Turn your bike into a travelling machine that’s capable of taking you across Canada, across a continent, or around the world. This handbook outlines how to prepare for long-distance touring. Find out how to choose a touring bike with reviews of top models, and what components and equipment you need. To get you inspired, there’s a section on recommended routes across the world, from popular routes (like India’s Leh-Manali Highway) to lesser-known cycle touring areas (like Mongolia). And 10 first-hand “Tales from the Saddle” give you a taste of the adventures you can have cycle touring through Central Asia, California, Tibet and Equatorial Guinea.