Beginner's guide to travelling by bike
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Mountain biking across plains near St Bathans. |
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Man cycle touring at dawn. |
Ever thought that self-powered metal thing in your garage – aka your bike – could take you around the world? Because it can! You don't have to be a world-class athlete to go from strolling through your neighborhood to pedalling the roads of China.
It may be daunting to wrap your head around the idea of powering your own transportation, but those who have done it before call it the best way to travel. Bike travel gives you heaps of freedom, plus it's eco-friendly and a great form of exercise.
Luckily bike-travelling isn't something that you'll be figuring out on your own. There are tonnes of resources out there, so start researching! To get you going, here's a guide to some things you need to consider:
How long do you want to go?
While many of the blogs or websites you'll visit will talk about biking around the world, it's important to recognise that just because you can't take three years off to bike everywhere, there's always the option of going for a month – or even only a week or two. Like any other trip, you just have to make sure that the time you allot is sufficient for the distance you want to travel.
Where do you want to go?
Because people have been travelling by bike for several years now, it's no surprise there are plenty of maps of bike routes all over the world. These are very useful when you're planning your own bike tour. If you prefer, you can take guided bike tours as well. Make sure to go where you actually want to go, not just where the trails are easy. And don't forget to consider the weather conditions at the time of year you plan on going.
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