Generic Touring Thread

I love looking through old publications. Here's also from 1897.

A veteran English cyclist gives the following advice on
Touring: " I assume, of course, that the intending tourist has
already had some experience in riding ; but even in this case,
imless he is in full practice, a certain amount of preparation
will be necessary before either he or his mount will be fairly
ready to start. The best machines demand a certain amount of
adjustment to the needs of a new owner, and it is only made
right by degrees, as experiment shows the points wherein it is
relatively defective. Further the rider himself has to get into
condition, A rider contemplating a tour should prepare himself
by ten days' steady practice, beginning with five or ten miles,
and increasing from day to day until he feels that he can travel
with ease a longer distance than he actually purposes as his
maximum. For the last day or two his rides should be in full
marching order, i. e., carrying the full amount of weight in the
way of luggage, etc., that he proposes to take on his tour.
Naturally, the question of dress arises. Much must remain
indefinite on this point because of the widely varying require-
ments of different riders. My own kit for a week's summer
tour is : In actual wear — lounging jacket, breeches, flannel shirt,
woolen stockings, necktie, shoes, gloves, cap and handkerchief.
In bag — vest, trousers, flannel shirt, woolen socks, nightshirt,
soft slippers, handkerchief, soap, comb, hair brush, toothbrush,
collars and cuffs, pair kid gloves, court plaster, nail scissors,
pocket testament and a few simple medicines. In handle bar
bag — a waterproof cape, a few tablets of chocolate, a flask of
cold tea, maps and guides. These articles may seem somewhat
numerous, but it is surprising into how small a space they can
be packed.