Anne tells a lie in her book A bike ride, she doesn't cycle 12,000 miles around the world. She only cycles 11,552 miles around the world, but I too would round it to the nearest thousand if I ever managed what she did.
I only learned about this truly remarkable woman last year when she untimely...
A few years back when I decided to go clip less, I search for something that was easy to clip into and easy to learn to use. I don't like the "proper cycling" shoes as you can't just jump off your bicycle and have a walk as you please, so I was looking for MTB style cycling shoes. Out of them all st...
I think the Rainlegs were created for horse riders but soon found its way to cycling and other outdoor activities. The first time I saw them, I honestly thought that it was a gimmick. Yet another thing someone was trying to flog to us cyclist with no real use. After talking with a few cycling friend...
I got the dhb Wickham eVENT Waterproof Cycling Jacket a few weeks back and as sods law is, I didn't get to use it in anger before yesterday. 25 miles ride in solid drizzle with a heavy shower thrown in for good measure. What can I say it did what it said on the tin, e.g it was waterproof.
Waterpro...
I got the SuperNova E3 Pro with the handle bar mount.
The reason is that I didn't fancy having my expensive light sitting on my bicycle when parked up. When packing up the bicycle for cycle touring I didn't fancy fettling around with more bits as I'm sure I would knock or bend it while packing i...
I have now used these since May and love them.
I wear them pretty much all day both cycling and walking in them. Since the cleats are set back in the shoe and the way that sole is made. I haven't worn down the cleats yet, like I did with my Shimano MT40.
They are still nice and warm, with a pa...
We got two Ajungilak air pillows and tested them out for one night and we have a winner.
Yes, you can use a t-shirt stuffed with your spare kit, but it is not the comfiest of things.
At 140g it is probably to heavy for the weight weenie's but we are looking for comfort and a few more grams would...
Description: (From their site) The CARGO has been a modern classic since 1988. As the first carrier from Tubus it remains our bestseller: The epitome of reliability, thousands have been manufactured over the years and are still in use worldwide today.
The Tubus racks are by the look and feel bui...
Description: (From their site) Our marked pitches are levelled well, drained and fully serviced with electricity, mains water supply and grey water disposal. Most are a combination of grass and hard standing. A few are all grass and all have excellent views of the Solent.
Site visited:...
I have just finished Bicycle Diaries by David Byrne, and I loved it, it is a very good read.
It is by all means not a touring book or a ride write up in the normal sense of bicycle related books. The first part is more a diary of David's visits to cities around the world, with some comments on a...
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...
