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Forum: Touring
10-21-13, 05:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 756
Posted By gordyb

Thanks for the replies. I would be arriving...

Thanks for the replies.

I would be arriving via India and my bike is now in England. Logistically and financially it would be a nightmare getting it to Istanbul. That's why I was wondering about...
Forum: Touring
10-17-13, 04:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 756
Posted By gordyb

Istanbul to Bristol, England.

I recently completed a 4000 mile tour across the states. It was my first and I loved it.

I'm coming to the end of my year sabbatical and I'm contemplating doing another ride. Istanbul to the uk. ...
Forum: Touring
05-09-13, 07:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 394
Posted By gordyb

New cycle tourer

I have just started my maiden voyage as a cycle tourer. Please join me in my journey. I'm loving the feedback, encouragement and help.

Gordybennett.com

Thanks

:)

Ben
Forum: Touring
03-20-13, 02:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,895
Posted By gordyb

I'm going to take this advice and call it when I...

I'm going to take this advice and call it when I arrive based on the conditions. thanks
Forum: Touring
03-15-13, 07:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 920
Posted By gordyb

I have never created a website in my life but...

I have never created a website in my life but recently weebly.com was suggested to me - I set up a fantastic new site for blogging my trip within a couple of hours. So simple and easy to do and it...
Forum: Touring
03-13-13, 01:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,895
Posted By gordyb

Thanks Valygrl and Jamawani, all really useful...

Thanks Valygrl and Jamawani, all really useful advice. Do you fancy doing the trip with me? I will just follow ;) hehe
Forum: Touring
03-13-13, 05:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,895
Posted By gordyb

Is this very good news? Not familiar with snow...

Is this very good news? Not familiar with snow terminology etc
Forum: Touring
03-12-13, 03:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,895
Posted By gordyb

great advice thanks :)

great advice thanks :)
Forum: Touring
03-11-13, 05:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,895
Posted By gordyb

Western Express

Hi,

I'm kicking off my first tour in San Francisco and heading along the Western Express until it meets the Trans America at Pueblo. Was originally planning on taking a detour at Cedar City and...
Forum: Touring
03-10-13, 06:29 PM
Replies: 356
Views: 397,428
Posted By gordyb

Another shameless plug. Sorry! I'm gearing...

Another shameless plug. Sorry!

I'm gearing up for my first tour. Arriving in San Fran on the 28th of April when blogging will begin in earnest.

Please have a look a my site;
...
Forum: Touring
03-10-13, 06:21 PM
Replies: 4,812
Views: 2,607,267
Posted By gordyb

Another shameless plug. I'm gearing up for...

Another shameless plug.

I'm gearing up for my first tour. Arriving in San Fran on the 28th of April when blogging will begin in earnest.

Please have a look a my site;

www.gordybennett.com
...
Forum: Touring
03-07-13, 02:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,200
Posted By gordyb

I'm soon to be doing coast to coast USA and I'm...

I'm soon to be doing coast to coast USA and I'm planning on bringing my unlocked English iphone5 and buying a verizon or AT and T pay as you go sim. Has anyone else done this? Are English iphones...
Forum: Touring
02-17-13, 01:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 968
Posted By gordyb

The ram mount looks perfect, but can you plug the...

The ram mount looks perfect, but can you plug the headphone cable while it's mounted? it looks tight.
Forum: Touring
02-17-13, 03:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 968
Posted By gordyb

I don't use a case and cant work out how to use...

I don't use a case and cant work out how to use that site, re it expects me to use a case! thanks for suggestion though
Forum: Touring
02-16-13, 04:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 968
Posted By gordyb

Iphone 5 bike mount?

Hi,

I'm getting my final bits for my impending bike tour of the USA and I'm looking for a recommendation.

I'm looking for a bicycle mount for an iphone 5.

It's important to me that I can...
Forum: Touring
12-04-12, 03:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,555
Posted By gordyb

I was going to follow the ACA routes pretty much...

I was going to follow the ACA routes pretty much directly East from San Fran but was put off by the desert temps further south.

