Reviews of various tools, things, bed and breakfasts, campsites that we have used while cycle touring.

WeBike, Kastanie Alle 20, 2720 Vanløse, Denmark, cykler, bicycle, road and mountain bikesDescription: Bicycle Sales in Copenhagen, Denmark. Specialise in road and mountain bikes. They even got their own team so do look out for them.

Shop visited: August 2007 and June 2009

As seen on the blog: Living in a box

A lovely shop if you are looking for a new road or MTB bike, some v...

... and new cleats.

I got a par of Lake I/O's a couple of days ago. Haven't had much time to to try them out yet but they look and feel very good. Good for summer riding, well they say it is going to be a scorchio summer over here this year.

They are light and air flow nicely trough th...

stratton Cycles, Wandsworth, London, SW18 2QB, second hand, bikes

Description: Bicycle Sales in South West London. Experience in bicycle repairs and sales. Our customers come from all over South West London,for our speedy repairs and our great range of new and used bikes.

Shop visited: Once in spring 2009

I only popped in to pick something up for a f...

Alpkit SkyeHigh 800 Sleeping bag, a hug in a bag :)

Description: (From their site) A serious sleeping bag choice for those with big ideas but limited by a budget (we all know how that feels). 650+ fill power, ripstop nylon outer and 4 fill weights to cover most situations. The SkyeHigh series is the low cost introduction to the family of Alpkit g...

a review of the Ortleib Pannier set, Ortlied Bike-Packer Plus, Ortlieb Ultimate 5 Plus, Ortlieb Sport Packer Plus PannierDescription: (From their site) With its classical lid closure the waterproof rear pannier Bike-Packer Plus allows fast access to the bag’s interior. An internal double drawstring snow flap provides additional protection against dust, humidity and snow. A fixed inner pocket with main compartment an...

Mellow Farm Adventure Campsite, Dockenfield, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4HH

Description: (From their site) Mellow Farm is a small, family farm of 110 hectares on the beautiful Hampshire-Surrey border and is centred on the River Wey. It is set on sandy heathland and is either grassland or small wooded areas.

Site visited: 25th of April 2009.

As seen on the b...

Description: (From their site) Originally built as a Queen Anne Hunting Lodge in the 1600's, set in five acres of scenic grounds. Close to many local attractions such as Weavers Down, a protected area of scientific interest, where there are many excellent walks.

Site visited: 24th of Ap...

Chertsey Camping And Caravanning Club Site Featured Site, Bridge Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8JXDescription: (From their site) This lovely, riverside site is to the south west of London. A train ride away from the capital, it has a rural feel and is visited by foxes, squirrels and many river birds. Canoes can launch from the Site, which regularly hosts events by the Canoe-Camping Club.

Sit...

dahon speed pro TT 2008 on tourmaletMe and Chutney (a Dahon Speed Pro TT, 2008) on the top of Tourmalet.

I have now ridden it in London, the Pyrenees and on a long hilly ride, and it is one of the best rides I have had.

After a little getting used to that everything happens so low to the ground, and the twitching handling, it just...

Kilbury Manor Bed and Breakfast, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0LN

Description: This charming 17th century Grade II listed Devon long house is situated in the beautiful Dart valley with direct river access from its meadow..

Site visited: 19th - 22nd of May 2008.

As seen on the blog: South Devon hills, cream teas and more hills

Kilbury Manor Bed and Breakfast, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0LN /div\> We ar...

Description: Bicycle Sales in Colne, DK.

Shop visited: December 2007.

I had worn through the rims on my front wheel and had to get a new rim or wheel. Though the shop didn't have a rim that would do or time to order one, let alone build a new wheel for us, well it was just before xmas after...

Coton Lodge, West Haddon Road, Guilsborough, Northampton, NN6 8QEDescription: Unique and secluded, yet only ten minutes from the M1, Coton Lodge is set in beautiful gardens and surrounded by its own working farm. Although mostly arable, the grassland in front of the house is grazed by our Whitefaced Woodland and Llanwenog rare breed sheep.

Site visited: Fall...

Southland Camping and Touring Park, Newchurch, Isle of Wright PO36 0LZ

Description: (From their site) Close to Sandown on the Isle of Wight, it makes an excellent base from which to explore this beautiful island and combine a stay at The Orchards Caravan Club Site. Open to members only, this site and ferry crossings at exclusive rates can be booked.

Site vi...