I didn’t go that far compared to some of you guys: 230km, 3 000 meters climbing, and it took 2 and a half days.
1. Decathlon is a godsend
2. Climbing sucks, but the views are worth it.
3. Bring toilet paper.
4. Eat real food. Cramming sugary carbs is fine for short rides but not for a few days on end.
5. Travelling less sometimes means you see more.
6. I need a water filter.
7. Packing up the tent takes longer than planned. Everytime.
8. Sunscreen. Sunscreen. Sunscreen.
9. Obsessing about the weight of gear was silly seeing as how much food and water I ended up cramming in the bags.
10. Seriously. Toilet paper.
Had a great time, felt like a real adventure. Can’t wait for the next ride!
by Archaicarc
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I wonder what happened between you and toilet paper 😂
Congrats on your first bike trip! It looks really nice, where is this?
Correction: Toilet paper + hand sanitizer + something to dig a cathole with
11. Toilet paper – don’t forget to take it with you when leaving your spot. Leave no traces. Always have a trash bag (bio degradable) with you. (Ok I think the actual dump is the only trace… can be hidden with leaves branches grass sand).
May I ask where you went? I like your photos, the landscape looks amazing and I’m looking for new short adventures
Rock texture in pic 9
Ahhhh…
Or better than toilet paper: a bidet! I love that and would recommend it every time
TP for the win!!
Great photos!
I have Toilet paper even for my daily commute, most of the free public toilets can be a mixed bag. Toilet paper is usually the first thing missing or just a wet mess.
As for food at decathlon you can buy freeze dried food just add water and cook it.
But one of my favourites is homemade fruit cake, sliced into blocks then just pack it in some sort of wrapping and keep it somewhere on your bike. I cannot eat protein bars that affect my stomach really badly,
I have not tried the gels but I also use iso star or some drink supplement.
I am about to do my first multi day trip in a few weeks but not too far away from civilization . I will probably use a camping site or Bike and Bed.
As the cycling route I am taking in is well served by both options , wild camping is not an option as it is banned in most of Germany. But considering I have been cycling on and off since 1987 it is long overdue especially since I turn 60 next year. It will be a challenge but hopefully an enjoyable one too.
Now I want to know the story behind that first point 😅
I resonate with point 5.
When I’m very tired bc I’ve ridden too long, and I’m focused on the specific destination, I can careless about the surroundings and views.
So for me it’s good to have more resting stops to appreciate the journey even more. Btw, I’m new at this, so I’m finding this post very helpful and point 5 really opened my eyes and I was like ahhh that’s right!! The times I’m not tired at all, I’m just taking in everything with such a smile on my face lol.
Never use water filters if you don’t want to be sick. Don’t trust them ever!!!