Cindie cycled through many countries for years wth her husband Tim after leaving Arizona in 2002. Sadly they split up in 2010 and Cindie is no longer touring. See downtheroad.org

Friedel is canadian and has cycled over 50,000km with her husband Andrew. Also known as the Travelling Two, they have a fantastic website, with practical info on just about everything touring related!

Heidi from Ontario, US, is mum to Eden and Harper. In June 2011, Heidi and husband Reuben set off on their year-long, 20,000km bicycle tour, with their two children. See pedalpoweredfamily.com

Margo from Scotland is currently cycling with partner Ben. As a mountain bike champion she's pretty fit and loves cycle touring. They have cycled over 20,000km and are now on the home stretch. Read her blog to find out more.

Kate is from Ireland and a keen cyclist. She is currently cycle touring across Europe and will continue all the way to Australia. Check out katescycle.com

Mirjam, from Holland, has been on the road since 2001 and has no plans to stop. She loves the freedom of cycle touring and is currently cycling in Australia. See cycling dutch girl and read her blog.

Nancy has cycle toured for many years and recently completed a mammoth tour from Alaska to Argentina with her husband and 12 year old twins, Daryl and Davy Visit familyonbikes.org see some of Nancy's articles here.

Susie cycled as part of the British Solar Cycle Team. In 15 May 2009, she set off on the 12,000 mile cycle around the world. Read more about Susie's adventures here: thesolarcyclediaries.com

Tara is going slowly with husband Tyler. These two travel enthusiasts have cycled all over the world and are now back at home, looking to build their first home. Visit their award-winning website.

Marjorie runs a website called Girls Outdoors for women in Outdoor education and recreation.