bicycle touring resources

In the Bicycle Touring Resources section, you'll find lots of practical information for planning your own cycling tour around the world. We're not health, safety or bike experts, but would like to share the knowledge we've gained over four years cycling around the world. Check out our new series of video interviews with bike tourists to get an inside look at life on the road for touring cyclists we meet along the way.

Touring Talk Interview with Swiss cyclist Stephan Kistler		Bicycle Touring Inspiration Bicycle Touring Tops Lists of the best, worst, longest and hardest after four years on the road	Bicycle Touring Inspiration More Lists of Bicycle Touring Tops most hospitable, best all around for cycling and more
Touring Talk Interview with biking team from grab-a-wheel.org		Bike Touring Tips Financing a World Bike Tour: make your dream come true	Touring Advice Biking Africa : T op Ten Myths about Cycling Africa
Touring Talk Interview with Olivia from crazyonbikes.com		Staying Safe Sizing up Security: bike t our safety>>Smart Travel in Dangerous Places	Touring Advice Bike T ouring Fatigue : 3 Quick Cures f or th ose adventure slumps
Getting Started FAQs Answers to all the questions ab out bike t ouring that just keep popping up.	Staying Healthy Safe Drinking Water: the key to staying healthy on your world bike tour in developing countries	Staying Healthy Healthcare in Africa: vaccinati ons and protecting yourself from the sun o n y our bike t o ur	Staying Healthy Dealing with Malaria-practical advice fro m someone who's a two-time survivor
Getting Started Choosing the right cl o thing Clothes counts for comfort—tips for choosing the right stuff.	Inspiration H op on y our Bike: 11 Things y ou'll L o ve ab o ut Bike T o uring	On the Road Cycle Camping: How to find a place to pitch your tent (for free!)	Money Matters Managing Money on the Road: some sound advice for banking while you bike
Getting Started Gearing UP The right racks, perfect panniers and a tent fit to become your home on the road	Inspiration Musings while Cycling Around the World : 10 Really Good Reasons to set off on a World Bike Tour	On the Road A Safe Place to Sleep: Free hospitality networks for touring cyclists.	Money Matters Live Cheaply, Travel Longer: cutting costs while cycling around the world is easier than you think
Getting Started Tips for Choosing Travel Insurance>> We recommend World Nomads	Staying Healthy Preventing Saddle S ores>> unf o rtunately they ARE as painful as y o u imagine	Female Cyclists The diva cup makes life easier for female cyclists-- leave stress and mess behind.	Female Cyclists Cycling with a Partner: women and men aren't created equally
Staying Safe Our personal take on cycling safety in Africa >>How do I know if an area is safe?	Inspiration Life on the Road: Random Acts of Kindness while biking the world	Female Cyclists Do you do Lycra? how not to attract unwanted attention while biking in developing countries	Getting Started Clipless Pedals>> to clip or not to clip? the battle rages
Female Cyclists Choosing the Right Saddle: what you should know about finding the right fit	Touring Advice Bike T ouring Blunders : 6 Pitfalls t o Av o id f or a stress-free cycling adventure	Getting Started Choosing the right t ouring bicycle: the most important purchase you’ll make