Retrobike Touring.

[hamster]

I'm still struggling with it. More stuff = slower progress = more stuff to take. Consider going somewhere remote: more food and water for example.
It's the prospect of the sheer misery of dragging that thing up any hill; I doubt if it's much fun downhill either with that thing shoving you along.
Horrible in traffic, parking becomes an issue, impossible to ride on narrow paths, nigh-on impossible to make any progress off-road.

 

[The History Man]

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I tour heavy and short, then set up and explore light.

 

[Chris99]

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Just back from cycling Edinburgh to Scarborough. Mainly on Sustrans Route 1. A mix of road, gravel paths and a bit of mud also. Stayed at BnB's along the way. Small panniers are the best!

 

[NeilM]

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Nice.

Did you book B&B's in advance or just take your chances and door knock?

 

[KDM]

For me this has been one of the few benefits of the smart phone. If my intent was to tent but the day has been shitty either weather of the ride, then a simple change can happen by looking on the net, find a local place then call or book. It allows to to save cost when I can but have the back up to hand

 

[Chris99]

I booked accommodation in advance. Could of got away without on this trip, but on previous trips to the Highlands it's been essential.

 

[NeilM]

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Sounds sensible, thanks.

 

[hamster]

A lot depends on time of year too - in Spain touring in October I've never bothered, in France in a touristy area with the TdF then booking seemed sense - although there were vacancies on the day.

 

[The History Man]

Just sorting out my annual tour route. Decided to ride from Winchcombe Gloucs (home) to New Quay West Wales over the Brecon Beacons. Unsupported as always, panniers and tent etc, doing my own cooking. Back roads and off road. Maps bought. Should take five days. I have a pass for a week. Then a day messing about along the coast. I've found that most sites are happy for lone cyclists to just turn up. I always ring a couple of weeks in advance to confirm this.

When I've had enough I call the broom wagon and arrange to be collected driven home.

 

[widowmaker]

Just sorting out my annual tour route. Decided to ride from Winchcombe Gloucs (home) to New Quay West Wales over the Brecon Beacons. Unsupported as always, panniers and tent etc, doing my own cooking. Back roads and off road. Maps bought. Should take five days. I have a pass for a week. Then a day messing about along the coast. I've found that most sites are happy for lone cyclists to just turn up. I always ring a couple of weeks in advance to confirm this.

When I've had enough I call the broom wagon and arrange to be collected driven home.

Sound very nice