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Forum: Touring
08-27-07, 03:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 636
Posted By wiles9

george, if you want to plan it on a computer, a...

george, if you want to plan it on a computer, a website i was recommened, and i used it lots, was www.bikely.com

You can plan the route, and it adds rough distances, more correct the more detailed...
Forum: Touring
08-16-07, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 636
Posted By wiles9

I guess you are touring the West side of...

I guess you are touring the West side of Ireland... East aint so great. Im just home from a tour, would love to do one of ireland, but not possible right now.

Send us your planned route via mail...
Forum: Touring
08-08-07, 05:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,099
Posted By wiles9

On my tour with my GF, we were FULLY loaded with...

On my tour with my GF, we were FULLY loaded with extras most likely.... we toured for over a month.

We planned a tour, and a distance, and worked out we needed to do 44km a day to make it, this...
Forum: Touring
08-06-07, 08:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 551
Posted By wiles9

So we made it... Sort off...

Hello again everyone!

Angela and I have been touring for over one month now, with a few days of every now and then.

Our pathway included ( rough outline ) :

Barcelona -> Tremp -> Into France...
Forum: Touring
07-17-07, 02:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 964
Posted By wiles9

hey, thermarests... heavy ???Which one do you...

hey, thermarests... heavy ???Which one do you have?? I have the Prolite 3, cost about 80 euros, but its so small, light, and folds as thing as paper in comparison to others ive seen, and its...
Forum: Touring
07-17-07, 02:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,895
Posted By wiles9

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en-comm...

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en-commons/thumb/4/42/180px-Coffe_percolator_moka.jpg


I use this. some mong life milk. If u want it like english coffee, add some water, if not, heat a...
Forum: Touring
07-10-07, 03:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,429
Posted By wiles9

hey my gf is riding a 07 520 right now, im on a...

hey my gf is riding a 07 520 right now, im on a cannondale.

The brakes on the 520, much more powerful, but harder to adjust, and can have problems with the recoil of brakes if the cables catch on...
Forum: Touring
07-10-07, 03:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,895
Posted By wiles9

im touring at the minute, with the same trangia...

im touring at the minute, with the same trangia burner as you i guess. Dont buy them ready in 2 minute pasta meals. You would need 6 of them and some to fill u and they taste crap.

My fav is...
Forum: Touring
07-06-07, 04:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 680
Posted By wiles9

PS We are only leaving toulouse now, couchsurfed...

PS We are only leaving toulouse now, couchsurfed for 2 days, going to Bordeaux now...
Forum: Touring
07-06-07, 04:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 680
Posted By wiles9

Well, looks like we crossed paths on the road...

Well, looks like we crossed paths on the road good sir. Tis a pity it was a downhill. We reached the top, looked around, but we think you had went on. Didnt know it was you, hadnt read this!!!

We...
Forum: Touring
06-27-07, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 537
Posted By wiles9

Man were tired hahaha.. you guys are all right...

Man were tired hahaha.. you guys are all right about the first week...

Read up the blog if your interested.. we found an internet cafe, and will be finished updating in about half an hour..
...
Forum: Touring
06-24-07, 05:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 537
Posted By wiles9

So yeah.. im really tired right now.. but still...

So yeah.. im really tired right now.. but still here.. i added a leaving party to my blog, but not much more.

Hope you find lots of spelling mistakes..


for donating money!! please visit
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Forum: Touring
06-24-07, 04:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 537
Posted By wiles9

Hey thanks for that post.... The blog.. if i...

Hey thanks for that post....

The blog.. if i get time.. should soon have everything in it... we leave for the first days cycling today now, and its 12.38am... we plan to start at 6am..... so not...
Forum: Touring
06-22-07, 07:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 537
Posted By wiles9

3 Days to go..

And we are starting to get a bit nervous!!!

We leave for the Barcelona to Belfast tour! ( We being my girl and I )

Lots of things have changed since last time i really posted in here!! Because...
Forum: Touring
06-07-07, 11:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,516
Posted By wiles9

Mummy... that bad man stole my bicycle.. parts.

Mummy... that bad man stole my bicycle.. parts.
Forum: Touring
06-01-07, 07:34 AM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,496
Posted By wiles9

Register with photobucket, put your photos there,...

Register with photobucket, put your photos there, and copy the URL with this [IMG ] URL [/IMG ] either side of the URL, just dont have the space after the end bracket.

I think thats whats...
Forum: Touring
05-25-07, 10:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,673
Posted By wiles9

+1 jama.. its not to be laughed at. About...

