It has to be...
Compatibility. Obviously !
I've made some great life long friends from travelling partners and also wanted to bury some travel partners within days of leaving home...
For me........
1) Same sleep patterns.
There is NOTHING more irritating than being packed up, fed and sweating in your riding gear your travel partner is still snoring at midday. Especially when you have arranged an early dart in the morning for a border crossing etc etc
2) Easy going.
The ability to just go with the flow. I've traveled with one or two people who are such bullies in where to stay, what to eat and how long to ride.
I'm happy to be led... But not dragged !
3) Patient
We all have our moments when we're less than desirable. Long term travel can be stressful, lonely and difficult. You need a travel buddy who can bite their lip at times when you're having a bad day.
4) Helpful.
We all need help at times. A good team is essential.
5) The MOST important of all..
Sense of humor...
If you can't 'laugh it off' or find the funny side of a bad situation, you're lost in my books.
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Did some trips.
Rode some bikes.
Fix them for a living.
Can't say anymore.
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