Leave your power meter at home. Your Strava segments can wait.
The riders around you aren't competitors: they're fellow travellers. People who understand that the best cycling stories can't be measured in watts or speed.
Share a coffee. Stop for photos. Laugh at the climbs. This is how cycling was meant to feel.
"Wearing the Grand Escape cap made me feel like I was never alone. People recognised the cap and always spoke.
Offered words or encouragement and a cheery smile. It helped break down possible language barriers.
My advice is don’t be afraid to give it a go. I was certainly anxious as this was my first bike packing trip and boy did it deliver. I smiled loads and was blown away with the amount of cycle ways and scenery.
It was an amazing adventure and one I will hold dear for a long time. Thank you to all who helped the wheels keep turning and for getting such a lovely event up and running. You certainly delivered. Spot on. No complaints."
- Lynn