Planning my first solo one nighter

[Gravity Aided]

Looks a bit rainy for Basingstoke as well. I'm about 10 degrees cooler in Mid Central U.S., Downstate Illinois. But I was about 10 degrees warmer yesterday, and about 10 degrees warmer yet in Fahrenheit the day before. I'll need a few days to acclimate, but it's still a bit cool out there. Could still work some camping in, just won't get released by Dr. in time, I now fear.

 

[GmanUK65]

I'm guessing not and as the weather's not exactly conducive to first time camping in guessing it's unlikely to happen at all now (Or at least untill the spring).
Should have just got on with it whilst the weather was good, even I'm thinking twice about camping now and I've got no sense whatsoever!

You are correct, I didn't, and also correct about waiting till Spring. I will have more camping/touring gear by then which will make it easier. I am also going to purchase a bivvy bag (not an expensive one) and basha. Got no excuse for not going out then and camp sites not necessarily needed lol

 

[uphillstruggler]

You are correct, I didn't, and also correct about waiting till Spring. I will have more camping/touring gear by then which will make it easier. I am also going to purchase a bivvy bag (not an expensive one) and basha. Got no excuse for not going out then and camp sites not necessarily needed lol

Don't wait till next year, the weather is supposed to be good this weekend

If I can wangle Friday night, I'll go myself

 

[GmanUK65]

Don't wait till next year, the weather is supposed to be good this weekend

If I can wangle Friday night, I'll go myself

I would also, but it's the cost thing. Campsite and food I would need about £20 which I haven't got. Bivvy/bashing, won't be getting them until after payday on 19th. Depending on weather could be last weekend in October

 

[uphillstruggler]

I would also, but it's the cost thing. Campsite and food I would need about £20 which I haven't got. Bivvy/bashing, won't be getting them until after payday on 19th. Depending on weather could be last weekend in October

I've been there when even £20 is out of reach

Best of luck

 

[Gravity Aided]

I've been there when even £20 is out of reach

Best of luck

Same here, go when you can go.

 

[John Peel]

Just a little useless info from my own experience on cycling solo, not that you're going far, but you just might.

https://www.stephenpeel.co.uk/blog/going-solo-loneliness

 

[alicat]

Good blog post @John Peel. It has given me confidence to get back to solo touring.

 

[Milzy]

Last time I camped, there was 40 mph winds slamming into the tent & I didn’t sleep a wink because of the noise.

 

[raleighnut]

Last time I camped, there was 40 mph winds slamming into the tent & I didn’t sleep a wink because of the noise.

You'd not drank enough obviously

 

[Blue Hills]

I'm guessing not and as the weather's not exactly conducive to first time camping in guessing it's unlikely to happen at all now (Or at least untill the spring).
Should have just got on with it whilst the weather was good, even I'm thinking twice about camping now and I've got no sense whatsoever!

It's been very mild of late.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Speaking of the weather, last week, I had 85 degrees on Monday and Tuesday, but by Friday, it snowed all afternoon. Hard to pack for Midwestern weather in the States, at times.

 

[John Peel]

Good blog post @John Peel. It has given me confidence to get back to solo touring.

Thank you

 

[HobbesOnTour]

Just a little useless info from my own experience on cycling solo, not that you're going far, but you just might.

https://www.stephenpeel.co.uk/blog/going-solo-loneliness

That is a great post, John. I'd recommend it to anyone thinking of heading off on a tour, long or otherwise (and your blog, too!)

I skipped reading it the first time when I saw the "loneliness" tag, but I shouldn't have been put off. There is so much information on going solo in one post.

 

[John Peel]

That is a great post, John. I'd recommend it to anyone thinking of heading off on a tour, long or otherwise (and your blog, too!)

I skipped reading it the first time when I saw the "loneliness" tag, but I shouldn't have been put off. There is so much information on going solo in one post.

Thank you. Yes, I guess the loneliness part in the lead is a little off putting, but it's a question I'm asked all the time on the road, and it's a real part of a very long bicycle tour. I am looking forward to continuing on from Vietnam in a few weeks time.

Steve