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The continuous bicycle touring story since 2002
no plans to stop

The story of how we saved money, quit our jobs, sold our possessions, and set off to bicycle tour and travel around the world

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Alaska / Canada / USA
5-3-08 to present
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New Zealand
9-16-07 to 5-2-08
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Australia
9-15-06 to 9 -16 - 07
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SE Asia / China
11-22-04 to 9-15-06
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South America
6-3-03 to 6-17-04
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North & Central America
3-30-02 to 4-17-03
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Equipment Pages Index

Introduction
How Much to Bring and Weight
Some Advise About Advise
A Note to Perspective Sponsors and Gear Suppliers

START HERE for Touring Bikes and Commuting Bicycles
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.
Cindie's 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.
Sealed Cartridge Headsets

Camping
Buying Camping Equipment
Tent and Ground Cloth
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Pad
Camp Stove
Pots and Pans
Water Filter

Clothing
Bike Touring Shorts

Health and First Aide

Electrical
Short-wave Radio
Computer
Internet
mp3

Books
Packing list
Pictures of Equipment Failures
Shopping

We have bicycle toured in Central/South America, Asia, Australia, and Canada

1:39 Min. VIDEO

Bicycle Touring Laos in South East Asia

5:15 min. VIDEO

Where do you work and write as you bicycle tour abroad or travel overseas?

1:17 Min. VIDEO

Australian Radio (ABC) Interview with Cindie Travis

5:01 min. VIDEO

See All Videos Here

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http://downtheroad.org/video/

(see our finances page)