Originally Posted by
CB HI
I am also of the opinion that the premise is all screwed up.
I always feel privileged when I have a week or even a month to go back packing or bicycle touring in the woods. The less privileged are those without the free time from work.
Same with cycle commuting. The route I would drive in has again been named the second worst traffic commute in the USA. It certainly not a privilege for those motorist who will not consider cycle commuting to sit in their cages on the freeway while I am enjoying riding a bicycle.
A whole month of cycle touring? Do you just go in circles around the island then? "I stop in Kona tonight. I'll try to make it to Hilo tomorrow. After that I'm gonna head towards Kona. Another long ride to Hilo the day after that. I'll take a day off and then start on my way to Kona..."