Top tips for our best solo travel destinations
Top tips for our best solo travel destinations
Planning or booked a cycling holiday for yourself? Good. Each year thousands of solo riders take to the road and go off on their own solo cycling adventure. It is, of course, a great way to receive the truly unique riding experience but it can be a tad daunting. That is why Freewheel Holidays are on hand to offer their top tips for any solo holiday travellers. If you are planning a cycling holiday, make it a Freewheel Holiday. Have a browse at all our amazing European destinations and book now. There are lots of places to travel alone, so Freewheel are on hand to offer packages in over 15 European countries.
Be organised – Be familiar with your plan!
The cycling route of your holiday should not become a burden or a stressful aspect of your plans – it’s there to be enjoyed! At Freewheel Holidays, all our packages consist of carefully designed routes and itineraries for each specific day of your trip. Some of the best places to travel alone are the open planned and wide routes, particularly in Spain and Holland. We do advise familiarising yourself with the routes and roads online before setting off; it will come in handy when cycling. Take a look at a map and get in mind a rough plan of where you should be at what time – also research the distances you are travelling before setting off on your journey. There are lots of useful travelling apps available on your smartphone to help plan your route in detail or of course the ‘good old fashion way’ with a map in hand. Some rural areas may not have wifi or a mobile signal for reception, so this is a recommended essential to have on you at all times.
Breaks are your new best friend
The main advantage of riding solo is, of course, the freedom you are granted whilst on your journey. This means that you can divert off track and stop off as often as you please. The latter is one of Freewheel’s top tips. The best solo travel destinations do include attractions and monuments to see, so stopping off may become a frequent part of your journey! As exciting as all the cycling and exploring can be, it is essential to stay well rested and hydrated. Frequent breaks will be your best-friend whilst on holiday in warmer climates. Choose when and how often you want to stop off without the worry of being left behind.
Pack light – Essentials only!
When travelling on the road for an extended period, there are certain essentials that you should always carry. Firstly, do not worry about having a large backpack on your back, as a saddle bag will be sufficient enough. First things first – make sure to keep a water bottle on you at all times, with energy bars also being of high recommendation.
The usual gear that is recommended to have to hand is a folding map, sun-cream, sunglasses, bike lock, and potentially a GPS if you need navigation.
Regarding a cycling kit, riders should also carry a puncture repair kit, spare inner tubes and a hand pump. For solo riders specifically, it would be wise to refresh your repairing skills with the listed kit, so that you are prepared for the worst-case scenario. Do a few trial runs of different bike repairs before setting off on your trip.
Just do it! – Freewheel have the best solo travel destinations
In the famous words of the American super-brand Nike – ‘Just do it!’ Going on a cycling holiday alone, particularly for first-timers, can be an unnerving prospect. Feeling a tad nervous is expected, but you just may find your next passion in life.
Riding solo is a great way to experience a cycling holiday to its full potential. If you are looking to book a cycling trip then make it a Freewheel holiday, be sure to check out our latest offers now. All of our trips are available as solo travel packages.