Traveling around Australia by bike is a great way to see the country. It's cheap, healthy and exhilarating. There's nothing quite like the feeling of pedalling alongside golden beaches and crashing surf, or coasting down a long hill into a quiet country town. You feel a few breezes on your face, the world is silent apart from a little birdsong, and you travel as fast or as slow as you choose. Cyclists will tell you that travelling by bike is the best way to enjoy a place. You can travel at a reasonable speed without being cut off from the outside world as you are in a car or train. You become a part of the countryside. The people you meet are generally friendly and interested in your trip and experiences. This is the first book to give routes for long distance rides of one or two weeks' duration in Australia. After introductory chapters on preparations and general information there are detailed route guides for ten tours, noting points of interest, campsites and other accommodation, shops and facilities.
