点评:With most of the family having left on earlier flights I was looking for something to give me a different view of Menorca before I returned to the UK.
As an older but reasonably fit person with an interest in cycling Mister Bike Tours looked a good idea so I booked a tour - a good decision!
I was part of a small group; a Dutch couple who commute by bike regularly, an older less experienced French couple and myself.
On arrival we were each offered a choice of three bike types; relaxed fit e-bike, sporting fit e-bike and non-assisted MTB.
We were then instructed in the use and adjustment of the level of battery assistance and adjusting seat height. I was immediately re-assured by the feel of the bike I was allocated, brakes and gears had been adjusted properly and no tatty grips, seat covers etc. The helmet I was provided was a reputable brand (Specialized) and in good condition - adjustment and fit was checked before we left.
I was comfortable in trainers, shorts and tee shirt - with a small rucksack for snacks (the dried apricots made it, the banana didn't :)
The route is a mix of quiet roads and paths - some of the paths have short sections which are steeper and rocky but there is the option to walk these for less confident riders. The pace is steady to accommodate the slowest riders but more experienced riders are allowed to go ahead to the next point of interest at their own pace and/or reducing battery assistance to zero which makes it more interesting. The little traffic we encountered was respectful to our group.
Our guide Julia was well informed on the points of interest, had a cool box full of cold water bottles and did a good job of keeping a range of abilities together and interested. We had a number of stops, allowing time for a drink, and photographs.
On return we were offered a choice of complimentary drinks, including the local speciality Gin and Lemon (ade) - very refreshing after a 3 hour ride and led to an interesting and wide ranging conversation with Miguel and Julia on, climate change, water provision on a small island, geology etc etc - they are both great ambassadors for Menorca and their business!
I hope to try another tour in the future
翻译:由于家人大多都搭乘早班机离开了,我便想在回英国之前找点事情做,以便从不同角度领略梅诺卡岛的风采。
作为一名年纪稍大但体能尚可、且对骑行感兴趣的人,Mister Bike Tours在我看来是个不错的选择,于是我预订了一次骑行之旅——这个决定非常明智!
我所在的是一个小团队:一对经常骑自行车通勤的荷兰夫妇、一对年纪较大且骑行经验不多的法国夫妇,还有我自己。到达后,我们每人都可以从三种类型的自行车中选择一种:舒适型电动车、运动型电动车以及无助力山地车。
随后,我们接受了关于如何使用和调节电池助力等级以及如何调整座椅高度的指导。我拿到的自行车手感极佳,刹车和变速装置也都调整妥当,而且没有任何破旧的把套或座套等问题,这让我立刻放心了不少。我拿到的头盔是知名品牌(Specialized),状况良好——出发前我们还检查了它的调节功能与贴合度。
我穿着运动鞋、短裤和T恤,感觉很舒适;还背了一个小背包来装零食(杏干成功带进了背包,香蕉则没能进去呢 :)
这条路线由安静的公路与小径组成——部分小径上有一些较为陡峭且多石的路段,但信心不足的骑手也可以选择步行通过。骑行速度保持适中,以照顾到骑行速度较慢的骑手;而经验更丰富的骑手则可以按照自己的节奏前往下一个景点,甚至可以将电池助力完全关闭,这也增加了骑行的趣味性。途中遇到的少量车辆也都很尊重我们的骑行队伍。
我们的导游朱莉亚对沿途的景点了如指掌,还带了一个装满冰水的保温箱。她很出色地协调了不同水平的骑手,让大家都能保持兴趣并跟得上队伍。途中我们还多次停留。途中我们有时间喝一杯并拍照留念。
返回后,我们还能选择多种免费饮料,其中包括当地的特色饮品——杜松子酒加柠檬水,喝起来十分爽口,尤其适合在骑了3个小时自行车后解渴。这也促成了我与米格尔及朱莉亚展开一场有趣且内容广泛的对话,话题涉及气候变化、小岛上的水资源供应、地质学等等。他们俩真是梅诺卡岛及其旅游业的优秀宣传大使!
希望以后还能参加他们的其他旅游项目。