A wonderful post.
I wish all cyclists (no matter what their BMI - it's irrelevant) were as considerate as you, @fkmueller. Unfortunately a small number make an underserved bad name for everyone. Wishing you a safe, wonderful, and very satisfying...
My introductory posting.
I rode the Portugese Central Route from Porto to Santiago in September 2022.
My wife and daughter walked it. When they told me they wanted to walk the Camino for vacation I was a little dismayed—because I thought they...
I always slow to just barely faster than the walkers. Especially when (as almost always) they give no indication that they heard me announce my approach.
Yes some pilgrims lie, some pilgrims get get on and off buses having just walked a few kilometres per day, some use e-bikes when they don't have to, and you know what ?
I really don't care.
The only people they're cheating is themselves.
I totally agree! I am 77 and plan to ride the coastal ride from Porto in September on an E-bike. I have ridden E-bike all over NZ and NEVER run into anyone or hurt anyone. I too slow down and use my bell so please do not judge all E-bikers by...
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