>>1628250Day on/day off is a very relaxed way to tour. Everyone is different so the best thing to do is experiment and find out what works for you. Personally, I typically ride for 3 days and then have a rest day. If I reach a cool place I might stay for longer. It's nice to have a more time than you might need incase you stay somewhere longer than you planned. In terms of average distance per day, 70km is a nice starting point. You might find it easy straight away or it will get easier as you get used to riding everyday.
580km is very, very manageable in 2 weeks. You'll certainly have lots of time for exploring the towns and cities you pass through. Personally however, I'd aim to travel a bit further in 2 weeks. But if that's your preference, go for it.
In terms of gear, I take it you're not camping? You can travel very light when you don't have a tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, and a cooking system.
- 2 sets of clothes is all you'll need; wear one set while the other is drying from the wash you did in the hotel sink the evening before. You can even get away with 1 shirt and 1 pair of trousers if you don't mind being a little stinky. Socks and bike shorts should be rotated though.
- Warm and waterproof clothes if you don't trust the weather. I typically take a fleece, down jacket, and waterproof shell. Maybe thermal bottoms if it's gonna be single digits.
- Some basic bike tools (tyre levers, hand pump, multitool), a puncture repair kit, maybe a spare tube if you're so inclined but definitely no need to bring an entire new tyre. If anything goes wrong it doesn't sound like you'll be too far from a town with a bike shop.
- You'll need food, maybe a plate and a knife if you're gonna be prepping sandwiches or whatever
- water bottles and bottle cages to hold them
- random bike bits: lights, lock, bike computer (bit of a luxury this but I like the stats)
- portable charger for your phone and lights
- bags to carry your gear (not a backpack)
