Retrobike Touring.
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So how far is a feasible distance each day for an old man over four days and three nights? Solo self sufficient camping with panniers? Road based on an mtb on cx comps.
I have a pass for Easter and all the kit I should need.
Starting point is Winchcombe and want to cross Severn bridge. Mrs HM has agreed to pick up so one way.
So how far is a feasible distance each day for an old man over four days and three nights? Solo self sufficient camping with panniers? Road based on an mtb on cx comps.
I have a pass for Easter and all the kit I should need.
Starting point is Winchcombe and want to cross Severn bridge. Mrs HM has agreed to pick up so one way.
Re: Retro MTB Touring.
It doesn't matter.
Some days, you will want to cover 50+ miles, others you may only do 15.
It's all about the terrain, and the number of times you want to stop for a brew.
I think 30 miles/day is plenty, but you'll make yourself miserable if you push too far.
Whatever you do, make sure you find somewhere to stop before you go to sleep and while you have sufficient daylight to erect the tent.
It doesn't matter.
Some days, you will want to cover 50+ miles, others you may only do 15.
It's all about the terrain, and the number of times you want to stop for a brew.
I think 30 miles/day is plenty, but you'll make yourself miserable if you push too far.
Whatever you do, make sure you find somewhere to stop before you go to sleep and while you have sufficient daylight to erect the tent.
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Personally I like 50-60 for a day if with camping gear. Usually I won't just ride but will be seeing a few things and exploring. I'll do more if I have to, depending on terrain, decent places to stop etc. Terrain has a huge amount to do with any daily distance though. On my tourer I reckon on 11-14mph average (as indicated on the speedo, not including stops) for riding with camping gear, depending hugely on terrain.
Pick a route with the prevailing wind behind you. If I was doing a Winchcombe to Wales run I would consider going the other way to get the wind behind me...
Remember touring is about the journey, not some joyless grinding daily mileage targets. If you like the look of a side road, turn down it and explore. If you see something interesting, stop and look at it! One of my best touring moments was in southern Australia one September (so early spring) whne it had just rained, the sun broke through and there was the sound of millions of frogs croaking...a magical 5 minutes.
Personally I like 50-60 for a day if with camping gear. Usually I won't just ride but will be seeing a few things and exploring. I'll do more if I have to, depending on terrain, decent places to stop etc. Terrain has a huge amount to do with any daily distance though. On my tourer I reckon on 11-14mph average (as indicated on the speedo, not including stops) for riding with camping gear, depending hugely on terrain.
Pick a route with the prevailing wind behind you. If I was doing a Winchcombe to Wales run I would consider going the other way to get the wind behind me...
Remember touring is about the journey, not some joyless grinding daily mileage targets. If you like the look of a side road, turn down it and explore. If you see something interesting, stop and look at it! One of my best touring moments was in southern Australia one September (so early spring) whne it had just rained, the sun broke through and there was the sound of millions of frogs croaking...a magical 5 minutes.
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Was just trying to work out where to look for rough stopping points. Looking at the route 41 maps down to bridge. Street view really helps. Looks fairly flat along the Severn so thought it might be a good place for a first trip. Then along the welsh coast or up to Tintern. Don't really know.
Was just trying to work out where to look for rough stopping points. Looking at the route 41 maps down to bridge. Street view really helps. Looks fairly flat along the Severn so thought it might be a good place for a first trip. Then along the welsh coast or up to Tintern. Don't really know.
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