Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
What exactly is bicycle touring?
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What is the difference between bikepacking and bicycle touring?
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How many miles/kilometers does the average bicycle tourist cover in a single day?
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Where should I go on my first bike tour?
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What are the most popular bicycle touring destinations/routes?
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How do you map out a route and navigate on a bike tour?
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How do you go to the bathroom on a bike tour?
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Is it possible to go bicycle touring in the winter?
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Can I help you plan your bike tour?
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Can you join me on one of my bike tours?
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How can I help to support the work you're doing?
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Bicycle Questions
What kind of bicycle should you buy?
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Buying a bicycle vs. renting a bicycle. What should you do?
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Why are most touring bicycles made out of steel?
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Which size wheels & tires are best for bicycle touring?
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Which is best: Flat, drop or butterfly handlebars?
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What kind of pedals do you use?
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What kind of seat/saddle is best for bicycle touring?
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Is the bike I have now good enough for a multi-day bike tour?
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Are folding bicycles good for bicycle touring?
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Can I bike tour on an electric bicycle (eBike)?
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Clothing, Gear & Equipment Questions
What kind of bike bags do you recommend?
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What kind of shoes do you recommend?
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What kind of tent should you buy?
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What kind of shorts should you wear?
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What kind of clothing is best for bicycle touring?
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What kind of racks do you use on your bicycle?
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What kind of bicycle lights do you recommend?
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What kind of stove and cooking gear do you recommend?
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How do your charge your phone and other electronics when you are traveling?
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Do you recommend using a mirror when traveling by bike?
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Do you recommend using a kickstand?
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Which spare parts should you carry with you?
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Packing & Preparation Questions
Bikepacking bags vs. panniers: Which is better?
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How do you pack and fly with your bicycle on an airplane?
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How do you travel with your bicycle on a train?
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What is the best way to physically train and prepare for a multi-day bike tour?
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What do you do with your bike box/travel case at the start and finish of a bike tour?
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What kind of foods do you eat while bicycle touring?
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Is it possible to bike tour with a dog (or another pet)?
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Money Questions
How much does a touring bicycle cost?
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How much does it cost to gear up for a bike tour?
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How much does it cost to go bicycle touring on a daily basis?
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What type of bicycle insurance should you get?
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Safety Questions
Is bicycle touring dangerous?
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How do you stay safe and defend yourself while on your bike tours?
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Should you carry a gun/weapon on your bike tours?
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How much food and water should you carry?
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How do you select a safe campsite?
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How do you keep your bicycle safe when you want to go inside a supermarket or building?
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How do you stay safe from aggressive dogs while traveling by bike?
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Guided Bike Tour Questions
Which countries are best for bicycle touring?
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Do you know of any good organized, group bike tours?
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