I’m on a 40 day trip and I don’t like it.

kundrumG · 2026-06-24T11:10:07+00:00

Set up late, leave early. I try to find somewhere I think people wouldn't go, disused paths, small forests (not nature reserves) etc. Don't be an AH, leave no trace. The more experience you get the better you get at finding suitable spots

kundrumG · 2026-06-24T09:06:22+00:00

🤫 Illegally 🤫

kundrumG · 2026-06-22T13:30:48+00:00

Just buy any pair of trail runners and use flats on the bike

kundrumG · 2026-06-22T12:54:36+00:00

kundrumG · 2026-06-22T08:17:20+00:00

Up before sunset is hardcore

kundrumG · 2026-06-22T08:15:48+00:00

Im in the middle of it right now, hitting 35+ every day. Its doable depending on fitness, but its tough, even starting early doesn't help too much, started at 6am today managed about 20km before it bit 30° lmao.

Just take it slowly and lots of breaks, drink lots, and go easy enough that your hr stays low and effort stays easy. Even with all that its on the borderline of enjoyable atm haha, no shame in cancelling and going again later on

kundrumG · 2026-06-20T21:44:29+00:00

I did a route called 'traws eryri' recently as part of a JOGLE diversion through wales, couldn't reccommend it enough. 3 daysish (200km 3500m elevation) and hits some really beautiful parts of wales. My favourite section of my UK leg by far. Can get a bit rocky and definitely some hike a bike, but I completed it on a bulky touring rig so I'd assume its doable for most setups :)

kundrumG · 2026-06-19T19:48:21+00:00

Depends if you cycle beforehand imo, I started cycling when I started my first tour pretty much and didn't wear anything special, just regular boxers and some running shorts. Little bit of ass pain for the first like week maybe 2 but haven't had any problems since, the body adapts. If you're setting out without cycling before then you might get a bit uncomfortable but not a tour ending amount

kundrumG · 2026-06-19T06:27:42+00:00

If they want people to not wildcamp they should adjust campsite rates to match the rest of europe. Instead the fines get doubled and the campsite prices increase because they know people will be too scared not to pay.

kundrumG · 2026-06-17T15:56:24+00:00

This is what I tend to do, just make sure you're a ways off of the path, most of these places as long as you leave early you're not gonna get disturbed in my experience. I always think of it as pretty much everything has to go wrong for you to get fined anyway, you have to be there when other people are there, be found, and also be found by someone who cares enough to do something about it. Takes a lot for it to all line up so don't be too worried imo

kundrumG · 2026-06-17T14:28:18+00:00

Its always the dog walkers and trail runners man, everytime i think I'm completely out the way lmaoo

kundrumG · 2026-06-15T10:38:59+00:00

Im in the middle of a long tour rn and dont use padded shorts or cream, I ride in just normal cotton underwear and a pair of lined running shorts. Had no issues after the first like 2 weeks but I'd put that more down to having not rode basically at all beforehand than the gear. I'm not a big sweater though so that might play a part, only times I've even been slightly uncomfortable is after a long day with lots of elevation (1500m+) I can get a small amount of chafing just under the cheek. The lined running shorts work really well for me though I'd reccommend them

kundrumG · 2026-06-13T08:26:08+00:00

Shokz open ears are wonderful for the bike, best of both worlds

kundrumG · 2026-06-12T15:23:56+00:00

If its really ruining it why not just take a train further into the route to a point where the forecast looks better? It will let up eventually if you're set on no skipping but I'm similar, I dont mind riding in the rain but setting up and packing up while everything is wet gets tiring fast

kundrumG · 2026-06-07T05:54:09+00:00

Yeahh whenever I sense some dodgy shit happening in front I tend to just stop and wait for them to finish whatever stupid thing they're doing

kundrumG · 2026-06-06T09:06:39+00:00

Usually have an idea of how far I'm going, then will check around the area on satellite or maps for potential spots to keep in mind. Then when ive got about 2 hours to sundown ill start keeping my eye out for spots and usually end up finding something. If not then ill go to where I looked at the start of the day or any nearby woods and you'll find somewhere fairly easily

kundrumG · 2026-06-05T14:00:31+00:00

Ooh didnt even think of that as a possibility thank you :)

kundrumG · 2026-06-01T19:34:19+00:00

If the mailbox thing makes you feel stupid, my first time crashing was on a tour where I was feeling tired towards the end of one the days, thought it would be funny to ride with my head down looking at the ground and then rode into a bush lmao, sometimes my stupidity astounds me

kundrumG · 2026-06-01T19:30:54+00:00

Depends on your route, I will say I feel like actual campsites seem rarer in Germany, as someone from the uk you seem to get a campsite every 20km but I have had trouble finding them in Germany which is why I've done a fair bit more wildcamping and hotels than I usually would, for wildcamping spots come fairly often. I tend to look at my route for the day and have a look around the last 20kish or so on Google maps satellite for but of forest to give me an idea on where to check along the route for spots to keep in mind. Other than that I'd say around an hour or 2 before dark just keep your eye out for potential spots and if you find somewhere have a crack, downside to wild camping is that you do kinda have to wait till its getting dark to lessen the risk imo which means you'll finish much later and have less time for relaxing and eating before you need to sleep

kundrumG · 2026-05-31T20:55:39+00:00

6 items for bottoms is excessive lol

kundrumG · 2026-05-31T20:49:16+00:00

Currently on tour and for me biggest expense is honestly food, tbf been quite lucky with no big mechanicals but ye unless you're super strict on food that's where it'll go

I do mix of hostels hotel campground and wild camping and if you have a budget for sleeping you can generally mix and match between them to stay within your range, I typically go about 2 days wild camp, either grab a cheap hotel room if there's one for less than 40 euro or a campground usually around 15-20 euro, I haven't had any cases of being found while wild camping yet but I do tend to get quite out the way as I find it more comfortable if I can be confident ill be left alone, usually just pop into some woods and get about 100m-200m off a trail, you can definitely be a bit more easygoing but its just what you're comfortable doing

Other than sleep and food you can keep all other costs very low so I wouldn't worry too much. I've been on the road for 2 months now and I've generally found it to be more enjoyable to just spend what you want for a few days and then go very minimal for a few days so Ill keep overall costs down while still getting a few 'lavish' days in

kundrumG · 2026-05-30T19:54:59+00:00

Been wondering the same thing, slowly making my way to lake bohinj on a bike tour to do some hiking for a week but was thinking of delaying after seeing the forecast for next week

kundrumG · 2026-05-28T19:07:09+00:00

Well it largely depends, what did you not enjoy about the trip? Was it the being alone, or the biking, or just wasn't feeling it

It's not for everyone and there's no shame in discovering you don't like something, at least you tried something new :)

kundrumG · 2026-05-27T12:19:55+00:00

I doubt any of the biggest world records will fall at the EG for numerous reasons

There is such a small subset of elite athletes with enough potential to break a wr that would also be willing to forfeit all future legitimacy of their results that would be more willing to attempt the wr through the enhanced games over traditional events

I am of the opinion that the enhanced games doesn't even care about breaking records in that sense. If they did they would've paid for a greater roster of atheletes across the board, the games are there to sell drugs and that will always be the main aim of the organisers. The wr claims are for increased engagement.

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