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Images of the World
Web Links
to other websites of interest in alphabetical order
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Bike Touring
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metalcowboy.com -- Joe Kurmaskie is wacky and fun. ""David Sedaris trapped in the body of Lance Armstrong."
newbohemians.net -- We met Claire and Bob while bike touring in Turkey. Their website says "We value adventure as a portal to self-discovery, and to the wonder of life."
perth2perth2perth.org -- We also met Rhona and Gavin while we were bike touring in Turkey. Their bike tour from Scotland to Australia and "On Yer Bike" campaign promotes exercise and diet as weapons agains heart disease.
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| Gear and Equipment |
bdel.com -- Black Diamond makes my favorite rock climing equipment, cams, belay devices, and more.
brunton.com -- Brunton is famous for binoculars, but they also make great stoves, compasses, and our favorite from our recent bike trip--a small, lightweight solar charger that works for iPods and other electronic gear.
lasportiva.com -- La Sportiva makes the best rock climbing shoes.
msrcorp.com -- MSR make a variety of camping gear. We used their super lightweight Hubba Bubba tent on our most recent bike tour. Excellent.
patagonia.com -- Patagonia makes great clothes for a variety of sports and activities. But don't just buy the clothes--do the activities too.
purwaterfilter.com -- Pur backpacking water filters are in the process of being merged with Katadyn. Both are great for staying healthy while traveling.
smithsport.com -- Smith makes great sunglasses and goggles.
trekbikes.com -- We have ridden Trek bikes for all of our bike tours. At home we have Trek mountain bikes, and also Trek road bikes. Need we say more? |
| Make A Difference In The World |
christianchildrensfund.org -- Christian Children's Fund has very low administrative fees, so the money goes where it is most needed. They emphasize working with families and villages to help bring a better life to the kids. Rather than proselytizing, they build schools and health clinics, drill wells and work to improve the quality of life for others.
nature.org -- Nature Conservancy works to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. Buy an acre of rainforest in Brazil, or an acre of native grasslands in South Dakota. |
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