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Thanks for the advice.
I am unsure which Reflex rims I have, the stickers are damaged but I am guessing one may have the numbers 622 x 13 on them.
They are not box shape in section.

Would a Mavic Open Pro rim be a compatible replacement for a cracked Mavic Reflex 700 rim, laced onto a late 80's Campag Chorus hub?
Any other rim recommendations for late 80's audax bike?
Thanks

Dave
We recently completed the Sustrans route as far as Bridgwater.
The route is not the most direct; it follows mainly quiet, traffic free and very scenic lanes. It is also very hilly.
Before we started we thought the suggested distances were low, however, after some very tiring days we realise they are not.
The Sustrans route is for those who want to experience the journey, discover beautiful scenery and are not time constrained.
We are starting the next section next week.
Given your objectives I think you would enjoy the Sustrans route.
Enjoy your adventure
Richard

Considering a pair of these for touring (sealed roads and occasional gravel track.
Anyone share their experience of using them?
Thanks

http://www.cyclingholidays.org/tours/index.php

I have been on 3, all led by cyclists who ride with you, all have been vehicle supported, all well organised

Thanks for the discussion.
Before the Hubba I had several Vango tents (solid inners) and never had the level of condensation we endured with the Hubba hence my original post. Having the mesh inner allows air movement but also the drips of condensation. With 2 people breathing warm air all night this produced a considerable volume of moisture. When breaking camp some mornings we had a puddle of water inside the fly.
ow lLooking for a lightweight 2 person tent with solid inner.
cheers
R

We used a footprint, we tried leaving doors open for venting but each morning the fly sheet was dripping with condensation.
The mesh inner allowed free air movement and drops to drip through the mesh inner during the night. Our previous tents (both Vango) had non mesh inner and we never experienced the drips. Challenge is to find light tent without mesh inner.

Looking to buy 2/3 person lightweight tent for touring.
We used an MSR Hubba last year but found the condensation inside the fly so heavy it dripped through the mesh inner on many nights wetting sleeping bags, and this was with doors partially open for venting.
Recommendations welcome.

I don't think you will have any issues. We rode on 28's Marathons from St Malo to Nantes on the voice verts then along EV6 to Basle. EV6 is mostly smooth tarmac.

Can anyone suggest how to repair a small split along the seam at the bottom corner of an Orlieb pannier?
Thanks

CTC did it their way whilst CAMRA have a different approach;

Camra has today launched a nationwide consultation of its 177,000 members and intends to ask for their views on what its new "purpose and strategy" should be, through a series of surveys and 50 meetings around the UK over the summer. The "Revitalisation Project" will be led by one of its four original founders, Michael Hardman.

We used a Hubba Hubba for two months in France last summer. It has a small, light pack size and is easy to carry on top of rack and quick to erect. W liked having two doors and porches. It is very cosy for two people
We did not experience high winds so cannot comment on the stability.
We suffered sever condensation on the fly on some nights with water droplets falling through the inner mesh skin during the night. We had the vents open, tried top of the two door open but still had heavy condensation resulting in damp bags.
Taking the tent down without soaking the inner was a challenge.
It can be breezy with the mesh inner which is o good in hot weather but could be cold in a British spring/autumn.

Thanks for the suggestions.
Aus/NZ too many hours on the plane (and English speaking).
The Morocco route looks good, my only reservation is the security situation given the general situation in North Africa. I noticed the riders in the link did the ride in 2007.

Looking for suggestions for winter tour in January or February, somewhere warm. Considering Far East options, maybe Philippines or Indonesia or Cambodia/Thailand. Looking for good scenery and quiet roads. Have read a few CGOB journals but yet to decide.
Suggestions welcomed.

We recently rode through both Borgogne and Jura along EuroVelo 6 and enjoyed both areas. There is an interesting wine cycle loop through the Borgogne area through Mersault, Beaune and Nuits St George. The Doubs valley cycle route through the north part of the Jura from Dole to Montbelliard is very good, no hills if you stay on the river. Numerous campsites and wild camping opportunities. Most shops in small town and villages close onSunday and Monday.
It may be hot 35-40C.
Have a great trip