One of many causes I like bicycle touring a lot is that not many individuals truly do it. Being a bicycle traveler makes me distinctive… and I like that!
My bicycle travels have taken me to locations and offered me with alternatives few folks will ever expertise of their lifetime. Touring by bike is a releasing expertise… and that’s why it ticks me off when folks attempt to inform me it must be completed a specific method. So far as I’m involved, there are not any guidelines with bicycle touring!
Once I did my first bicycle tour on the age of 17, a number of the older cyclists made enjoyable of me due to the garments I used to be carrying, the gear I used to be utilizing, and the bike I used to be driving. Regardless that we had been touring the identical distance on our bikes every day, I obtained the impression that they thought they had been higher than me as a result of that they had extra biking expertise, more cash of their pockets, and higher touring gear. In some ways, I felt like they had been saying, “Our method of touring is healthier than your method of touring.” And albeit, that simply made me mad!
I notice that I provide a number of recommendation on this web site that won’t jive with the way in which you see your self touring sooner or later. I notice that! However I’m merely throwing out concepts… and I don’t anticipate you to do all the pieces I’m suggesting. By no means!
Truly, what I’m making an attempt to advertise right here on BicycleTouringPro.com is a spot the place journey philosophies are brazenly mentioned and shared. I’ll typically occasions share the way in which that I journey as a way to resolve whether or not or not which means of journey is best for you.
As Chris Guillebeau (A visitor author for ZenHabits.web) shares in his article, “13 Methods To Simplify Worldwide Journey,” it’s essential to develop your personal journey philosophy. “Resolve what’s essential to you, and plan your journey based on that.”
For instance, some folks wish to camp whereas others would by no means dream of sleeping on the bottom. Some folks just like the group constructed round hostels, and others would like the comforts of a mattress and breakfast. Some folks will trip with a trailer. Others will use panniers. Some folks may have an costly customized touring bike with all of the add-ons. Others will use a $69 Walmart bike. Some will prepare dinner their very own meals. Others will eat each meal in a restaurant. Some will use an odometer. Others will trip with a GPS. Some will journey with a laptop computer. Others received’t even carry a digital camera. Some will journey alone. Others will trip in a big group. Some will trip for months on finish. Others will go for not more than three days at a time. Some will spend 1000’s of {dollars}. Others will spend lower than 100. Some will cease and odor the roses. Others will trip for distance.
Get the purpose?
There isn’t a “right” strategy to journey by bike. The way you journey is in the end as much as you. You shouldn’t let the concepts and impressions of others affect your journey objectives. Resolve the way you wish to journey… and don’t let anybody cease you from making your bicycle touring desires come true!