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  Topic Name: First cycle camping trip on: May 21, 2021, 08:54:07 AM
EmmaC


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« on: May 21, 2021, 08:54:07 AM »
Hi, I am planning my first cycle camping trip this summer round Scotland and am wondering if I am being too optimistic for distances I can cover. I am happy to be away for 3 weeks and am used to cycling around 80 miles in a day on a road bike. With all my kit I expect to be able to cover 60-70 miles in a day. Even so is doing 1000 miles possible? Everyone seems to think I will not manage this. Thanks, Emma
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  Topic Name: First cycle camping trip Reply #1 on: June 01, 2021, 08:56:16 AM
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« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2021, 08:56:16 AM »
Years ago I rode a mtn bike from Minnesota to Mississippi and hauled a trailer. We covered right around 1000 miles. I did not have modern, light weight, gear like we have today and it took us (and my riding partner was not up to my distance level) roughly 3 weeks of actual ride time.
 The trip itself took 3 months.

 So I believe it's doable. 😁
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