Would love to head that direction though. Through Sequoia, death...
Forum: Touring
12-04-12, 11:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,555
Posted By gordyb

No worries about working. I'm holidaying :) No...

No worries about working. I'm holidaying :) No work for me other than riding across country.. :)
Forum: Touring
12-04-12, 03:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,555
Posted By gordyb

Thanks for the advice, I will def be travelling...

Thanks for the advice, I will def be travelling with insurance and will be using an extended tourist Visa.

Googling CTC now.

Between now and May I'm going to be riding as much a possible but...
Forum: Touring
12-04-12, 03:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,555
Posted By gordyb

I have never toured before. I'm diving in at the...

I have never toured before. I'm diving in at the deep end. Once I get through the initial body shock what is not to enjoy though?

I will not be working n the USA and have money saved over and...
Forum: Touring
12-03-12, 01:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,555
Posted By gordyb

Thanks for the offer :) I will let you know if I...

Thanks for the offer :) I will let you know if I go through that region.

And thanks everyone else for your thoughts. It looks like $60 should be doable from the general feedback. I'm just going...
Forum: Touring
12-03-12, 05:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,555
Posted By gordyb

Budget

I haven't spent much time in the USA and I have never toured before so I'm looking for some feedback as to whether my budget is realistic.

From the beginning of May I'm going to be working my way...
Forum: Touring
11-07-12, 04:46 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,530
Posted By gordyb

I'm 6'1 Today picked up my brand spanking...

I'm 6'1

Today picked up my brand spanking new disc trucker. I test rode the 56, 58 and 60.

56 comfortable but too small. 60 uncomfortable, way too big.

The 58 was perfect... and nows it's...
Forum: Touring
10-30-12, 04:37 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 8,612
Posted By gordyb

have you ever seen a horse trying to wipe his...

have you ever seen a horse trying to wipe his arse? They wouldn't try that in public.
Forum: Touring
10-21-12, 01:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,055
Posted By gordyb

Adventure cycling maps

I'm planning a ride across the states and I'm undecided whether to buy the adventure cycling maps. They do seem very expensive to me.

Can anyone recommend them?
What are the benefits these have...
Forum: Touring
10-15-12, 04:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,171
Posted By gordyb

Niles, thanks for all the advice and ideas....

Niles, thanks for all the advice and ideas. That's fantastic. It's a lot to digest so i'm working through it and really appreciate it
Forum: Touring
10-15-12, 12:48 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 29,673
Posted By gordyb

I have just ordered a Surly Disc Trucker and...

I have just ordered a Surly Disc Trucker and requested they fit Tubus Ergo rack on the front. Are these going to be compatible?
Forum: Touring
10-11-12, 11:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,171
Posted By gordyb

I am setting off on or about the 1st of May. And...

I am setting off on or about the 1st of May. And I am meeting family in Portland, Maine in August so definitely want to cross the USA.
I'm thinking starting in San Fran and initialy heading North...
Forum: Touring
10-10-12, 10:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,171
Posted By gordyb

wow, I have a lot to learn about the climate over...

wow, I have a lot to learn about the climate over there!!
Forum: Touring
10-10-12, 09:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,171
Posted By gordyb

Yeah thats what google said for a bike route. I...

Yeah thats what google said for a bike route. I had no idea roads would be closed because of the weather.
Forum: Touring
10-07-12, 12:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,171
Posted By gordyb

Ok, heres my plan!

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Ok, this is the route I plan to take this coming May (I hope this picture upload works - never done it before)

If it doesn't I'm starting in San Fran, taking a direct route to Sequoia,...
Forum: Touring
10-05-12, 02:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,970
Posted By gordyb

Dynamo hub

Has anyone used one of these on a tour for the purpose of charging lights, iPhone (and maybe handlebar speakers?)??
Just wondering if any brands are recommended?
Do they cause any drag?
Do they...
Forum: Touring
10-05-12, 12:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 617
Posted By gordyb

thanks for the advice. I really would love to...

thanks for the advice. I really would love to ride to/through the grand canyon. Do you think it's doable on a bike at this time of year or best avoided?
Forum: Touring
10-04-12, 03:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 617
Posted By gordyb

Thanks Jimc, I will look into those. My list of...

