Ebikes use pedal assist sensors to tell the motor when to engage, when to disengage, and how much power to supply. You don’t need to use a throttle on to control the motor. There are two types of pedal assist sensors used on ebikes. These include cadence and torque sensors. Cadence sensors measure if you …

A visit to Tijuana makes for an excellent day trip. The city is famous for its wild nightlife. It’s also packed full of Mexican culture. In recent years, Tijuana has also become an amazing food and drink destination. In this guide, I’ll list the 34 best things to do in Tijuana. Under each destination, I’ll …

From the outside, single speed and fixed gear bikes look identical. They both have one chainring and one rear cog, meaning they 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 each type of bike offers …

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

Traveling from Tijuana to Mexicali is pretty straightforward. The two cities sit 115 miles apart (185 km). Travel time is about 2.5-3.5 hours. This guide explains how to travel from Tijuana to Mexicali, step-by-step.  There are two ways to make this trip. You can take the bus or you can drive yourself. It is also …

One of the most important decisions you’ll have to make when choosing an ebike is whether you want to go with a mid-drive or hub motor design. The motor type plays a major role in the price, ride quality, and overall performance of the bike. In this guide, I’ll outline the key differences between the …

Mexico offers visa-free entry to those who hold passports from countries on its no visa required list. Instead of a visa, tourists must obtain an FMM tourist permit (Forma Migratoria Múltiple). This guide answers frequently asked questions about the FMM tourist permit. I’ll explain what the FMM is, how to get it, how much it …

When choosing wheels for your bike, one important decision you’ll need to make is which type of valves you’re going to use. The two most common bicycle valves are called Presta and Schrader valves. The best bike valve depends on the type of bike you ride, the terrain you ride, and your personal preference. This …

The San Diego trolley is a fast, affordable, and convenient way to travel from San Diego to Tijuana. This light rail system runs around 17 miles from San Diego to the city of San Ysidro and the main border crossing, called PedEast. The trip takes around 45 minutes. In this guide, I’ll explain how to …

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, pay down debt, 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. …