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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.
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I write, self publish and sell
books about touring
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May 2010 to present
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May 2008 to April 2010
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Sept 2007 to May 2008
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Sept 2006 to Sept 2007
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Nov 2004 to Sept 2006
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June 2003 to June 2004
AZ, Mexico, and
Central America
March 2002 to April 2003
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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
(See
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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Photo
Thumbnail Gallery:
the States of Zacatecas and Guanajuato, Mexico
(June 1 - July 17, 2002)
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Zacatecas, Mexico Photo Page
(June 1 to 4, 2002)
Early morning in Zacatecas |
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Cindie and her new friends |
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Central Mexico #1 Photo Page
Zacatecas to Ojuelos, Mexico
(June 1 to 12, 2002)
Cindie on her way out of the city of Zacatecas. |
Francisco is suited up and ready to go. |
Francisco asking Cindie a million questions. |
Cindie wants to buy WHAT! |
One Fine Day Down the Road Photo
Page
State of Zacatecas, Mexico
(June 7, 2002)
Plowing a field the hard way with two burros. |
Tim riding in the backcountry in the state of Zacatecas. |
At least we are faster than this burro pulling the cart. |
The band at the political rally in Noria de Angeles. |
Central Mexico #2 Photo Page
Ojuelos to Guanajuato, Mexico
(June 13 to 16, 2002)
The road that has no end. |
Our campsite high in the mountains near Guanajuato. |
Tim and his 100 lb. rig make it to the top. |
Cindie looking down at the city of Guanajuato, where we hope to learn more Spanish. |
Dolores Hidalgo, the Home of the
Mexican War of Independence
Photo Page
(June 15, 2002)
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Guanajuato #1, Mexico Photo Page
(June 16 to July 6, 2002)
Cindie with guide book and camera bag looking into the city. |
Tim walking down one of the many steep twisting "roads" |
The green area behind the church is Guanajuato's most famous plaza "Union de
Jardin" |
The big white building is the University of Guanajuato |
Guanajuato, Mexico #2 Photo Page
(June 16 to 6, 2002)
Cindie and Tom after one of the frequent downpours |
Herb shop that Cindie frequents. |
Tim and Seth with a bottle of Cuban rum |
Mineral Museum of the University of
Guanajuato
or
Museo De Mineralogia Del Universidad De Guanajuato
(July 2, 2002)
Every geology student should have this many minerals to look at. |
A nice shot of calcite. |
Cindie is pointing to the tail end of a volcanic bomb. The large rock on the floor
behind her is the only fake rock in the place. |
A cup left in the mine changes texture but not form. |
Cindie's Birthday Photo Page
(July 10, 2002)
Cindie woke up to balloons and decorations |
That evening we sung the Mexican Happy Birthday to her |
In Mexico you are supposed to bite the cake and they push your face in it. |
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INDEX #1:
North and Central America
3-30-02 to 4-17-03
(July 18 - Aug 22, 2002)
The State of
Michoacan, Mexico
Guanajuato to Toluca, Mexico
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Other essays by Tim
Into the Mist State
of Michoacan, Mexico
Best Place to see Pictures
Thumbnail Page of Michoacan,
Mexico Pictures
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Full size Picture
Pages
- Guanajuato to
Penjamillo, Mexico
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Penjamillo to Patzcuaro, Mexico
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Patzcuaro, Mexico
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Patzcuaro to Cuidad Hidalgo, Michoacan,
Mexico
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Morelia, Mexico
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Into the Mist Mexican highway 15
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Cuidad Hidalgo, Michoacan, to Toluca, Mexico
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Toluca, Mexico
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The Velodrome in Toluca, Mexico |
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(Oct. 12 - Nov. 8, 2002)
The States of Tabasco and Chiapas,
Mexico
Villahermosa, Tabasco to Cuauhtemoc Chiapas, Mexico
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Best Place to see Pictures
Thumbnail Page of Tabasco and
Chiapas, Mexico Pictures
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Full size Picture
Pages
- Museum La Venta and the
Olmec Heads Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico
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Villahermosa, Tabasco to Ocosingo,
Chiapas, Mexico
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Palenque #1 Photo Picture Page
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Palenque #2 Photo Picture Page
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Misol-Ha Waterfall Chiapas, Mexico
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Agua Azul Chiapas, Mexico
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Tonina Mayan Ruins Ocosingo, Chiapas, Mexico
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Mexico's Day of the Dead Ocosingo, Chiapas,
Mexico
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Ocosingo to Cuauhtemoc Chiapas, Mexico |
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(March 15 - April 10, 2003)
Costa Rica #2
Manual Antonio to Monteverde
Cloud Forest, Costa Rica
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Tim's Emailed Newsletters
(Join List)
Costa Rica #2 (incomplete)
Best Place to see Pictures
Thumbnail Page of Costa Rica #2 Pictures
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Full size Picture
Pages
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Parque National Manuel Antonio, #2
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City of Santa Elena
and Monteverde
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Butterfly Garden,
Santa Elena, Monteverde
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Finca Ecological,
Monteverde
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Frog Pond (Ranario), Santa
Elena
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Santa Elena, Cloud
Forest, National Park
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Sky Walk, Suspension
Bridge, Canopy Tour
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Sky Trek Zip Line,
Canopy Tour
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Monteverde Cloud
Forest Reserve |
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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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