I think it’s difficult to give an advice, so I can only share my experience.
Two years ago my wife and I were on an unsupported bike tour in the Czech Republic. That was in May too. The weather was fine at first days and it was even hot. But it was only May, not summer, so suddenly it became cold and rainy. Temperature had fallen below +5C and a thunderstorm with snow began. Wind was very strong, water with snow poured on us like from a fire-pump. What I can say, we stood on the road at the center of a huge field in the dusk, in the unknown country and looked at each other. She almost cried. “Mommy, I want to go home” that was her single thought at that moment. She had told me about it afterwards. We planned to stealth camp that night, and it became clear that we have to change our plans. So I said “Listen, we have to ride 20 km to the nearest town and I promise you hot shower and romantic supper in a hotel tonight”.
She wrote in her diary afterwards "I was happy that evening in the hotel like it never was before and there was no regret about our adventure”.
Happy trails.
Alexey
Last edited by Alex L; 07-27-06 at 09:24 AM.