Case Garmin Edge
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 Garmin Nuvi City Navigator North America Maps 2012 SD CARD LAST MAPS UPDATE  US $18.00
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 GARMIN EDGE 800 GPS US $442.43
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 Garmin Edge 800 GPS HEART MONITOR CADENCE NA MAP BUNDLE GPS Receiver US $589.92
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 GARMIN EDGE 800 GPS HEART MONITOR CADENCE NA MAP BUNDLE US $599.95
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 Garmin NUVI 855 Works Great US $26.00
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 Charger POWER ADAPTER CORD GARMIN NUVI 200 350 660 760 US $3.91
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 6in1 Universal GPS DC Car Charger for Garmin TomTom Mio US $1.59
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 Garmin Edge 705 Sports GPS Receiver US $120.00
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 Garmin City Navigator Europe NT Maps SD Card US $26.00
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 Kenwood DNX 9980HD Car LCD AM FM CD DVD GPS Navigation BlueTooth USB 2 DIN US $699.95
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 Kenwood DNX 6980 Car LCD DVD GPS Navigation BlueTooth Pandora USB 2 DIN US $519.50
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 MAINS CHARGER COMPATIBLE WITH ALL GARMIN SATNAV GARMIN US $4.72
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 Genuine Garmin Nuvi StreetPilot 2012 GPS Maps For Australia New Zealand 201240 US $60.00
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 Genuine Garmin Nuvi StreetPilot North America Maps NT 2012 USA Canada HI VI JM US $35.00
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 MAINS HOUSE CHARGER GARMIN NUVI1490TV 1440 1410 1340T US $4.72
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 Garmin 010 11430 00 Quarter Turn Bike Mount for Garmin Edge 500 or 800 GPS NEW US $11.25
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 Ford F150 Mustang Explorer Edge Mercury Montego Radio car dvd GPS Headunit US $459.00
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 Mains Charger for Garmin Nuvi 205W 215T 250 255W 260W US $4.72
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 NEW GARMIN SILICONE CASE for EDGE 800 GPS 010 10644 03 US $12.95
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 New Hard Carrying Case for Garmin Dakota 10 20 APPROACH G3 Edge 200 205 305 500 US $10.49
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 Garmin nuvi 1690 43 Inch Portable Bluetooth Navigator US $153.78
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 Garmin GSC 10 Speed Cadence Bike Sensor New US $36.99
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 New Genuine Garmin Map Update NT 2012 All Europe 201040 Micro SD 010 10680 50 US $59.99
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 Garmin 010 10725 00 HANDLE BAR MOUNT Kit US $28.12
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 Garmin 010 11739 00 Garmin TOPO US 24K Retail Card Kit US $102.03
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 Mains Charger for Garmin Nuvi 1370T 1390T 200 200W 205 US $4.72
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 Garmin City Navigator NT Europe v90 Digital Map US $107.99
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 Garmin 010 10755 00 Gps Maps Application US $58.58
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 Mini USB Mains Charger Fit HTC S310 S620 S710 S730 UK US $4.72
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 GARMIN 010 10215 01 MAPSOURCE WORLDMAP US $102.55
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 Garmin 010 10680 50 Garmin City Navigator NT Europe v90 Digital Map Kit US $116.63
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 Garmin 010 10997 00 HEART RATE MONITOR Kit US $59.05
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 NEW Mains charger for TomTom One v2 v3 XL Tom Tom UK US $4.72
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 Garmin 010 C0948 00 SOFTWARE TOPO US 24K NORTHWEST Kit US $97.28
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 Garmin OEM NUVI 370 360 300 Car Power Adapter Charger US $17.69
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 Garmin 010 10755 00 MEXICO NT MICRO SDCARD Kit US $63.07
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 Garmin Nuvi 270 250 200 DC Car Charger Cord OEM US $17.90
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 Garmin 010 10680 50 EUROPE MAP CARD Kit US $120.81
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 Garmin Boat Marine GPS 16x HVS Module Board 6V to 40V NMEA 0183 RS 232 Data Out US $75.99
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 GARMIN NUVI 295 295w 465t GPS POWER CORD CHARGER OEM US $16.88
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 Garmin OEM Nuvi 370 360 350 DC Car Power Adapter Wire US $17.42
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 AC TOMTOM MAINS CHARGER GPS GO LIVE 550750540740950 US $4.72
