... 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...
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...
Description: 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...
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...
Description: (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...
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...
Description: (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...
Me 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...
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
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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...
Description: 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...
