Jetting off on holiday, but don’t want to end up like the mother in ‘Home Alone,’ with an abandoned child sat at home? Fear not! With plenty of travel experience our skilled guides know a thing or two about taking on a cycling trip. In between guiding our trips on the ground and keeping everyone happy, we managed to track them down to get the low down on their top travelling tips to help ensure a happier holiday experience…
1. The best light and the most magical moments are toward the end of the ride. Don’t rush to get there, enjoy getting there. John Walsh
2. Just go for it. Sam Cook
3. Take earplugs. Jane Fox
4. Travel light. Alistair Clark
5. Take things a little slower to get to know the local culture and people. Lyndon Bracewell
6. Remember your passport. Steve Bullen
7. Take a patterned sarong…very versatile as a headscarf, skirt, tablecloth, towel…and it washes out easily. Suzanne Clark
8. Always take extra socks. Dan Smith
9. When flying take some essentials in your hand luggage. Just incase.
10. Be sure to pack some spare plastic bags , they will come in handy! Tom Owen
11. Remember how fortunate you really are when you’re on a trip and doubly on a bike at the same time! Stephen Watson
12. Don’t forget to try out the UK. Doug Hyde
13. Before you head off on holiday take a photo of your luggage and passport on your phone and/or your camera. Stuart Barclay
14. Relax and enjoy the experience. Chris Yeo
15. Take your own teabags. Peter Eagan