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Encouraging Quotes 4
February 3, 2014
Napolean Bonapart The only one who is wiser than anyone is everyone Mahatma Gandhi Strength does not come from physical capacity, it comes from imdomitable will Lyndon Baines Johnson If we are to live together in peace we must come to know each other better Augustus Caesar Hasten Slowly John Fitzgeral Kennedy If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherver it takes him
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Discover How the Oakley Radar Cycling Sunglasses Stood Up To A 3 Year Adventure Tour
January 29, 2014
A good pair of sunglasses are essential if you are cycling to protect your eyes from dirt, dust and the sun. This is my review of the Oakley Radar cycling-specific sunglasses. Features / Benefits Radar® features an interchangeable lens Hydrophobic™, anti-static lens coating repels water, skin oils and debris (lens coating that prevents water from leaving streaks and sheens - Skin oils, fingerprints and lotions are easily wiped ) The frame architecture creates a cooling flow of air Impact Protection The materials and geometries of Oakley eyewear provide unsurpassed protection against impact.
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Prepare, Pack, Pedal: A Practical Guide to Bicycle Touring
January 9, 2014
A year ago, I realised I had written so much to help people plan their bicycle tours on my blog but it was all on blog posts I thought it could be made more accessible. I decided to rewrite and extend the posts into a guidebook. The book is organised into sections. There is advice on how to prepare your trip when you don’t have a lot of free-time to do so and might need some motivation.
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Craghoppers Classic Kiwi Trousers - Live in Trousers for Your Bicycle Travels
December 10, 2013
These hiking trousers from Craghoppers are lightweight, quick-drying, and comfortable. They consist of sun-protective fabric, stain proof and water repellent fabric. Features 8 pockets including OS map-sized cargo pocket and zipped security pockets Reinforced knee and seat Part elasticated waist for comfort fit Mobile phone holder SmartDry nano water-repellent finish Belt included Heel tape SolarDry 40+ UPF fabric Polyester Cotton These trousers are ideal for taking on a bike tour as you can wear them on and off the bike.
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Between Worlds: The Promise of The Road - Cycling to India Book Released
November 26, 2013
My new book which covers my cycle journey onward from Georgia, through Iran, Pakistan, India, Nepal, and a separate trip to Mongolia, as well as a jaunt back to London overland with a fresh perspective to pick up visas, is finished. Working with another great editor we’ve been through the text four times; its eighteen longer chapters compared to the shorter chapters in ‘Weave of the Ride’ and the content is a progression from the travel narrative and the ‘throwing yourself into a big adventure’ themes of the first book.
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