The Essential Touring Cyclist: A Complete Guide for the Bicycle Traveler

by Richard A. Lovett

The classic guide for beginning and intermediate cyclists is back―and it’s better than ever. With the latest on bikes, gear, and training techniques and new sections on short tours, and touring abroad, this new edition of The Essential Touring Cyclist promises to appeal to a whole new population of aspiring cyclists. Whether you’re heading out for five hours or five months, this vividly designed, heavily illustrated, and resource-rich guide delivers everything you need.

Genres: Nonfiction, Bicycles, Travel

160 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1994

Reviews

[Leah]

Great book with lots of good info about bicycle touring!! Theres useful tips on preparing your bike for tours, camping, packing, and making sure your are fit to travel. I'd recommend this to any cyclist planning a trip of any length!!

[John Chamberlain]

Good, basic information but getting dated. It needs an update.

[Eric]

Although a good start for the beginning touring cyclist, this book is in need of an update. Technological advances make this a necessity. Otherwise, Lovett gives good general advice on how to make a long distance trip a success.

[Philski]

Decent advise but fairly antiquated being pre-Amazon and early-WWW :)