Bike Touring Survival Guide

Bike Touring Survival Guide

Dreaming of a big bike tour? You can do it, and the Bike Touring Survival Guide will help. It includes information on:<br /><br /> * Getting Ready (packing, planning, finding a route)<br /> * Daily Logistics (navigating, sleeping, eating)<br /> * The People You Meet (weird questions people ask, accepting hospitality)<br /> * Staying Connected (staying in touch, gadgets, electricity, internet)<br /> * Challenges (dogs, traffic, bad weather, staying healthy)<br /> * Far Away Places (visas, vaccinations, safety, bribes and bargaining)<br /> * Coming Home (readjustment, getting a job again)<br /> * Bike & Gear Tips (caring for your bike, tent, stove, sleeping mat, etc)<br /> * Resources (packing list, recommended equipment)<br /><br />The book is written by Andrew & Friedel Grant, who have 60,000km of bike touring experience, including a round-the-world bicycle tour. The book also includes the tips, stories and photos of 50 other bike tourists.<br /><br />"This book’s got soul! I’d recommend it to anyone setting out on the road to get the best ‘feel’ for what life on the road is like. -Stephen Lord, author of the Adventure Cycle-Touring Handbook (also a fantastic book)