How to Plan a Bicycle Touring Vacation – apply a step-by-step planning method for the most successful cycling trip.Bicycle touring is an inexpensive and invigorating way to enjoy a vacation. You can enjoy the open spaces and the smell of the great outdoors. Types of Bicycle Vacations:
• An organized tour
• Good exercise. • Saves on the high price of gasoline. • Can enjoy the scenery. • Can set your own destinations and pace if you cycle independently. • Cycling is a good family activity.
• Extra cost for transporting your cycling equipment to your vacation destination. • Cycling as part of an organized tour group requires you to keep pace while you follow a pre-determined itinerary.
2) Obtain your touring bicycle and have it fitted with bicycle panniers to carry your belongings and camping gear. Remember to pack lightly. 3) Prepare for your biking vacation by training in advance. 4) Learn proper bike safety in traffic and make sure you know the proper hand signals. 5) Take a first aid course and bring a first aid kit and moleskin for blisters.
6) Always use a helmet. 7) Wear glasses/goggles while you cycle. 8) Use proper reflectors. 9) Bring a lock that is large enough to attach your bike to a fixed object when not in use. 10) Bring bike tools in case of breakdown in an isolated area. Know how to fix your bike. 11) Bring a good map. 12) Wear appropriate clothing for biking. 13) Bring a good supply of water when you ride each day. 14) Consider purchasing a GPS. 15) Choose a destination with favourable weather for biking. 16) Outline your
travel itinerary and route.
Make sure that it is reasonable and achievable.
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