What tours are you planning for next year?

[Onyer]

Let me know if you want any ideas for the route ... I did a big chunk of that in 2012, finishing at Die 26150.

I have just ordered the book "France en Velo" so that should be a good read over Christmas. But any pointers from you would be great.

 

[TheDoctor]

I'm toying with the idea of doing Calais to the Hook of Holland. I'm sure I could do that on a long weekend.
I also fancy doing something a bit further afield - taking a Brompton to Provence on the train was remarkably straightforward, so something similar would be good, assuming I can get a weeks pass again.

 

[briantrumpet]

I have just ordered the book "France en Velo" so that should be a good read over Christmas. But any pointers from you would be great.

Here's a link to the route I took - parts of the first and second days weren't so great, but the rest of it a complete joy.
Day 1: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1602511 (some of the long straight roads were a bit tedious)
Day 2: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1602528 (as above)
Day 3: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1602576 (Montluçon not a great place to stay)
Day 4: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1602593 Chez Gillou in Boën absolutely superb overnight stop
Day 5 http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1602614

It was a trade-off between the easy-to-navigate D roads, but some of which were a bit boring and busy, and the nicer C roads, which meant I had to get out the map more, and which often are a bit wiggly if getting somewhere reasonably fast is concerned. And if you're wondering about my mileages, I was B&Bing it with about 3kg max of stuff on the bike. Even then I was only managing 15-16mph averages, so some days were reasonably long in the saddle ... though offset by frequent café and restaurant stops. Overall cost about £100 a day for everything.

 

[Onyer]

Here's a link to the route I took - parts of the first and second days weren't so great, but the rest of it a complete joy.
Day 1: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1602511 (some of the long straight roads were a bit tedious)
Day 2: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1602528 (as above)
Day 3: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1602576 (Montluçon not a great place to stay)
Day 4: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1602593 Chez Gillou in Boën absolutely superb overnight stop
Day 5 http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1602614

It was a trade-off between the easy-to-navigate D roads, but some of which were a bit boring and busy, and the nicer C roads, which meant I had to get out the map more, and which often are a bit wiggly if getting somewhere reasonably fast is concerned. And if you're wondering about my mileages, I was B&Bing it with about 3kg max of stuff on the bike. Even then I was only managing 15-16mph averages, so some days were reasonably long in the saddle ... though offset by frequent café and restaurant stops. Overall cost about £100 a day for everything.

Brilliant, thank you. I am not planning on having such long days in the saddle as you did!

 

[Turdus philomelos]

East Lothian, East Lothian, then maybe onto Mid Lothian briefly, then back to, yes you've guessed it, East Lothian. Love it.

Not sure how many miles I've clocked up this year in East Lothian, but it's a few hundred.

See you about there in the New Year.

 

[gavgav]

Hoping to do Coast to Coast in 2015 and maybe a 1 night tour to North Wales, as training beforehand.

 

[ComedyPilot]

Nothing concrete yet, but am toying with the idea of doing another tour of the Netherlands. Or LEJOG. Or a linear route out with bike express to Central France then back via the Rhine.

 

[MikeW-71]

After my first go at touring this year with the CC Ecosse posse, I want another go.

So I decided to turn it up to 11 and do this: http://www.pedalnorth.com/content/mtb-c2c

Ravenglass to Ravenscar, across the country from sea to shining sea with as much off-road as can reasonably be done. Walna Scar Road, Grizedale Forest, Garburn Pass, The Cam Road, The Stake Road, Swaledale, Bilsdale, Newgate Bank, Hole of Horcum and a Dalby Forest detour.

My brother thinks I've gone bonkers

He could be right

 

[mcshroom]

Looks fun, and I think he is right

 

[Gravity Aided]

Several short micro tours among the historic and charming locations of Central Illinois. I may be doing some planning and location scouting, off to the west. Now that I have an appropriate and reliable touring bicycle, more miles may be on the program. Also, a tour of the named and significant houses, manses, and chateaux of the area may be in the works. Some trailer building as well, based around a Kelty backpack frame.

 

[Gravity Aided]

You've gotta read Da Link!
http://www.thechainlink.org

 

[Gravity Aided]

12-14 of June, in Grant Park, down by the lake. Haven't scheduled a Metric Century yet down in Bloomington-Normal, but it is almost always around that week, or the one before. 150 miles S/W.

 

[vernon]

Something involving Washington State, British Columbia, Iowa, Illinois, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minesota, Michigan, Iowa, New York State, New Hampshire and Maine might supercede my previous plans if I get to line all my ducks in a row.

 

[Gravity Aided]

http://www.mcleancountywheelers.com/rides-and-events/spring-metric/
Tenative June 13, big barbecue catered lunch, and hills aplenty. Also before the corn gets tall enough to spoil the views.

 

[Arualsti]

Planning on attempting the Petite Tour de Manche as my first tour, hopefully around late summer. Can't wait to start planning it properly!