Day Seven - Final full ride. There can be quite a difference in hotels even within the same rating level. Speaking of food, cyclists have notoriously huge appetites. Guaranteed, there will be someone on your trip who takes more than his or her fair share from that serving platter. Ask what kind.
Some cyclists love cookies and bananas, others eat only energy bars and high-tech gels.
So you ve called the tour companies, received the brochures, looked at a map and evaluated your fitness. You call with your questions but still aren't sure how much to believe. Get out those brochures and take another, closer look at the photos. The leader rides the Merlin, the rest of you get a Trek hybrid. Look carefully at the food shots.