This month I plan to ride a bicycle from Xiamen back to Changting. It’s my first time doing it. Can anyone with experience give me some cycling knowledge? ! !

The distance from Xiamen to Changting is only a little over 300 miles, which is not very far. It can be completed in three days at most, and it is not difficult.

Notes:

1. Protection from rain is very important.

In this weather, it is extremely painful to wear a raincoat while cycling, so you can only get a poncho. I think an ordinary cycling poncho will do. Remember to wear a tennis hat and poncho to reduce the risk of rain hitting your face. As for shoes, there are two ways to do it. One is to wear cloth shoes and let them get wet in the rain, and take off the shoes and change them if you bring 20 people with you.

2. Try to reduce the burden as much as possible.

Xiamen City is on the seaside and Changting is a mountainous area. This means that the altitude rises all the way. It is very hard to carry too many things. Therefore, you must not bring anything you can do without. It cannot be like moving. Same. Except for the necessary tools (tire repair, lighting, etc.), you can take care of the rest. In particular, you must not bring tent stoves with you.

3. Plan your journey.

After planning the journey, follow the plan. Don’t rush or procrastinate, so that the task will not be difficult to complete. I think it is better to plan for two and a half days:

Day 1: Xiamen-Zhangzhou.

You don’t need to go too early (I think it’s better to leave after lunch). Slowly ride to Zhangzhou at a normal speed. When you reach Zhangzhou, it’s about 60 kilometers away, and you can find a place to rest. The purpose of this is to get used to it first so as not to get injured and affect the rest of the trip.

The next day: Zhangzhou-Longyan.

Start from Zhangzhou and head northwest out of the city. Just walk straight along National Highway 319. There are no forks in the road. It is very simple. The distance from Zhangzhou to Longyan is about 110 kilometers, and it should be no problem to complete it in one day.

The third day: Longyan-Changting.

The distance today will be a little longer, about 160 kilometers, so we have to leave early, don’t hesitate, don’t delay, climb mountains and cross bridges when you encounter them. You have already adapted from the previous two days, so you can definitely finish it on the same day.

Okay, that’s about it. I wish you will finally complete your trip.