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I've also experienced this kind of bizzarre behaviour. Me too. I was camping in Hadrians Wall campsite (can really recommend this. is in Cool Camping book and the facilities out of this world including sauna) in March last year and was the only camper on the site. I went out for the day and came ba...

I love those campsites (usually on the Continent & away from resorts) where you get a private hedged emplacement for each pitch, so much better than almost rubbing shoulders with fellow campers I was embarrassed by the size of last year's pitch in Normandy!! Brian http://forum.ctc.org.uk/userpi...

Like this. Brittany last August. Bike is locked and covered with a Halford's bike cover overnight.

Brian

Odd that I left a pannier full of waterproofs and lights on the bike but they didn't take the contents. Strange that I once used to cycle to the railway station on a really heavy old bike which I had converted from drops to straight bars and always worried that it would be really easy to unbuckle a...

Another vote for Exustar Stelvios

Bought a pair last August and wore them straight out of the box on a long weekend tour.

Very comfortable and reasonably easy to walk in.

Brian

Bought the 2008 model (lovely blue colour) last Juneish on the net and love it to bits generally . I took it to Brittany on a short tour last August which wasn't a great success but that was nothing to do with the bike which performed excellently. It's a really easy ride I think and can eat up the m...

Something similar, I thought this one

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-Blac ... -15294.htm[url]

It's probably heavier but it is cheaper.

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Thanks for the response. I had spotted the Blackburn MTN at sjs which seemed to be what I am after. For me I don't think the additional front panniers would be an issue. I use South West Trains to get to the ferry and generally am able to leave the bags on the bike as I hover around near them, it's ...

The CETMA rack looks a bit over the top for me I'm afraid and might interfere with my handlebar bag by the looks of it. Have now found the Blackburn on the net thanks and may well go for it. Others may know differently but I think the trailer might be a problem on Brittany Ferries if my past experie...

I take your point and am seriously considering this option but as I already have rear panniers and bags I thought I might try front panniers first.

I'm also just a bit concerned about the additional complication of travelling with a trailer for instance on ferries.

Brian

Leaving aside the option of a trailer which I am seriously considering for local shopping etc what is my best option for load carrying. Last year I went to Brittany and used a handlebar bag and a rear rack with panniers. However the bags, tent etc on top of the rack made getting on and off the bike ...

Having looked at the cost it seems prohibitive. Did you go independently Martin or in an organised group. Any quick hints or tips would be helpful if you have a moment.

Many thanks,

Brian

http://www.rctc.ru/tour.html

Rather like the idea of this next year.

Can I get there by train. I feel some research coming on.

Brian

I always use GPS when driving. It's quite good fun winding up the "voice" if your "local knowledge" route is a different one to that which the computer chooses. So far I have never been sent anywhere undrivable. However although the TomTom software which I use has an option for b...

Winchester to Pembroke: 216 miles, I can do that on £20 of diesel; or, if I cost in the entire expense of the car: £54. (Yes really, I've recorded every penny including buying the old thing and we're down to 25p per mile!) To be honest this was really my point. What I didn't say originally was that...