Boy I can attest to that! Back in 1980, 2 friends and I bicycled from Wisconsin to California. A lot of the trip wasn't as pleasurable as it could have been due to never-ending bickering. When it was all said and done, I would guess that the trip was 80% work and 20% fun. I'm not sure how much of that was due to the conflicts within our little group.

Here it is 29 years later (at age 53) and I'm finally getting a 2nd wind to hit the road again. 3 summers ago I bought a Bianchi Volpe which would be my ride. Still need to get a few accessories before setting out. Don't know where I'll be going yet. I'll most likely be by myself this time, wherever I end up. Looking forward to it though.

Bob