The Practical Guide to Bicycle Touring: 2nd Edition

New and enhanced 2nd edition with hundreds of photos added! Completely reformatted to work with the latest e-book readers.

The Practical Guide to Bicycle Touring is a comprehensive guide on how to get started in the wonderful sport of long distance bike touring. The authors have spent countless hours touring by bike throughout the United States, Australia and across Europe and want to share their experience with you.

Designed for both beginners and experienced cyclists, this guide is your complete source of practical information on how to plan and do a multi-day or multi-week bike tour.

This book includes information on bicycle safety, selecting a touring bike, touring equipment, how to pack for an extended bicycle tour, how to plan your route, where to stay, and much more.