So I'm planning on touring in France for July and maybe a bit of August. I'm 22, and have never toured before. What I have done in the last few months is London to Brighton and London to Oxford - which seems very insignificant compared to the idea of a month or so in France.
Very much in the 'conceptual stage' here, but my rough plan is to cycle to Dover or maybe Portsmouth then going to the Pyrenees, up again towards the German/Swiss border then back towards the manche for the triumphant homecoming (something like that). Aside from that I really have no idea what to expect apart from probably a lot of crying and leg pain.
I would be very grateful for any general tips particularly on basic preparation for someone who's never toured before as well as what to expect generally. Also any info about cycling in France would be useful, although I'm aware there's loads on this topic already online.
Thanks!
Very much in the 'conceptual stage' here, but my rough plan is to cycle to Dover or maybe Portsmouth then going to the Pyrenees, up again towards the German/Swiss border then back towards the manche for the triumphant homecoming (something like that). Aside from that I really have no idea what to expect apart from probably a lot of crying and leg pain.
I would be very grateful for any general tips particularly on basic preparation for someone who's never toured before as well as what to expect generally. Also any info about cycling in France would be useful, although I'm aware there's loads on this topic already online.
Thanks!