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Brittany to Istanbul. First tour: philosophy, politics and cycling!
Soumis par Anonymous le mar, 2010-07-27 12:11
I've just finished an international degree in philosophy and politics from the University of Leeds, and after years of recreational cycling and a severe crisis over what to do with my life (i.e. 'philosophy-huh-what is it good for? Absolutely...') I thought that I needed to free myself from all the restrictions of modern life and explore what I actually think feel and believe in. The answer? Cycling from Brittany in France to Istanbul in Turkey, a mammoth trip for a newbie but I love a good challenge. I'm doing it so I can meet local people, discuss my ideas with them and hopefully broaden my conception of 'life, the universe and everything'. Meeting cyclists along route would be perfect as there is still (despite being over 100 years old) something remarkably alternative about cycling and my goal is to meet interesting and exciting people!
I will be starting in western Brittany on August 7th and then making my way down to the start of Eurovelo 6 (and then East!). I really don't have too many dates (I don't what to be overly optimistic or restrictive) but hopefully it shouldn't take me more than 3 months money permitting (which is very limited-student funds!). I would love any advice on this (good places to go/see ect.) and ideally to meet up with fellow cyclists along route for a section of the journey, a place to stay (even if its just a garden for my tent) or even just a bit of advice concerning your local town.
Cheers guys, hope to hear from some of you soon!
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Hi newbie,
Dont worry about it being a long trip for a newbie. Its the challenge that will teach you the lessons of the road. My first trip, back in 1981, was 6000 miles over four months, changed my life for the better in many ways. You will learn more then you ever expected. Most likely you have too much gear, dont worry, you'll find what you dont need and get rid of it. What you do need you'll find along the way. Mostly you will learn, most people are good and happy to help, the few that arent dont matter.
Have fun, Best of luck, Tom
Cheers mate, music to my ears
Cheers mate, music to my ears as well. I almost want something to go wrong as then I get to improvise to get by! Glad to know I'm not alone in the desire to try something ridiculous first time around, wouldn't be an adventure otherwise.
first big tour
Hi! Good luck with the trip. Please post stuff when you can and after you finish because I'd love to hear how you get on. I'm thinking along similar lines but reckon I'll start with a shorter trip first.... :-)
Just finished the
Just finished the Brest-Nantes canel section of the trip. Very beautiful and some great camping spots (if you have to camp at a proper site try the one in Rohan-free use of tools and washing machine, even give you free powder!). Very flat but some good hills around the lake section and a great way to warm up for a big european tour (although the hills around it can be a little challenging). I did it with my girlfriend who has literally been cycling only for half a week beforehand but she managed it and really enjoyed the trip. In Nantes now about to start the Eurovelo6 part of my route (until Serbia if all goes well). Will try to post updates when I can and if anyone fancies cycling along or meeting up just let me know.
Kudos
My hat is off to you. I love to hear of others like myself who jump in the deep end first. I cycle to work every day, but have yet to do a long journey, so this year on my 40th Birthday, I decided to sell all I own, and on June 1st 2011 I will be flying to Moscow, then cycling all over Europe for about a year. Maybe when I get in your area we can sit down and talk about what we have discovered about "Life, the Universe, and Everything."