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- 5 Mar 2018, 7:49am
- Forum: Cycling Goods & Services - Your Reviews
- Topic: Pogies - HotPogs
- Replies: 2
- Views: 16421
Re: Pogies - HotPogs
I've been using pogies for a couple of years and finally got to use them in the recent snow. An essential piece of gear to keep hands and fingers warm. There are a few bonus benefits too. The full review including a snowy scene http://www.farawayvisions.com/hotpog-pogies-review/
- 22 Feb 2017, 1:23pm
- Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
- Topic: Bivvy Bag & Tarp recommendations, please
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5365
Re: Bivvy Bag & Tarp recommendations, please
We use an Alpkit bivvy bag and tarp. I've written a bit of a review if it helps. http://www.farawayvisions.com/alpkit-hunka-bivvy-bag-review-what-bivi/
- 6 Nov 2016, 9:29am
- Forum: Cycling Goods & Services - Your Reviews
- Topic: Alpkit Kepler Velo merino wool base layer
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3918
Re: Alpkit Kepler Velo merino wool base layer
Cheers, Heltor.
- 4 Nov 2016, 3:16pm
- Forum: Cycling Goods & Services - Your Reviews
- Topic: Alpkit Kepler Velo merino wool base layer
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3918
Alpkit Kepler Velo merino wool base layer
Not just a review, but the reason you should never let your partner choose your clothes.
http://www.farawayvisions.com/review-alpkit-kepler-velo-baselayer/
http://www.farawayvisions.com/review-alpkit-kepler-velo-baselayer/
- 27 Oct 2016, 7:47pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Hanging bikes up on trains
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2369
Re: Hanging bikes up on trains
I find these hooks almost impossible to use being only 158cm tall. Plus my bike was kitted out in bikepacking gear for a weekender and weighed even more than a naked bike. I managed to hang it up eventually but almost missed my stop in the struggle to get it out on time. I was on a train somewhere in Somerset during the summer.
- 2 Oct 2016, 6:25pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: UK to Sahara and back?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1147
Re: UK to Sahara and back?
I've cycled in Morocco during December on two occasions. Stayed in cheap hotels, gites and wildcamped. Only once when we were wildcamping did we manage to stay unseen - that was in the desert. The people are friendly and the food is cheap but during Ramadan it can be difficult to find places with food during the day (outside tourist hotspots). Summer can be blisteringly hot. I've ridden in the Anti Atlas and the High Atlas and plan on taking a longer tour this year. You might find some of my posts useful and there are a few routes you can dowload too, plus you're welcome to ask me specific questions.
I spent a couple of months in Morocco when I was sailing which really helped me to understand the culture, though there is always something new to discover and learn.
http://www.farawayvisions.com/bikepacking/bikepacking-in-morocco/
I spent a couple of months in Morocco when I was sailing which really helped me to understand the culture, though there is always something new to discover and learn.
http://www.farawayvisions.com/bikepacking/bikepacking-in-morocco/
- 2 Oct 2016, 6:11pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Isle of Wight
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2235
Re: Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight is a wonderful place to ride. The terrain is so diverse. One minute it's chalky cliffs, the next rolling countryside. Food is excellent and there is a welcoming attitude towards cyclists that warms the heart. Numerous quiet lanes, byways and cycle paths. I've just come back from another trip taking in some of the coastal path which is signposted as suitable for cyclists.
- 14 Sep 2016, 6:19pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: The good, bad and ugly bits about cycling to work
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1810
The good, bad and ugly bits about cycling to work
When my partner started cycling to work, he never claimed it would save us money, now I know why.
Within the first fortnight, his lifestyle change had cost us £300. By month three my sleep pattern was a mess and on one occasion I lost my dignity.
A little story about how my partner's commute by bike has changed our lives.
I'd love to hear your stories.
http://www.farawayvisions.com/cycling-work-good-bad-ugly-pros-cons/
Within the first fortnight, his lifestyle change had cost us £300. By month three my sleep pattern was a mess and on one occasion I lost my dignity.
