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Old 02-17-12 | 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Rowan
Meeting and talking to people always helps.

For me, the answer lies in the motivations behind a tour. What is a tour going to achieve for you? Is it the ride or the destinations that is most important?

The answers are as varied as there are touring cyclists.
I have come to the conclusion that people that are destination oriented tend to be bored with the ride. To me it is the ride that makes the tour and the destinations are a bonus.

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