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Thanks for the reply eileithyia. We wont be stopping the night before - we aim to drive up there first thing and then set off straight away, so thats not an option unfortunatly.

A couple of friends and I are doing a lake district loop tour at the end of next month. We are travelling up by car and need somewhere safe to leave it for 4/5 days. Can anyone recommend somewhere safe or secure to leave the vehicle?

Thanks in advance.

I might be interested in your Roberts if you decide to sell. Although I do think you should keep them both.

Dont listen to your friends you can do it. :) Seriously, you have left things a bit late, ahermm. However I suppose it depends on how fit you really are...... of course there is no substitute for time on the bike. I would suggest that you dont go flat out mad in the run up as you will be knackered b...

As a relatively inexperienced solo tourer I'm considering the CTC 17 day tour next year. Has anyone any experience of this, good or bad?

I am Mr H but I wish I was you.

Do all chains have power links?

Not cycle specific, but touring/general winter wear try PHD. Top top quality and made in Cheshire:
http://www.phdesigns.co.uk/manufacturing.php

OP - Have you considered Hadrians Cycleway. A lovely ride.

I'm off to do a circular route around Northumberland next week over 4 days and could do with a campsite near Bamburgh. Preferably one within striking distance of a pub!

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

Anyone know if they are showing the England game at the York rally?

Cheers

willcee wrote:key board monkey...Many thanks.. i have just ordered one.. will

Likewise, thanks cbm and the original poster!

Hi. Thanks for the replys - apologies for not finding the earlier post. I guess its really down to opinion at the end of the day - we are so overwhelmed by choice these days. It's not really a matter of opinion, pete, they are factually two very different bikes. Cyclo cross matches modern commuting...

Right, I've narrowed my search down to 2 bikes - do I go Dawes or Specialzed? I want a 'do it all' bike for mostly day rides up to 60 miles, the odd track and bridleway and occasional short camping trips (and a LeJoG in 2012) - I'm something of a traditionalist (I like steel and have a beard), but d...