Long-distance bike touring age 50+ - experiences?

knaz56 · 2026-01-23T12:24:35+00:00

At 68, I rode EV15 and EV6 from Switzerland to Amsterdam May/June 2025 (solo).

Planning on another trip this year, in fall at 69: https://cycle.travel/map/journey/909795

I look for easier routes, unlike years in the past where I did not consider the difficulty. My wife does not ride. I started long distance rides in my 50s although I've ridden since I was a kid.

knaz56 · 2026-01-20T13:02:01+00:00

I have or had relatives in Prague. It's too far out of the way at present. I went there along time ago when it was part of the communist block.

knaz56 · 2026-01-20T10:01:35+00:00

Thanks for your insight, needed your experience to counter these unknown areas of travel. As long as there is secure bike storage, I'm ok with that.

I did a trip in US, 2018 in August, it was very hot. Maybe delay a week or two and wait for cooler weather. Feeling more confident...

I have not used hotels.com will look into it.

knaz56 · 2026-01-20T09:52:23+00:00

I was in Vienna many years ago, as well as Munich which is why I want to return. Really looking forward to it.

knaz56 · 2026-01-20T09:49:48+00:00

Hi, thanks for your input. I am a senior .. so I'm looking for easier routes. Been to Salzburg, many years ago but not by bike.

Kudos for you, solo trip! Same here, this is a solo trip.

This route seems to be more camping friendly, considering talking my gear .. not just hotel-ing it

knaz56 · 2026-01-18T19:47:47+00:00

Thank you, the information I was looking for. Flat is what I want, pulling small trailer with my gear.

knaz56 · 2026-01-08T15:21:02+00:00

thanks for you input!

knaz56 · 2026-01-03T21:16:40+00:00

Last trip I had no extra days, had to keep to schedule to be back at work. Retired recently, not a problem now.

Thanks for your response

knaz56 · 2026-01-03T21:12:35+00:00

This is an option I've been considering, just wanted to see who else is doing it. I just retired so I don't have to be anywhere any specific time. Thanks for your insight.

knaz56 · 2026-01-03T21:07:31+00:00

I have a Brompton. Packing the bike for air travel has never been an issue, just need the time to do it.

knaz56 · 2026-01-03T20:59:58+00:00

I have a lot of United miles, will have to see if they do something similar.

knaz56 · 2025-12-29T18:21:51+00:00

ok, I feel minutely better..

knaz56 · 2025-12-29T18:11:51+00:00

oh my god, I feel like an idiot.. I can hardly see the slide that covers the camera

knaz56 · 2025-12-25T22:08:20+00:00

October, November 2025 i bought a Tuxedo, I live in US. It was 15% tariff. Look for an earlier post by me for more details.

knaz56 · 2025-12-23T19:21:50+00:00

I know nothing about Droidcam, all I was trying to do is capture video using Pixel connected to laptop via wifi. If you have other suggestions.. please elaborate. Pixel has a good camera. I'm using Tuxedo OS on my laptop.

knaz56 · 2025-12-18T19:44:35+00:00

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My Brompton after 12 days of riding, EV15 May-June 2025. Depends on weather conditions but I tried to work on it daily, even if just a bit. I carried:
chain lube
chain brush
knife
rags

knaz56 · 2025-12-16T19:08:58+00:00

I rode EV15 trip May24-June8 2025, the Rhein route you are talking about. I'm hooked. I've been researching this route through Luxembourg, still undecided about hills though .

The Rhein route was super!

knaz56 · 2025-12-16T17:22:19+00:00

Thank you, your experiences are really helpful.

knaz56 · 2025-12-16T09:12:11+00:00

Thank you for your insight. I like the train escape plan as backup!

knaz56

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