The reason I did not give you 5 stars…

The reason I did not give you 5 stars was not entirely your fault. One of the other passengers arrived with a fully contagious head cold, which I acquired on the third day of the tour when she abandoned her bike and I pushed it up a hill. Several other passengers also caught the virus. The crew and tour guides were great, as were the meals. The bikes are heavy and clumsy, but for good reasons. I readjusted the handlebars, which made my bike considerably more stable. The scenery and cultural aspects of this tour were far beyond my expectations, and I thank you for that experience.