Who on here would leave phone,gps behind heading out somewhere new. Everyone must think that they must have a ( insurance policy) phone and GPS. . Edit . take just money , no credit card for unexpected costs etc. Now that would be an adventure but an adventure that not many would attempt. Did anyone listen to Jeremy Vine yesterday?
Does Adventure cycling exist nowadays
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Andy in Germany
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I don't use GPS at all as it's far too complicated, so I guess I land in that category.
I do plan ahead a lot. The way I see it, planning means I get to enjoy the ride twice: once virtually and once in reality.
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Gwylan
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Every trip is an adventure. Like life, nothing is certain.
I know there is always something that can go off.
Even on a nice quiet ride around the country
I know there is always something that can go off.
Even on a nice quiet ride around the country
Adventure isn't just about navigation and whether or not you get lost. It's about the people you meet along the way. Those unplanned and random interactions can lead to all sorts of adventures. I met Canada's biggest honey producer in a cafe in the middle of nowhere and got whisked off for a tour of his factory.
A factory tour ? That just something one might do . Done a cheese factory tour in a big cave in France ( only because the place had an outlet) why would I consider that an adventure. Meeting people is just a normal thing to do when travelling,unless you don't want to interact with others .
Andy in Germany
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Absolutely right.
I've found that my appearance and unusual bike tends to invite conversation which is fairly Ironic for someone who is very introverted and who can happily spend a weekend with no interaction whatsoever.
As an example, I often wear an Akubra hat because it's practical, and today I was travelling on the train with my Brompton. A family with a couple of kids, probably about three and five years old, were opposite. I could hear a whispered discussion, and then the older of the siblings came over and asked:
"Excuse me, why do you wear a Cowboy Hat?"
This was followed by questions about my name, then the Brommie and how it works. As we were getting off at the same stop they also got to see how it unfolds, which frankly is still and adventure in itself because I have a tendency to get it wrong...
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Dogtrousers
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I often head off with no plan, no map. I'm a real adventurer.
Mind you I'm always home in time for tea!
Mind you I'm always home in time for tea!
Next time try being back in time for supper 😂I often head off with no plan, no map. I'm a real adventurer.
Mind you I'm always home in time for tea!
Gwylan
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But before gin o'clock!
