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Simon

Or use these http://www.terra-nova.co.uk/tents-and-spares/all-tent-spares/titanium-2g-skewer-peg-pack-of-6/ and come in at under 900g while praying for light winds and firm soil

I'd been looking forward to riding in a land without hills. It would be a change to be able to cycle without slogging up a hill pushing and panting like I was about to give birth. A long weekend touring the Netherlands seemed like the perfect gift for the person who moans about hills. http://wp.me/...

. you ought to up your calorie intake if cycling in hilly territory - . Translation = eat lots of pies :D Getting enough food and liquid into you is important, especially if you do not do long distances very often. I always get this wrong on the first day, to the extent of, on one occassion, ending...

Certainly not a failed trip as you got out there and did it :) which is more than I've managed this year :( I also find the first day tough simply because it is usually the first time in a long time that I have sent all day on the bike. Throw in the hills you faced and it being a first ever tour and...

I have not seen the Arkel panniers in the flesh but I suspect that they will be a little delicate for day to day commuting. There are a number of mid-weight, waterproof alternatives to the ortliebs and the drylines http://www.wiggle.co.uk/altura-arc-40-panniers/ http://www.evanscycles.com/products/a...

I Have n't a specific recommendation but suggest you have a look on crazyguyonabike. Enjoy your trip.

Depending on the level of security you need Fudges' seem to have some good prices on Kryptonite locks at the moment

http://www.fudgescyclestore.com/index.php?c=3817&brand

Many on here would argue that Spa have set the benchmark. However, If you live "darrn Sarf" then this may be easier to get to to have a look at http://www.pearsoncycles.co.uk/store/product/41186/Pearson-Easy-Come-Easy-Go-17/ or this http://www.condorcycles.com/Condor-Bikes/9457-Condor-Frat...

By popular demand: my new (well NoS) Dahon Tournado. I have not seen another in Silver and the spec is a little different to that I have seen in the brochure: 105 front and rear, no Brooks saddle or tape . As befits someone who has dropped a pile of cash, I am convinced it is exactly what I have bee...

I am coming to this one very late.... It sounds very similar to the "bicycle priority" streets which are being tested here in Brussels. They have a 30 kph speed limit a big sign on entry stating that cyclist have priority and also bicycle logos painted at intervals all across the road. Ove...

[ if you take a look at (say) some other Ritchey Breakaway models, you will suddenly realise what a bargain the tournado is, go back and buy it. Consider this helpful suggestion another 'sign' if you like... :wink: cheers There is currently a large suitcase with Dahon written on it sitting in my li...

Of bikes made by major manufacturers and thus, presumably, easily available and not too expensive the Dahon Tournado may be your best bet if you don't want a small wheeler http://www.dahon.com/mainnav/folding-bikes/single-view/bike/tournado.html A few months ago someone was selling new ones for aro...

Bicycler wrote:The only reason I brought up that thread was the suggestion that a £400 bike was a BSO. I don't believe that for a second, but I am interested to know what makes a bike a BSO

If I recall that thread correctly it generated considerably more heat than light

As the link in the previous post shows there are lots of underground car parks in Paris. Most have lots of space in as no self respecting Parisian would ever dream of paying for parking. :wink: Just be careful of any height restrictions and remember to get any bikes off the roof before driving in!

[url]nationalrail.co.uk[/url] has a feature called stations made easy. It allows you to plot a route from platform X to platform Y, setting parameters such as no steps or steep ramps: it then provides a map and photos of the route. Forewarned is forearmed