I've experienced more problems in the UK in a year than touring to Cape Town.
There's risk in everything, just walking to the shops.
You'll find people are very friendly and common sense will keep you safe from all but the completely unpredictable.
Get out there, enjoy it. Once you get going and they see how much you like it their fears may lessen.
Gary
www.longbikeride.co.uk
How to convince others cycle touring is safe?
Re: How to convince others cycle touring is safe?
I've done 3 x 2-week cycle trips on the continent, and I feel safer there than I do cycling on the roads in the UK...
Re: How to convince others cycle touring is safe?
Nigelrojo wrote:I've done 3 x 2-week cycle trips on the continent, and I feel safer there than I do cycling on the roads in the UK...
Not uncommon Nigelrojo, most Europesn countries are more cycle tolerant than the UK.
Gary
www.longbikeride.co.uk