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@kuriosiesouschristos Seconding that the West Highland Way is amazing! I did it a couple of years ago, almost exactly a year after breaking my foot, so my fitness wasn’t awesome. I ‘trained’ by going on a few day hikes in the weeks before (it’s especially to go on hilly hikes, if possible) and...

@twinmama 100%

@twinmama Counterpoint on shorts: I hate padded shorts! They chafe in all the wrong places! Context: I don’t care about going fast, but I’ve done many bike tours where I ride 50-125 km per day for a couple of weeks. (Your perspective that the padded shorts are essential is definitely the...

@treacle99 Touring bikes, cargo bikes, Brooks saddles, AND a brompton? Our bike philosophies are deeply compatible, my friend :) (Also I am very envious of all your bikes!)

@tessal It sounds like you probably want some sort of large saddle bag like this Zimbale one, or if you want something tougher a bikepacking saddle bag like this Ortlieb. Alternatively if you have a rear rack you can get trunk bags that sit on top.

@tessal Ooh big topic haha. Bags to go on what part of your bike? Handlebar/front rack bags? Saddle bags? Panniers? Frame bags?

@tessal Another type of bike: touring bikes! For going on short or long journeys where you have to carry stuff. Ask me anything about them!

@wallflower1104 I found this one! http://gearinupbicycles.org/

@wallflower1104 Where are you located? In many cities there will be at least one ‘community bike space’, DIY bike shop, or similar non-profit. A lot of them take donations of old bikes, refurbish them, and then sell them for more accessible prices. If your budget is limited and there’s one near...