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The story of how I saved money, quit my job, sold my possessions,
and set off to endlessly travel by bike around the world.
My Plan
My 3 Books
I write, self publish and sell
books about touring

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India and Neighbors
May 2010 to present
Alaska
/ Canada / USA
May 2008 to April 2010
New Zealand
Sept 2007 to May 2008
Australia
Sept 2006 to Sept 2007
SE Asia / China
Nov 2004 to Sept 2006
South
America
June 2003 to June 2004
AZ, Mexico, and
Central America
March 2002 to April 2003
How I started
The 5 years before I left
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Equipment Pages Index
Introduction
How Much to Bring and Weight
Some
Advice About Advice
A Note to Perspective Sponsors and Gear Suppliers
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more about Sponsorship)
START
HERE for Touring Bikes and Commuting Bicycles
Custom Touring Bicycles and Bike Upgrade Buyers Guide
Bicycle Touring Frames
The
Steel Repair Myth.
Steel
and Aluminum Derailleur Hanger Repair.
Bicycle Touring Wheels
Phil Wood: The Best Bicycle Hubs
Panniers / Bike Bags
Cargo Trailers Vs Panniers
Tires for Bike Tours..
Bicycle Touring Saddles.
Women's Specific Bike Touring Saddles
Brooks Leather Touring Bicycle Saddle Care and Conditioning
Bike Computer
Touring Handlebars, Bar Ends, Adjustable Stems, and Padded Grips.
Kickstands
Sealed Cartridge Headsets
How to prevent flat tires
Bike Route Trails and Maps
Camping
Buying Camping Equipment
Tent and Ground
Cloth
Sleeping
Bag
Sleeping
Pad
Camp Stove
Pots and Pans
Water
Filter
First
Aide Kits
Solar Power for Camp
Clothing
Bike Touring Shorts
Electrical
Short-wave
Radio
Computer
Internet
mp3
Bicycle touring lights
Books
Packing list
Pictures of Equipment Failures
Shopping
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Metal Studded Snow/ Ice Spiked Bicycle Tires for Bike
Commuting and Bicycle Touring on Slick Roads
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Brrr, at least some of the snow has melted. Tibet |
Winter bicycle commuting on ice and snow or bicycle
touring in extreme weather often requires special, hard-to-find, studded
bike tires.
Studded Mt. Bike Tires Sold Here
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Schwalbe Ice Spiker Winter Studded Tire 26" x 2.10
As the snow begins the fall and the ice accumulates on the
ground we start to see less people on the road and more trainers coming out
of storage. Before you think about jumping on the iron horse and staring at
the 2006 Tour video you watched 30 times last year, think about picking up a
pair of the Schwalbe Ice Spikers studded winter tires and riding in the
winter conditions. The 304 spikes keep you glued to the road or trail
through the corners, and they are constructed of steel so you know they will
last. (from catalog)
**Tires must be run-in for 25 miles on a hard surface to set the spikes in
place.
Studded Mt. Bike Tires Sold Here
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Studded Mt. Bike Tires Sold Here
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Schwalbe Marathon Winter Bicycle Tire with metal studs 700x35
* 240 spikes
Schwalbe Marathon Winter Tires. For a safer journey. You
have full control on icy roads with the Marathon Winter. Even in tight bends
and under violent braking everything remains under control. The spikes work
best on ice when running at minimum pressure, while at maximum pressure the
tires can be ridden on ice-free roads with minimal road noise. (from
catalog)
Features and Information
Marathon Winter
* Marathon Silica compound for easy rolling and longer life
* Reflex sidewalls incorporate light-reflecting bands
Studded Mt. Bike Tires Sold Here
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My experience with touring bicycle tires
- Off Road and Dirt
Trail Bicycle Touring Tires. -
Studded tires ice and snow riding
- Just bike tour tires -
Touring Bicycle and parts
- Equipment Index
- Bicycle
touring Sponsorship - All Equipment Index
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Bicycle Touring
Tips & Advice
(see all Equipment
Pages)
Touring Bicycles
Panniers
Racks
Saddles
Tires
Lights
Fenders
Tents
Sleeping
Bags
Camping
Mattress
Camp Stove
Water
Filter
Pots and Pans
First
Aide Kits
Solar Power for Camp
Much MORE
Gear Here!
Sponsors (how?)

Cycle Touring Racks: Why chromoly steel is best.


Heavy Duty Travel Tested
Sealed Cartridge Hubs.
Take a look at the strongest hubs built specifically for touring


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