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The first piece of equipment required for distance touring is a touring bicycle. While many people choose mountain or all-terrain bikes, this type of bike is heavier, less comfortable, and slower than a traditional touring bike. Unless most of your trip will be off-road, go with a good touring bike that fits you correctly instead.

A road bicycle, also known as a road bike, is designed for road cycling. As such, the most important elements of a road bike are its weight and aerodynamic riding position. Road bikes combine drop handlebars and a raised seat for maximum aerodynamic efficiency. The lightweight frames on these bicycles are designed for road racing, bicycle touring, or track races, and the gears are closely spaced for pedaling at optimum cadence.