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 Vatopedi, a small village in northern Greece, is overshadowed in Google searches by the well-known Vatopedi Monastery on Mount Athos. Yet several stories from my trip are tied to this quiet and unassuming village, known perhaps only for its olive groves. While in Ierissos, I bought olives at the market, which I ate after leaving town. The olives were so good that I was tempted to go back, if it hadn’t been for the tedious climb on a dirt road that I dreaded repeating. So, I kept going, constantly kicking myself for not having bought more. The next day, about 3 km before Vatopedi, near the gate of a factory, a broad-faced, muscular dog took a liking to me. He came toward me like an arrow, with an almost imperceptible tail wag and a locked gaze. It was an uneasy encounter at first, seeing the dog rear up on two legs to greet me with his front paws, leaving me guessing about his true intentions. But he turned out to be extremely friendly, so much so that he sta...