For months I've been mulling over plans for an epic, solo, self supported bicycle tour in Europe this summer. I've wanted to do a trek like this for several years and as things have panned out over the winter, life finally lined up to make it happen. Time to move on from a long relationship, from 4.5 years living in Denver, from 8.5 years as a bike messenger for Denver/Boulder Couriers. Time to go on a long adventure!!
I finally pulled the trigger and bought my plane ticket, thus making this feel like much more of a reality. I fly from Denver to Iceland in June, spend a month there circumnavigating the island and checking out the fascinating geologic features: active volcanoes, fjords, glaciers, mountains, geysers, and perhaps most appealing- hot springs!
In early July, I'll fly to mainland Europe, catch some mountain stages of the Tour de France later in July and spend 2 months exploring the continent. No real agenda yet, but I expect it to include France, Italy, Switzerland and Germany... maybe more, maybe less depending on my muses. I'll be traveling on my bike, carrying all my gear and belongings in panniers, primarily camping at night. Having done two short tours in Utah in years past, I'm ready for something seriously epic. Can't wait!
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