thomas on Nostr: After our wedding we travelled by bike for 4 months through Europe on the "Eurovelo" ...
After our wedding we travelled by bike for 4 months through Europe on the "Eurovelo" routes. We drove from Switzerland to Portugal. Here is what we learned:
1. It's incredible how far one can go just by bike. Our minds still can't really comprehend it.
2. Our limits are often further than what we think. The reality is easier than we imagine. We overcame the heat, the Alps, storms and the cold.
3. It's crazy how much a physical border does. It showed us how much each national states impacts humans. For example when we went from Spain to Portugal, suddenly everyone suddenly spoke English, while before almost noone did.
4. True nature, untouched nature gave us a feeling of peace. That is wonderful.
5. On the bike life becomes simple. The focus shifts on fundamental needs: Sleep, eat, shit, wash and navigation.
6. Every biker we met did it differently. There are no rules. Some optimized for distance and went on total with 16kg, others for comfort and went with 50kg. Find your own way. Talk to others about their tricks and see if they work for you.
7. The bikers we met were curious, open minded and wanted to enjoy. And they all were happy that they discovered this way of traveling.
8. There is always a way. In our case we didn't know how to finance the trip, but then suddenly the money came as we rented our flat at home with Airbnb.
1. It's incredible how far one can go just by bike. Our minds still can't really comprehend it.
2. Our limits are often further than what we think. The reality is easier than we imagine. We overcame the heat, the Alps, storms and the cold.
3. It's crazy how much a physical border does. It showed us how much each national states impacts humans. For example when we went from Spain to Portugal, suddenly everyone suddenly spoke English, while before almost noone did.
4. True nature, untouched nature gave us a feeling of peace. That is wonderful.
5. On the bike life becomes simple. The focus shifts on fundamental needs: Sleep, eat, shit, wash and navigation.
6. Every biker we met did it differently. There are no rules. Some optimized for distance and went on total with 16kg, others for comfort and went with 50kg. Find your own way. Talk to others about their tricks and see if they work for you.
7. The bikers we met were curious, open minded and wanted to enjoy. And they all were happy that they discovered this way of traveling.
8. There is always a way. In our case we didn't know how to finance the trip, but then suddenly the money came as we rented our flat at home with Airbnb.