Cycled down from Lincolnshire to London today. was passed by a cyclist on a specialized in all the lycra on the road to crowland, so chased after him for 10-15 miles, and had a nice chat when i finally caught up! Too bad he turned off to Thorney but it was fun having a rabbit to chase...
Its hot, light breezy days like today with fellow travellers on the road that make being on a bike so much fun. I'm getting itchy pedals for the open road already...
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- 30 Apr 2015, 1:01pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Pannier question
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3447
Re: Pannier question
i think thats the difference between me and fat commuter. i avoid riding hard until im up to speed.im very careful about gear ratio and my knees preferring higher cadence and lower gear. i start off from traffic lights about 40 inches working up to 63 inches. i find higher ratios not worth the drag unless i have a following wind when i can hit 80 inches.
if you need to ride hard maybe the backpack is better.
20-30kg is quite light. tent+cooking gear+clothes+sleeping gear+food+entertainment+bike spares. the nasty one is water...i usually try to lug 4-8 litres (1kg=1litre) on top back to the campsite.
as mjr said the fens is evil... theres nothing like a fens wind, and bad road surface after a long day to heighten the dispirited feeling.
if you need to ride hard maybe the backpack is better.
20-30kg is quite light. tent+cooking gear+clothes+sleeping gear+food+entertainment+bike spares. the nasty one is water...i usually try to lug 4-8 litres (1kg=1litre) on top back to the campsite.
as mjr said the fens is evil... theres nothing like a fens wind, and bad road surface after a long day to heighten the dispirited feeling.
- 29 Apr 2015, 4:28pm
- Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
- Topic: Good quality, well priced freestanding tent?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4193
Re: Good quality, well priced freestanding tent?
hmmmm msr hubba...40 denier floor n fly. mesh walls.
Although the Hubba Hubba is a well-designed, versatile, and attractive tent, it has a series of drawbacks that, when taken in aggregate, significantly reduce its functionality. First and foremost, the tent is not strong. Only the lower portion of the tent ends remains stable in wind. The top and sides catch wind and push the tent in very far. In several storms our testers had to sit up and support the tent with their arms to prevent it from breaking. The Hubba Hubba lacks adequate guy points; there are only two and both are on the ends of the tent. This leaves the entire middle and upper area unsupported. A lack of stability restricts the Hubba Hubba to well-protected areas, but even then its less storm worthy that all other tents tested here...
sounds like a tent for american summers.
ummm i'll stick with my mirage thx stands up in an 80mph gale, torrential rain without any serious breeze inside.i forgot to tie it down with the guy ropes lol but still no problem. easy to erect, freestands, and easy to sit in and play board games with a friend. doesnt leak when the ground turns into a stream either...mmm dreaming of mesh walls now :p
Although the Hubba Hubba is a well-designed, versatile, and attractive tent, it has a series of drawbacks that, when taken in aggregate, significantly reduce its functionality. First and foremost, the tent is not strong. Only the lower portion of the tent ends remains stable in wind. The top and sides catch wind and push the tent in very far. In several storms our testers had to sit up and support the tent with their arms to prevent it from breaking. The Hubba Hubba lacks adequate guy points; there are only two and both are on the ends of the tent. This leaves the entire middle and upper area unsupported. A lack of stability restricts the Hubba Hubba to well-protected areas, but even then its less storm worthy that all other tents tested here...
sounds like a tent for american summers.
ummm i'll stick with my mirage thx stands up in an 80mph gale, torrential rain without any serious breeze inside.i forgot to tie it down with the guy ropes lol but still no problem. easy to erect, freestands, and easy to sit in and play board games with a friend. doesnt leak when the ground turns into a stream either...mmm dreaming of mesh walls now :p
- 29 Apr 2015, 4:11pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: I think I found the perfect touring bike but...
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2792
Re: I think I found the perfect touring bike but...
guilty as charged m'lud re QR... having said that ignorance is bliss.
Go for it if you think its perfect.
Go for it if you think its perfect.
- 29 Apr 2015, 4:05pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Pannier question
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3447
Re: Pannier question
something else i thought of .. i use a touring bike which seems a bit longer than other bikes, maybe it helps with weight displacement. i know its designed to carry loads so actually is "a little wobbly" unloaded. cant say for shorter bikes.
but i do know my dynamo drags more than 20-30kg of pannier+tent weight ie 28ft in every mile roughly isnt it? so thats still not a huge amount of drag.
but i do know my dynamo drags more than 20-30kg of pannier+tent weight ie 28ft in every mile roughly isnt it? so thats still not a huge amount of drag.
