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Forum: Touring

07-08-11, 06:54 AM

Replies: 156

Why I cycled to the ends of the world

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Posted By bore_of_staying

I read through the first half this thread and was...

I read through the first half this thread and was a bit gutted it went down the road it did. I hate listening to pessimists, even if they try to pass themselves off as something else………
For me you...

Forum: Touring

06-21-11, 12:12 PM

Replies: 1

Anyone use Phone Apps whilst touring??

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Posted By bore_of_staying

Anyone use Phone Apps whilst touring??

Im heading on my first tour next month. Its a 2 month tour of western Europe. I have a big map of the whole of western Europe its 17km-1cm

So I would imagine I would need extra maps with more...

Forum: Touring

05-22-11, 03:19 PM

Replies: 10

Couple of saddle questions....

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Posted By bore_of_staying

Think il just play around with the saddle...

Think il just play around with the saddle position for now. I hope the feeling that the seat is violating me will get better with miles if not, il just buy a new one on the road I reckon. Then il opt...

Forum: Touring

05-20-11, 04:33 PM

Replies: 10

Couple of saddle questions....

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Posted By bore_of_staying

Couple of saddle questions....

Ok so I guess this may sound stupid but hear goes. I have a Dawes hybrid bike, when I ride it for short distances there are no problems at all.

But if I ride say 40 miles or more my ass hurts :(...

Forum: Touring

05-20-11, 12:11 PM

Replies: 20

Suggestions for route needed, where are the best spots in Europe including the Alps?

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Posted By bore_of_staying

Im traveling from Ireland on the 18th of July...

Im traveling from Ireland on the 18th of July going over to Scotland on a ferry, then heading to Newcastle to get the ferry to Amsterdam. So I would be about a week into my trip when I cross into...

Forum: Touring

05-19-11, 11:40 AM

Replies: 20

Suggestions for route needed, where are the best spots in Europe including the Alps?

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Posted By bore_of_staying

Im thinking around 6 to 8 weeks. But im fairly...

Im thinking around 6 to 8 weeks. But im fairly flexible with it. As long as my bike and my legs an wallet can handle it I don't have a problem extending it. My main interest is travel. I want to stay...

Forum: Touring

05-18-11, 04:23 PM

Replies: 20

Suggestions for route needed, where are the best spots in Europe including the Alps?

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Posted By bore_of_staying

This is my first tour this info helps a lot! ...

This is my first tour this info helps a lot!

My idea for planning so far is..........I have a big map of western Europe 17km to 1cm, which I know wont cut it if I want to find the small roads. I...

Forum: Touring

05-17-11, 10:20 AM

Replies: 20

Suggestions for route needed, where are the best spots in Europe including the Alps?

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Posted By bore_of_staying

Suggestions for route needed, where are the best spots in Europe including the Alps?

Hey folks im starting my tour in Amsterdam going south to Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Austria, northern Italy, Switzerland back to France an then going overland doing the Santiago de...

Forum: Touring

01-17-11, 12:49 PM

Replies: 8

choosing a touring bike??

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Posted By bore_of_staying

I did try to do my own research an found the...

I did try to do my own research an found the advice on bikes to be very technical for a novice like me. Thanks very much guys this thread has been really helpful!!

I can kind of gather that for my...

Forum: Touring

01-16-11, 02:30 PM

Replies: 8

choosing a touring bike??

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Posted By bore_of_staying

Liking the look of that decathlon bike!! I live...

Liking the look of that decathlon bike!! I live in Northern Ireland at the moment, so there isnt that many options for picking up a second hand one locally. An I would like to start training as soon...

Forum: Touring

01-16-11, 12:45 PM

Replies: 8

choosing a touring bike??

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Posted By bore_of_staying

choosing a touring bike??

Hey guys and girls, iv never done the whole touring thing before. Im off in the summer for my first trip, I am gonna bike around Europe for anything between 5 weeks and 3 months. I have no idea which...

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