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Written for experienced cyclists who have done many day rides and organized events, Independent Cycle Touring is skill focused. It covers imporant skills about touring that few other books consider: - How do you select your cycling companions? - When you're in a bookstore looking over maps, how do you know which is the map to buy? - Once you've gotten a map, how do you use it to find the best possible routes for cycling? - How do you use GPS navigation devices for maximum effect? - How should I prepare my children for a bicycle tour? This book includes practical tips on planning your trip, tour preparation, equipment checklists, and an extensive country guide for cyclists looking to tour. Four rider profiles round out the book, providing examples of real cycle tourists doing what they love best.

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Piaw Na has been cycle touring since 1993. He has led independent trips in his home state of California, and has led small groups to many foreign destinations including England, Scotland, Italy, Austria, France, and Japan. He has participated in organized tours and self-organized trips in New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Colorado. He has taught wheel building classes and is a League Cycling Instructor (license #1040).

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