Review: “Sporked”
woollypigs This post is in homage to our friend Emily who is making her way from London eastwards around the world. The last time I heard she was cycling her way…
ramblings
La bici no pasará!
We hung around in Buenos Aires in the afternoon, keeping out of the sun and making preparations for our journey to the airport. We explained in vain to the very…
New rear wheel
Some of you know that I have been pondering what rear back wheel to build for a long time, because my old rear wheel isn’t cutting the mustard. I have…
Washing a down sleeping bag
Our Alpkit Skyehigh sleeping bags are getting a bit smelly even with the silk liners. We have tried a few times to organise to send them off to a specialist,…
There’s a hole in the pannier, dear Peli, dear Peli
Come sing along with me … There’s a hole in the pannier, dear Peli, dear Peli, There’s a hole in the pannier, dear Peli, dear Peli, Then fix it, dear…
Cycling in the Peak District
We have just spent four days in the Peak District in the north of England, pootling about and enjoying the views. And, of course, sampling some excellent cake. Last year…
Are you sitting comfortably?
I really do have the so-called “Brooks bum” – they work for some and not for others. Peli, for example, didn’t get along at all with the one we tested…
I tip my hat to you
Because now I can! I picked up a hat the other day after many years of thinking about getting one; I finally narrowed it down to a Tilley Hemp TH5.…
Post-tour ponderings
A cycle tourer or traveller is easy to spot, you know when you have spotted a kindred spirit. They walk in a more relaxed, unrushed way and carry themselves without…
Staying charged while touring
With more and more gadget you have, it is getting somewhat harder to keep them all charged while touring or on holiday. We have a camera, GPS, mobile phone, lights…