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Plan Your Bicycle Touring Holiday: Routes, Gear & Navigation
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz
Language: English | Size: 2.19 GB | Duration: 2h 54m
Beginners' guide to bicycle touring[/center]
What you'll learn
Planning a bicycle holiday that meets your needs
Plan realistic daily distances based on time, terrain, and conditions
Use mapping tools like Google Maps, Komoot, Strava, and Ride With GPS effectively, and understand how you can follow te route on the road
Understand what kind of equipment you may need for a safe, pleasant and relaxing holiday
Prepare backup plans when routes are blocked or conditions change
Choose appropriate bikes, luggage systems, and gear for your route
Prepare your bike and yourself for multi-day riding
Requirements
No experience is required. You can be a first-time tourer.
Description
Planning a bicycle touring trip can feel overwhelming. Where should you go? How far can you realistically ride each day? Which roads are actually rideable, and which ones only look good on the map?This course teaches you how to plan bicycle touring trips that actually work in real life - based on practical experience, not idealised routes or marketing brochures.Instead of focusing on one "right" way to tour, you'll learn how to design a trip that fits your skills, interests, equipment, and time available. Whether you're planning your first multi-day tour or want to improve how you plan longer journeys, this course gives you the tools and mindset to do it confidently.What you'll learnBy the end of this course, you will be able to:Plan realistic daily distances based on time, terrain, and conditionsUnderstand how cities, small towns, services, and seasons affect routesUse tools like Google Maps, Komoot, Strava, and Ride With GPS effectivelyRead elevation profiles and heatmaps to avoid unpleasant surprisesNavigate your routePrepare backup plans when routes are blocked or conditions changeChoose appropriate bikes, luggage systems, and gear for your routePack efficiently without carrying unnecessary weightPrepare your bike and yourself for multi-day ridingAvoid common mistakes that cause stress, delays, or unsafe situationsWho this course is forThis course is designed for:Cyclists planning their first bicycle tripRiders who want to travel independently rather than on guided toursPeople who feel unsure about route planning and navigationCyclists who want realistic advice instead of "Instagram-perfect" routesAnyone interested in multi-day cycling travel, from weekends to longer tripsYou do not need:A specific type of bikeAdvanced fitnessMechanical expertisePrevious touring experienceIf you can ride a bike and are curious about traveling by bicycle, this course is for you.What this course is (and isn't)This course is:Practical and experience-basedFocused on planning and decision-makingApplicable in many countries and regionsHonest about limitations, risks, and trade-offsThis course is not:A fitness or training programA race-focused cycling courseA gear review channelA guide to one specific route or countryThe goal is to help you make better choices, not to sell you a specific way of traveling.
Suitable for beginners who want to take their first cycling holiday, or for those with some experience to get new ideas