Gear

There are a few items of gear that are necessary for bicycle touring...

1. A bicycle (no, really)

2. Brooks saddle or similar (for comfort)

3. Racks, Panniers and Bags (to carry stuff)

4. Fenders (to keep the mud off)

5. Lights (to see things)

6. Mirror (... to see things)

7. Camping gear (tent, bag, mat)

8. Cooking gear (stove, pots)

9. Water bottles

10. Tools and spare parts

Five year world-wide cycle tour by Nicolai Bangsgaard

I came across a website telling the story of Nicolai from Denmark, who is in the middle of a solo five-year world tour. The picture above is from his time in Australia.