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As a guide, people in the French region aren't half as good at English as the people in the Flemish region.

Tangled Metal wrote: Anyone tried the cycle path through the water or on the trees yet? We're planning on checking them out.

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Where there is a cycle path you have to use it. Signage or no signage. If you don't cars will pap and/or drive close to you as a "well, you shouldn't be there" warning. Nice :shock: Language wise, this section is in the Flemish region, so Flemish/Dutch is spoken but you will easily get by ...

There are decent cycle paths everywhere in Belgium. :D Even through farmers fields. Here is a good starting reference point - http://www.fietsroute.org/cycling/national-cycle-routes Almost all canals have cycle paths next to them. Cars acknowledge your existence too..... but where there is a cycle p...

This link might be interesting for you -

http://www.fietsroute.org/cycling/great ... y-flanders

This is from road.cc It's now official that Cycle to Work schemes in the UK will allow you to fill your boots with bikes and gear worth over £1,000, following the release of new guidance from the Department of Transport... The gist of it was that the updated guidance will allow for the purchase of e...

Just wanted to highlight this 400k BRM ride - a PBP qualifier! - in Belgium. http://www.randonneurs.be/page/23-oudenburg-400 Entry is €7. No need to pre-book. Simply turn up on the day. Start/End point - Café de Sportvriend – Dorpstraat 67 – Oudenburg (Ettelgem). This is 56 km from Dunkerque (Dunkir...

I resprayed a bike once and needed a 853 stricker. I called Reynolds and they asked me for the name and make of bike before sending me ONE for my frame. I do understand this though.

I passed their test and paid £10+postage.

A Thorn 26 nomad fork in black is on sjs for £140 and is available. (In the current fork section)

I would call Winstanley before buying online there. A few times I've got excited before my hopes were dashed.

Evans is apparently looking for a buyer and has received a number of offers, including one from Halfords. This is because Evans needs a whopping £10 million to keep going :shock: I can't say I'm too surprised. In the internet age, prices are cut throat whilst unlike others, they have a huge retail e...

+1 for a Spa audax or tourer. Under Budget. They are the go-to place for wheels so ask them to make you a really decent set, possibly with a dynamo hub.

You will not be disappointed.

Once the train stops and you in the seated transit van with trailer, disembark, there is a drive to the drop off point. You jump out and the bike is taken off the trailer. 10 mins max.

How's about this https://www.ridgeback.co.uk/bikes/touring/world/expedition Breton bikes started a long thread about these. Also, consider this - excellent spec for the price. Popular on the Continent and available in Cambridge (from memory!) https://www.fahrradmanufaktur.de/en/katalog/expedition-20...

The eurotunnel service is good, no question, but last time i checked it only ran twice a day in each direction. 10am ish and 4pm ish. Meanwhile you can simply turn up and pay £20 and go on the next ferry. Once i remember puncturing and having to really having to bolt for it to catch the eurotunnel, ...

If you find yourself in Belgium and needing to get home, then you can leave the bike/equipment with me. PM me for address/contact details.

Thanks for everyones input. I agree that comparing exactly the same, for example, aluminium and steel frames is near as impossible. I can not think of any manufacturer who makes both. Once I bought a Condor Heritage and Tempo. Almost the same - except for the wheels which taught me that wheels make ...