A little story about how my partner's commute by bike has changed our lives.
I'd love to hear your stories.
http://www.farawayvisions.com/cycling-work-good-bad-ugly-pros-cons/
- 30 Aug 2016, 6:41pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Bikepacking on Countryfile!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1230
Re: Bikepacking on Countryfile!
I've been 'bikepacking' for several years. I chose the method of packing because I tend to tour off road and because it's much lighter than using panniers. I made my first frame bag from a piece of leftover material and an old jacket. If you don't have the space to carry stuff you don't bring it and most of the time you probably don't need it anyway.
Last weekend, I went to the Isle of Wight with my minimal kit and while waiting to get on the ferry, my boyfriend and I met a young couple who were travelling around the island on their bikes for two nights. He had an 80 litre rucksack with a 25l daybag attached and she had two panniers and a small rucksack. I felt exhausted just looking at them. Apparently, he had a duvet in the bag!
Last weekend, I went to the Isle of Wight with my minimal kit and while waiting to get on the ferry, my boyfriend and I met a young couple who were travelling around the island on their bikes for two nights. He had an 80 litre rucksack with a 25l daybag attached and she had two panniers and a small rucksack. I felt exhausted just looking at them. Apparently, he had a duvet in the bag!
- 30 Aug 2016, 6:29pm
- Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
- Topic: Wild camping in UK/Ireland
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2808
Re: Wild camping in UK/Ireland
Hi there Longhaultrucking, the advice given by the earlier respondents is true, and because you're already a dab hand at this in far flung places, you might find my little guide for wildcamping in UK and Ireland helpful. http://www.farawayvisions.com/wild-camping-beginners-guide/
- 14 May 2016, 8:12pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Lightweight touring - How much can you pack in the bags?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1993
Re: Lightweight touring - How much can you pack in the bags?
Apparently, the bend is to help put the rider's weight a bit farther back because of the big wheels and long wheel base and possibly to allow clearance when using fat tyres, though these are the fattest he's got at the moment.
The saddle drops as much as it need to ( not all the way) by opening the quick release seat post clamp.
Me, I take the pictures, write the stories and ride. I know little about such things. Too busy worrying about my weight.
The saddle drops as much as it need to ( not all the way) by opening the quick release seat post clamp.
Me, I take the pictures, write the stories and ride. I know little about such things. Too busy worrying about my weight.
- 14 May 2016, 7:55pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Lightweight touring - How much can you pack in the bags?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1993
Re: Lightweight touring - How much can you pack in the bags?
Hi Natural Ankling,
this is the design of the frame - there is a bend in the seat tube. Have a look at a bike belonging to someone else.
this is the design of the frame - there is a bend in the seat tube. Have a look at a bike belonging to someone else.
- 13 May 2016, 11:10pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Lightweight touring - How much can you pack in the bags?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1993
Re: Lightweight touring - How much can you pack in the bags?
You are right on two counts, Natural Ankling; someone needs to lose weight (thanks for the reminder) and yes, on closer inspection, it is an optical illusion.
- 13 May 2016, 9:32pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Lightweight touring - How much can you pack in the bags?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1993
Re: Lightweight touring - How much can you pack in the bags?
Vantage wrote:NATURAL ANKLING wrote:Hi,
Some one needs to lose weight or limit the stunts.........................saddle stem / other is bent
The bar is just really curved. It's shown properly on the story page of her link.
I thought saddle stem was another word for seat post. Looking at both bikes right now and I see no bend. Maybe I need Mr Sheen, Vantage?
- 13 May 2016, 9:26pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Lightweight touring - How much can you pack in the bags?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1993
Re: Lightweight touring - How much can you pack in the bags?
NATURAL ANKLING wrote:Hi,
Some one needs to lose weight or limit the stunts.........................saddle stem / other is bent
Really? Which bike?