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10 bicycle touring tips gleaned from cross-country trip

May 23rd, 2006 by Tim Grahl

Some really good advice for those of you thinking about doing some cycling tours.

Biking Bis:

I remember reading some how-to articles about bicycle touring before my friend Bruce and I took off on our cross-country bicycle trip in 1984. Quite a few things I didn’t learn until we got out on the road and talked to other cyclists or bike hosts, like the Cookie Lady or Lazy Louie, or experienced first hand.

Here are my suggestions you might not always find in a how-to bike tour book…


2 Responses to “10 bicycle touring tips gleaned from cross-country trip”

  1. 1 George 

    thanks for the great tips. I am planning a cross country trip within the next three years, and have been accumulating info and ideas anywhere I can get them. Even seemingly little tips can make a big difference.

    I had planned on building my own “standard” road bike for the trip, but after much research have decided to ride a recumbent under seat steering. I realize that most still cross the country on the ball-busters, but I am in my 50’s, and comfort with lack of pain is an essential requirement for the trip. Some of your tips will help with that, and have been added to my list.

    Thanks,
    George

  2. 2 Nadruk na Kubku 

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