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I am planning to riding from London to Harwich on the 3rd of September. Getting the ferry across from Harwich to Hoek Van Holland, then ride to Amsterdam the following day.
I am planning to do this on my Cinelli Vigorelli as is while adding a bottle cage and using my T-level Challenger backpack with minimal weight (I have clothing and all that at my parents house in Holland) so it will only contain lock, spares, food and cycling clothing for the ride there.
Question is, is this feasible? Will my back give out after a few hours? I've done some rides with it on (40 miles or so) and it wasn't too bad.
Secondly, does anyone have any experience/tips or advice on a route from London to Harwich which avoids the main roads? I am expecting a lot of trucks heading to Harwich so am keen to avoid these.