I was wondering if some of you could offer some advice for a first-time tourer. In July I'm going on holiday to Worcester and I live in Abingdon, near Oxford. I'd like to cycle there and (hopefully!) back again.
I cycle to work five days a week, this being a 14 mile round trip, so I'm used to two half-hour rides per day. I have a touring bike (Tifosi CK7) which I've had for a year.
Abingdon to Worcester is about 70 miles, so what preparations and training should I be making so I don't find it too much on the day?
Also, what should I do about navigating? I'd prefer to stick to less-busy roads but this might result in getting lost!
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Mark
I cycle to work five days a week, this being a 14 mile round trip, so I'm used to two half-hour rides per day. I have a touring bike (Tifosi CK7) which I've had for a year.
Abingdon to Worcester is about 70 miles, so what preparations and training should I be making so I don't find it too much on the day?
Also, what should I do about navigating? I'd prefer to stick to less-busy roads but this might result in getting lost!
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Mark