route through Greece, which was part of my 13,000km bikepacking trip in Europe.
Monday 13th of April 2026 12:00:00 AM - Greece UNESCO Sites: 21 World Heritage 2026
Greece has 21 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, from the Acropolis to Mount Olympus. Here's your complete guide for visiting each one.
Wednesday 25th of February 2026 12:00:00 AM - KTEL Buses In Greece
This is the most complete guide to KTEL buses in Greece available today. Includes all KTEL bus companies, Greek islands and mainland.
Tuesday 24th of February 2026 12:00:00 AM
Dave's Travel Pages Stats
| Daily | Unique PVs | Total PVs | Unique In | Total In | Unique Out | Total Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Today | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yesterday | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| November 02 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| November 01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| October 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| October 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| October 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| October 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| October 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| October 26 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Highest | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 58 |
| Weekly | Unique PVs | Total PVs | Unique In | Total In | Unique Out | Total Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 2.4 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 3.7 |
| This Week | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Last Week | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 43 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37 |
| Week 42 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 41 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 40 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 39 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 38 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 37 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 36 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Highest | 11 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 138 |
| Monthly | Unique PVs | Total PVs | Unique In | Total In | Unique Out | Total Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 10.0 | 10.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 5.2 |
| This Month | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Last Month | 12 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37 |
| September 26 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| August 26 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| July 26 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| June 26 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| May 26 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| April 26 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| March 26 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| February 26 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Highest | 17 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 325 | 329 |
| Unique PVs | Total PVs | Unique In | Total In | Unique Out | Total Out | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 774 | 797 | 0 | 0 | 4,401 | 4,646 |









