Bicycling magazine's guide to bike touring everything you need to know to travel anywhere on a bike
| Main Author: | Donaldson, Doug. |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
[Emmaus Pa.] :
Rodale : Distributed to the trade by Holtzbrinck Publishers,
c2005.
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| Subjects: |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Wheels can help you make memories of a lifetime
- How to pick the right trip for you
- What to expect during your next cycling vacation
- How to pick a tour company
- When others do the planning, you just need to worry about the pedaling
- and the payments
- How to plan your own tour
- Go anywhere in the world for just about any length of time
- Choosing a bike and equipment
- How to select a bike and touring accessories for any trip
- Essential touring skills
- Ride safely and with confidence
- anywhere in the world
- Off-road tours and essential mountain biking skills
- For a way-out-there vacation, take it to the trails
- Training
- Begin your first fitness plan or fine-tune your engine with these time-tested workouts
- Eat and drink smart
- Get the fuel you need to ride strong
- Survive almost anything
- Deck tk
- Maintenance and out-there repairs
- How to prep your bike for your big trip
- plus the 10 most common emergency fixes
- Dream trips
- Your guide to the 10 best cycling destinations on the planet
- Resources
- Packing checklist
- Flat-tire cheat sheet
- Photo credits.