"B" is for "Bus Stop"

When venturing forth on long distance rides, one of the great, versatile shelters which are found in every country, on many roads, is the humble bus stop.

Late at night, or even during the day, these marvellous monuments of civilisation (even though they're obviously not designed for use by cyclists) can be used by your weary, pedal-sore self for:

• Sleeping - bus stops usually have a roof and are sometimes closed on three-and-a-bit sides, with a bench, which means that you can safely sleep sheltered from the rain and wind, and raised off the cold ground
• Eating - a nice relaxing sit-down and munch away
• Cooking - if you're touring, stoves can be sheltered from the wind
• Changing - sheltered from the rain and wind, you can change into dry, warm clothes
• Toilet stops - with a spare plastic bag, some toilet paper and/or baby wipes, a number two can be comfortably performed in privacy - do clean-up after yourself!

When you're tired enough, a bus stop can look like a five star hotel.  Ultra - you're doing it right.

Catch some Zzzzzs - goodnight!  Even if it's daytime...