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 Garmin 010 10215 01 WORLDMAP MAPSOURCE US $96.38
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 Garmin Edge 605 GPS AC Adapter Home Charger Phihong US $13.59
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 Garmin Edge 500 GPS AC Adapter Home Charger Phihong US $13.59
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 Garmin Edge 800 GPS AC Adapter Home Charger Phihong US $13.59
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 Garmin Edge 705 GPS AC Adapter Home Charger Phihong US $13.59
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 TOMTOM MAINS CHARGER GPS ONE 3RD EDITIONNEWCLASSIC XL US $4.72
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 MAINS CHARGER FOR TOMTOM XL2 IQ ROUTES EDITION 2 UK US $4.72
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 MAINS CHARGER GARMIN NUVI 200 250 270 300 310 350 UK US $4.72
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 GENUINE GARMIN SILICONE CASE FOR EDGE 800 010 10644 03 US $14.98
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 GARMIN NT EUROPE 2009 V11 UPDATE MAP C510 C550 C340 US $71.08
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 GARMIN NT EUROPE 2009 V11 UPDATE MAP NUVI 360 610 660 US $71.08
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 BLACK USB DATA CABLE SAT NAV GARMIN TOMTOM NAVMAN US $3.14
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 Garmin Carry Case Forerunner 110 205 210 310XT 405 405CX 410 610 910XT FR60 FR70 US $24.95
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 Medion GoPal PNA350 Sat Nav Brand New User Friendly GPS US $63.18
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 Garmin Carry Case Edge 200 500 800 305 205 Approach S1 Fit Forerunner US $24.95
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 OEM Garmin Approach S3 FR60 FR70 Edge 505 605 705 205 305 Carrying protect Case US $22.49
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 Garmin Nuvi 765 US $5.50
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 GARMIN Elastic Strap for Soft Heart Rate Monitor US $37.00
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 CAR BEANBAG FRICTION DASH MOUNT Magellan Roadmate 1340 1420 1424 1440 1470 2035 US $10.99
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 Garmin Edge 800 Custom Silicone Case P N 010 10644 03 US $13.95
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 Car Friction BeanBag Dash Mount Holder 4 TomTom XL 340S 350T 350M XXL 530S GPS US $11.99
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 Kenwood DNX 7180 Car AM FM CD DVD USB MP3 LCD GPS Navigation Bluetooth 2 DIN US $599.00
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 NEW GARMIN QUARTER TURN BIKE MOUNT FOR EDGE 800 US $11.25
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 USB 12V Power Cable Garmin Nuvi 310 350 360 370 260 270 US $17.33
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 USB 12V Power Cable for Garmin Venture HC Cx Summit HC US $16.86
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 USB 12V Power Cable Garmin Nuvi 370 360 350 300 500 NEW US $17.92
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 Genuine Garmin Nuvi StreetPilot Newest North America Maps USA Canada NT 201310 US $45.00
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 Genuine Garmin GPS Navigation Newest North America Maps NT 2013 USA CAN 201310 US $45.00
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 GARMIN FORERUNNER 210 110 Approach S1 CHARGING CLIP CABLE CORD 010 11029 02 US $20.90
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 CAR BEAN BAG FRICTION DASH MOUNT Magellan Roadmate 1200 1212 1230 1400 1412 SE4 US $10.99
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 Garmin 010 10997 00 Heart Rate Monitor Regular Strap B000UOD5QM US $55.97
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 Black Garmin Zippered Case For Forerunner Edge US $30.99
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 Car Friction BeanBag Dash Mount Holder Bracket 4 TomTom 30 XLT XL XXL IQ Live V4 US $11.99
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 CAR BEAN BAG FRICTION DASH MOUNT Holder for Magellan Maestro 4700 4215 4245 5310 US $10.99
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 CAR BEAN BAG FRICTION DASH MOUNT Magellan Roadmate 2136 2055 5120 3045 LM TLM US $10.99
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 Car Friction BeanBag Dash Mount Holder TomTom XL 22 Europe Traffic Regional GPS US $11.99
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 Garmin GSC 10 Sensor Forerunner 305 Edge 305 500 705 US $42.25
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 GARMIN EDGE 800 GPS HEART MONITOR CADENCE NA MAP BUNDLE GPS RECEIVER US $619.42
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Traveling With Your Bicycle
Travel. Sights. Memories. What could be more relaxing than touring through the Italian or French countryside than being on your single bike or tandeming with your favorite person in the whole world? (hey guys, nothing is the correct answer!).
