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In response to your earlier question (and with apologies for getting back so late), Arkel has a choice in its pannier range of waterproof or water resistant as they have a demand for both. It may seem a no brainer, but there are drawbacks to waterproof and for some, like me, water resistant is a bet...

I have used a set of Arkel T28s since 2007 and they have been brilliant. They are front loading which makes packing and unpacking easier and keeps the contents much neater. But more importantly, the mounting system with aluminium tracks has meant that they have never been less than fully secure. I b...

Many thanks to all for the advice. OI am most grateful.

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I have gone through all the info that I can find about about Schmidt hub generators, but I can't seem to locate information about looking after my Schmidt hub generator (Naben 6V 3W). It has worked flawlessly for me since 2007 powering front and rear lights even though I leave it on all the time. It...

Again, many thanks to all. I'll get back after I get back in May.

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Bob

Thanks, all very helpful information.

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There is a great deal of info regarding using the French rail system (and much ore, in fact) here: https://www.freewheelingfrance.com/blog ... rance.html.

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Thanks for the advice. I imagine I will stick with the RWGPS route which uses, in places, parts of the EV6 route. I'll get back after we get back with comments.

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I wonder if anyone has done Euro Velo 6 recently. I am planning to do the western part, perhaps Blois to Nantes in May. I am wondering about the surface. Is there much that isn't tarmacked? My bike has 23 tyres and that's the widest possible. A few years ago, I did the Vélodyssey and at first it was...

Thanks for that.

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Could someone please tell me how I can get climb details ie metres of climbing, percentages etc. when plotting on Cycle.Travel. I normally use RWGPS which gives those details but I would like to compare what Cycle.Travel could do for me but I can't seem to find anything to do with climbs. Is that in...

If it is any help, Decathlon has the Garmin Edge Explore for sale at £199 both in-store and on line. It has been at that price for two or three weeks now.

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Thanks, good information to have.

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I am thinking about a short tour early next year from Paris south on the new EV3. Not sure how far but 350km to 500km most likely. I am also not sure which bike I would use. But possibly it could be my classic style touring bike with 23 tyres. If anyone has any info about this new (and as yet very m...

Hi Bob I have the Edge Touring (not “plus”), but I assume that it is the same as your unit in respect of the GPS/navigation “engine”, and is only different regarding connectivity for peripherals. Almost all my rides are created using cycle.travel and I usually download as a TCX Course with tick box...