- 29 Apr 2015, 7:28am
- Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
- Topic: Good quality, well priced freestanding tent?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4193
Re: Good quality, well priced freestanding tent?
a decent price is always the one an individual is happy with. for a brand new tent i think its rather good.
- 28 Apr 2015, 3:05pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: food for free - friend or foe?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2031
Re: food for free - friend or foe?
i have a nice camping spot i deliberately drop seeds in. its usually good to hit for veg when i camp there.
- 28 Apr 2015, 3:00pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: Predict the Election Results
- Replies: 276
- Views: 8186
Re: Predict the Election Results
UKIP - Farage stays no matter what.
i think farage is standing down when he fails to win.
EDIT : i mean if he fails..... hahahaha
i think farage is standing down when he fails to win.
EDIT : i mean if he fails..... hahahaha
- 28 Apr 2015, 2:53pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: Predict the Election Results
- Replies: 276
- Views: 8186
Re: Predict the Election Results
fundamentally its still a choice between roundheads(liberals), cavaliers(tories), and the peasants(labour). 350 years on nothings changed.
I wonder whos going to be the politician who writes themselves into history (by book, and by seats!) by proposing the Proportional representation bill....
mmm turkeys voting for christmas...
I wonder whos going to be the politician who writes themselves into history (by book, and by seats!) by proposing the Proportional representation bill....
mmm turkeys voting for christmas...
- 28 Apr 2015, 2:37pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Pannier question
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3447
Re: Pannier question
i have a novelty on my bike called gears. i use one lower at the rear for panniers and dont notice the difference except going up hills.
rear panniers dont seem to drag anything like front panniers do.
i think cadence is the key, stick to a steady pace, and avoid stopping.
rear panniers dont seem to drag anything like front panniers do.
i think cadence is the key, stick to a steady pace, and avoid stopping.
- 28 Apr 2015, 2:26pm
- Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
- Topic: Good quality, well priced freestanding tent?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4193
Re: Good quality, well priced freestanding tent?
i've got a lovely view from my mirage 300 thx!!!!
Ah that time of year when the winter bargains have gone and everyones tent hunting
i'm still in 2 minds whether this post is contributing something. hope it is
Emma
Ah that time of year when the winter bargains have gone and everyones tent hunting
i'm still in 2 minds whether this post is contributing something. hope it is
Emma
- 28 Apr 2015, 2:23pm
- Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
- Topic: Tent suggestions - 2.5 person for cycle touring
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1898
Re: Tent suggestions - 2.5 person for cycle touring
vango mirage 300.... 3.5kgs freestanding and just works
- 23 Mar 2015, 6:14pm
- Forum: Helmets & helmet discussion
- Topic: Do you wear a helmet?
- Replies: 523
- Views: 20074
Re: Do you wear a helmet?
lol 376 posts later...all i asked is if you wear a helmet....
- 13 Mar 2015, 12:10am
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: It's a miracle
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5409
Re: It's a miracle
Someone needs to have a word with the weather bureau. Your supposed to get headwinds bothways
- 24 Feb 2015, 8:13am
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: UKIP, Science and Unanswered Questions
- Replies: 85
- Views: 7047
Re: UKIP, Science and Unanswered Questions
Why should jobs be for natives?
Well because countries like india, and china are churning out qualified people in their millions. How does this affect the UK? Well if only the most qualified take the job then yes its technically better for business/industry. However this is not the full picture. The fundamental problem that isnt addressed is the vast swathe of uk nationals edged out of a job because "an immigrant" can do it better. This contributes to the uk unemployment problem, and the budget deficit by increasing welfare payments to uk nationals. On the surface it looks great because our economy is growing, however the price of that is leaving alot of people behind to rot.
Now i'm all for immigration on a "skill shortage" basis, and immigrants contribute a heck of alot to the economy, moreso than their given credit for. However skilling our population to take up these jobs should be our biggest priority.
As much as I dislike most of UKIP policies, on issues of complete freedom of movement within the EU they have a point.
Well because countries like india, and china are churning out qualified people in their millions. How does this affect the UK? Well if only the most qualified take the job then yes its technically better for business/industry. However this is not the full picture. The fundamental problem that isnt addressed is the vast swathe of uk nationals edged out of a job because "an immigrant" can do it better. This contributes to the uk unemployment problem, and the budget deficit by increasing welfare payments to uk nationals. On the surface it looks great because our economy is growing, however the price of that is leaving alot of people behind to rot.
Now i'm all for immigration on a "skill shortage" basis, and immigrants contribute a heck of alot to the economy, moreso than their given credit for. However skilling our population to take up these jobs should be our biggest priority.
As much as I dislike most of UKIP policies, on issues of complete freedom of movement within the EU they have a point.