+1 jama.. its not to be laughed at.

About your opinions on it, id agree about the physics of it. The new XCR types do rock though, but 500 euros for a jacket is a lot.

Though.. if its warm and...
Forum: Touring
05-25-07, 09:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,467
Posted By wiles9

Hes just getting used to the Guiness thats all......

Hes just getting used to the Guiness thats all... Its the first thing ill be going for when i get back :-)
Forum: Touring
05-25-07, 08:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,673
Posted By wiles9

My girl just recently bought a new jacket....

My girl just recently bought a new jacket. Because we mountaineer as well, it needed to be a good enough mix for both. I prefer gortex XCR material by far over eVent ( although eVent is good ). Its...
Forum: Touring
05-24-07, 11:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,852
Posted By wiles9

you after a jazzy pair ?? some interesting...

you after a jazzy pair ?? some interesting clothes.. haha
Forum: Touring
05-23-07, 07:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,434
Posted By wiles9

Adjustable Stem

I recently bought a BBB adjustable stem at about 35 euros. Dont know how good this make is, but the stem seemed to be the job.

Heres some info:

BHS-22 HighSix
Bar bore: 25.4mm.
Weight: 274...
Forum: Touring
05-23-07, 07:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 718
Posted By wiles9

Ive only started this, but tried front, back,...

Ive only started this, but tried front, back, handle barbags, all seperately, and noticed what causes what movements. I dont know about moving the panniers back or forward, ill leave that to the...
Forum: Touring
05-23-07, 07:30 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,095
Posted By wiles9

Cathy replied to me now, explained that she was...

Cathy replied to me now, explained that she was busy. Is also curious about your username haha. Im going to send them our planned route, dates, avg mileage etc, and see if they can throw in some...
Forum: Touring
05-21-07, 06:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,852
Posted By wiles9

Hey.. i asked this before, in the other thread,...

Hey.. i asked this before, in the other thread, not many ppl answered directly. Ive never worn proper cycling shorts until recently when we decided to try a tour...

so.. when wearing proper...
Forum: Touring
05-21-07, 06:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 814
Posted By wiles9

@valygrl , im a bit like this myself, instead of...

@valygrl , im a bit like this myself, instead of being happy with a general route, i started zooming in and plotting exactly along the roads. Not that we will exactly stick to this route, as everyone...
Forum: Touring
05-21-07, 06:24 AM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,496
Posted By wiles9

Is it really that bad ?? We will be doing over...

Is it really that bad ?? We will be doing over 2000kms, but.. well we dont want to spend anymore.. 80 euro to get a good tubus one..

Ang asks how much weight did you have on it?
Forum: Touring
05-21-07, 05:48 AM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,496
Posted By wiles9

Is it really that bad ?? We will be doing over...

Is it really that bad ?? We will be doing over 2000kms, but.. well we dont want to spend anymore.. 80 euro to get a good tubus one..

Ang asks how much weight did you have on it?
Forum: Touring
05-20-07, 02:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 814
Posted By wiles9

Alrighty, cheers, ill take your word for it,...

Alrighty, cheers, ill take your word for it, seeing as you recommended me the site. PS Becnal take a look at the route, slightly updated!

Ill just wait till i get the maps, and then see if the...
Forum: Touring
05-20-07, 01:39 PM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,496
Posted By wiles9

I like the last pic best, just cause i took it...

I like the last pic best, just cause i took it :-) Looks HOT
Forum: Touring
05-20-07, 01:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 814
Posted By wiles9

its between 160km into journey up to the pass....

its between 160km into journey up to the pass. Just some parts looked bad by the graph, but at this time i aiiint got a map haha. Trying to find a good map shop in Barcelona that stocks them. This is...
Forum: Touring
05-20-07, 10:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 814
Posted By wiles9

Try looking inbetween 160 and 320 kms... maybe...

Try looking inbetween 160 and 320 kms... maybe stretched out it wouldnt be so bad, but looks pretty vertical to me, especially at 160kms. .. could be wrong though
Forum: Touring
05-20-07, 10:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 814
Posted By wiles9

¿¿ Too much climbing ??

For our tour, we just noticed on bikely, that you can look at an elevation graph, which kinda scared the hell out of us...

Have a look:
...
Forum: Touring
05-20-07, 04:37 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,095
Posted By wiles9

Hey lollypop, no word from your mate yet...

Hey lollypop, no word from your mate yet unfortunately....

