Biking tours have come of age. Travelers of all age have developed a great liking for biking tours over the last decade. The reasons behind are quite simple. A biking tour brings with it a mixture of adventure, food and health. A growing bend of travelers towards a sound mind and body has ensured that biking tour travelers touch new highs every time a tour is conducted. Now, just like any other adventure tour, a biking tour requires a skill set and some precautions must be followed accordingly. Most of these precautions are unknown to a layman. This is where the need for a good travel planner comes in while opting for a bicycle tour. Here are some important aspect that must be looked into while on a biking tour.
Bicycle Types: A good travel planner would have all the technical know how of the right bicycle for a bike trip. The requirement of bike type depends on a number of factors. These may include the surface where biking tour will be conducted, the physical appearance of the biker and much more. Generally there are two types of bikes opted for a biking tour. First being the recumbent cycles. The best of the recumbent bikes are the Above Seat Steering (ASS). They have the handlebars above the seat, usually at about chest height. When the handlebars are above the seat this gives the bike a more aerodynamic configuration because your arms are held in front of you. Another form of recumbent bikes are the Under Seat Steering (USS). They have the steering assembly under the seat of the rider. The handle bars extend out from under either side of the seat. Because your hands are held out at your sides this configuration is not as aerodynamic as the ASS. Of course, if you're not interested in speed this is not really a consideration. Other major bike types include Tandem bikes. These bicycles are best suited for travelers with physical disabilities.
Travel Guide: A good travel planner would always provide you with a personalized travel guide. While you are on a biking tour, a travel planner can help you out with certain areas of danger which you might not be familiar with.
I hope these inputs help you understand the importance of a good travel planner for a biking tour.
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