Links
Previous Trips
Chinacycle - Probably the best cycle tour in the world... ever.
Chinacycle video - A new standard in cheesy yet inspiring videos.
South America Cycling Trips
Cyclingsouthamerica.co.uk - 3 British guys who set off last November on a similar route to ours. A useful warning about the winds in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia.
The Hungry Cyclist - Tom is an Old Radleian (Dave's old school) who is cycling around the Americas and sampling all the local delicacies on route. Ra.
Nice photos of the Carretera Austral in Chile.
Take a seat - This guy is cycling from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego on a tandem on his own. The logic being that he offers people lifts on the way. Hmmm...
Nice travelogue of a trip around Chile, Argentina and Bolivia.
A long list of South America Cycling Travelogues
Other Cycling Trips
Al Humphreys took 4 years off after University and cycled 46,000 miles around the world. Truly inspirational.
Son and Ali have a great site describing their current round the world tour.
Penny Farthing World Tour - Joff is attempting to cycle/push around the world on his Penny Farthing. He also has a colonial-style pith helmet.
Corax has done some truly epic rides, including the first crossing of the Chang Tang in Tibet.
Useful links for those planning cycle tours
Lonely Planet's Thorn Tree - Use the 'On Your Bike' section for finding answers to all your questions.
The CTC - The UK's Cycle Touring Club.
Sheldon Brown - loads of information about bikes, explained with no-nonsense.
Wiggle - Good place to buy kit online (UK).
Google maps - The ultimate in armchair travelling.
Bikes
Orbit Romany/Expedition - Dave's bike.
Surly Long Haul Trucker - Gary's bike.
St John's Street Cycles - Thorns are probably the best expedition bikes available if you don't have a budget.
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