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The original was posted on /r/biketouring by /u/life_after_phd on 2018-12-13 08:14:45+00:00.

Hi all! I finally booked my flight so it’s gonna happen: starting in Cancun end of january, and I have about 2 months of travelling ahead. My aim is to reach Costa Rica or Panama, but I also want to see some stuff and stop for hiking / diving once in a while, so might end up earlier the bike touring part and take the bus to make it to the flight…(i have no return ticket yet). So my questions to you are:

• anybody interested in joining me for part (or all) the trip?

• tips for area second hand bike & gear in cancun area?

• which kind of bike should i go for (fast enough, sturdy, but also good for the crappy / mud roads in CA)?

• where can i find good routes (gpx perhaps) for that part of the world?

• which navigator should i use (long battery, visible in sunlight, works without internet etc)?

• i read camping is really unsafe; what should i take for " emergency sleeping" in case i can’t make it to my accomodation? hammock, sleeping bag, or should i still have a tent?

• if i need to bike alone, how unsafe is it really?

• what stuff to take which can be used for self-defense / against animals such as dogs etc?

• tips for the best toolbox, lock and possibly solar panels which can be attached on the panniers?

I have been cycling for 3 years now but i’m a newbie in touring: did only 10 days in Norway as my only bike trip hence all these questions. Sorry for the long post but feel free to comment to only one from this loooong list. Thanks!!!