2500 mile, 11 country, 2.5 month bicycle trip around Europe, sounds crazy, right? The summer of my sophomore year of college that is exactly what I did. On this blog I will share my experiences, my likes and dislikes about the trip, and a basic how-to for bicycle touring. If I can do it, anyone can! Enjoy and Cheers!The Trip of a LifetimeTumblr (3.0; @alliswellthatendswell)http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/Hello! I'd like to know where you found this bicycle trip? I will be studying abroad in Europe for a year and would like to do this next summer before coming back to the states. <br /> Thanks!Hi! Thanks for your question! We made this trip up ourselves! We decided on a start and end point...http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/5824984972http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/5824984972Tue, 24 May 2011 21:53:58 -0700Day Four ContinuedOn our way out of Dublin we crossed though Phoenix Park. It is a gigantic park on the North East...http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/5321559587http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/5321559587Sun, 08 May 2011 18:28:00 -0700Hey there!<br /> I like what you've done, and I'm looking to get a little support with what I'll be doing. I'm biking cross America this summer, and any help/support from someone who has experience with the art is greatly appreciated.<br /> If you visit my site www.interpopulus.com, you'll be able to learn more details for where in the proces I am right nowLoved your site! Those are great goals! Our friend kurt biked across the US before going on our...http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/5317489960http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/5317489960Sun, 08 May 2011 16:11:54 -0700What happened to your trip? I'm planning something similar in May after I graduate from university.I am so sorry it took me so long to write back! I have been a little distracted with life! I am...http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/5317152879http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/5317152879Sun, 08 May 2011 15:59:53 -0700Hey<br /> I just started reading your account of your trip and am wondering if you will be finishing? I am thinking about doing a similar trip and am finding your trip to be a great read!<br /> It would be great to see it finished but totally understand if you have no time as I'm sure it takes quite a bit of time to write.Yes we finished! I am so sorry it has taken me so loong to write back!! We are back in Seattle now,...http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/5316937967http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/5316937967Sun, 08 May 2011 15:52:06 -0700Day Four (Dublin and beyond)We woke up at the Avondale Guest House and had a delicious breakfast of eggs, toast, sausage, and...http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/3112749025http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/3112749025Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:04:00 -0800Day Three (continued) Once we checked into Avondale Guest House we decided to see Dublin on foot. We stopped and had lunch...http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/3108645363http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/3108645363Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:55:00 -0800Day Three (welcome to Ireland) We&#8217;d found a bike shop on the map in the early morning hours of jet leg land. It was only a...http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/3095940392http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/3095940392Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:01:00 -0800Does your bike fit you?Does your bike fit you?: Here is a great website to see if your bike fits you. If it does’t,...http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/3070620151http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/3070620151Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:27:04 -0800The Tour Route!<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfyevyJMKk1qfeno0o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Tour Route!</p>http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/3052457707http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/3052457707Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:45:34 -0800Day Two (mayhem and mishap)We landed at the London Heathrow Airport mid morning the next day. We had a 55 minute layover and we...http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/3052444911http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/3052444911Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:44:00 -0800Day OneI would like to start at day one and go through the entire trip day by day. I will talk about...http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/2983957179http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/2983957179Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:41:00 -0800These two cyclists have been biking since 2002! <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/wwwDownTheRoadorg-Bicycle-Touring-Around-The-World-2002-to-Present/97600646165">These two cyclists have been biking since 2002! </a>http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/2978476469http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/2978476469Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:34:22 -0800I just love this. “Oh hey honey, yeah, I think I’ll...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfquseacOj1qfeno0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I just love this. “Oh hey honey, yeah, I think I’ll take the steed into work today.” Haha that would be amazing : )  Designed by Cetol Tendencias & Diseño.</p>http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/2977907090http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/2977907090Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:48:14 -0800Practice Makes PerfectYou&#8217;ve heard the saying &#8221; Practice makes perfect&#8221;? That saying is very useful when...http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/2965082182http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/2965082182Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:43:00 -0800Planning Part V (food)There are many awesome things about traveling by bike. Two of my favorite things about touring are...http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/2948196552http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/2948196552Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:01:00 -0800The Tour Route<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Dublin,+Ireland&daddr=53.28879,-9.01144+to:52.38389,-7.88081+to:50.78371,-1.09213+to:49.5263,0.09082+to:52.34539,4.84113+to:50.93721,4.3309+to:47.58485,6.85937+to:47.38181,7.16453+to:46.96565,7.43217+to:46.65634,7.78547+to:47.04503,8.30981+to:47.47172,9.65987+to:48.1301,11.52845+to:45.46398,12.28034+to:Naples,+Italy&geocode=FWj3LQMdml2g_ykvrCfqgA5nSDGgcTGXqccACg%3BFVYfLQMdEH92_ymr1a3CR5FbSDGGh_x_a6PZug%3BFZJQHwMdlr-H_ynN0ihWoTVDSDGwfl0xQEidrg%3BFd7lBgMd3lXv_yknCidTkV10SDEQsb-yLa4OEw%3BFRy28wIdxGIBACk3KlX6VC_gRzFMC9C4W0rKkA%3BFS66HgMdqt5JACkFlsNW9OHFRzEzrOtHAO6QpQ%3BFXo9CQMdlBVCACkDAKLK-enDRzGpThnkz2vPuA%3BFVIW1gIdaqpoACmxRL-fMD2SRzERuLLANM4JEw%3BFTL90gIdclJtAClTqUQ5ffCRRzEYZdu6Sk58-w%3BFZKjzAId6mdxAClJMB-fhTmORzH7RO7pwEs_lw%3BFVTrxwId_st2ACmvatMa8qWPRzFdqIeCPzjr6g%3BFabZzQIdMsx-ACnrkw17o_uPRzE9zwuUL2_B-g%3BFWhc1AId3mWTACkTCZHc1RObRzHuaivZg3x-HQ%3BFTRo3gIdAumvACkl9KRKu9idRzGxdTbgoyUdEw%3BFay5tQIdFGK7ACkzqMEtXLF-RzEhNBEThwkHEw%3BFaErbwIddHbZACmZfmxqTwg7EzEdGXg7wSz1PQ&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=14&sz=7&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14&sll=46.422713,11.57959&sspn=5.278369,9.854736&ie=UTF8&ll=47.989922,6.855469&spn=20.516396,39.418945&z=5">The Tour Route</a>http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/2946074306http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/2946074306Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:44:06 -0800Check out other biking blogs at...<a href="http://www.bikeblogs.com/">Check out other biking blogs at...</a>http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/2944037502http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/2944037502Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:34:05 -0800Planning Part IV (lodging)Depending on how nature savvy, or wealthy you are, accommodations on a bike trip can vary greatly. A...http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/2943605250http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/2943605250Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:02:00 -0800Planning Part III (packing)Obviously, you are going to need a bike and a helmet and a water bottle. But aside from that, how...http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/2932560998http://alliswellthatendswell.tumblr.com/post/2932560998Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:48:00 -0800