I've done quite varied travel over the years by various means of transport.

At 17, I set out with a mate to go to southern Spain in a borrowed car for a few weeks. Your right about finding out about friends, we've been mates now for 35 years, he was my best man at my wedding and I'd still travel with him for weeks. Same wavelength. Doesn't ride road bikes though.

My wife doesn't do road travel. She thought she did, but her needs during journeys conflict with mine. This however doesn't become a problem unless you let it. She travels by air over long distances and we meet there. Works for us.
She did drop a few hints about dipping a toe back into Europe again on 2 wheels lately, not happening, I know it's not her thing. Would cause problems.

Another mate I travel with, with the bike this time too, is also ideal to travel with.
We get on, similar outlooks and very similar riding styles. Doesn't do outside the uk though.

So I mostly travel alone over distance, which isn't an issue and has led to some interesting experiences.
This summer I've been talked into taking a couple of friends over to the in laws in France. They both ride but I've already been told that they don't want to do too much distance in a day etc.
Great people, but I have the feeling it's going to be a long couple of weeks, but I'll go with an open mind.

There's a lot to be said for both solo and group travel, but it all depends on what you make of it.

Very interesting to hear your take on solo Ted, I'd never considered that.


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