• Encouraging Quotes 7

    February 27, 2018

    From The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Be Present I don’t live in either my past or my future. I’m interested only in the present. If you can concentrate always on the present, you’ll be a happy man. Life will be a party for you, a grand festival, because life is the moment we’re living now. Self-purification The alchemists spent years in their laboratories, observing the fire that purified the metals.

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    February 19, 2018

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  • How to Lace Up a Misshaped Brooks Champion Flyer Saddle

    February 19, 2018

    I use a Brooks Champion Flyer saddle for my cycle touring. It had the reputation of being the most comfortable saddle. After the initial break-in period of about three months the saddle moulds to your backside and it is very comfortable indeed. Problems with the Saddle Early on in the journey the bracket which supports the nose of the saddle widened and became dislodged. This caused the saddle to tilt slightly to one side and over time the problem got worse.

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  • Audience Questions about Weave of the Ride - Cycling Across Europe

    February 14, 2018

    The following are common questions I was asked when I did talks about my cycle travels. how much you spent in each country and how long you were there for? It depended on where I was travelling. I lived very much on a shoestring. In European countries it could be 5 euros per day, but in India 5 Euros would be a very expensive day and I spent more like 2/3 Euros.

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  • Cateye EL-300 light Review

    February 13, 2018

    This bike light was given to me by Emily Chappell. On receiving it, I thought it looked awesome because it was large and had multiple LEDS. Company spiel Step into the light with Cat Eye’s innovative five LED Opticube headlight! Combining five powerful white LEDs with Opticube lens technology, this portable wonder produces an amazingly clear, focused and efficient beam. The 400 candlepower beacon offers plenty of visibility for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to see you coming, and runs for about 30 hours on 4 AA batteries (included).

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  • Useful links when preparing to go on a bicycle tour

    February 11, 2018

    Health tips Staying Healthy On A Bike Tour Tour Tips & tricks: Health 10 ways to stay healthy on a bike tour Boots Vaccination Advice NHS Scotland Travel Health Advice General Travel Information Sites Foreign office travel advice Lonely Planet Thorn Tree Forum Travel Stack Exchange Visa information A Comprehensive Guide to Visa Requirements the World Over Border-crossings Land border crossings checklist Border crossings tips from many sources Routes [European Bike Routes](http://travellingtwo.

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  • Bike sizing and how to fit your bike

    February 11, 2018

    Sizing is a really important aspect of choosing a bike that will provide a good cycling experience. A poorly sized bike can cause health problems and can make cycling an unpleasant drag. There does not seem to be a universal standard for bike sizing due to the variety of designs and geometry. Size varies between manufacturers and intended use; touring, racing and commuting bikes and needs are all slightly different.

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  • Photo Essay Demonstrations in Tbilisi

    February 10, 2018

    I arrived back in Tbilisi in Georgia just in time to witness a demonstration in a similar mould to the one Tom and I witnessed when we arrived for the first time back in January 2008. 50,000 people gathered on the main street, Rustaveli, outside the front of the parliament building. There is a large stage with a banner proclaiming the purpose of the demonstration ‘Saakashvili for Resignation’. Saakashvili has been president since he came to power through the ‘Rose Revolution’ of 2003.

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  • What Essential Bike Maintenance is Needed for Cycle Touring?

    February 9, 2018

    Maintenance you aim to do will depend on the kind of conditions you’re riding in. Daily Give the bike a once-over about once a day. Check the tyres by hand and increase pressure if needed. Tyre pressure depends on the terrain and the tyre. Clean chain. Use an old rag held round the chain and turn the pedals backwards. For more persistent dirt you can use a brush. Lube chain.

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  • Cycle Touring in India - A Photo Essay

    February 9, 2018

    Unfortunately this original post got corrupted and I was left with only the captions! TODO: Photos coming soon…. Two guards talk at the ceremony at the border between India and Pakistan. The Indian crowd cheers the ceremony - India and Pakistan don’t see eye to eye but the ceremony is a tradition and good natured. The Golden Temple at Amritsar at Dusk. The temple had an amazingly calming atmosphere. A group of wise men chat by the Golden Temple.

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  • Cycle Touring through Nepal - A Photo Essay

    February 9, 2018

    Unfortunately this post got corrupted so I still need to put the photos back with the captions. Coming soon… Pondering the map before setting off on the road in Nepal. A mosquito is interested in reading my diary. Stunning statues at a temple along a busy street in Kathmandu. Some friendly street children pose for the camera. An impressive tree in the botanical gardens in Daman in the Himalayan foothills.

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  • What Should you Carry in a First Aid Kit for Cycle Touring?

    February 9, 2018

    For an any outdoor trip you should take a basic first aid kit. Here are list of essentials with a focus on cycling. Antibiotic / hydrocortisone ointment for “road rash” and insect bites Assorted adhesive bandages Gauze pads Sterile swabs Micropore tape Over the counter painkillers like Aspirin, Paracetamol and Nurofen Diarrhoea medicine Fluid replacement sachet Water purification tablets (depending on where you are riding) Not strictly first aid but should have:

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