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- 29 Mar 2024, 4:07pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: forums
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1501
Re: forums
Campsite prices? Shop around and you get better deals. I generally contact campsites before I get there and ask for the price for two cyclists and a small tent. This can get you a better deal than turning up and booking a pitch. IMO.
- 25 Mar 2024, 5:03pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: touring wheels upgrade
- Replies: 76
- Views: 3109
Re: touring wheels upgrade
Surely on a bike, like any vehicle, you are either accelerating or decelerating most of the time and rarely at a constant velocity? So wheel weight will affect you all the time.
However, I think this is quite an irrelevant fact as toughness/reliability are more significant for tourers.
However, I think this is quite an irrelevant fact as toughness/reliability are more significant for tourers.
- 15 Mar 2024, 6:12am
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Holland - Short Tour
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1318
Re: Holland - Short Tour
This site has a great planner for routes specific to NL. I find it better than cycle.travel (for NL). It has an English version and the planner will give you all the ‘knoordpunts’ (sp?) that you need to head for. This is very useful as names are not always used on signposts. You’ll be able to work out routes to a very detailed level.
https://www.hollandcyclingroutes.com/on ... te-planner
Martyn
https://www.hollandcyclingroutes.com/on ... te-planner
Martyn
- 14 Mar 2024, 4:28pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Holland - Short Tour
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1318
Re: Holland - Short Tour
The railway station at Harwich Port has a car park. I think it works out about £10 per day but is reasonably secure. I.e. there is a manned barrier in and out.
I think it sounds like a grand plan for a trip. Yes the distances aren’t huge but if you are travelling abroad, you want to see more than just the cycle paths right? I’ve been to most of the places and they all have their charms.
We are heading back to Holland for our fourth trip this summer. Lots more to see even after that trip.
I think it sounds like a grand plan for a trip. Yes the distances aren’t huge but if you are travelling abroad, you want to see more than just the cycle paths right? I’ve been to most of the places and they all have their charms.
We are heading back to Holland for our fourth trip this summer. Lots more to see even after that trip.
- 6 Mar 2024, 6:28am
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Front Pannier Rack
- Replies: 2
- Views: 280
Re: Front Pannier Rack
On the tubes site they will explain what geometry they will fit too. Then you could buy from eBay…
- 2 Mar 2024, 6:58am
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Tram at Hook of Holland
- Replies: 10
- Views: 812
Re: Tram at Hook of Holland
Yep. Done that before. We are heading to Groningen to tour up there so want to take a train. Therefore looking for quick ways to get to station.Diatom wrote: ↑17 Feb 2024, 11:43am Have you thought of cycling from the Hook of Holland to Rotterdam? There is a pleasant and well-surfaced cycleway which goes along the banks of one of the branches of the Rhine. Only 30 km to the centre of Rotterdam, flat and easy! Shouldn't take much longer than an hour and a half, you'd probably get to the city centre quicker that way.
Thanks
- 2 Mar 2024, 6:47am
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Sleeping bags ?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1166
Re: Sleeping bags ?
The problem you are going to find with your price point is you won’t get small pack size AND warm. I learned this the hard way when young and I sleep warm.
Have you considered the second hand market? Have a look for any ‘big brand’ items and the check online reviews for that. I reckon it’s the best way you have of accomplishing what you want.
Have you considered the second hand market? Have a look for any ‘big brand’ items and the check online reviews for that. I reckon it’s the best way you have of accomplishing what you want.
- 26 Feb 2024, 9:10pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: locked up
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1226
Re: locked up
We use a Kryptonite lock and cable when touring plus a quick, probably useless, cable lock for quick stops. I’d rather lock than not even if it means carrying the weight.
I, stupidly, once said on another post that surely no one would take kit off the bike. I then had my Brooks saddle and seatpost stolen in Holland.
So now I am taking a small hiplok lock to ‘lock’ the saddle to the frame too.
Ultimately, you can only put people off not stop everything being nicked.
I, stupidly, once said on another post that surely no one would take kit off the bike. I then had my Brooks saddle and seatpost stolen in Holland.
So now I am taking a small hiplok lock to ‘lock’ the saddle to the frame too.
Ultimately, you can only put people off not stop everything being nicked.
- 22 Feb 2024, 6:46am
- Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
- Topic: Best camping set up for electronics
- Replies: 55
- Views: 2153
Re: Best camping set up for electronics
I’d go powerbanks too with a multi usb plug so if I get the chance to charge stuff I can do it quick. You can get them with different plugs that you change so you don’t need to take an adapter too. A solar panel is great where the sun is strong and I’d use it to top up the battery packs. Mine sits on top of my rear panniers during the day and spread out/hung up at campsites.
