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Zachary Friedman

Zachary Friedman is an accomplished travel writer and professional blogger. Since 2011, he has traveled to 68 countries and 6 continents. He founded 'Where The Road Forks' in 2017 to provide readers with information and insights based on his travel and outdoor experience. Zachary is also an avid cyclist and hiker. He is currently based in Entebbe, Uganda. For more information on his journey and background, visit the About page. For inquiries and collaborations, please reach out through the Contact page. You can also follow him on Facebook.

Long nights and wet and freezing conditions make a winter camping a challenge. Moisture from the environment, your breath, and perspiration build up in your tent, clothing, and sleeping bag. It’s difficult to stay dry. The freezing weather makes it impossible to warm up. With the proper equipment, winter camping doesn’t have to be miserable. …

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Over the past decade, van life has rapidly increased in popularity. People are choosing to live in vans to travel more, save money on rent, or cut down on work hours. Some are simply priced out of homeownership and choose van life as an alternative. Van life can offer an ideal lifestyle. Of course, there …

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It’s important to know which type of valve your bike uses when buying a pump or a new inner tube. Rims are drilled for either Presta or Schrader valves. Schrader valves are the same type of valves that a car tire uses. Presta valves are long and slender with a nut on the top. This …

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E-bikes use pedal assist sensors to tell the motor when to engage, when to disengage, and how much power to supply. There are two types of pedal assist sensors used on e-bikes: cadence sensors and torque sensors. Cadence sensors measure if you are pedaling. Torque sensors measure how hard you are pedaling. The sensor type …

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Traveling from Manila to Angeles City is pretty straightforward. Angeles is located in the Pampanga region of the Philippines, just 84 km (52 miles) north of Manila. You can easily make this trip by bus, taxi, or Grab. It’s also possible to fly to Angeles. This region is sometimes referred to as the Clark Freeport …

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From the outside, single speed and fixed gear bikes look identical. They both have one speed. All fixed gear bikes are single speed. Not all single speed bikes are fixed gear. It’s important to recognize the difference between the two because both types of bikes offers completely different ride experiences. In this guide, I’ll outline …

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Folding bike touring is becoming an increasingly popular niche in bicycle touring. Folding bikes offer a number of unique advantages over traditional touring bikes. They are easy to transport, versatile, and allow you to travel places that other bikes can’t go. Of course, there are some significant disadvantages as well. Folding bikes are less efficient …

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Tents fall into two categories: single-wall and double-wall. The ideal tent design for your trip depends on the climate and weather conditions you camp in, how much weight you want to carry, and your personal preference. Single wall tents have one layer of material while double wall tents have a separate mesh inner tent and …

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Your mountain bike’s suspension fork plays a major role in the handling and comfort of your bike. For years, air forks have been standard in pretty much all disciplines of mountain biking. Thanks to some performance improvements, coil forks have begun making a comeback. Particularly for enduro and trail riding. This guide outlines the pros …

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