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In Ireland and got great service from the UK for many years
Thom

Hi all I used to buy bicycle and motorcycle parts from the UK for many years but now it just seems like too much hassle. I can get the same from EU as I did from UK pre Brexit without any of the paperwork or extra charges. I wonder what are the opinions in the UK now that the agreement is completed?...

Yes there is a viable alternative to party politics. Restore the commons and full democracy. By this I mean that all "property" be held in common as it always was before the evil of clearances and enclosures and have a citizens assembly elected by lottery.

That's only 200 miles. Wait for a stiff NW'ly wind and you could do that in a day if you get a wriggle on. No need any gear, just pack a couple of sarnies and a mars bar!! :wink: :wink: :wink: :lol: :lol: Pembroke Dock to my destination address in Devon is 250 miles plus another 100 to ferry on Iri...

If almost always on tarmac get some wiggle commuter tyres at 32mm fast, light and durable. I've been using them on the canal and they are great but not slow on the road either. Cheers James Thanks you James for your suggestion. I have a new set of Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 26" already purchase...

Icsunonove wrote:As you've got plenty of time before the trip, it might worth considering fitting a pannier rack to your bike. (Assuming it has the necessary attachment points).

Yes thank you for your suggestion. I have a set on the way.

Thanks everyone for replies and advice and I think I'll just go for it with the bike I have as it is the toughest and most reliable bicycle ever. My daughter and husband live on the Sth. coast of Devon and if I get stuck I have a get out of jail card.

I intend staying in b&b,hostels/bunkhouses as I don't want to carry camping equipment on this tour. I have seatpost panniers and a bar bag for the trip. I have a good Giant hybrid with hydr. discs so I should have said this in my post and wondered if this would be suitable or should I get a fast...

Next year at the end of May and early June I intend to do a bike tour from Pembroke Dock in Wales to Mulchelney/Langport in Somerset and then on to Devon. No camping, B&B/Hostels. So can anyone suggest a suitable reasonably priced bike/bags for the trip. Will follow NCN as much as possible. Than...

Agree entirely. I have an old bicycle with rim brakes and a modern one with disc brakes. On disc brakes I travel much faster downhill and take gaps in traffic that I wouldn't dare on a rim brake machine. The increase in the "Feeling" of safety leads to greater risk taking. People jump out ...

June 2020 I will be travelling from Ireland to Somerset for the West Country Scythe Fest. Could anyone on here suggest routes that are reasonably traffic free from Fishguard or Pembroke ??
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Morzedec wrote: Goodness, I'm almost becoming famous! Your lifestyle is amost a mirror of mine here in rural Ireland. Mother Nature grows all that I eat on my one acre "farm", I just throw out a few seeds and she does the rest. Fruit nuts veg.etc.no dig. Cycle and walk daily. Swap this for...

The way we live with petrol diesel coal gas and oil is over. Everyone on this forum should join Extinction Rebellion. THERE IS NOTHING ELSE THAT IS MORE IMPORTANT.

I asked the question about going bicycle only. It has brought great answers and debate which I never envisaged at the moment of initially writing the post. Marvellous forum and many diverse participants. Now what about this Brexit thing?...........no no no only jokin'.
Thom