One of the best parts of arriving in a new port of call is the opportunity to go exploring—whether you’re looking for a place to get some food and drink, a secluded beach where you can kick back or somewhere to provision for the next leg of your journey. And what better way to do ...read more
The Show Stopper The IF Mode folding bike from New Hampshire-based Independent Fabrication and Taiwan-based Pacific Cycles is for sailors looking for a bike that is on par with their boat. (The company describes it as “the Aston Martin of folding bikes.”) When unfolded, the IF ...read more
The Future The Gocycle G2 folding electric bike may be the most advanced folding bike you can stow onboard. The bike has an LED “dashboard” built into the handlebars that tells you your speed, what gear you’re in and the amount of battery life left in the motor. The electric ...read more
For the City The Mariner D7 from Dahon is a commuter bike with an urban design, ready to eat up the pavement as you head out from the boat. The 7-speed cruiser has 20in wheels and features a rack over the back tire, a nice touch for getting your groceries back to the boat. When ...read more
Compact Cruiser The APEX from Vilano rides on 16in tires and sports Shimano’s six-speed Revo Twist Grip and a Shimano six-speed derailer. The APEX has a steel frame and fork and folds up into a nice package, measuring just 12in by 21in by 29in when it is ready to stow. Front ...read more
Stow and Go The GOTHAM1 from Citizen Bike is a lightweight, no-frills ride that is easy to use and easy to stow. This is a one-speed bike that rides on 20in tires and is designed to get you where you need to go (within reason—this bike is not for mountain bike trails). The ...read more