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The sad truth is that many of us return from our holidays in worse condition than when we set out. By succumbing to the whims of holiday decadence, whether it is drinking, over-eating, sun-drenched slothing or continental-style chain smoking and however lobster-hued many Brits may be when they return from holiday, they're often exhausted and in need of a serious detox. Those wishing to avoid this scenario may choose to opt for the adventure of a cycling holiday, where, although there is a relatively high risk of suffering a road-related holiday accident, it is very likely that you will return home with honey-glow skin and terrific sense of wellbeing.
However, it is this risk of a road-related holiday accident that ultimately puts off many a prospective cycling tourist. With this in mind, we decided to ask some keen pedal-pushing holidaymakers for some tips outside of the obvious type of "wear a helmet, use lights, etc".
Barry – "Plan your route"
"My first cycling holiday, through Estonia, could have put me off the idea of cycling abroad forever," says Barry, 32, "had I not been lucky enough to stumble on some of the most beautiful and untouched forests in Europe.
"My mate and I did have some nightmare experiences though, not least when we spent two whole days dazed and confused, fighting over a map and struggling to find a bed - then we realised that somehow we'd cycled over the border into Latvia. We didn't even have the necessary visas!
"Now I always plan my route methodically. I know where I'm going, where I'm stopping and even what kind of terrain and traffic to expect. It might sound boring, but planning actually gives me more freedom to enjoy myself."
Jennifer – "Don't cycle at night"
Jennifer is 59 and has been enjoying cycling holidays since she first went cycling through Brittany with her parents and siblings in 1963.
"Aside from punctures and the odd scrape and bruise, I never had any problems," says Jennifer.
"The only exception is when I was cycling through Bavaria at 19. I met a dishy young German who convinced me we'd be fine to cycle back to our campsite by moonlight. We were run off the road by a car. I ended up in a stream; Klaus, penitently nursing my broken arm. Nowadays, although I always take lights with me, I only cycle in the day."
Greg – "Learn the country's highway code"
"Different countries have different driving cultures," says Greg, 28. "Attitudes to cyclists can vary vastly from, say, cycling-friendly countries like Holland and France to other countries, which can be completely anarchic, like Kazakhstan or Greece.
"Be prepared, be very prepared," he says ominously.
Lisa – "Rest well and eat well"
"Sleep is essential," says keen cycling tourist and former triathlete Lisa. "You'll only get the health benefits of cycling if you rest well and eat well - otherwise you'll get rundown, which can be bad for your health and your concentration.
"Also, don't overstretch yourself: it's a holiday not the Tour de France."
Cost free holiday accident claims
If you have suffered some form of personal injury while on holiday, whether it was sustained on the road, in a hotel or during a tour operator-organised activity, if you believe another party was responsible we can help you decide if it might be in your interests to pursue a claim for 100 percent compensation.
Our personal injury solicitors are among the finest in the UK and are all carefully selected from firms governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Should you proceed with us, you can rest assured that our holiday accident claim representation is completely free of all possible charges and that we will never take a cut.
To commence a cost free claim or simply find out more about our services, please call us on 0800 10 757 95 and we will be happy to help.
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