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 There are several apps for travelers that point out places to sleep, including camping spots with reviews. When I tried using them, I noticed that some of the suggested locations were hard to reach with a fully loaded bike. And even when a place looked promising in the app, things on the ground could be very different, likely due to factors like the season or weather. One example was a spot in Bulgaria where the pin was placed right in the middle of a lake, about 20 meters from the shore. The access road was a trail through the forest, sometimes overgrown with thickets, other times just sandy soil that made progress slow and exhausting. Another example, also in Bulgaria, was a campsite pin conveniently placed in the city center of Kazanlak. In reality, it turned out to be an administrative building with a lawn, but fenced, locked, and completely deserted when I arrived. I suspect the person who added the pin had been allowed a one-time overnight stay. Out of...