Slow down! Don’t forget to eat. And who cares what other people say?
If you can just remember these 3 things, your big bicycle adventure will be a whole lot more enjoyable. Ignore them and you’re probably in for a whole lot of pain. And that’s not the point of bike touring at all!
Now that I officially sound like your mother, read more about Bike Touring Mistakes To Avoid and don’t forget to tell us what mistakes you’d advise others to watch out for.