19 Mar 2025
The tour of the town and churches is well worth the effort.
Our guide did a great job and made sure everyone was accounted for.
The bikes on the other hand, were AWFUL. All of them had broken spokes. The one I rode on had multiple spokes broke to the point that the wheel was EXTREMELY out of alignment.
We saw the wobble and such as the last tour came in. The tourist said it was essentially unrideable. We asked for a replacement, and discovered that was not an option.
Since I was the most experienced cyclist (I ride 3,000+ miles a year) and did not want to miss out on the experience, I chose to give it a go. I made it, but wow, was it a wild ride that took a lot of effort to complete (up and over large inclines, heavy traffic right next to you, etc.
All ended well, and I have a story to tell at cycle club every time we're at the pub. However, DO NOT TAKE CHILDREN with this tour company, or inexperienced cyclists. It is not safe.