10 | Cycling World
Cycling Back Through Time
and Family History
Perhaps the greatest journey you could make is going
on search of your ancestors. Combining your family
history with a cycling tour could be the experience
of many lifetimes. Genealogist Dr Bruce Durie and tour
organiser Jamie, Lord Sempill show you how to get
the most out of it.
Genealogy - researching your family history - is one of the most popular
leisure activities. Cycling is another. What could be more natural than to
combine the two? The great advantage of a bicycle-based ancestral tour
is that you will see the landscapes as your ancestors did. If you avoid
the newer main roads, you will likely be cycling the same paths your
forebears trod and get a true feel for their lives.
Following are the Top 10 Tips for getting the most out of it.