Group Touring
Some groups of bikers like to bike as individuals, or in little groupings of equally fast and strong riders. In other groups, perhaps of families or of close friends, some persons may be insulted or unhappy if one person rides ahead.
The author's experience is: The larger the group you ride in (or walk in, or bus tour in, for that matter), the longer your trip will take. Some riders may be slower than others going uphill, but may be faster downhill (because of temperament, or ability, or because they are heavier or carrying more weight). Some riders may need to stop to visit the rest room on one occasion, others at another. Some persons may want to, or need to, take longer pauses at meals. Some may wish to spend more time admiring the sights or visiting a museum.
Moreover, the larger the group, the more times you must stop for bike repairs and adjustments, or, dread the thought, for accidents.
When you plan your trips, make allowances for the size of your group.
Concluding advice: Plan your self-organized trips conservatively, allowing more time than you might think you need. Better yet, when the availability of lodging permits, play it by ear, choosing your evening's destination in the midday or afternoon.
On commercial trips, carefully and conservatively consider terrain, winds, and who you will be riding with, before selecting your daily biking distance.
DICKY SATYADEWA
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