PedroManzanera
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- Location
- Manchester
Hi there, I have never done a cycle tour before, so perhaps being ambitious (but i like a challenge) but.. i am planning to cycle from Manchester to my parents house in Alicante Spain. Starting in July probably. I have done a bit of research (it's 1300 miles) but would love some advice please.
1) To camp or not to camp? what are hostels / Camps sites in France. Spain wont be a problem as I am spanish and I suppose I won't find it very difficult to figure out what to do. Is it OK to just camp in a field?
3) I'm fit, but out of practice on the bike, 27 year old - who has cycled 40 - 50 in a day before without problems but never tried anything over! How realistic is my challange and how much training between now and July would be required. (thinking of doing bout 70 miles a day)
4) I anyone fancy coming along you're more than welcome
Yes this is a bit of a whim, but i am serious and have actually wanted to do this ride for a long time now, but.... i ain't no pro, thats obvious and would really appreciate any advice tips or help.
Cheers,
Pedro
1) To camp or not to camp? what are hostels / Camps sites in France. Spain wont be a problem as I am spanish and I suppose I won't find it very difficult to figure out what to do. Is it OK to just camp in a field?
3) I'm fit, but out of practice on the bike, 27 year old - who has cycled 40 - 50 in a day before without problems but never tried anything over! How realistic is my challange and how much training between now and July would be required. (thinking of doing bout 70 miles a day)
4) I anyone fancy coming along you're more than welcome
Yes this is a bit of a whim, but i am serious and have actually wanted to do this ride for a long time now, but.... i ain't no pro, thats obvious and would really appreciate any advice tips or help.
Cheers,
Pedro