It may be obvious but also switch your phone/ipad off when you aren’t using them. This will save a lot of power and stops you being dragged into the real world because you hear those notifications or it’s quick to check.
Enjoy!
It may be obvious but also switch your phone/ipad off when you aren’t using them. This will save a lot of power and stops you being dragged into the real world because you hear those notifications or it’s quick to check.
Enjoy!
- 19 Feb 2024, 8:40pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: touring wheels upgrade
- Replies: 76
- Views: 3109
Re: touring wheels upgrade
Just looked up Moser’s bike
https://steel-vintage.com/pages/frances ... le-auction
I can’t imagine that rear wheel was light! The rules around the hour record are, apparently, very obtuse and change on a whim, so I’m amazed this got through.
However, I can’t see this catching on while touring, there’s no room for a rear rack.
https://steel-vintage.com/pages/frances ... le-auction
I can’t imagine that rear wheel was light! The rules around the hour record are, apparently, very obtuse and change on a whim, so I’m amazed this got through.
However, I can’t see this catching on while touring, there’s no room for a rear rack.
- 13 Feb 2024, 5:46pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Tram at Hook of Holland
- Replies: 10
- Views: 812
Tram at Hook of Holland
Anyone know if the tram at the Hook of Holland port takes bikes? And does it go to Rotterdam?
- 12 Feb 2024, 6:28pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Yaw Know About Solar Chargers?
- Replies: 77
- Views: 4221
Re: Solar panel for usb charging?
Mine came with a warning re this. Basically make sure the surface you lay it on doesn’t hold its heat too well. Stone/concrete - no! Grass - seems ok.
- 10 Feb 2024, 7:57am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Yaw Know About Solar Chargers?
- Replies: 77
- Views: 4221
Re: Solar panel for usb charging?
I have the same one as Ian. I like it but remember you do need quite strong light to get the best from them. Outer Hebrides? Forget it! I make sure my battery pack is fully charged before heading out and use the panel to top it up when I can’t access mains. I have it strapped across the top of my rear panniers/tent during the day and then hung up, laid out when in camp.
- 20 Jan 2024, 6:04pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Bike Touring - panniers/bikepacking bags. Advice for my bike?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2389
Re: Bike Touring - panniers/bikepacking bags. Advice for my bike?
Only my opinion but looking at how far the seat post is out of the bike, I’d say it’s too small. However, it’ll probably do for now. If you do decide to buy something else, go second hand for now. Even if your bike shop has to do some work it’ll probably be cheaper.
I’d go panniers too. I bought a secondhand pair for cheap as chips for my first set. They were waterproof but an old style connection which wasn’t the easiest but was fine for a few years. Cheap panniers and rubble sacks are likely to be cheaper and more reliable than cheap bike packing kit I’d guess. Also, I’d highly recommend the Ortlieb handlebar bags. You can get adapters to allow you to fit lights, computers etc.
Good luck with the trip.
I’d go panniers too. I bought a secondhand pair for cheap as chips for my first set. They were waterproof but an old style connection which wasn’t the easiest but was fine for a few years. Cheap panniers and rubble sacks are likely to be cheaper and more reliable than cheap bike packing kit I’d guess. Also, I’d highly recommend the Ortlieb handlebar bags. You can get adapters to allow you to fit lights, computers etc.
Good luck with the trip.
- 15 Jan 2024, 9:16pm
- Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
- Topic: New trip planning May 2024
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1305
Re: New trip planning May 2024
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Eilean Fraoich near Siabost. Small but reasonable facilities.
Horgabost - great views, simple facilities, very popular but should be space at the time of year.
Balranald - has a drying room! Had to tie tent to picnic benches due to wind.
Otter’s Edge - just been taken over by new management. Simple, flat with kitchen.
Scurrival! Cheap and had a kitchen again.
Moorcroft - can’t remember much about that one.
Not sure about charging for bikes. Most have a website or Facebook page for contact.
We also wild camped for a few nights. Beautiful but completely lacking in electricity!
Martyn
Eilean Fraoich near Siabost. Small but reasonable facilities.
Horgabost - great views, simple facilities, very popular but should be space at the time of year.
Balranald - has a drying room! Had to tie tent to picnic benches due to wind.
Otter’s Edge - just been taken over by new management. Simple, flat with kitchen.
Scurrival! Cheap and had a kitchen again.
Moorcroft - can’t remember much about that one.
Not sure about charging for bikes. Most have a website or Facebook page for contact.
We also wild camped for a few nights. Beautiful but completely lacking in electricity!
Martyn