Touring across Europe

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jacobzovich 31 Aug 23:42  

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Hi, i have just finished college and am an enthusiastic cyclist. I'm planning on buying a touring bike and just going round Europe for a couple of months. I plan to go some time around April, so i have plenty of time to earn money and plan the trip. I was just wondering if anyone has any advice on such a trip, i.e what type of bike, what to take with me etc.

Also, i am keen to cycle across Spain from Santander and then through to the rest of Europe, and was just wondering what sort of roads i should be planning on cycling on and what they would look like on an OS map. As on OS maps i don't know weather the road is a main road or a quiet country lane (preferred).

Any feedback would be much appreciated, Jacob :)