http://stealthiswiki.wikispot.org/CyclingRecent Changes of the page "Cycling" on Steal This Wiki.en-us http://stealthiswiki.wikispot.org/Cycling2007-11-23 03:33:24ArlenAbraham <div id="content" class="wikipage content"> Differences for Cycling<p><strong></strong></p><table> <tr> <td> <span> Deletions are marked with - . </span> </td> <td> <span> Additions are marked with +. </span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Line 1: </td> <td> Line 1: </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> <span>+ Riding your bike is an extremely cost effective way of getting around for very little money.<br> + <br> + == Types of Bikes ==<br> + Ideally you would like to have a "touring" set up. This is basically a somewhat adapted road bike with mountain bike components (more rugged), longer [wiki:wikipedia:"Bicycle_frame#Chain_stays" chain stays], lugs for front and rear racks, a longer [wiki:wikipedia:"Bicycle_fork#Offset" rake] (more stable), and a comfy seat. You can also tour on a mountain bike with slick tires, or an [wiki:wikipedia:xtracycle xtracycle].<br> + <br> + == How to Carry Stuff ==<br> + <br> + There are two main schools for carrying shit on your bike.<br> + <br> + === Panniers ===<br> + <br> + Basically, saddle bags. You can make your own from square buckets (try asking commercial food producers or restaurants), or you can buy them.<br> + <br> + === Trailers ===<br> + <br> + Again, you can make your own, or you can buy them.<br> + <br> + == Where to Stay ==<br> + <br> + Pitch a tent on the side of the road, or if you'll be in urban areas, use the power of the internet to find people to crash with. Many people are very accommodating to those who travel by bike.<br> + <br> + == What to Eat ==<br> + <br> + If you're in an urban area, you may be able to ["dumpster diving" dumpster] a fair amount of your food. See ["free food"] for more info.<br> + <br> + == Finding Your Way ==<br> + <br> + Ask around. May states provide free highway maps through visitor centers.<br> + <br> + == Resources ==<br> + <br> + * [http://www.adv-cycling.org/ Adventure Cycling USA] -- Purveyor of fine maps</span> </td> </tr> </table> </div>