Beginner Cycle Touring

Hey Guys,

I am running a beginner cycle touring trip. I am not entirely sure were we will go yet, but we can discuss that closer to the date.

The club has recently acquired 3 sets of pannier racks and 3 sets of pannier bags. The plan for the trip will be load up all our camping gear onto the bikes, and head out for the weekend. We will aim to ride around 100-130km over the whole weekend, at a fairly leisurely pace.

You will need to supply your own bike, which should be in a generally good state of repair. Any geared bike will be fine (no fixies), but we may be riding on some rough roads, and maybe some dirt roads. I am happy to meet with people next Tuesday night (2nd of August) at the gear cupboard to help them out with fitting a rack to their bike.

You should aim to pack as if you were going on an overnight hike. You will need to bring all your own food for the weekend, as well as a spare tyre tube for your bike. I will bring tools and a pump, but hopefully we wont need them.

I am happy to take as many people as want to come, however, it will be first in first severed for the club gear.  If you are interested in this event, and need  some more information, please email me (dpvandermaat@gmail.com).