Cycling
Bad roads, steep gradients and unpredictable weather don't make Iceland an obvious choice for a cycling holiday, but nonetheless there are plenty of people who come here each summer just to pedal around. And if you're properly equipped, it's a great way to see the country close-up - you'll also save plenty of money over other forms of transport. You'll need solid, 18- or 24-speed mountain bikes with chunky tyres. You can rent these from various hostels in Iceland, or at the BSI bus terminal in Reykjavik (where pass holders get up to a fifty percent discount), for around 1500kr a day. If you're bringing your own bike to Iceland by plane, or getting it from one end of the country to the other by air, you'll need to have the handlebars and pedals turned in, the front wheel removed and strapped to the back, and the tyres deflated. There are bike shops in Reykjavik, Akureyri and a couple of the larger towns, but otherwise you'll have to provide all spares and carry out repairs yourself, or find a garage to help. Remember that there are plenty of areas, even on the Ringroad, where assistance may be several days' walk away, and that dust, sand, mud and water will place abnormal strains on your bike. You'll definitely suffer a few punctures , so bring a repair kit, spare tyre and tubes, along with the relevant tools, spare brake pads, spokes, chain links and cables. Weather has the most capacity for ruining your enjoyment if you're not prepared for it. In summer, expect a few days of rain, a few of sunshine, a storm or two, and plenty of wind. Around the coast you shouldn't need excessively warm clothing - a sweater and waterproof in addition to your normal gear should be fine - but make sure it's all quick-drying. If travelling through the Interior, weatherproof jackets, leggings, gloves and headware, plus ample warm clothing, are essential. Thick-soled neoprene surf boots will save cutting your feet on rocks during river crossings. It's not unfeasible to cover around 90km a day on paved stretches of the Ringroad, but elsewhere the same distance might take three days and conditions may be so bad that you walk more than you ride. Give yourself four weeks to circuit the Ringroad at an easy pace - this would average around 50km a day. Make sure you've worked out how far it is to the next store before passing up the chance to buy food , and and don't get caught out by supermarkets' short weekend hours . Note that off-road cycling is prohibited in order to protect the landscape, so stick to the tracks. If it all gets too much, you can put your bike on a bus for a few hundred kronur. If there's space, bikes go in the luggage compartment: otherwise it will be tied to the roof or back. Either way, protect your bike by wrapping and padding it if possible. For help in planning your trip, contact the Icelandic Mountain Bike Club (Islenski Fjallahjolaklubbusins, or IFHK), who organize club weekends and also have heaps of advice for cyclists. You can download most of this and contact them through their Web site at www.mmedia.is/~ifhk , which has English text.
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