Originally Posted by
jefnvk
1) I pick a destination and go. I've never used a travel company, and really see no benefit in doing so
2) Yes
3) Travel appeal of destination and scenery would be the only things there intriguing me. I'm taking my own bike on any trip I want to do, not knowing what I am getting and the risk of it not fitting properly and ruining the trip is far too big of a risk. Excursions, the last thing I want to do after 70 miles in a day is more physical exercise. Generally not eating at gourmet locations on a bike tour, and while I generally prefer hotels to camping, I'm quite fine with the most basic of accommodation.
4) Yes they would accept this, because I would just split the discount with them. Far more logical is to just price the tour fairly to begin with.
I've done many tours, in Japan fact. I've never used a travel company. I've always taken and ridden my own bike. I usually camp, with an occasional hotel stay.