So far I have just over 3000 km in 2023 (I rode 4000 km in total during
2022). It might sound like huge number but I'm commuting daily on my
bike (~6 km per day, and usually 18 km once a week).
There were only a very few longer trips (>75 km). Just 4 if I'm not
mistaken.
The most time was on the Moulton and the Brompton bikes. Just about 100
km was on other types of bikes. It might sound strange that I prefer
bikes with wheels of 16"..20" size. But there are good reasons to doing
so. The Bromptons (16") are foldable and can be transported quite
easily. So it is possible to go bay train and to cycle only
interesting places. The Moulton bicycles are fully suspended so they
are comfortable for rides for any length. And their small wheels make
climbing quite easy.
This year we managed to visit the Olomouc city. We boarded the train
with our Moultons and left it in the middle of nowhere. Then we cycled
to the Olomouc (over 70 km with some detours to interesting places) and
boarded the return train here. It was quite easy even if there were
hills and other features. Fortunately, it was one of a few "cold" days
of the August 2023 with temperatures under 25C.
The plans for the summer were bold but little was actually realised.
Maybe next year...
