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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/cprima_ on 2025-02-09 10:08:03+00:00.

For those who do solo touring, what situations have made you feel most vulnerable or uneasy on the road?

It could be anything—a remote stretch with no sign of life for hours, a campsite that didn’t feel quite right, an encounter that left you unsettled, or just that gut feeling that something was off.

I’m not necessarily talking about direct dangers like bad drivers or mechanical failures (though those are welcome too), but the subtle moments that made you rethink your surroundings or feel exposed.

Have these situations changed how you approach solo touring? Any habits or precautions you’ve picked up because of them?

I’m preparing for my next long-distance tour and want to mentally prepare for the kinds of situations I might not anticipate—so I’d love to hear your experiences.