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- 6 Jul 2021, 1:37pm
- Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
- Topic: Runcorn Widnes Bridge Reopened
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1835
Re: Runcorn Widnes Bridge Reopened
I live in Widnes and the silver jubilee bridge is a vast improvement over the old one. Even the road network around it is vastly better. Can’t stand the new bridge mind you and the roads around it, I always take the old bridge if possible.
- 16 Apr 2020, 9:31am
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Touring with bulky camera gear
- Replies: 48
- Views: 4063
Re: Touring with bulky camera gear
I carry my gear in a rucksack, I find it the most convenient and comfortable option. Also I feel like it’s the least place to get vibrations from the bike. Also they usually have a good space for a laptop if you want to edit pictures on the go or download/backup memory cards.
Dave
Dave
- 10 Dec 2017, 8:57pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: What app for commuting route
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1599
Re: What app for commuting route
Paulatic wrote:Curiosity is getting the better of me now and what I don’t understand is. Why would you need an app to find an 8mile route to work? I’d have thought local knowledge and curiosity, trial and error would have tried every possible combination by now.
I suppose my bewilderment assumes you are starting from home?
I am cycling from home but recently moved into this town and never cycled in the town where office is. So no local knowledge in either town.
For anyone local am cycling Widnes (WA8 6DE) to St Helens (WA9 1UA)
Dave
- 8 Dec 2017, 12:28pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: What app for commuting route
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1599
Re: What app for commuting route
climo wrote:Osmand is good but a confusing interface. Not sure about the auto routing. Phone only so you have use another program on your computer to plan in.
Yeah give up on that, don't think it does routing on the App.
Dave
- 7 Dec 2017, 1:32pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: What app for commuting route
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1599
Re: What app for commuting route
Downloading Osmand now to try.
Am still using Bike Hub as it just works.
Still can't walk out how to get started on Cyclestreets, tried leaving it on itenary and just cycling but my phone kept going into standby. No idea why but doesn't happen on Bike Hub while it's navigating.
Done a route on cycle.travel but didn't like it, went a bit of a long way round.
Dave
Am still using Bike Hub as it just works.
Still can't walk out how to get started on Cyclestreets, tried leaving it on itenary and just cycling but my phone kept going into standby. No idea why but doesn't happen on Bike Hub while it's navigating.
Done a route on cycle.travel but didn't like it, went a bit of a long way round.
Dave
- 5 Dec 2017, 11:12am
- Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
- Topic: 1man tent plus bike
- Replies: 60
- Views: 6051
Re: 1man tent plus bike
gloomyandy wrote:This concept has me intrigued (and puzzled), so for those of you that take your bike into the tent, is this into the porch (if so can you get in and out around it?), or is it inside the inner part of the tent?
In the porch area and still have room to get in and out.
Dave
- 5 Dec 2017, 8:29am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: What app for commuting route
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1599
Re: What app for commuting route
Tangled Metal wrote:I used CycleStreets when I added a Friday detour I needed to make to pick someone up didn't know the route so set it off and put phone in chest pocket. I got a shock as I reached first junction to hear a voice telling me to turn left. Worked well the whole journey and later on I found it it was actually the best route there.
Recommend CycleStreets.
Hi,
Can you let me know how you start the route, I can’t work it out?
pal wrote:I've seen a few recommendations for this one (but haven't used it myself; I'd be interested to know if anyone on here has...) https://www.komoot.com/
Just downloaded that but it doesn’t understand UK postcodes and it can’t find destination address so will try later for route home if I remember.
Thanks,
Dave
- 4 Dec 2017, 1:34pm
- Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
- Topic: 1man tent plus bike
- Replies: 60
- Views: 6051
Re: 1man tent plus bike
I bought a Vango Omega 250 for this very purpose, got my bike and trailer in it but did have to take my front wheel off.
For me it was about security, I know people will comment about how they have been touring for years and never had a problem but it doesn't help. Planes are suppose to be the safest way to travel but I still hate them and would much rather be in a car/bus/train/bike.
Thanks,
Dave
EDIT: Wrong tent
For me it was about security, I know people will comment about how they have been touring for years and never had a problem but it doesn't help. Planes are suppose to be the safest way to travel but I still hate them and would much rather be in a car/bus/train/bike.
Thanks,
Dave
EDIT: Wrong tent
- 4 Dec 2017, 12:15pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: What app for commuting route
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1599
What app for commuting route
Trying some differing apps while learning the best commuting route (8 miles each way).
