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The 30 hobbies closest to cycle touring in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Riding a road bike on tarmac, from café loops to long, hilly days out.
Alike: Both active and outdoors.
Different: More of the same each time.
Open-water swimmingCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
Trail runningCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
RunningCheaper to start. More of the same each time.
TriathlonMore competitive. More of the same each time.
SwimmingCheaper to start. More of an indoor thing.
Indoor cyclingCheaper to start. More of an indoor thing.
BackpackingMore physical.
Kayaking & canoeingCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
VanlifeLess repetitive. Gentler on the body.
CampingCheaper to start. Less repetitive.
HikingCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
MountaineeringMore of a thrill. Less repetitive.
Scuba divingMore fiddly, precise work. Looking after living things.
Trail motorcyclingCheaper to start. Livelier.
Archaeology digsCheaper to start. More fiddly, precise work.
Horse ridingCheaper to start. Looking after living things.
Mountain bikingLess repetitive. Livelier.
OrienteeringCheaper to start. Less repetitive.
SnorkellingCheaper to start. Less repetitive.
FishingCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
Fossil huntingCheaper to start. More about collecting.
OverlandingLess repetitive. Gentler on the body.
SlackliningCheaper to start. Closer to home.
SurfingCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
BushcraftCheaper to start. More hands-on.
CanyoningCheaper to start. Less repetitive.
Metal detectingCheaper to start. More about collecting.
PaddleboardingCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
Rock poolingCheaper to start. Less repetitive.The closest are Road cycling, Open-water swimming, Trail running, Running and Triathlon. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Open-water swimming is close to cycle touring and quicker to pick up.
Open-water swimming is close to cycle touring and costs less to start.
