r/bicycletouring

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About r/bicycletouring

Bicycle touring is about taking trips via bicycle. Whether you're going out for the weekend or cycling across continents, bicycletouring is a community of individuals who share this passion.

The community at a glance

r/bicycletouring is a Subreddit for Cyclists with roughly 163K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 10th largest community in the Cycling topic page.

Roughly 23K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Bike, Touring, and Tour. Product recommendations often mention bike, bag, and tyres.

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163K Members

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Yearly: +23K members
Growth: +16.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 4K members
  • 2014: 5K members
  • 2015: 5K members
  • 2016: 4K members
  • 2017: 5K members
  • 2018: 7K members
  • 2019: 19K members
  • 2020: 18K members
  • 2021: 13K members
  • 2023: 26K members
  • 2024: 16K members
  • 2025: 20K members
  • 2026: 19K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 2K members
  • Jul: 3K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 530 members

Topics

  • Bike
    133 posts in the past month
    #1
    Bike
    133
  • Touring
    131 posts in the past month
    #2
    Touring
    131
  • Tour
    92 posts in the past month
    #3
    Tour
    92
  • Cycling
    69 posts in the past month
    #4
    Cycling
    69
  • Route
    49 posts in the past month
    #5
    Route
    49

Flair

  • Gear
    32 posts in the past month
    1. weight vs <speed>
    2. Brooks b17 special
    3. fender / mud guards - looking for alternatives
    #1
    Gear
    weight vs <speed> · Brooks b17 special · fender / mud guards - looking for alternatives
    32
  • Trip Planning
    28 posts in the past month
    1. Tools for a world(ish) tour
    2. Camping on the Claudia via Augusta in October
    3. Raleigh to Richmond Route
    #2
    Trip Planning
    Tools for a world(ish) tour · Camping on the Claudia via Augusta in October · Raleigh to Richmond Route
    28
  • Trip Report
    18 posts in the past month
    1. South Korea cross country (Seoul to Busan) trip report
    2. 9am, Just north of Akron, a few miles from the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail.
    3. France & a bit of Spain Report
    #3
    Trip Report
    South Korea cross country (Seoul to Busan) trip report · 9am, Just north of Akron, a few miles from the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. · France & a bit of Spain Report
    18
  • Images
    13 posts in the past month
    1. How about that for an after school program?
    2. New Forest & The Isle Of Wight
    3. North Spain - week 1
    #4
    Images
    How about that for an after school program? · New Forest & The Isle Of Wight · North Spain - week 1
    13
  • Resources
    4 posts in the past month
    1. North Italy: Val di Sole or lake route?
    2. Best muscle recovery techniques?
    3. Paul Suchecki is back and explains what happened to his YouTube channel
    #5
    Resources
    North Italy: Val di Sole or lake route? · Best muscle recovery techniques? · Paul Suchecki is back and explains what happened to his YouTube channel
    4

Product recommendations

  • bike
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Recommend me a/ your touring bike for long off road tours in the Andes
    2. What is recommended bike under 1500 EURO for Touring - XT Group set?
    3. What Bike Is Recommended For The Northern Tier?
    #1
    bike
    Recommend me a/ your touring bike for long off road tours in the Andes · What is recommended bike under 1500 EURO for Touring - XT Group set? · What Bike Is Recommended For The Northern Tier?
    6
  • bag
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Recommended bag volume for a trip
    2. Any recs for handlebar bags with clear map sleeves to view while riding? For my Surly LHT
    3. top tube frame bag recs?
    #2
    bag
    Recommended bag volume for a trip · Any recs for handlebar bags with clear map sleeves to view while riding? For my Surly LHT · top tube frame bag recs?
    5
  • tyres
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Recommended tyres for ~2 month trip through Europe?
    2. Can anyone recommend me best 406 diameter schwalbe tyre for low rolling / highest speed? (Was thinking maybe a 1.35 or 1.5) Running with 15kg payload on European roads in touring mode. Many thanks
    #3
    tyres
    Recommended tyres for ~2 month trip through Europe? · Can anyone recommend me best 406 diameter schwalbe tyre for low rolling / highest speed? (Was thinking maybe a 1.35 or 1.5) Running with 15kg payload on European roads in touring mode. Many thanks
    2
  • rack
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone recommend a rear bike rack to fit 26x1.5 tyres please?
    2. Can anyone recommend a similar rack at a lower price point?
    #4
    rack
    Can anyone recommend a rear bike rack to fit 26x1.5 tyres please? · Can anyone recommend a similar rack at a lower price point?
    2
  • saddle
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Saddle Choice - Leather or Cambium ? New build bike has a Brooks C15 on loan. The store is recommending the leather B15 for ultimate comfort. I'm OK breaking it in, but is the leather OK in wet climates ? Has anyone experience of both ?
    2. New saddle time! I guess Brooks? That’s what everyone says. Other recs?
    #5
    saddle
    Saddle Choice - Leather or Cambium ? New build bike has a Brooks C15 on loan. The store is recommending the leather B15 for ultimate comfort. I'm OK breaking it in, but is the leather OK in wet climates ? Has anyone experience of both ? · New saddle time! I guess Brooks? That’s what everyone says. Other recs?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/bicycletouring for?
Best for Cyclists enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/bicycletouring free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/bicycletouring have?
Roughly 163K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/bicycletouring on?
r/bicycletouring runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/bicycletouring cover?
On the Hive Index, r/bicycletouring is organized under Cyclists.
How do I join r/bicycletouring?
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What are the Cycling communities like?
Communities for cyclists of all stripes, from road racers and mountain bikers to commuters and gravel riders.
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