December 13, 2011
Taken in 1983, titled Austrian and Swiss tour. Those two are my defintion of a cyclotouriste, not those covered in day glo item, helmets, mirrors, handlebar set higher than your shoulder etc. just a couple of normal looking blokes who look like they’re in for an adventure, not a commute to work. I done just that in the state when I did a one day tour, right down to the cowboy hat even, and it was nice to just relax and take it easy if a little too warm, locals behaved more at ease around you, they related to you more than wearing all the weird safety equipment. A tour needn’t be just about the beautiful scenery you’ll be able to explore, but the people amongst it.

Taken in 1983, titled Austrian and Swiss tour.

Those two are my defintion of a cyclotouriste, not those covered in day glo item, helmets, mirrors, handlebar set higher than your shoulder etc. just a couple of normal looking blokes who look like they’re in for an adventure, not a commute to work.

I done just that in the state when I did a one day tour, right down to the cowboy hat even, and it was nice to just relax and take it easy if a little too warm, locals behaved more at ease around you, they related to you more than wearing all the weird safety equipment.

A tour needn’t be just about the beautiful scenery you’ll be able to explore, but the people amongst it.

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