I have a few things from http://www.groundeffect.co.nz and all are brilliant.
The Draft Dodger is just great. I got the XL and even with my long arms I got plenty of jacket covering them. And it is big enough to put enough layers under it e.g. merino wool base layer, cycling top, other long slee...
I have had this trailer for around four years now and simply love it. It is a TW-Bent trailer which is pretty much the same as the BOB Yak trailer but is called Revolution Cargo Load Trailer and is from Edinburgh Bicycles Coop.
At time of publishing this post it is going at £149.99 though when I...
Description: Brixton Cycles - Powering the individual for 25 Years and still we roll
Shop visited: Continuously.
One of the most famous bicycle shops in London, people from all over would come from all over. Even I travel 6 and a bit miles to go there even when I got easy 8-10 bicycle shops cl...
Description: If you are looking for a great holiday in France then look no further thant Les Sorbiers in the village of Bareges in the French Pyrenees. Les Sorbiers is a fine period Napoleonic building in the heart of the village, which has been sympathetically restored and modernised to...
Description: (From their site) The camp "Rožac" is situated on the island of Ĉiovo which is connected with Trogir by a bridge. It is 2 km far away from Trogir and 26 km away from Split. The whole area of the camp is surrounded by a beautiful beach (cca 500 m) and the camp itself is hidden by a thi...
Description: Ciklo Planet, Bicycle shop in Split, Croatia.
Shop visited: September 2009.
I emailed Ciklo Planet a few month ago and asked if it would be ok for us to come and pick up some empty bicycle boxes after our cycling tour in Croatia for our flight home.
Yes no problem, w...
Description: (From their site) Three stars family hotel – restaurant Trogirski Dvori is one of those hotels in Trogir with the longest tradition. Hotel is situated at about one kilometer form the center of Trogir and three kilometers from the Airport Split. Hotel is ideal for business people who n...
Description: (From their site) Impressive poplars, birches, limes and tamarisk trees provide natural shade and shelter for camping plots and pitches, making the stay in our camp pleasant even in hot summer months. Even the farthest pitches are no more than 500 m away from the sea and the b...
Description: (From their site) With long tradition in tourism and with 12000 m2 surface, we are dealing with 100 camping units. In the shadows of the most wonderful olive and laurel trees you will find peace and satisfaction. Most adorable is the clearest sea where you can see your own ref...
Description: (From their site) The camping site is situated on the Kovačević family's private property in the shade of carob - trees by the sand beach. Attractive for both young people and families with children. It can accomodate up to 70 people. You can enjoy differnet water sports, long walks...
Description: (From their site) Camping ground "Kate", located amongst cypress and pine trees is a green oasis only 200 m from the blue Adriatic sea, in the center of the village Mlini. Its rich natural surroundings decelerate the quick pace city lifestyle and make room for rest and renewal. The sm...
Description: (From their site) Fforest Fields is a secluded seven acre rural caravan campsite a few miles from the market town of Builth Wells in central Wales. It is well drained and almost level with generous grass and hardstand pitches served by a circuit road. It is landscaped with lots of t...
Description: (From their site) Riverside camping site with loos, showers, hot & cold water. 3 miles North of Machynlleth. Next to the Centre for Alternative Technology. On Sustrans route No8. Great mountain biking nearby, Cli-machx trail, Mach 1, 2 & 3. Aberdovey and seaside 9 miles. Cader...
Description: The Woodlands is a well established, family run caravan park set amidst some of the most beautiful scenery Mid Wales has to offer. It is situated in Devils Bridge, a small village nestling at the top of the Rheidol Valley, 12 miles inland from the coastal town of Aberystwyth. I...
Description: (From their site) Fortify yourself in a flash with our ultracompact 1 liter unit. Ideal for dehydrated meals, coffee or tea on the go, remote work sites, and emergency kits. Travel light and prep easy. The Personal Cooking System (PCS) is a complete food and beverage multi-tool you ca...
... microwave !!
I cook my porridge in the micro. Mix milk and porridge together in a bowl, 1:30, stir, then 30sec extra, then add "flavor", then eat.
We just got a Jetboil PCS (personal cooking system) and I tested it out this am.
I was sure it would be quite intense heat so I used mo...
Description: (From their site) A Blacks Octane 3 technical tunnel tent that is extremely light and has a very compact pack size. Its aerodynamic shape makes it suitable for mountain use at all altitudes as well as backpacking and trekking.
As seen on the blog: Label : Blacks Octane 3
UPDAT...
Description: (From their site) Exped DownMats: super comfortable, infinitely warmer and more compact than any other comparable mat of similar weight. Since down compresses so well, Downmats also packs very small. The integrated pump makes inflation easy.
As seen on the blog: Label : Exped Do...
Description: Bicycle Sales France. Charly opens his shop doors on the roundabout in the middle of Argelès-Gazost. He is proud to offer his clients, who are enthusiastic about all types of biking, only the best.
Shop visited: Summer 2009
As seen on the blog: A good start ...
My thread on...
... my kingdom for some tyres that work.
I got 4 bikes that I use a lot, and all run different tyres. I pretty much tend to ride on road surfaces with them all and in all kinds of weather all year around.
Dirty Pia, MTB Principia, 1995.
She was converted to a flat bar "road bike" some years ag...
... the Lake I/O SDL?
They have now been tested in the rain and on long distances, even the DunRun a ride of 135 miles in one go.
I have had these shoes for well over a month now, and I still really enjoy riding in them. Have walked quite a lot and done over 700 miles with them on.
They si...
Description: (From their site) If you want to carry a lot of stuff while riding your bike long distances, you’d be hard pressed to find a better bike than the Long Haul Trucker. It starts with the frame, whose tubing and geometry were specifically designed for loaded travel. We added braze-ons for...
If you have landed here after a search, click here to read my review only about the Surly Long Haul Trucker. Below is a ride report too so if you don't mind the extra do read on :)
A little prelude :
This is a shake-down ride, review of the Surly Long Haul Trucker and write up of our attempt o...
Description: (From their site) Lodges, Caravans, Touring, Camping and Self Catering accommodation, we have something for all. Situated in the County of Suffolk we are nestled between the seaside Towns of Southwold and Aldeburgh.
Site visited: 5th of July 2009.
As seen on the blog:...
Sad news this shop is now closed So head to Putney Cycles or Evans in Fulham.
Description: Bicycle Sales in West London. We have 30 years experience in bicycle repairs and sales. Our customers come from all over West London - Fulham, Chelsea, Putney and Battersea - for our speedy repairs and our...
