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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Places I have been
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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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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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Dear friends of www.DownTheRoad.org:

We would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming response to our last email announcing the completion of our first book and a special prepublication offer. We have received hundreds of emotional messages of encouragement and support for the new book and our journey in general.

The response to our prepublication offer has been absolutely incredible. The orders started pouring in immediately and continue today. We did not anticipate this volume of orders and the initial inventory in our first print run will not last much longer. We fear that we will run out of books before you, the readers of our email newsletter list, have the opportunity to preorder your copy with the free shipping bonus. We greatly value your interest in our ongoing travels and want to give you preferred treatment to purchase a book from this limited supply.

This weekend Oct. 15 - 17 is the annual Hilly Hundred bicycling event in Southern Indiana. This event attracts thousands of participants who enjoy the beautiful fall colors while riding on rural roads. Meet us in person at the Hilly Hundred vender tent. Our booth will display dozens of printed pictures from our two years of traveling, demonstrate important equipment we carry, and sell our book directly to the public. We would like the opportunity to meet you and answer any of your questions.

We are likely to sell out of books at the Hilly Hundred. If you order now we will reserve your copy of the book and ship it to you next week. Waiting to order until after the Hilly Hundred will delay shipment for several weeks due to the required time of a second print run. Order now to receive your book soon. TO ORDER please see

In addition be the first to review our book. We are accepting book reviews from readers of our web site and newsletter. Several of these reviews will be included on our web site and possibly the back cover of future printed books. If your review is accepted we can include as much or little of your name and other information such as web site address in the credit. Your review is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely

Tim and Cindie Travis

Bicycle Touring
Tips & Advice
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Touring Bicycles
Panniers
Racks
Saddles
Tires
Lights