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Around The World On Bicycle
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Published: September 27, 2006
Magellan mastered it nautically. Jules Vernes, author of “Around the World in Eighty Days,” uniquely imagined the feat. And hundreds of average bike riders around the world have done it.
They have journeyed across the entire globe.
Remove the preventative assumption that only hemp-wearing, dreadlock-ridden drifters on vintage Schwinn, Giant or Cannondale bikes can achieve such a prolific experience. Bankers, lawyers, accountants and professors are a just selection of the members of this unofficial club of bikers whose lightweight frames have passport stamps of European mud, African sand, Indian vegetation and American soil.
Of course, such an ambition is sure to require significant sacrifices, some of which may be inconceivably large. First and foremost, bikers will have to quit their jobs, possibly sacrificing their careers. Bike trips around the world often take at least a year to complete. Bosses and management teams most likely will find a replacement employee.
If you are thinking of taking an around-the-world biking trip, plan carefully. Before storming into your boss’ corner office and quitting your position in order to search the globe at a mild cadence, see if they can provide a sabbatical. Certain companies have accommodated such requests. Some companies may even encourage such a break.
When you have no job, the income flow obviously stops and the monetary savings begin to shrink. In this case, financial planning is imperative and should include a plan for physically paying bills while you are on the deserted roads in Thailand.
Those who bike around the world also must take into account necessary supplies and food for the trip. They need to prepare for unthinkable aspects, such as a broken bike or stolen supplies.
One man who traveled for nearly two years on his bike gave a description of his economic journey after all of his biking gear was stolen. He bartered, briefly picked up odd jobs and adapted to whichever culture he was immersed in to survive. Most importantly, however, he continued his quest across the world on two wheels.
Besides preparing physically for the arduous, but undoubtedly exciting journey, locate and contact geographical and commercial points on your route. This will give you a string of destinations, shaping your trip and providing you with much-needed rest.
It is also wise to contact an airline company and try to make a deal with them. For example, one Chicago resident who biked around the world booked all of his flights with one airline, but the company had to promise to ship his expensive road bike and fragile gear for free. They happily agreed and the gentleman saved a hefty chunk of money.
These few tips are the most basic, minimal steps at configuring a large-scale journey, but those steps one rarely thinks of at the time frequently are the most useful.
Go ahead; be a Magellan. Put a global revolution on your tires.
They have journeyed across the entire globe.
Remove the preventative assumption that only hemp-wearing, dreadlock-ridden drifters on vintage Schwinn, Giant or Cannondale bikes can achieve such a prolific experience. Bankers, lawyers, accountants and professors are a just selection of the members of this unofficial club of bikers whose lightweight frames have passport stamps of European mud, African sand, Indian vegetation and American soil.
Of course, such an ambition is sure to require significant sacrifices, some of which may be inconceivably large. First and foremost, bikers will have to quit their jobs, possibly sacrificing their careers. Bike trips around the world often take at least a year to complete. Bosses and management teams most likely will find a replacement employee.
If you are thinking of taking an around-the-world biking trip, plan carefully. Before storming into your boss’ corner office and quitting your position in order to search the globe at a mild cadence, see if they can provide a sabbatical. Certain companies have accommodated such requests. Some companies may even encourage such a break.
When you have no job, the income flow obviously stops and the monetary savings begin to shrink. In this case, financial planning is imperative and should include a plan for physically paying bills while you are on the deserted roads in Thailand.
Those who bike around the world also must take into account necessary supplies and food for the trip. They need to prepare for unthinkable aspects, such as a broken bike or stolen supplies.
One man who traveled for nearly two years on his bike gave a description of his economic journey after all of his biking gear was stolen. He bartered, briefly picked up odd jobs and adapted to whichever culture he was immersed in to survive. Most importantly, however, he continued his quest across the world on two wheels.
Besides preparing physically for the arduous, but undoubtedly exciting journey, locate and contact geographical and commercial points on your route. This will give you a string of destinations, shaping your trip and providing you with much-needed rest.
It is also wise to contact an airline company and try to make a deal with them. For example, one Chicago resident who biked around the world booked all of his flights with one airline, but the company had to promise to ship his expensive road bike and fragile gear for free. They happily agreed and the gentleman saved a hefty chunk of money.
These few tips are the most basic, minimal steps at configuring a large-scale journey, but those steps one rarely thinks of at the time frequently are the most useful.
Go ahead; be a Magellan. Put a global revolution on your tires.
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