My buddies and I far prefer the explorative method of riding.
We've carried road bikes on our shoulders over high mountain passes, slid down vast glaciers along side our bicycles, and stumbled upon more quaint villages than I can count. For me, European bike trips have never been about riding from point A to point B.4 oz | CVS 70% organic ingredients. Clif Bar Energy Bar, Crunchy Peanut Butter, 2.