About to retire. What to do next?

I am thinking, while I have my health, maybe I should go on a bike tour someplace. What is it like to ride a bike all day long, anyone with experience? Do you get used to it after a week? I imagine some days are torture, like when it rains or gets windy or cold.
Do you feel safe?

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fanuc2013 · 51-55, F

You have to take a number of shorter rides first. Your butt can get awfully sore until you get used to it. Start out with a 2 mile trip and gradually increase until you get to the distance of your tour, then you will be able to enjoy the sights and not be in pain!

JamesBugman

@fanuc2013 I was looking at those padded shorts on amazon, do those actually work or just a gimmick?