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We concur with Tricia. At 77 we long ago gave up on camping (Dodie's bad knees were also a factor), and switched to ebikes about 6 years ago. We recently have cut our daily distances down to no more than 50 km, unless we get lost, and try to stick to flatter terrain. We figure on another 5- 10 years. Don't give up, adapt!
17 hours agoI think it was Keith Classen who came up with the “jammer” ratings. See https://www.cycleblaze.com/journals/bigtour2014/history-lesson-in-trier-longuich-to-trier/
18 hours agoInteresting. We'll be close. We'll be biking south toward London and arriving there at the first of October. Watch for us if you decide to bike north and catch the ferry to Amsterdam - something we did last fall.
21 hours agoYou're right about the Shimanami Kaido. When we've thought about returning to Japan this is always the first place that comes to mind. But you're right about the infrastructure too though - it's definitely not Western Europe, and as fascinating as our tour was it's one of the main reasons we've never gone back.
21 hours agoHow long you can keep cycle touring is always the big question. At your age I reckon it will be at least another 10 years. We now at 86 and 88 are avoiding significant hills and doing short distances but hopefully in August we will be off again to do what we love. Have a wonderful trip I will enjoy following it
22 hours ago
That's my belief also. It certainly wasn't us. Neither of us is a jam fan anyway.
14 hours ago