In this concise account, experienced touring cyclist Patricia Vance shares the lessons she learned over many years on how to plan, prepare for, & carry out a successful bicycle tour. Whether you`re traveling light & staying in hotels or going off the beaten path complete with camping gear, Bicycle Touring will show you in detail how to handle each situation, all presented in a lively personal style of writing. Unlike other bicycle touring books on the market today, Bicycle Touring does not emphasize the mechanics of the bicycle; after all, there are plenty of good repair manuals available, if that`s what you want. Instead, the book concentrates effectively on the things you really need to know to make every bicycle tour a success. It`s really 20 years of touring experience condensed & clearly presented. This book is illustrated both with diagrams & black & white bicycle touring photographs & contains solid information as well as personal experiences.