The Bicycle Touring Manual - Tapa blanda

This guide for cycle tourists aims to answer all the questions a cyclist could have whilst planning a cycling holiday, wherever it is. Topics include: getting your bike ready; renting a bike; packing the essentials; safety issues; touring with children; touring abroad; and booking accommodation.

For touring cyclists, this new edition of Rob van der Plas' best-seller is as essential as a helmet and a tire patch kit. It answers virtually every question a cyclist could have while planning a tour ride, whether it's to the edge of the county or across the continent.The author is an experienced tour rider who has pedaled across the country and ridden abroad. He uses his vast experience to guide riders around potential pitfalls and mistakes that would otherwise diminish their touring pleasure. Everything from the makeup of the bicycle to packing the essentials and seeking lodging are covered. Safety issues, touring with children and touring abroad are also addressed, and help to make this guide indispensable for the cycling enthusiast.