RaleighRacer's 'fleet'

Just got back from my 2 night tour around the peak district. A few things to note

• congrats to Google maps for an excellent route (I just blindly followed it and did no planning myself)
  
• cycling really is great, can't believe I've been scared to do that for so long (although I always wanted to go further than I have and saw a short distance tour as not a tour(I did 80 miles over the 3 days, I know some people that do that before lunch))
  
• nice to know there are still some friendly people in the world
  
• special thanks to the weather for giving me 2 great and 1 meh day 🍻
  
  

Things I need* to do if I was to do the same again
*need is subjective, a) it all went well and I'm back safe and happy & b) more time on the bike/fitter could fix all these I'd guess c) I didn't have to push at any point

• wider tyres (currently 28/30c) and less pressure would of been lovely on the cycle tracks to increase grip & comfort - will look into probably 32/35c but still want to keep them under the mudguards, however I know this bike has run 42c without guards
  
• higher/different bars/more absorbent bar tape/carbon cockpit to reduce fatigue & increase control when not on tarmac
  
• less weight/stuff (although in any hobby that's usually the case) & I basically used all that I took with the exception of the emergency bits (1st aid kit/tools/waterproofs etc) will look into what I carry if I do this again - perhaps spending a little on a smaller showergel/Deodorant etc instead of just grabbing what was in the bathroom (however this was supposed to be cheap and as a result cost me ~ £150 all said and done) also wish I'd taken the time to steal a few lighter bits off of other bikes but time/effort was against me, although only grams they all add up!
  
• will look into easier gearing, really a triple would be great (in my head for that true touring vibe), but an mtb 2x crankset may also work, more investigation needed
  
  

Overall 10/10 would do again!