Are You Ready for Self Guided Bicycle Travel?
Like all other travel there are a number of questions you have to ask yourself before deciding what you are going to do and what you are capable of doing. Ask yourself if you are fit enough to accomplish the requirements of the trip you are contemplating. These cycling tours are challengning and strong cyclists only are encouraged to apply. BUT, at the same time, many of the trips are based in one hotel with loop rides and are therefore flexible for non-cycling spouses or those who want to cycle but not as much as others in a party.Can you get by in a language that is not your primary language? This doesn’t mean you have to speak a second language, just simply get by. For example, if someone doesn’t speak your language can you get by with phrasebook pronunciations and charades? If this causes you to panic, it may not be for you. On the other hand, very many good experiences result from these kinds of cultural encounters!
Can you read a map and follow road signs? This should be really easy, but if you are not comfortable interpreting these things, it may not be for you. Lets face it too, reading and interpreting directions is subjective. What one person believes is self-evident another may see differently. Therefore, if you miss a turn are you capable of backtracking to get back on track? Just about any trip is going to have this little adventure side built into it, so count on it with any tour.
At all of our travel brand companies, we have clients who have never been abroad take these trips, and we have those who have been many times guided and now are ready to go self-guided. It’s an individual case each time, and we will be glad to help you decide.
