So what are the different catagories of bicycle touring?
A friend at the dog park mentioned she just returned from a bicycle trip in italy? or some such place. fully supported, hotels, meals, supplied bicycles.
I've heard the term credit card touring. bring clothes, eat out, motels, no camping , no stove. But the route is yours. no support.
I heard the term today, light sport touring. My guess it means bring your UL camping gear, stove.
And I have heard and seen fully loaded. complete with Coleman car camp equipment.
And somebody mentioned his 18 month expedition, a few times with 5 gal water and who knows how much food. said 175lb a few times. My only question would be crossing north Africa would be is that enough water?
Have I missed any, I would like to see some general gear lists for the catagories if possibly.
You have sensed an attitude from me "If you can get by without it reasonably comfortably why bring it?"
In '81 I realized I had not used my stove all week sent it home, I also realized I was on a bicycle with non-Euro sized tires, Had a pr sent to me, just in case. Geez! I don't know the answers for me. I'm not gonna look down my nose and tell you what you should, and shouldn't bring. I'm just curious about what stuff people bring with them and why. Trying to figure out what I need.