Hi all,
Planning to cycle the French Route starting at Pamplona in about a month - Mid Sept. A couple of quick questions:
1. I'm planning a 7-day itinerary, averaging about 65 mi per day, based loosely on an itinerary that I've seen from a touring company online. I plan to stick to the roads mostly. I can handle these distances here at home (New England, USA), do you think this is reasonable, or will I be rushing things / will this be very strenuous?
2. I have not made any reservations for accommodation yet. I was hoping to book as I went, so that if there were mechanical issues or weather, or other deviations from the itinerary, that I could be flexible. Is this wise? Will I have trouble finding accommodation?
3. Finally, I am renting a bike. I have not *quite* reserved it yet - am planning to once I get your advice - but if I am sticking to the roads mostly, should I plan a road bike or a hybrid? I am most comfortable on a road bike, but it seems like the hybrid bikes are the most popular.
Thank you thank you thank you!
Planning to cycle the French Route starting at Pamplona in about a month - Mid Sept. A couple of quick questions:
1. I'm planning a 7-day itinerary, averaging about 65 mi per day, based loosely on an itinerary that I've seen from a touring company online. I plan to stick to the roads mostly. I can handle these distances here at home (New England, USA), do you think this is reasonable, or will I be rushing things / will this be very strenuous?
2. I have not made any reservations for accommodation yet. I was hoping to book as I went, so that if there were mechanical issues or weather, or other deviations from the itinerary, that I could be flexible. Is this wise? Will I have trouble finding accommodation?
3. Finally, I am renting a bike. I have not *quite* reserved it yet - am planning to once I get your advice - but if I am sticking to the roads mostly, should I plan a road bike or a hybrid? I am most comfortable on a road bike, but it seems like the hybrid bikes are the most popular.
Thank you thank you thank you!