Bicycle Pannier
People have a sense of adventure and they love the idea of having their bikes and touring Europe. Yes you can buy an excellent guided tour from a travel agency.
However, planning your own cycling is easy if you follow these tips:
Bicycle routes in Europe
Getting started Austria, Germany and Switzerland each offer bike paths in long distance are well marked and easy to follow, even for people a poor sense of direction. For example, the Romantic Road bike route starts near Frankfurt and is 420 km to the border with Austria from castles, walled cities, mountains and more. The Danube cycling route begins in Germany and continues through Austria (Vienna), Slovakia and Hungary to Budapest.
Buy a bicycle tour and a detailed map guide
Once you've chosen your destination get detailed maps bicycle tour, will decide how far to cycle each day to seek the nearest cities. Also use a guide to places of interest to delineate the way, what level can change its location slightly. It sometimes a good idea to spend more than a night in a city to explore the local area. Also remember that you are cycling with a bicycle loaded you will not be able to travel as far as you would at home.
Your bike
You can bring your own bike in a bike box on board the aircraft or rented. In Switzerland touring bikes with luggage (suitcases) racks and locks can be rented and left more than 200 railway stations across the country. In Austria There are rental locations along the Danube and other major routes. In Germany, bike rental places vary from city to city. Most trains in these countries have cars for storage of bicycles that require small additional payment, if a train to its original location.
Book Flight travel insurance
Consult your travel agent or book your flight online. There will be a charge if you are taking your bike. Also check on how to pack your bike for the trip. Travel insurance is essential when traveling to a foreign country.
Accommodation
You can camping or staying in small hotels. Search the tourist cities go online and there is usually a list of local accommodation. Some chains such as Hotels Tiscover Logis hotels and represent small inns, guesthouses and farms in their English websites. At least you should book your first and last night stay the days you need a place near the airport.
There you have it. With these five things that you are ready for some adventure cycling in the bike trails Europe. The large beer gardens, castles, museums, churches, shopping and more await you! Have a wonderful time.
Tom Oxby loves to play outdoors. He now leads bicycle tours and hikes across Europe and North America. He has found that proper planning is essential to get the most from your trip. For more information regarding planning any bicycle touring journey visit his website at http://easybicycletouring.com
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