Adventure Cycle-touring Handbook
Adventure Cycle-touring Handbook by Stephen Lord, published by Trailblazer Publications in 2010, is a comprehensive manual designed for cyclists aspiring to embark on grand cycling tours around the world. This second edition, comprising 312 pages, serves as a practical guide for planning and executing long-distance bike trips, whether traversing the Karakoram Highway, cycling in Tibet, or journeying from Patagonia to Alaska.
Readers will find a wealth of practical information, including advice on selecting the right bike, setting it up for long rides, and essential gear for health and survival. The book also features trans-continental route outlines across various continents and includes first-hand accounts of biking adventures, providing insights into the challenges and experiences faced by cyclists on epic journeys. This edition aims to inspire both those planning their own adventures and those who enjoy the stories of others.
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Worldwide Cycling Route & Planning Guide
Every cyclist dreams of making the Big Trip, the Grand Cycle Tour abroad. The Adventure Cycling Handbook is the comprehensive manual that will make that dream a reality whether it’s riding the Karakoram Highway, cycling in Tibet or pedalling from Patagonia to Alaska. So whether you’re planning your own Big Trip or just enjoy reading about other people’s adventures, the Handbook is guaranteed to illuminate, entertain and above all, inspire.
- Practical information – Which bike to take, Top ten internationally-available bikes, Setting up your bike for the Big Ride, Load carrying, Bike Equipment Checklist (Tools, Spares & Repairs), Clothing, Camping Gear, Health and Survival
- Trans-continental route outlines – across Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America.
- Tales from the Saddle – first-hand accounts of spoke-bending biking adventures worldwide; battling against the elements on epic journeys. 10 new tales for this new edition.
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