Thanks Jimc, I will look into those.
My list of biking gear includes;
Surly Disc trucker, Tubus front and rear racks, SKS guards, Ortlieb waterproof pannier front and rear and bar bag, dynamo hub...
Forum: Touring
10-04-12, 02:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 617
Posted By gordyb

USA - West to East, any suggestions advice

HI,

I am a newcomer to touring so learning a lot from this forum and loving it.

I'm from England and for my first tour it was my plan to break myself in riding the west coast from North to...
Forum: Touring
08-29-12, 02:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,689
Posted By gordyb

thanks for all the ideas

thanks for all the ideas
Forum: Touring
08-29-12, 02:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,689
Posted By gordyb

I'm going to depart Vancouver in May and head...

I'm going to depart Vancouver in May and head south along the pacific Coast. Unfortunately not going to see a huge amount of Canada. How far down am I going to have to consider bears for?
Forum: Touring
08-29-12, 01:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,689
Posted By gordyb

I don't have a bike! I'm diving in at the deep...

I don't have a bike! I'm diving in at the deep end :)
Forum: Touring
08-28-12, 04:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,689
Posted By gordyb

Whats a Tire Boot?

Whats a Tire Boot?
Forum: Touring
08-28-12, 04:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,689
Posted By gordyb

:thumb: ...

:thumb:
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Forum: Touring
08-28-12, 04:10 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,501
Posted By gordyb

Thanks for all the feedback. Will definitely make...

Thanks for all the feedback. Will definitely make sure I look after whichever saddle I go for and avoid any water damage.

:)
Forum: Touring
08-28-12, 04:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,689
Posted By gordyb

Essential items for a 2K Tour through the USA

Ok,

I'm ordering everything I need for a 2,000 Km tour through Canada and the States.
I'm picking the stuff up on arrival in VC,BC
Its my first tour so I want to make sure I'm not forgetting...
Forum: Touring
08-28-12, 02:24 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,501
Posted By gordyb

Brooks saddle

Sorry if this has been asked (I have searched but not found anything)

I'm deciding on a saddle for a 2000 km first tour through the USA. Brooks are coming highly recommended but I'm not sure which...
Forum: Touring
08-15-12, 02:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By gordyb

Vancouver BC I think, Canada, down the US coast...

Vancouver BC I think, Canada, down the US coast to Los Angelas
Forum: Touring
08-15-12, 02:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By gordyb

thanks for all the advice. How long do you...

thanks for all the advice.

How long do you think I should allow for this journey?
I plan to set off from Vancouver in the first week of May. I would like to book a flight out of LA in advance to...
Forum: Touring
08-14-12, 04:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By gordyb

I have considered taking a tent big enough to fit...

I have considered taking a tent big enough to fit my bike inside the front section. Does anyone else do this or Is it a good/bad idea ?
Forum: Touring
08-13-12, 02:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By gordyb

top tip of the day :) ha thanks

top tip of the day :) ha thanks
Forum: Touring
08-13-12, 01:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By gordyb

I can repair a puncture and consider myself to...

I can repair a puncture and consider myself to have a decent level of common sense which I hope comes in handy for a lot of basic bike repairs is about.. But I will insist that whoever I buy my LHT...
Forum: Touring
08-13-12, 01:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By gordyb

good thinking ;)

good thinking ;)
Forum: Touring
08-13-12, 01:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By gordyb

thanks, I'm planning on doing Vancouver to LA so...

thanks, I'm planning on doing Vancouver to LA so about 2,000 km. It's a long way for a first trip but I'm not setting myself ay deadlines.. If I'm knackered and injured I will just stay put somewhere...
Forum: Touring
08-12-12, 05:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By gordyb

Any good tips for solo tourers?

I'm a newbie to touring and loving this forum - very helpful
but I wondered if anyone had any tips or tricks specifically for Solo tourers starting out?
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