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Forum: Touring

03-24-17, 04:31 PM

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So...How Important is a Test Trip Before a 6000mile(ish) Tour?

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Posted By BigAura

Unless you're carrying a complete spare bike you...

Unless you're carrying a complete spare bike you can never be ASSURED that you're ready for ANY potential. Prepare your bike BEFORE you leave: new chain, new cables, new tires (if the duty cycle will...

Forum: Touring

03-21-17, 02:57 PM

Replies: 83

So...How Important is a Test Trip Before a 6000mile(ish) Tour?

Views: 6,673

Posted By BigAura

My synopsis was somewhat hyperbolic for fun. But...

My synopsis was somewhat hyperbolic for fun. But that thread is probably one of the more dramatic real-world stories on BF. An edited version might be a good idea. For those who get bored read posts...

Forum: Touring

03-21-17, 11:02 AM

Replies: 83

So...How Important is a Test Trip Before a 6000mile(ish) Tour?

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Posted By BigAura

The Flic Adventure...

The Flic Adventure (http://www.bikeforums.net/africa/541669-bike-africa-please-help-me.html)

IMO: Everyone's story is unique so I'm not thinking it's by any means a parallel.

Synopsis: Young...

Forum: Touring

03-21-17, 03:52 AM

Replies: 83

So...How Important is a Test Trip Before a 6000mile(ish) Tour?

Views: 6,673

Posted By BigAura

Glancing through their blog...

Glancing through their blog (http://lifelongvagabonds.com/) it seems the OP(s) are rather intrepid and dedicated adventure-travelers. I'm sure they'll be able to adjust.

Forum: Touring

03-20-17, 06:19 PM

Replies: 83

So...How Important is a Test Trip Before a 6000mile(ish) Tour?

Views: 6,673

Posted By BigAura

Since your prep has been haphazard, I'll assume...

Since your prep has been haphazard, I'll assume you're not hard-n-fast-planners, at this point that's to your advantage. Start slow and build, and you'll be fine. There's nothing that can't be...

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