Planning Your First Cycling Holiday

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Cycling holidays are not just for athletes and cycling enthusiasts. Anyone who wants to have a good time, riding through a country on a bike can enjoy a cycling holiday. There are no restrictions or age limits. Moreover, cycling as an activity provides a healthier option for you as compared to staying at a hotel or resort on your holiday. If you are interested in a biking holiday, here are some tips to help you plan your trip.

Planning

Planning involves taking care of a number of things you are going to need on your trip.
First and foremost, you have to decide whether you want a guided or a self-guided cycling trip. The tour company will make all the arrangements for you if you are going on a guided holiday, but if you choose the other option you will have to arrange everything. This means you have to arrange the transportation, accommodation, meals and the routes you will follow.
Secondly, you have to decide whether you want to take a bike or you are going to get one after reaching your destination. You need a sturdy bike for a cycling holiday because you are going to do a lot of cycling. ...
... It is better to take a bike with you, having checked it before you leave for any problems.

Plan the routes such that the weakest biker in your group is able to complete the daily legs easily. If you plan legs that are too long, you won’t have enough time to stop and enjoy the scenery around you. Besides you are going to exhaust yourself by doing so.

Preparation

There is some preparation required for Cycling Holidays on your part.
Cycle daily for a week or so before your trip. If you are going to get off your office chair and on to the bike for the trip, you won’t be able to cycle for long distances. Your body would be fatigued and the long distances would have to be cut short.
Packing is an important part of your preparation. Don’t pack more than 10 to 15 kg of items because you would have to carry them with you. Do not pack a rucksack. Biking with a rucksack on your bag can cause back pain and injury.

Keep rain clothes in case you encounter bad weather on your trip. It can rain without warning in most parts of Europe so you have to be prepared for rainy days. Having rain clothes will ensure that you don’t suffer any illness because of getting wet.
These are some of the tips you can follow when planning for cycling holidays. Don’t forget to take your camera with you!

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