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| purpleblur | 23 Dec 07:45 |
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Joined: 23 Dec 2012 Posts: 2 Bike: | Hello everybody, I've decided to have my mid-life crisis slightly early (I'm 27). I gor swept up in the magic of cycling over the summer, bought a road bike, now regularly cycle to and from work and manage to get out for a few longer rides depending on the weather. In early 2013 I'm moving to Madrid to improve my Spanish and have decided that rather than fly, I'd like to cycle through France and Spain instead, document the journey as I go and attempt to collate into book at the other end. I'm really looking for some advice on this. It is roughly 1000 miles, which if I take a month means roughly 33 miles per day, are there good places to stop off? For the purposes of the book, I will need to visit some interesting places that give a feel of the diversity of different areas. Have you embarked on a similar journey, did you come across some good projects/guesthouses? At the moment my pencilled route is Salisbury (where I live) to Poole, ferry to Cherbourg then down the coast via Nantes. While this is the most direct route, it means I will miss Paris, Andorra and Barcelona which would be of real interest to me. CAn somebody please help with any insight into the types of road that I'm likely to encounter? Also whether or not it is worth adding miles to go across to Dover then through Paris, Andorra and Cataluna. Would welcome any input from experienced cyclicts. Thanks Christopher christopherpanks@hotmail.co.uk Read more at http://www.cycle-route.com/forum/General-Chat-mammoth-journey-advice-please-Thread-4748.html#BUwme8XEEx5GA3xY.99 |
rustyspoke 
| 25 Dec 11:11 |
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Joined: 28 Aug 2011 Posts: 244 Bike: My Profile | Well first thing i will say is good luck to you Well 33 miles a day makes it sound easy but if your using a road bike by that i mean one not fitted for touring you will have to travel very light and as for weather depends on when you set off also everyday on a bike carrying a load of stuff is hard work. I have done big distance rides although on every occasion i have had the help of a back up crew and that helps a lot. Remeber you will have to carry wet weather clothes as well as dry you will have eat and drink correctly as this kind of day after day riding will take it out of you. As for roads you will find some very good roads and some not so good depends on your route. |
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BusterG
| 27 Dec 03:56 |
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 Joined: 25 Feb 2010 Posts: 372 Bike: My Profile | Yeah good luck. It will be tough on a road bike to carry the gear and bits n pieces you will need. I followed this guy's trip from north to south spain - it may help you. http://www.pedrodiaz.com/cycling/spain2008.php |
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rustyspoke
| 29 Dec 05:17 |
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Joined: 28 Aug 2011 Posts: 244 Bike: My Profile | Hows your planning going |
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winnersh cyclist
| 06 Jan 16:36 |
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Joined: 02 Sep 2011 Posts: 49 Bike: My Profile | would recommend that you get local sims with data as they will enable you to stay in contact and find your way around . if on Iphone or Android Michelin , Nav Free and Google have bike safe routes. Sims are available online through ebay. You should be able to do 50+ a day if not working hard . I wish you well and wish I could afford the time and or money to do the same |
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