I plan to complete the route shown on this map next summer. http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=201714063196342955137.0004bc28a3be095e966bd&msa=0
I have no experience of tour cycling so was hoping to get some feedback on a few things or anything people wish to contribute.
I do plan to begin training about now and complete a UK tour prior to taking this on
1. Recommendations on suitable bikes - tour bikes seem logical choice but what brands are best
2. Daily mileage/how long might this take - hoping to get a group of 4-6 together so what would be realistic - I'm a teacher so my summer holiday is the plan
3. Kit recommendations - I've looked up essentials but any contributions
4. Comments/recommendations on the route - I have researched the German leg in some depth to include the romantic road and other parts but other sections lack research currently.
5. Wear and tear - I've never cycled over 40 miles in a day before or done this on consecutive days so what wear and tear will I and my bike experience and how can I prevent as much as possible?
This is a thrown together idea currently but with positive contributions and my continued research I'm going to make it a reality so thank you for any help you can provide!
Olly
I have no experience of tour cycling so was hoping to get some feedback on a few things or anything people wish to contribute.
I do plan to begin training about now and complete a UK tour prior to taking this on
1. Recommendations on suitable bikes - tour bikes seem logical choice but what brands are best
2. Daily mileage/how long might this take - hoping to get a group of 4-6 together so what would be realistic - I'm a teacher so my summer holiday is the plan
3. Kit recommendations - I've looked up essentials but any contributions
4. Comments/recommendations on the route - I have researched the German leg in some depth to include the romantic road and other parts but other sections lack research currently.
5. Wear and tear - I've never cycled over 40 miles in a day before or done this on consecutive days so what wear and tear will I and my bike experience and how can I prevent as much as possible?
This is a thrown together idea currently but with positive contributions and my continued research I'm going to make it a reality so thank you for any help you can provide!
Olly