Originally Posted by neil

Just finished our first tour, two weeks in PEI.

- I don't think I'll bring camping gear again. After a day of riding, there's nothing I want more than a good bed to crash on, and I'm willing to pay for it. The camping gear added a lot of weight, and only got 2 nights of use.
- Never trust maps or tourist information. Call ahead to book accomodation and make sure that any restaurant or grocery store you're expecting actually exists/is open at this time of year. 20km to the nearest restaurant/grocery store is nothing in a car, but on a bike after you've already done your day, it's a lot. This one cost us a $60 taxi ride to go buy groceries.
- Topo maps!!! Our first day we located the largest hill in the province. Each day was a blind crap shoot for constant hills or a nice flat ride. After the first one, we became a bit gun shy and either stuck very close to the coast (still some hills, but fewer and smaller), or to the rail trail which was harder riding due to the gravel surface, but comes with guaranteed easy grades.