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Five Essential Things You Need for Your First Bike Tour
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July 27, 2016

Five Essential Things You Need for Your First Bike Tour

A person enjoying scenic bike tours, riding a mountain bike on a rocky path at sunset, with the sun low in the sky and dry vegetation in the background.

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Traveling the country by bicycle is an experience like no other. You can’t put a price tag on the experiences you’ll have and the memories you’ll come back with. Although most riders’ needs are taken care of by Ciclismo Classico, there are a few extras you’ll want to take with you to ensure that your travels are safe and comfortable.

Here are five essentials that will make your first tour by bicycle incredible:

  1. A helmet. Protect your head from injury by wearing one every time you get on your bicycle. Accidents happen without warning and the best way to prevent serious injuries is to make sure your helmet fits snugly yet comfortably. Always snap together your helmet strap before riding.
  2. A camera. It doesn’t matter if it’s a feature on your phone or a DSLR number with removable lenses. You’ll be happy that you brought a camera along to capture the details of your very first journey. Some bicycle tours are geared toward photographers, making it even more important to have this item with you.
  3. Extra cash. You’ll need it to tip your tour guides, wash laundry, and make phone calls. The amount you carry depends on your personal needs and the length of the trip. Make sure you have plenty of small bills on you so you don’t have break a larger bill for change.
  4. A passion for beautiful scenery. You’re going to see things that you wouldn’t see by any means of transportation. A bicycle puts you smack dab in the middle of all the action. You’ll experience things you’ve never experienced before which is a truly memorable way to spend a vacation.
  5. A love for travel and physical fitness. Biking is a great way to get in shape and to see places you’ve never seen before. If you love to explore, meet new people, and experience different cultures while working on your physical fitness, you’re in luck. A tour is just what you need to enrich your life.

Be passionate and curious. That should come easy for you if you’re considering booking a bicycle tour! Take a look at the different trips available to see which one best fits your schedule and budget today.

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