Around the world by bike; 23,000 km in 9 1/2 months
09-13-13, 01:09 AM
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What was it like? People, officialdom, dogs, the route is full of places with Ks in them that for the most part people used to avoid, did you enjoy them? Did you camp the whole way. I'm going over to look at the book now, but just curious.
09-13-13, 04:33 PM
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I only wanted to start with small cities/villages around my area then I'll see from there.
My brain is going in every direction when it comes to 26 inch or 700c wheels. In the end though, I think the 700c Nashbar touring frame is OK with the rigid forks. I'm starting to lean towards 700x35mm tires instead of 26x1.75.
One of the reasons I started leaning more towards 700c is because I kept on bending my elbows (while using flat bars) one day when I wanted to rush myself while doing errands. So I started thinking I'd prefer drop bars. Plus the frame geometry of the Nashbar touring frame might make it more realistic for drop bars. Ah, whatever, I'm rambling... hehe
My brain is going in every direction when it comes to 26 inch or 700c wheels. In the end though, I think the 700c Nashbar touring frame is OK with the rigid forks. I'm starting to lean towards 700x35mm tires instead of 26x1.75.
One of the reasons I started leaning more towards 700c is because I kept on bending my elbows (while using flat bars) one day when I wanted to rush myself while doing errands. So I started thinking I'd prefer drop bars. Plus the frame geometry of the Nashbar touring frame might make it more realistic for drop bars. Ah, whatever, I'm rambling... hehe
I've uploaded a sample of the first quarter of my book to my website for free if anyone is interested: www.tombrucecycling.com/book
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Lots of questions! I loved the Central Asian countries - they were some of my favourite - absolutely beautiful scenery and amazing people. Yep camped the whole way. Dogs were a big problem in Eastern Europe, officials in China were difficult! People in general were amazing. The book tells all these stories but if you want to read about it for free, my blog is at www.tombrucecycling.com/blog (although the book is a lot better!!)
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You can read the first part (about 54 pages) of my book about my adventure for free here: https://www.tombrucecycling.com/book
This is the European leg, from Peckforton, Cheshire, England to Istanbul
Thanks,
Tom
This is the European leg, from Peckforton, Cheshire, England to Istanbul
Thanks,
Tom
09-19-13, 05:38 AM
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tom - what width wer tou tyres? how thin do you think i could get away with for the pmair highway i am planning on 40mm scwalbe but if could go narrower withouth puncture i woudl..
06-10-14, 10:20 AM
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Hi Paddy,
Tyres were 40mm too. I recommend Schwalbe Marathon Plus tour, they are fantastic. Well worth a bit of extra width for the comfort.
Tyres were 40mm too. I recommend Schwalbe Marathon Plus tour, they are fantastic. Well worth a bit of extra width for the comfort.
06-10-14, 10:21 AM
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Hi,
I'd like to introduce my updated website www.tombrucecycling.com. There is lots of information on there about cycle touring and the various adventures I've done including tips and advice on choosing a touring bike, planning a route, what to take with you and loads more. There's also loads of photos and a blog about my adventures.
Many thanks, and please feel free to get in touch if I can help with any expedition planning advice or anything else,
Tom
I'd like to introduce my updated website www.tombrucecycling.com. There is lots of information on there about cycle touring and the various adventures I've done including tips and advice on choosing a touring bike, planning a route, what to take with you and loads more. There's also loads of photos and a blog about my adventures.
Many thanks, and please feel free to get in touch if I can help with any expedition planning advice or anything else,
Tom
06-11-14, 02:27 AM
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Hi,
Have revamped my website www.tombrucecycling.com. Loads more adventures on there now in France, Germany, Italy, China and loads more.
Cheers,
Tom
Have revamped my website www.tombrucecycling.com. Loads more adventures on there now in France, Germany, Italy, China and loads more.
Cheers,
Tom
06-11-14, 04:14 PM
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Finished a blog post on the first two stages of the Tour de France in Yorkshire. I rode them over a recent weekend: Tour de Yorkshire - Tom Bruce Cycling
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