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Forum: Commuting
04-09-11, 04:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,594
Posted By Brains

An interesting take on the problem from the USA. ...

An interesting take on the problem from the USA.
Here in Europe we have been aware for some years that fossil fuel cars are on a short life span.
Do you know any babies ?
That baby will never own...
Forum: Touring
08-30-10, 12:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,702
Posted By Brains

The Lake District, although beautiful, is NOT the...

The Lake District, although beautiful, is NOT the place for a fully loaded tour!
It's the most hilly part of England!
Forum: Touring
03-11-10, 12:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,249
Posted By Brains

I use a Thorn Nomad as my main commuting bike, it...

I use a Thorn Nomad as my main commuting bike, it may not be the fastest, but it's comfortable, will carry anything, and is far more capable than most at putting up with the rigours of a daily...
Forum: Touring
03-09-10, 07:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,249
Posted By Brains

I have had about 4 different kick stands on my...

I have had about 4 different kick stands on my Thorn Nomad

The first 3 were conventional ones that are mounted forward of the back wheel. All three bent/broke/moved within a matter of days, and...
Forum: Touring
02-05-10, 11:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 702
Posted By Brains

Italy is fairly bumpy. so that will be a bit of a...

Italy is fairly bumpy. so that will be a bit of a tough start,
To cross the Alps either follow the coast to France and then up through France (great cycling) via River Rhone, Orleans, Paris and the...
Forum: Touring
10-25-09, 04:01 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 12,620
Posted By Brains

The European solution is: Bike Pyjamas -...

The European solution is:

Bike Pyjamas - Which is a fitted cover over the bike(s), they weigh very little and can double up as a picnic blanket for lunch, or even an emergency shelter for humans...
Forum: Touring
10-23-09, 05:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,632
Posted By Brains

I'm also a Scout Leader I've taken groups of...

I'm also a Scout Leader

I've taken groups of Explorer Scouts (14-18 year olds, Male and Female) on cycle tours in North West Europe

We have never used a Sag wagon, as we feel it's "cheating",...
Forum: Touring
10-23-09, 05:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,190
Posted By Brains

There was a poll on another touring site with...

There was a poll on another touring site with most likly faults found on tour, there were:

Flat tyres
Broken rear right side spokes
brake blocks
Other broken spokes#
brake cables
Forum: Touring
10-23-09, 05:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 955
Posted By Brains

My wife is Type 1 diabetic for the last 25 years ...

My wife is Type 1 diabetic for the last 25 years

We have traveled the world over the last couple of decades, including cycle touring.
We have used a number of solutions

In winter climates the...
Forum: Commuting
10-23-09, 04:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,635
Posted By Brains

I don't know if the original 'common laws' have...

I don't know if the original 'common laws' have been altered for the USA, but in the Old World, pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders have a 'right' to the road.

Motor vehicles however need a...
Forum: Touring
09-15-09, 04:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,311
Posted By Brains

Must be unique - A US town without a lawyer ! ...

Must be unique - A US town without a lawyer !

so·lic·i·tor (s-ls-tr)
n.
1. The chief law officer of a city, town, or government department.
2. Chiefly British An attorney who advises clients...
Forum: Commuting
09-15-09, 03:38 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,863
Posted By Brains

Any chance of getting her posted to Amsterdam or...

Any chance of getting her posted to Amsterdam or Copenhagen ?
Then she would see what real cycle commuting was about
Forum: Commuting
09-15-09, 03:31 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,806
Posted By Brains

We have 20+ year around cyclists, plus another...

We have 20+ year around cyclists, plus another 20+ fair-weather cyclists out of about 200 people in the building.

It helps that we have excelent cycle facilities including covered secure parking,...
Forum: Touring
07-23-09, 10:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,492
Posted By Brains

Stealth Camping is possible in much of Europe and...

Stealth Camping is possible in much of Europe and the legality changes from country to country. So far as i know it is only illegal in Holland and Denmark.

Holland as the most crowded country in...
Forum: Touring
05-13-09, 05:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,546
Posted By Brains

I make that Thorn wins over Rodregez 6-nil !

I make that Thorn wins over Rodregez 6-nil !
Forum: Touring
05-13-09, 05:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,546
Posted By Brains

+2 to Thorn I have ridden my Thorn Nomad...

+2 to Thorn

I have ridden my Thorn Nomad over 15,000 miles and in 10 different countries.
It has put up with everything thrown at it, and the load carring is only limited by your iginuity
Forum: Touring
04-30-09, 10:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 757
Posted By Brains

For a month in Germany I'd head up the Rhein...

