Four key factors that will determine your enjoyment of a bicycle tour
My quick trip to Wollongong was an entree for a multi-day group ride through the snow-dusted wilderness of Koscuiszko National Park. Here’s what I learnt.
Call of the wild: there’s no credit card touring (and no cars) in the northern end of Kosciuszko National Park. Matt Teffer
It is a well-known fact that cycling long distance is a meditative experience that clears clutter from the mind and allows profound insight into universal truths.
Having taken two very different trips by bike in the space of two weeks, here’s my contribution to the greater wealth of cycling lore: the enjoyment derived from a bicycle tour is determined by four key factors – favourable weather, a reliable steed, an inspiring setting and, finally, cars (preferably a complete absence of them).
Matt TefferProduction editorMatt Teffer is a production editor and writer with The Australian Financial Review, and reviews live music for The Sydney Morning Herald. Email Matt at mteffer@afr.com
