Cicerone have an excellent guide book to carry in your pocket.
https://www.cicerone.co.uk/search/?keyword=danube
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- 9 Nov 2017, 3:19pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Danube Cycle Route: Vienna to Belgrade
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1824
- 6 Nov 2017, 10:19am
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Cycling World magazine
- Replies: 37
- Views: 8752
Re: Cycling World magazine
CPL Media (Colin Woolley) took over publication of Cycling World in April, 2004. Prior to that it had been owned since its inception by Stone Leisure (Bob Griffiths). Originally it contained articles written by cyclists, most of whom were not full time journalists. Eventually, and more recently, the owner avoided paying for copy by publishing mainly advertorials, ie those provided free by the advertisers to enhance their businesses. At all times since it changed ownership it struggled financially. Quite often printing was withheld until the previous month's bills had been paid, so its publication dates were rather erratic. I believe that it began publication because at that time Bob Griffiths was involved with Motor Home Monthly and this seemed to be a complementary magazine as so many motorhome owners used bicycles.
- 28 Oct 2017, 2:33pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Cycling World magazine
- Replies: 37
- Views: 8752
Re: Cycling World magazine
Facebook shows a continuation of Cycling World magazine
https://view.joomag.com/cycling-world-m ... 1504795920
Maybe contacting the publisher will bring some clarity?
https://view.joomag.com/cycling-world-m ... 1504795920
Maybe contacting the publisher will bring some clarity?
- 3 Apr 2017, 2:06pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Bicycle/Tricycle Towable Camper
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1394
Re: Bicycle/Tricycle Towable Camper
I recall seeing the Australian Bushtrekker trailer tent, apparently seen as useful in that country to raise one above any snakes while camping. However, the towing weight, empty, was 27kg, shown here. A tent, camping mat and pannier bag would weigh a great deal less.
https://www.eta.co.uk/2012/04/19/a-tent-that-tows-behind-a-bicycle/
https://www.eta.co.uk/2012/04/19/a-tent-that-tows-behind-a-bicycle/
- 24 Mar 2017, 4:02pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: In line cable adjusters
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1218
Re: In line cable adjusters
I fitted a lock-nut to mine, using the valve screw which is the same thread.
- 9 Feb 2017, 4:02pm
- Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
- Topic: Highlands Summer 2017
- Replies: 30
- Views: 16318
Re: Highlands Summer 2017
In September I rode the NC500 with camping kit on board, on my Brompton, taking about 10 days riding at about 80km per day.
http://www.sevendaycyclist.com/a-brompton-on-the-nc500-part-one
http://www.sevendaycyclist.com/a-brompton-on-the-nc500-part-two
http://www.sevendaycyclist.com/a-brompton-on-the-nc500-part-one
http://www.sevendaycyclist.com/a-brompton-on-the-nc500-part-two
- 27 Jan 2017, 3:56pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Wheel Dishing
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1744
Re: Wheel Dishing
The dishing is merely to centre the wheel for the bicycle. The rim should be central to the stays when correct. When I first started to build my own wheel I was told to spoke the RH side firmly but not tight, then do the same for the LH side and tighten that until the rim was central. By then the tension would also be correct. That has always worked for me.
- 23 Jan 2017, 10:04am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Sturmey 5 speed gear lever Q.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 801
Re: Sturmey 5 speed gear lever Q.
You can use a pair of 3-speed SA levers, too.
- 21 Jan 2017, 3:16pm
- Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
- Topic: Which best month for Scotland?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9372
Re: Which best month for Scotland?
I have had midge problems April/May/September, all of which can be recommended months for touring! Expect the summer months to be worse. For carriage hostels, try
http://www.sleeperzzz.com/
http://www.hostel-scotland.co.uk/hostels/Glenfinnan-Sleeping-Car
http://www.stationlodge.co.uk/
http://www.sleeperzzz.com/
http://www.hostel-scotland.co.uk/hostels/Glenfinnan-Sleeping-Car
http://www.stationlodge.co.uk/
- 2 Jan 2017, 9:30am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Black ice
- Replies: 84
- Views: 10187
Re: Black ice
Black ice happens when a wet road freezes. If the road has been dry then a frost on it is white and often not slippery.
- 25 Oct 2016, 10:05am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: CTC Meriden Carol Service
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1485
Re: CTC Meriden Carol Service
18th December according to the Coventry CTC site. Organised by Heart of England Cycling Club.
- 17 Oct 2016, 9:28am
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Rear Panniers - as far forward as possible?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1611
Re: Rear Panniers - as far forward as possible?
It's the tail that wags the dog: further back means more unbalanced swing. Furthest forward is more stable but there must be clearance for the heels.
- 6 Aug 2016, 3:02pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Rear rim out of true - options?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1134
Re: Rear rim out of true - options?
The wheel size is most likely 26" MTB, check the tyre for its size. Next, check whether there are any broken spokes: if so, you can replace those one at a time and tension the wheel as you go. All that is needed is the correct length of spoke. If on the drive side, the sprockets/cassette will need taking off first. The bicycle falling over is unlikely to have caused this, unless the wheel was compressed/stood on, while lying down. If no spokes are broken it is worth trying to re-true the wheel yourself: before wielding the spoke spanner, test the necessary movement by squeezing two spokes together opposite the 'bulge', to pull in the rim.
- 1 Aug 2016, 9:36am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Dartford Tunnel
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5778
Re: Dartford Crossing
You may find the Gravesend-Tilbury ferry more useful
https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/ferry-services/tilbury-to-gravesend-timetable
As far as I know, the Dartford crossing depends on a service vehicle carrying the bike through, whenever it is available at your side.
https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/ferry-services/tilbury-to-gravesend-timetable
As far as I know, the Dartford crossing depends on a service vehicle carrying the bike through, whenever it is available at your side.
- 23 Jun 2016, 2:11pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Trains & Tickets in Germany Beware!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1478
Re: Trains & Tickets in Germany Beware!
Train tickets as bought are not dated. To validate one for the journey it must be 'composited' (as the French stations say), and the necessary machine will be found on the platform. You cannot expect the ticket inspector to absolve an 'uncomposited' ticket-holder: a rule is a rule!
In the UK train tickets are pre-dated and can only only be used on that day, whereas on the Continent the tickets are sold undated so that they can be used on any day, provided, of course, that they are validated in the platform machine!
In the UK train tickets are pre-dated and can only only be used on that day, whereas on the Continent the tickets are sold undated so that they can be used on any day, provided, of course, that they are validated in the platform machine!