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How to Plan a Bike Tour

• Step 1
  Get an updated road map, a topographic map and weather information for the area you intend to tour.
• Step 2
  Decide how far you're comfortable riding each day, keeping in mind that you'll be riding for several consecutive days.
• Step 3
  Decide whether you'll camp or stay in hotels, and make appropriate reservations.
• Step 4
  Arrange for a friend to accompany you in a car if you don't intend to carry your gear
• Step 5
  Identify secondary and tertiary roads using a road map. Consult travel guides for scenic routes.
• Step 6
  Call local transportation authorities for shoulder information, and avoid roads with gravel or no shoulders.
• Step 7
  Check prevailing wind conditions, if any, and try not to plan a ride that keeps you heading into the wind.
• Step 8
  Schedule rest days (days with fewer miles) after especially long rides.
• Step 9
  Plan night stops at the base of hills rather than at the top and before entering areas with narrow roads or high traffic
• Step 10
  Identify stops for water, food and mechanical assistance, and plan accordingly