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I mostly camped when I was younger. But as I got older if found that I didn't get enough rest when camping. Fatigue would get worse and worse. In 2012 and 2013 my long tours started with camping every night and ended with motels every night because of chronic fatigue. In 2014 I quit carrying camping gear and started staying in motels every night. It costs much more and limits the possible routes, but it allows me to keep bike touring. I would have quit touring a long time ago if camping was the only option.
5 months agoIt was a genuine bike repair space with a work stand and many tools. They allowed bikes in guest rooms, so it wasn't needed to store bikes.
5 months agoDo you like to camp when bike touring? It would save you a good amount of money... :) Not that you'd have to camp every night, but occasionally... Of course, it would add weight to what you're carrying on your bike...but there are lightweight options to purchase. :)
5 months agoWhat does your wife think of all your various bike tours on your own? I assume she doesn't bike? But to each their own... :)
5 months agoNeat octagonal church! Never seen one before!
5 months agoPatriotic hay bales! :)
5 months agoNice name for a restaurant that is in a church. :) "Our Daily Bread". :)
5 months agoWow, that front rim crack is very bad! It's amazing that your wheel lasted!! I've had a rim blow-out before and it's not good.
5 months agoGood Junction City repurposes old buildings for new functions. :)
5 months agoAlways nice to have a good meal! :)
5 months agoWow, population of Bellfountain is only 8?!
5 months agoWow, surprised to hear there were so many homeless tents!
5 months agoNice idea to put picnic tables in the covered bridge! :)
5 months agoThe hotel had a bike maintenance room? Interesting! I wonder how many people would use it? Or did people store their bike in there while staying at the hotel vs in their room?
5 months ago
Yes, rest is a necessity when bike touring!
5 months ago