Comments on: Seven Important Touring Tips

By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com

Alee | CyclingAbout.com — Tue, 31 May 2016 06:07:00 +0000

Oats are so good that I once wrote all about how I eat them! https://www.cyclingabout.com/porridge-breakfast-a-cyclists-best-start-to-the-day/

By: Andrew M Hartley

Andrew M Hartley — Mon, 30 May 2016 17:23:00 +0000

For me, the #1 tip is the benefits of instant (quick) oatmeal on a bike tour. Easy to cook (or even can be eaten raw), can be flavored in 100s of ways, healthy, provides slow energy with low glycemic index, no refrigeration needed, inexpensive, environmentally friendly (low CO2 emissions), & little if any cleanup needed. From my readings, it’s the most popular touring food.

By: Alee Denham

Alee Denham — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 23:03:00 +0000

In reply to Chris. Great advice there, Chris!

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 07:55:00 +0000

Less is more… I’d actually say take out more than 10% of the stuff you think you’ll need. Anything that is ‘just in case’, apart from safety related stuff like 1st aid, lights etc, probably should get left behind. I’ve got two riding tops with me but only ever wear one before I wash it. I’ve also got three off the bike tops but only ever use two (layered), so straight away I could save weight and space. Be ruthless! You won’t regret it – less to pack up each day, less bulk, less weight to carry up those hills.

Totally agree about taking lights though. I was going to take the smallest of backup lights but ended up investing in a dynamo set, so I knew I always had them. Needed them (a lot) on my first night, before even leaving the country, after the train to the ferry terminal got diverted!!

By: Karl

Karl — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 11:24:00 +0000

In reply to Nigel Francis. Agree 100%. I find this is the most important tip no matter what sort of travelling you are doing. You have to accept that things can and will go wrong at some stage to a various degree. Having a relaxed and positive attitude is important with dealing with bad situations. Always have a backup plan.

By: Nigel Francis

Nigel Francis — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:12:00 +0000

RELAX 🙂