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I do carry spare tubes, spokes and a multitool all the time but for touring in France I think I have decided to get a Marathon Supreme Folding Tyre 700x35 410gms. I have only been touring for 2 years and have had to replace a tyre each year so for peace of mind I think its best to take one and hope ...

Hi I'm going touring in France this year and was thinking of adding a folding tyre to my kit. I just wanted to know if many people include a folding tyre in their kit? Could anyone please point me in the right direction of which one to buy for a 2011 Super Galaxy, I'm hoping never to use it but just...

Hi Ray Yes we are going to the Semaine Federale, its our first time and Ive heard good things about it. I only started cycle touring last year and I am working my way through as many events as possible. Everything is new and out of my comfort zone but I do enjoy the challenges of touring. As for the...

A friend and I are planning our first independent 7 day cycle/camping tour from Nante to Sainte in August next year and would like some advice please. Does anyone have ideas on an interesting route, any towns / villages/ Islands/ attractions we must visit? Should we stick to the coast line or head s...

I was wondering if anyone had any advice or information regarding a possible route following the Rhone from Beaumes de Venise to either Lyon or Macon. At the moment 3 or 4 of us plan to cycle camp from Sat 2nd June and get picked up by the Bike Express on Sat 9th June, so 6 or possibly 7 days of cyc...

I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction regarding a sleeping bag for touring later this year? I have always cycled and camped but never combined the two so I am struggling to choose a lightweight sleeping bag. I will be touring Southern France at the end of May and Holland at...