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As someone who conducts 12 mile city tours, I cannot relate to this. But I could have seen me falling for such a "dream job" scam as this a few years ago.
I got my MTB guiding qualification (the easy one) and did the three day course for the Level 3, absolutely way too much responsibility is what I discovered. After the consolidation period I decided it wasn't a job worth doing and never completed the 2 day assessment required.
I get stressed about the slight danger inherent in tackling a slow paced, widely traffic free ride on simple terrain within a relatively quiet city.
Anyway, touring on your own is hard enough, never mind dragging strangers around. I dont even want my friends there.
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touring on your own is hard enough, never mind dragging strangers around. I dont even want my friends there.
Slightly off topic, but I thought this was an interesting point.
I’ve been thinking a bit about touring alone lately. A lot of people are dumbfounded when you tell them you’re going on a three week tour, solo. For me it began out of necessity; I didn’t really have anyone who was willing to join. So it became the norm for me, now almost seven years ago.
But last year I discovered that touring with someone who's on the same ‘wave length’ (both physically and mentally) can actually make some things easier, mainly when it comes to decision making (something I more often than not struggle with). It can also help with motivation.
Somewhat surprising to me, a feeling of ‘why am I doing this alone?’ came over me, when I set off on my own again from Leipzig after having toured with @Tijmen for five days prior. I still like touring solo and will continue to do so, but I’m definitely more open to sharing the experience with someone else now.
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If my missus wasn't so patient we'd never have completed the stuff we have. God knows what working with strangers would entail. I reckon I'd be ok keeping people in line and happy(ish) but the reviews I'd get would kill my business :)
Tijs
hippy
https://www.outsideonline.com/culture/essays-culture/bike-touring-dream-job-nightmare/