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Adventure Cycle-Touring Handbook, 2nd: Worldwide Cycling Route & Planning Guide (Adventure Cycle Touring Handbook: A Worldwide Cycling)

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We may not cycle in far flung places around the world anytime soon but it's on our list and this book is a great resource for daydreaming and trip planning!

I am days away from starting a bicycle tour around the world. I have read many articles, product reviews, and books on various aspects of my intended trip. This book was an excellent addition to my reading material.

I have no experience with bicycle touring. As such I have to rely on the advice of others to make my trip as safe and enjoyable as possible. I have frequently felt bombarded by the heavy use of cycling terms that I was not familiar with. I also found conflicting advice from many sources. This book eliminated much of my confusion. It is written in a clear and concise fashion. It explains why one particular course of action is better than another.

When I recieved and began reading the book I was surprised to find that it offered information on all parts of adventure cycling. This includes: what you should look for in a bicycle, recommendations on what to carry, descriptions of traveling in different parts of the world, what camping gear you should take. After explaing, very clearly, why you would want to bring this or that each technical section is followed with a list of items that hold up well considering what you hope to undertake.

The book is also full of referrals to great sites that will further help you find everything you need from gear, to lodging, to visas. It also includes a section of tales from the saddle. I found this helpful because it gave me a better idea of what to expect.

My favorite part of the book is that it was compiled from people who are in the process of doing or have done exactly what I am about to do. Better yet each of them helps to write the different sections that cover differet parts of the world.

This book is a great place to start. I would recommend it to a friend.

If you are planning on touring outside North America, this book is for you. Lots of relevant info on touring in general but I can see how it could be invaluable if bike touring anywhere around the world.