So far I have only used Bike Hub as it's easy to use and recalculates if I go off the route.
I wanted to try CycleStreets and it looks like it's giving me the same route as Bike Hub but I can't seem to get the thing to actually start the route. I can see the route and go into Itinerary and view each step but no idea how to actually start it. Any ideas?
Bike with GPS seems to want me to create a account to use, no idea why.
Also any other apps worth looking at (I am using iPhone 7+)?
Thanks,
Dave
So far I have only used Bike Hub as it's easy to use and recalculates if I go off the route.
I wanted to try CycleStreets and it looks like it's giving me the same route as Bike Hub but I can't seem to get the thing to actually start the route. I can see the route and go into Itinerary and view each step but no idea how to actually start it. Any ideas?
Bike with GPS seems to want me to create a account to use, no idea why.
Also any other apps worth looking at (I am using iPhone 7+)?
Thanks,
Dave
- 1 Dec 2017, 2:41pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Heated Gloves
- Replies: 25
- Views: 13791
Re: Heated Gloves
thirdcrank wrote:I was talking to somebody the other day who works outside in the cold and he was praising some sort of microwaveable socks. That's had me wondering about gloves and it seems they are available.
http://www.alago.co.uk/shop-now/heated- ... ling-glove
That website seems to be having problems.
EDIT: Seems to be working now again
I have just ordered from these guys, will update when I have tried them out -
http://www.breezeblockers.com/buy.php
I went with the Tornado.
EDIT: Scrap that, they are out of stock. They are sending Storm instead.
Dave
- 16 Oct 2017, 10:22pm
- Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
- Topic: Runcorn is a nightmare until 2017
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6389
Re: Runcorn is a nightmare until 2017
Quick update on the Mersey Gateway crossing.
The new bridge is now open (opened on the 15th). You can't cross it via bicycle, you have to still use the Silver Jubilee Bridge. The old crossing is closed to vehicles but still open for pedestrians and bicycles.
Not all the roads/paths are fully open yet so can't help with directions. Also around the old bridge will no doubt keep changing due to them working on it now for 12 months.
Will update if I find anything new out.
EDIT: Read update on 1st post 16-04-2020
Dave
The new bridge is now open (opened on the 15th). You can't cross it via bicycle, you have to still use the Silver Jubilee Bridge. The old crossing is closed to vehicles but still open for pedestrians and bicycles.
Not all the roads/paths are fully open yet so can't help with directions. Also around the old bridge will no doubt keep changing due to them working on it now for 12 months.
Will update if I find anything new out.
EDIT: Read update on 1st post 16-04-2020
Dave
- 4 May 2017, 12:13pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Butterflies and Bats - Cycling Around the World
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7607
Re: Butterflies and Bats - Cycling Around the World
StephenPeel wrote:My daughters and I have iphones and they were showing me all about Facetime for free
Remember FaceTime is only free if you are on wi-fi, if your out and about then FaceTime will be using your data if you make a call on it.
Dave
- 4 May 2017, 11:46am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Decathlon's 365 Return..
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8273
Re: Decathlon's 365 Return..
I bought panniers from them and after several months decided I wanted bigger ones. I went to the store on my bike and was carrying around with me my old ones, found some new ones and they said give us your old ones and we will knock the money off.
I was amazed, there was nothing wrong with them but they didn't look no where like they did when I purchased them.
Dave
I was amazed, there was nothing wrong with them but they didn't look no where like they did when I purchased them.
Dave
- 19 Feb 2017, 10:37am
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Charging a 7.4V camera battery off a USB socket
- Replies: 3
- Views: 635
Re: Charging a 7.4V camera battery off a USB socket
I didn't know you could get USB chargers for camera batteries, I also have Panasonic cameras.
Thanks,
Dave
Thanks,
Dave
- 25 Sep 2016, 8:24pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Sunglasses for cutting down glare??
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2272
Re: Sunglasses for cutting down glare??
I use Orange lenses in mine, paid about £30 from LBS. They came with Orange, Yellow, Clear and polarised. Loving the Orange, so not tried the Yellow yet.
Only problem I have it because everything looks so nice in the mornings I keep stopping to take pictures, then remember it's because of me lenses.
Dave
Only problem I have it because everything looks so nice in the mornings I keep stopping to take pictures, then remember it's because of me lenses.
Dave