Learning on the road, life's lessons found in the journey.
Last month James and Adrian headed off on a 100 day tour of over 20 European countries. Although very familiar with the two wheeled type of transport, when it comes to cycle touring they are a little bit of self proclaimed rookies. Adrian reckons “This trip is about taking on a challenge, experimenting with a different way of living and experiencing life to its full. I love to travel and I love to meet new people so the fact that we are cycling makes this the perfect adventure” it also shows that sometimes the best way to learn is just to get involved and make the Inspiring Adventure even more memorable.
In many ways it feels like this journey has shifted up a gear, the past week has been a tough one but probably my favourite so far. The first couple of weeks were such a whirlwind, but life on the road is beginning to feel normal at last, we’re adjusting. I feel different, much more relaxed, more calm.
We struggled a bit in Switzerland though if I’m completely honest. It was a case of bad timing I guess, we got caught out a bit, rookies that we are. So.. we turn up on Saturday evening, we’ve got enough food for a couple of basic meals but barely enough gas to make a brew, and unfortunately for us over the past few months Switzerland has become the most expensive place in the universe. Eating as much as possible is pretty much the golden rule of cycle touring and we broke it. After stopping at every camp site on the south shore of Bodensee (Lake Constance) in search of gas for our stove we finally caved in, we bought a couple of donner kebabs for our Sunday dinner and called it a day. We’re still learning. Everyday.
Read a full account of their current progress on their Really Big Bike Ride
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