For a month in Germany I'd head up the Rhein river - cycle path all the way - It depends on where you are landing, but Bonn would be a good place to start.

The Rhein joins up with the Danube cycle...
Forum: Touring
04-04-09, 03:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 857
Posted By Brains

The stretch of the Rhein between Bonn and Bingen...

The stretch of the Rhein between Bonn and Bingen in stunning, castles and grapes all the way.

Thereafter down the Mosel and back to the start by train
Forum: Commuting
04-01-09, 05:26 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,761
Posted By Brains

The European solution to this regular problem is...

The European solution to this regular problem is to carry a standard 1m (3 foot American) welding rod on your rack -sideways.

If he is close enough he will get striped
Forum: Touring
03-26-09, 02:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,048
Posted By Brains

I bought bikeline books in a specalist map shop...

I bought bikeline books in a specalist map shop in the UK, but they are widly available on the web, even if you have to go to a german web site to buy them (amazon.de ??)
Forum: Touring
03-21-09, 05:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,048
Posted By Brains

Here you go http://www.esterbauer.com/ ...

Here you go

http://www.esterbauer.com/

Takes a bit of exploring, but there is a Provence book
Forum: Touring
03-21-09, 05:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,048
Posted By Brains

mmmm an improvement on the route I did...

mmmm an improvement on the route

I did L'Orange, Avignon, Nimes, Monpellier, Narbonne, Canal du Midi, Bordeaux a few years back - about 600 miles in about 12 days

I'd start on the flat for the...
Forum: Touring
03-21-09, 05:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,164
Posted By Brains

Forget the kevlar spoke, go for about 5 of the...

Forget the kevlar spoke, go for about 5 of the ones you need (remember back wheel takes two different sizes). You store them inside your seat post, held in place with a wine cork and duct tape...
Forum: Touring
03-21-09, 05:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,812
Posted By Brains

As a rule you want your bar bag to be as light as...

As a rule you want your bar bag to be as light as possible.

When touring it is the valuable items (camera, money, phone etc) and the items you may need easy access to whilst riding (Maps, Snacks,...
Forum: Touring
03-05-09, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,400
Posted By Brains

Do you live within range of either ? As I'd be...

Do you live within range of either ?
As I'd be biast towards the closer one
Forum: Touring
11-14-08, 09:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,188
Posted By Brains

Supported = Use of a SAG waggon, someone else is...

Supported = Use of a SAG waggon, someone else is carrying your gear

Semi-supported = You carry your own gear but you are following a leader, (or pre-arranged route) where someone else has sorted...
Forum: Touring
11-11-08, 10:03 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,386
Posted By Brains

Had a vodka bottle filled with methylated spirit...

Had a vodka bottle filled with methylated spirit for running the stove stolen.

We spent a fun evening imagining the consequences, in a local restaurant where we had to buy a meal as no fuel to...
Forum: Touring
11-03-08, 05:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 724
Posted By Brains

1 - North Eastern Europe is flat. As Napoleon...

1 - North Eastern Europe is flat. As Napoleon found you can do Paris to Moscow without going up any major hills. The best cycle touring countries however are North Western Europe, Holland, W.Germany,...
Forum: Touring
08-19-08, 12:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 536
Posted By Brains

I've done big sections of your possible route, my...

I've done big sections of your possible route, my wife will not cycle on main roads, and dislikes roads with cars, and hates hills, so with a little planning and some good maps it is possible to do...
Forum: Touring
08-09-08, 08:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 545
Posted By Brains

I second a vote for a Thorn They will build...

I second a vote for a Thorn

They will build to YOUR spec and YOUR size and deliver whereever you want. UK or USA

One thing to keep in mind is English bikes are built for English roads (ie...
Forum: Touring
07-14-08, 03:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 648
Posted By Brains

Remember Spain is no different to the rest of...

Remember Spain is no different to the rest of Europe, languages are regional, so depending on the type of Spanish you want to learn depends on where you need to be to learn it. I think Castillian...
Forum: Touring
05-19-08, 05:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,522
Posted By Brains

Foam Pipe lagging and masking tape

Foam Pipe lagging and masking tape
Forum: Touring
04-28-08, 07:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,665
Posted By Brains

FYI The Greek postal system is dreadful........

