This book is for all leisure cyclists - whether they just enjoy a day's ride in the country or they are planning to go around the world on two wheels. It contains all the basic information any cyclist will need before embarking on an adventure either in this country or abroad - how to get out of big towns and cities with the minimum of hassle, which are the best maps and how to use them, how to equip oneself adequately for short or longer trips, where to stay when touring (with a whole chapter devoted to camping) and how best to take the kids along too.