My Question:
Is it legal/OK to ride against the traffic direction in a cycle lane.? This would be safer than with traffic direction as you can see all oncoming traffic as opposed to having traffic behind you and unable to see how close it is therefore having enough time to take avoiding action.
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- 19 May 2017, 2:46pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Cycle lane direction
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5849
- 7 May 2017, 8:39pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Butterflies and Bats - Cycling Around the World
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7607
Re: Butterflies and Bats - Cycling Around the World
I cycled from the UK to Singapore in 84 my advice is your health is the big issue at your age. At a minimum get shots for hepatitis A B and C or you'll certainly get one of them, consider rabies shots as necessary and typhoid tetanus and yellow fever if you're going to Africa.
Take spares - I tyre 2 tubes, spare spokes, brake cables, and shifter cables you won't find any of these in the boondocks. Learn how to true a wheel, take a sheet sleeping bag and pillow case unless you relish grubby bedding in grubby hotels, always take your bike and gear into your room, it's not an issue doing this in most of the world. Keep your travel documents and money in a waterproof bag on you always, never leave them in your room.
In hot places, you need to drink a lot of water take quick action water purification tabs. Never unless unavoidable ride at night its too hard to see traffic and potholes. And make sure you have full insurance for accidents and repatriation should you have a bad accident, you don't want a broken leg fixed in a boondock clinic you will need to come home for that, insurance is vital.
It's a good idea to take a supply of vitamin and perhaps fish oil supplements to help with what might be a very basic diet at times. It's a long way around the world, so when you're feeling a bit worn out take time off and relax in a decent hotel and treat yourself to a little holiday.
You'll meet many helpful people and they will help you sort out many local problems, and a few who will cause you some stress especially at borders and checkpoints, never lose your cool and argue by shouting or gesticulating it will only cause more problems, in Africa and Asia losing face is a serious thing so politeness to officials is important, not like here. It is inevitable you will get sick probably stomach problems and diarrhea so take a supply of treatments your doctor will prescribe you a good range of medications for this if you tell him where you're going. - good luck and as my favorite adventurer - Bill Tilman said " All you need for an adventure is to put on a good pair of boots and walk out the door"
Take spares - I tyre 2 tubes, spare spokes, brake cables, and shifter cables you won't find any of these in the boondocks. Learn how to true a wheel, take a sheet sleeping bag and pillow case unless you relish grubby bedding in grubby hotels, always take your bike and gear into your room, it's not an issue doing this in most of the world. Keep your travel documents and money in a waterproof bag on you always, never leave them in your room.
In hot places, you need to drink a lot of water take quick action water purification tabs. Never unless unavoidable ride at night its too hard to see traffic and potholes. And make sure you have full insurance for accidents and repatriation should you have a bad accident, you don't want a broken leg fixed in a boondock clinic you will need to come home for that, insurance is vital.
It's a good idea to take a supply of vitamin and perhaps fish oil supplements to help with what might be a very basic diet at times. It's a long way around the world, so when you're feeling a bit worn out take time off and relax in a decent hotel and treat yourself to a little holiday.
You'll meet many helpful people and they will help you sort out many local problems, and a few who will cause you some stress especially at borders and checkpoints, never lose your cool and argue by shouting or gesticulating it will only cause more problems, in Africa and Asia losing face is a serious thing so politeness to officials is important, not like here. It is inevitable you will get sick probably stomach problems and diarrhea so take a supply of treatments your doctor will prescribe you a good range of medications for this if you tell him where you're going. - good luck and as my favorite adventurer - Bill Tilman said " All you need for an adventure is to put on a good pair of boots and walk out the door"
- 7 May 2017, 6:36pm
- Forum: Off-road Cycling.
- Topic: Voodoo Bizango
- Replies: 7
- Views: 21970
Voodoo Bizango
Hi All
I'm contemplating my first MTB at age 68 to maintain some fitness and get away from the fast roads and traffic. Been looking at the Voodoo bizango as about my budget, I'm 5' 10" tall, and used to riding a good road bike (Diamondback XR3) 700 wheels.I want to get the right bike the first time - has anyone got the Bizango and what is your opinion of it as an all rounder - I won't be breaking any speed records its just to enjoy some long rides say up to 30 miles over the hills and trails mainly in West Pennines but may go over to Europe sometimes. Any opinion on the Bizango appreciated - thanks mick
I'm contemplating my first MTB at age 68 to maintain some fitness and get away from the fast roads and traffic. Been looking at the Voodoo bizango as about my budget, I'm 5' 10" tall, and used to riding a good road bike (Diamondback XR3) 700 wheels.I want to get the right bike the first time - has anyone got the Bizango and what is your opinion of it as an all rounder - I won't be breaking any speed records its just to enjoy some long rides say up to 30 miles over the hills and trails mainly in West Pennines but may go over to Europe sometimes. Any opinion on the Bizango appreciated - thanks mick
- 24 Apr 2017, 6:57pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Sicily touring anybody done that
- Replies: 7
- Views: 780
Re: Sicily touring anybody done that
Thanks Conrad and Raybo for the info and thoughts very much appreciated and lots for me to ponder
- 21 Apr 2017, 12:03pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Sicily touring anybody done that
- Replies: 7
- Views: 780
Re: Sicily touring anybody done that
Thanks for the tip Thornie
- 20 Apr 2017, 4:19pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Sicily touring anybody done that
- Replies: 7
- Views: 780
Sicily touring anybody done that
I hope to tour some of Sicily this summer but have no information or plan as yet, Has anyone got any past experience of good routes to follow, and best way of getting there with bike and kit, or possibly hiring for a week - thanks for any info -
- 20 Apr 2017, 4:14pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Way of the Roses
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1242
Re: Way of the Roses
Did it last June, some climbs are quite hard, but when you're done in you just get off and walk them. It takes as long as you want, plenty B&Bs and hotels along the route are used to cyclists, it took us 5 days but others do it in 4 or less. The headwinds can be a strain sometimes, but the hardest part is spotting the waymark signs in overgrown hedges etc, you need to keep a sharp look out for the signs.
- 20 Apr 2017, 4:03pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: cycling from england to asia
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2414
Re: cycling from england to asia
I did UK to Singapore in 1985 with 27inch x 1- 1/4 tyres no problems but don't use stainless steel spokes especially those thinned in the middle types they break under strain, ordinary standard rustless are best. Take a spare tyre and spare shifter and brake cables and all tools,learn how to true a wheel and take at least two spare inner tubes. Don't bother taking lights only a bloody fool would cycle at night in Asia. First aid kit essential as is insurance and rabies shots,also Hepatitis A<B<C,mosquito net and sheet sleeping bag. Always take your kit including bike into your room at night.