Originally Posted by
echartier
1. Is it really necessary to plan out a route for this trip? For my non-biking overland trips I usually just fly into the country and travel aimlessly for a while, then leave from wherever I end up. Is that realistic on a bike trip?
2. And suggestions for routes for two people (22 and 24) who have never been on a bike tour?
3. My partner really wants to bike around either Ireland or along the Med. coast, but I have heard that it is very difficult biking there (Ireland). I found some information on Eurovelo 6 and it seemed more straight forward. Any thoughts on these Eurovelo routes?
Thank you!
Evan
1. No, it's not really necessary to plan. Pick general destinations and get decent maps.
2. See #1.
3. The Med. coast can be crowded (your choices are often a crowded road along the coast, or mountainous roads inland). Never been to Ireland.