About Restless Pedals The game grew out of a long-held passion for bicycle touring. Packing my life into a few bags and setting off without knowing where I’ll sleep pushes me far outside my comfort zone—but that uncertainty is also strangely addictive. Life on the road is stripped down to the essentials: a single spoon, fork, and knife; two pots and a stove for my kitchen. My winter jacket becomes extra insulation on cold nights, and a rain poncho doubles as protection for the tent’s ventilation when the weather turns. I captured the essence of bicycle travel into Restless Pedals . At its core is limited bag capacity and the constant decision-making that comes with carrying the right items for each journey. Just like real bike travel, preparation matters. Another essential part of the lifestyle is meeting like-minded people and riding together for a while—and that social element is woven directly into the game. Inventory items are intentio...
Nomadic Tales A big part of the thrill of wild camping is the daily adventure of finding a new place to sleep. The more unusual the spot, the better. That said, I don’t push it to the extreme because I do appreciate a good night’s rest. For example, while the idea of stealth camping inside a roundabout sounds fun in theory, but the prospect of a sleepless night due to traffic noise quickly puts me off. That said, I was seriously tempted once when I stumbled upon an abandoned structure right in the middle of a roundabout. It looked like a symbolic gate to a large property near a hospital. I gave up because thick overgrown bushes made it impractical. One of my oddest camping experiences was on the terrace of a defunct restaurant in Montenegro, overlooking Liqeni i Shasit lake. What made it especially awkward was the lively new Shasi restaurant operating just below the terrace. The parking lot was packed with cars, and the constant murmur of diners painted a vivid picture o...