Travel Light!

I have no idea why some people travel like this.  I mean honestly, why so much stuff on a bike touring trip?  I am sure by now he has found out that you also have to push all this unnecessary equipment.   Indeed, the secret to travelling by bicycle is LIGHT!

Now, have a look at Jo Charnock's bicycle travel set up.  She cycled on her folding bike from Cairo to Cape Town a few years ago.  Yes, this was all she carried for the 6 months journey!  She wrote an awesome book about her African travels.  Find out more here.