How do I go about getting my bike there and then what do I do? Well, a guided tour company is the way to go for those that don't have the time or gumption to set up their own tour.
You can have some really good tours on your own if you are willing to do some leg work and set up your own tour. My wife and I have been on three guided tours and one self guided tour in Europe and I have been on one bicycle trip without her. I can tell you the first time or two it is a good idea to take a touring company's guidance and the experience they offer when traveling abroad.
Now that we have a few trips under us and the unguided tour it really isn't a problem but it sure would have been difficult to assimilate not only the language barrier but the cultural differences you have to wade through without being exposed to things gradually in the guided tours.
Traveling outside the United States can be a little daunting for some people so the hand holding is not a sign of weakness but should be looked upon as a way to get your feet wet so you can do it on your own later. Granted, there is a cost to having someone take care of all of the details for you, but if you pay attention and learn what they are doing, ask some directed questions and keep your mind open, you can do it yourself.
The touring companies will take care of almost every aspect of your trip except getting your bike there (unless you rent one of their bikes, but then you wouldn't be reading this if you were going to use one of theirs).
You are most likely going to take your single bike or your tandem with you or again you wouldn't be reading this. Getting it there in one piece is pretty important. The best way to get your bike there is with a dedicated travel case. I have used several types of travel cases including a Crate Works bike box and a Serfas travel case.
Of the two, I really like the Crate Works box. Take a look at them over on my site about specific cases. You might look at this case and not believe that it would work but I prefer this case over my Serfas injection molded plastic box. The Crate Works box has a ton of room on the inside and I have used it on my last three trips overseas and my bike has come out looking just as I packed it. I even saw the guys on the tarmac loading my bike and they weren't nice to it yet it didn't bother the bike inside. Another good thing about this case it that it folds flat for storage at home.
Back to the traveling part; If you do plan to go it alone, or should I say without a guide you will need to know a few things. Maybe some of the things that I have learned can save you some headaches.
Research your destination to know where to ride.
Sure you say, I know that. No, really. Take some time, get Michelin maps and study them. Know what the symbols on the maps really mean. You don't want to be on your bike and have to guess if the road really goes where you thought it went. Get a GPS! The Garmin Edge 705 is just the ticket to put on your bike. I used a Garmin Nuvi 250W that was made for a car and it was a pain to put it out of your pocket, put it back in, pull it back out etc. The Edge 705 wasn't available until I got back. Now that I have used one, wow, it really works!
Stay in touch
How are you going to stay in touch with your family and friends while on you travel? Calling cards work okay. Internet phones are a good idea if you have access to an internet connection or cafe. Generally speaking though, free internet connections are harder to find around Europe than they are here in the United States. Most of the sites that you want to connect to in Europe will be a pay per session or pay per hour type. This is true in hotels as well as wandering around.
International cell phone rental is a good option. Mobal Phone rental is who I have used for the last three trips to Europe. If you want, you can see about them on on my site. What I really like about them is they are truly an inexpensive option if you only plan to use the phone on trips and not here in the United States. There are no, none, not a single one, hidden charges when you get one of their phones. You simply buy the phone (I got the $49 model), and you pay for what you use, period. You don't use the phone for a year, you don't pay a dime. Compare this to AT&T's plan (higher rates per minute than Mobal's), Verizon (you might get a lower price per minute but you have to buy the $80 sim card and you have to figure in the $15 per month charge for the international plan you have to add).
If you are going to use your phone overseas like you do here; 10,000 minutes a month, 9000 text messages, etc you might want to consider one of the higher models or just setting up service over there. If you just want a phone to say call home, check on the kids and stay in touch, the Mobal phones are really the way to go. I even let my friends take it on trips with them and they end up buying one for the next trip. You can get a nifty thing from Mobal too that if you sign up a friend, you get a discount off the per minute charges on your own phone. I think I am up to 50% off now with all of the friends that have ended up getting phones from these guys.
If you want to get some more information come on over to my site about bicycles at tandem-bicycle-central.com I talk about more things about biking than can be covered in the scope of this article
About the Author
Tandem Captain, Cat 4 roadie (too lazy to upgrade), business owner.