Short cycle tour to get my reluctant partner into cycling!

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iandriver
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Re: Short cycle tour to get my reluctant partner into cyclin

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I don't know which part of Norfolk you are in, but if you are withing striking distance of the train, riding to or back from Ipswich is a fantastic weekend, using the train one way.
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Heltor Chasca
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Re: Short cycle tour to get my reluctant partner into cyclin

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elioelio although I can't offer any route advice I can offer you all my respect for being so thoughtful towards your partner. I hope you have a wonderful time...b
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Re: Short cycle tour to get my reluctant partner into cyclin

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syklist wrote:Occasionally, when I read a post like this, I wonder if our plan to cycle from Gol to Trondheim (and then some more) this summer, toddler in tow in a trailer, is a tadge ambitious. So I go through the proposed route in my head once again and wonder, briefly, if gravel tracks, 800m climbs and 50km days really are that much worse with a trailer behind your bike than on a solo bike.

It is probably best to not think about it until we get there :D

Think instead on all the families who will do long road trips with a toddler sat in a car seat for hours every day. And be grateful for fresh air and mountain roads, and your ability to pull the trailer up there.

Your son will have a much better experience than the ones stuck in cars to drive halfway across Europe for their summer holidays
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durhambiker
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Re: Short cycle tour to get my reluctant partner into cyclin

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My wife was a reluctant touring biker.I love it.if we b And b I just about get away with it.I carry the camping gear which is rarely used.and her gear.(love ).we have now cycled Holland.Eire.Hebrides.uists Skye etc.Danube from passau to Vienna.to be honest she is still reluctant.and I'm knackered! Not sure what the motto is from that!
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