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Whether you bike more than 100 miles a week or haven't been on two wheels in two years, bicycle touring is the perfect way to slow down and immerse yourself in the local landscape and culture. Best of all, when you get tired or if your bicycle gets a flat, you can simply hop in the trailing van and call it a day. Your reward that evening will probably be a scrumptious feast at an inn or château. Mountain biking gives you the freedom to zip down a narrow mountain trail or ride on a dirt road through hundreds of miles of virgin forest without having to deal with car traffic. Keep in mind that a 5 to 10-mile jaunt on a narrow trail is far more exhausting than riding the same distance on a paved road. The best way to get in shape for either type of biking is simply to ride a lot. Gradually build up your stamina by riding at least twice a week for several months before your trip. |