Marmotte, ill have a look on the maps and see the areas you are on about asap!!! Got a big Spanish test on tuesday, so trying to study...
Forum: Touring
05-17-07, 10:54 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,095
Posted By wiles9

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Barcelona-Ros...

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Barcelona-Roscoff-North-France


Theres an update on how the route is looking... still developing it as i get more info
Forum: Touring
05-17-07, 09:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 747
Posted By wiles9

Thanks for the relief... and that site is pretty...

Thanks for the relief... and that site is pretty good.. Your policy will cost: £204.00 .. pricy enough but good... specially because it extends to over 3 months abroad..
Forum: Touring
05-17-07, 09:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 747
Posted By wiles9

Ive actually got a huge big lock (seen ppl use on...

Ive actually got a huge big lock (seen ppl use on motorbikes haha), plus a good quality thinner one for the wheels.. and my girl has two different locks, same idea, one huge one smaller. So we will...
Forum: Touring
05-17-07, 09:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 747
Posted By wiles9

Still havent found anything useful... its really...

Still havent found anything useful... its really hard to get a tour covered for your bike, quite scared about this... if it gets nicked.. well thats me beat for another few years...
Forum: Touring
05-16-07, 05:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,885
Posted By wiles9

Well with the roll tops, people who seem to do...

Well with the roll tops, people who seem to do long tours seem to think they are grand, and i wreckon, having only used mine for a few weeks now, the more you use them, the easier they are, and...
Forum: Touring
05-14-07, 07:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 747
Posted By wiles9

Bike Insurance???

Well... we just realised we are not covered in ANY way, as we are students, with not much of value on us.

Anyone know any good place to insure my bike, that allows the bike to be out of the UK for...
Forum: United Kingdom
05-14-07, 07:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 485
Posted By wiles9

Very close to where i live.... cycling here...

Very close to where i live....

cycling here is.. um ok.. haha... typical country roads...
Forum: Touring
05-14-07, 07:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,074
Posted By wiles9

All credit to ang.x on this one, before we went...

All credit to ang.x on this one, before we went out training the other day, ang, being the bright spark she is, decided to try something... no-one has thought of it yet in here...

For those with...
Forum: Touring
05-14-07, 06:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,045
Posted By wiles9

Do people wear boxer shorts under their cycling...

Do people wear boxer shorts under their cycling shorts, or just go commando ??

Curious ...
Forum: Touring
05-14-07, 06:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,885
Posted By wiles9

look on the inside of the cordura ortleib, its...

look on the inside of the cordura ortleib, its rubber coated interior.. 100% waterproof i guess.. says so on the tin
Forum: Touring
05-12-07, 02:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,670
Posted By wiles9

Hey everyone, havent had a chance to load new...

Hey everyone, havent had a chance to load new photos of my bike, and the adjustments made. Still in pain, so trying new adjustable stem, to see if it helps.

at the question about distance, plan...
Forum: Touring
05-12-07, 02:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,761
Posted By wiles9

Hi everyone thanks for the input. @Machka,...

Hi everyone thanks for the input.

@Machka, your right, its not a HUGE amount of importance to me, and you basically covered all the reasons why i wanted this info, mainly route planning. It was...
Forum: Touring
05-10-07, 05:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,074
Posted By wiles9

At least camelbaks have come down in price a lot...

At least camelbaks have come down in price a lot in recent years, probably dirt cheap in America, so its not too expensive to try on tours. If you dont like it, use the bladder for storage, or retire...
Forum: Touring
05-10-07, 05:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,670
Posted By wiles9

Ok cool, ill load another photo tomorrow if i get...

Ok cool, ill load another photo tomorrow if i get a chance to come to the library again. Thats if i can manange to loosen the ortleib handlebar bag so i can get at the screws to adjust....

FYI, i...
Forum: Touring
05-09-07, 05:34 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,095
Posted By wiles9

Cool thanks for info, still waiting on a reply...

Cool thanks for info, still waiting on a reply from your friend. Check emails again later.

We might do rosslare to belfast, then possibly belfast donegal, depends on my friend, ( we party in her...
Forum: Touring
05-09-07, 05:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,670
Posted By wiles9

Maybe just try turning them up a bit ???

Maybe just try turning them up a bit ???
Forum: Touring
05-09-07, 05:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,670
Posted By wiles9

yeah i cant seem to get the avatar to turn around...

yeah i cant seem to get the avatar to turn around , no matter what way i load it onto the computer, its always sideways haha...

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa279/wiles9/P1020359.jpg
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