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Bicycle Touring How-To
Bicycle Touring How-To
Bicycle Touring How-To
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Bicycle Touring How-To

By Tim Bishop and Debbie Bishop

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Discover the secrets of a successful bicycle tour.

This book is all about learning how to bicycle tour from the ground up—and quickly—because that's just what authors Tim and Debbie Bishop did when they ventured across America after marrying. "How-To" contains tips on:

  • equipment
  • security
  • pre- and post-trip logistics
  • the daily routine
  • technology
  • and much more

Includes a sample packing list and trip costs as well as website addresses of an illustrative trip journal, maps, and logs. What are you waiting for? It's time for a grand adventure!

LanguageEnglish
PublisherOpen Road Press
Release dateMay 1, 2013
ISBN9780985624811
Bicycle Touring How-To
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    Bicycle Touring How-To - Tim Bishop

    BICYCLE TOURING

    HOW-TO

    What We Learned

    Tim Bishop     Debbie Bishop

    Tim and Debbie Bishop

    Open Road Press logo

    Publisher’s Note

    This publication is designed to provide helpful information about the subject matter covered. It