Review of Adventure Cycle-Touring Handbook: A Worldwide Cycling Route & Planning Guide

Adventure Cycle-Touring Handbook: A Worldwide Cycling Route & Planning Guide
Average Rating: 5.0 Total Reviews: 8
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touring handbook

On: 2008-04-29

Well written with lots of beneficial information. Not all of it is relative but all of it has its purpose. It definitely gives those of us who are interested in touring food for thought.

Fantastic!

On: 2008-03-22

This is a fantastic book about the realities of bike touring. Everything you need to know about the appropriate equipment, the countries, road conditions, visas, weather, etc. I couldnt put it down.

Informative and interesting

On: 2008-02-25

I thought this book was very through, from gear selection, to stories to get you excited go on a trip. I would recommend it to any long-distance dreaming cycler.

Informative and interesting

On: 2008-02-24

I thought this book was very through, from gear selection, to stories to get you excited go on a trip. I would recommend it to any long-distance dreaming cycler.

Instant Classic

On: 2007-11-21

In the mid 1970s when I was a kid my mom gave me a coffee table book on bicycling. I forget the title and author and the book is long gone. In it was a section on "bikepacking" as cycle touring was coined back then. It was the inspiration for a life of traveling by bicycle. Stephen Lords "Adventure Cycle-Touring Handbook" will do the same for countless others with a spirit of adventure, but the information contained within is invaluable. No more learning the hardway. Pay attention to what is written and know yourself; you will go a long way. Like the Patagonia cataloges of the era in which I grew up and the Bridgestone Bicycle cataloges of the era in which I matured, this book will be coveted by those in the know and become treasured and collected. If youve ever toured, read it and know what I mean. If you havent, pick up a copy and hit the road.

Excellent resource

On: 2007-09-06

This is a great book. The 3 sections allow riders to learn about adventure travel according to the mood they are in. I used the bike recommendations to buy the Volpe. Great purchase. Warning: this book will encourage you to travel. Wish list: a web site like crazyguyonabike.com so readers can keep abreast of updates. Cheers Lord. Nice job.

good stuff

On: 2007-07-18

This book is exactly what i was looking for, it has all the info youll ever need for planning and setting off on a long a bicycle journey. from what type of bike to bike excercise to fixing you bike to what youll need to take, even how to fend off dogs if youre attacked, its all there and more, i would highly reccommend it to anyone whose first setting off on a trip.

An excellent, savvy destination planner's guide.

by: mwbookrevw On: 2006-09-24

Touring by bicycle is becoming a popular option for adventure travelers who want something different: ADVENTURE CYCLE-TOURING HANDBOOK: WORLDWIDE CYCLING ROUTE & PLANNING GUIDE is your item of choice for planning such an adventure. From Europe to Russia, India and South America, chapters pair small black and white photos with specific insights on routes, directions, duration, permits required, local police, and pros and cons. An excellent, savvy destination planners guide.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

An excellent, savvy destination planner's guide.

by: mwbookrevw On: 2006-09-23

Touring by bicycle is becoming a popular option for adventure travelers who want something different: ADVENTURE CYCLE-TOURING HANDBOOK: WORLDWIDE CYCLING ROUTE & PLANNING GUIDE is your item of choice for planning such an adventure. From Europe to Russia, India and South America, chapters pair small black and white photos with specific insights on routes, directions, duration, permits required, local police, and pros and cons. An excellent, savvy destination planners guide.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

Best book you'll find on the subject....

On: 2006-08-29

Finally, an adventure book by someone whos been there, done that, and knows how to write! Great stories and great advise for hard core touring. If youve ever thought about putting together that dream trek, Id highly recommend this book.