FYI

The Greek postal system is dreadful..... and Turkey is even worse
I'd say from this point on he is now in effect 'out of range' for postal support except in the case of dire emergency.
Forum: Touring
04-26-08, 11:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,142
Posted By Brains

What you need is one of these .... ...

What you need is one of these ....

http://www.twenga.co.uk/dir-Leisure-Hobbies,Camping,Fuel-bottle-4317

They don't leak, they are made for alcohol stoves, and the 1 liter version is compatible...
Forum: Touring
04-23-08, 05:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 691
Posted By Brains

€900 will get you a decent bike, and for touring...

€900 will get you a decent bike, and for touring you need a decent bike.

You could bring your bike with you, It's usually possible to take bike on European trains, but you have rules that change...
Forum: Touring
04-17-08, 11:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,488
Posted By Brains

Another variation would be to buy a very nice...

Another variation would be to buy a very nice second hand tourer from the aforementioned Thorn website, they will do all the measuring and fitting out for you and deliver to where ever you want.
...
Forum: Touring
01-27-08, 11:40 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,291
Posted By Brains

Might I suggest the 4 oven AGA as a solution ?...

Might I suggest the 4 oven AGA as a solution ? This classic European stove will cook amazing food. OK so the weight and cubic capacity, especially once you have factored in the fuel may be a bit...
Forum: Touring
01-04-08, 02:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 916
Posted By Brains

Well you know what they say: In the Old World 200...

Well you know what they say: In the Old World 200 years is only yesterday, but 200 miles is a different country, in the New World it's the other way around

The CTC is still around, still has...
Forum: Commuting
01-04-08, 01:53 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,585
Posted By Brains

1 - It amazes me that people in the USA are using...

1 - It amazes me that people in the USA are using cell phones whilst driving - it's a criminal offence in Europe

2 - hell holes you have created - It will change, just as soon as the car becomes...
Forum: Touring
12-27-07, 03:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,314
Posted By Brains

You speak good English Go to London Get a...

You speak good English
Go to London
Get a **** job, waiting tables or something, anything will do - get more money and wait for better weather
Go live a squat as rent is the killer in big cities...
Forum: Touring
12-27-07, 02:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 764
Posted By Brains

Get a few 'Powerlinks' from any good cycle shop

Get a few 'Powerlinks' from any good cycle shop
Forum: Commuting
12-27-07, 02:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 910
Posted By Brains

I driven extensively in the USA (up and down both...

I driven extensively in the USA (up and down both coasts and across the middle), the problem is not the speed, Americans are slow drivers by European standards, the problem is not the size, the...
Forum: Touring
12-09-07, 03:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,670
Posted By Brains

Another Trangia convert. Go for the full Trangia...

Another Trangia convert. Go for the full Trangia 27K with the optional gaz/butaine burner so you have a choice of two fuels
Forum: Touring
11-21-07, 12:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,352
Posted By Brains

To the towers of Byzantium ! One day, when I...

To the towers of Byzantium !

One day, when I have 6 weeks spare, my dream is to cycle from Amsterdam up the Rhein valley (cycle route the entire way) and then down the Danube Valley to Contanzia...
Forum: Touring
10-29-07, 11:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 643
Posted By Brains

It depends on where you want to go, "Europe" is a...

It depends on where you want to go, "Europe" is a big place! However I would second the comments about the bikeline maps
Forum: Touring
08-16-07, 02:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,346
Posted By Brains

Let me put it this way - trailers are very rare...

Let me put it this way - trailers are very rare outside the USA. The rest of the world tends to use panniers. If the roads are long, straight and flat (as in the USA) then a trailer is fine.
Forum: Touring
07-21-07, 05:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 987
Posted By Brains

Arguably the best bike maps in the world can be...

Arguably the best bike maps in the world can be got from Bikeline, the only problem is most of the description is in German, however if like me you don't speak a word of German the maps are of such...
07-07-07, 01:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 797
Posted By Brains

London Courier Race ...

London Courier Race

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLzGj10fg2g&mode=related&search=
Forum: Touring
07-05-07, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,380
Posted By Brains

Cycling through France last summer we passed...

Cycling through France last summer we passed several entire classes of 20-30 kids all on bikes led by a teacher front and back, off on one school outing or another.

It was a regular occurence...
07-05-07, 12:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 797
Posted By Brains

They are not going to be training in London 1 -...

They are not going to be training in London
1 - It's raining
2 - Have you seen the state of our traffic jams ? Even with the $16 per day toll.
3 - They don't was to embaress themselves by being...
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