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I went to Evans who where doing a good deal on their Pinnacle Arkose adventure bike last Decenber. I've used it as a winter bike, and for off road 'adventures' on forest track and rough moorland, I've found it great both on and off road. The tyres it came with grip grass and loose surfaces really we...

I did this route last year as part of LEJOG on a fully loaded tourer. I did it all without going on the A9 and would be happy to do it again on my road bike. A few areas had a poor surface but overall it's a great route with some wonderful scenery, enjoy. I'm a trendy consumer. Just look at my XT106...

I carry 2 cannisters on my summer bike, I reckon pictures only happen when you don't want then to, with a group and raining! The cannisters is quicker, less tiring and I find it reliable. In the winter and touring I carry more stuff including a pump. I find the best solution for punctures is to have...

I found this review very interesting, what works best for you does of course depend on what you are trying to achieve. For day runs downloading a GPX might enable the use of a well planned circular route. I used OSMAND for a 30 day tour of the UK with on board navigation. As Al found the OSMAND cycl...

Camping is great in reasonable weather, and has been said gives great flexibility and independence. I coupled it with stays in hotels or B&Bs about 2 nights a week when the weather forecast was grim. That way I think I got the best of both worlds. Hotel ensuites are great for catching up on the ...

We have been to several of both brands when tandem touring. They have worked well, with the tandem usually in the room. We have even taken it up twisty stair cases, though now try and get a group floor room to make things easier with the tandem!

I find this thread interesting. I did 2 tours this year, both taking the same kit, total weight 27kg including pannier bags: 2.7kg tent, plus camping kit, clothes, food, tools & spares. The first time I took my Audax bike with the luggage in a 10kg kiddie trailer, and the second with a steel tou...

This was a while ago, but thanks for the navigation through Preston and to the cafe, it was great to meet local cyclists at the cafe. I consider the day one of the highlights of my end to end trip!