Thanks for suggestions on the mallet.
Waiting to be corrected, but aren't most deserts composed of silica (silicon dioxide). Silicon dioxide has a greater density than the majority of carbonates present in terrestrial environments. Either way, I hate cycling on sand no matter what the chemical composition
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- 1 Apr 2010, 6:35pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Lightweight mallet
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2803
- 1 Apr 2010, 10:21am
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Lightweight mallet
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2803
Lightweight mallet
Anyone got any recommendations? I'm sick of hunting around trying to find a decent stone/using my shoe.
- 31 Mar 2010, 10:27am
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Mark Beaumont
- Replies: 91
- Views: 7740
Re: Mark Beaumont
horizon wrote:Just watched it again tonight. I found myself checking everything - handlebars (butterflys), make (Kona?), helmet (not wearing), panniers (four - very good ), shirt (hmmm...) etc etc. Camping out in the middle of nowhere (been there, done that). This is a programme for tourers and there aren't many of those. It is definitely the fact that he is on his own that makes it for me. A book would be as good (I haven't read it) but on the film you get that sense of motion - I love it. Is he pulling as well as pushing? - I don't know.
I believe it's a Koga Signature (http://www.koga-signature.com/en/Koga-Signature.aspx). A few things I noticed about his helmet wearing:
- As mentioned above, he often doesn't bother;
- When he does, it appears to be very loose.
Really enjoyed last nights programme!
- 31 Mar 2010, 10:14am
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Lewes to Eastbourne avoiding the A259 and the A27
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1188
Re: Lewes to Eastbourne avoiding the A259 and the A27
Something like this.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&sourc ... 44014&z=11
If I remember correctly, you can use a footbridge to cross the A22 at Hailsham.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&sourc ... 44014&z=11
If I remember correctly, you can use a footbridge to cross the A22 at Hailsham.
- 30 Mar 2010, 10:06am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Adding Luggage Makes your bike faster?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1123
Re: Adding Luggage Makes your bike faster?
My Dawes feels much smoother when fully loaded - there's a lot to be said for inertia!
- 23 Mar 2010, 3:42pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Finger - either numb or pins/needles
- Replies: 32
- Views: 245504
Re: Finger - either numb or pins/needles
Owing to poor positioning, you could be putting too much pressure on your wrists... I had a similar problem ages ago. I dropped my saddle slightly and had no more hand pain.
- 23 Mar 2010, 9:36am
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Newhaven port to Hove station (75mins?)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2615
Re: Newhaven port to Hove station (75mins?)
Regarding advantage, I use it when the road is busy (i.e. during the morning and evening rush hours). Outside these periods, it's easier to use the main carriageway, especially as you will be heading west and the track is on the other side. It only covers the hill:
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&sourc ... 6&t=h&z=20
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&sourc ... 6&t=h&z=20
- 23 Mar 2010, 9:29am
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Newhaven port to Hove station (75mins?)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2615
Re: Newhaven port to Hove station (75mins?)
It's not a proper cycle track, more a sectioned piece of tarmac
(http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&sourc ... .42,,0,6.6)
(http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&sourc ... .42,,0,6.6)
- 22 Mar 2010, 12:51pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Newhaven port to Hove station (75mins?)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2615
Re: Newhaven port to Hove station (75mins?)
I do this route at least twice a week. Out of Newhaven, ignore the National Cycle route up Gibbon road and go up the A259 via the ringroad. On the hill leading westwards out of Newhaven, there is an unmarked cycle track on the eastbound carriageway, I usually use this. Once you enter peacehaven, it's best to stick on the A259, the cycle toute takes you on the back roads with many hills. Migrate onto the cycle path (westbound side of road) at Telescoombe, and stick on it all the way to Hove, leaving at Grand Ave.
Route is hilly, but with plenty of freewheeling. It usually yakes me around 50-60 min. With loaded bike, around 70-80. Wind is often a problem, but the pedestrians usually behave themselves!
Route is hilly, but with plenty of freewheeling. It usually yakes me around 50-60 min. With loaded bike, around 70-80. Wind is often a problem, but the pedestrians usually behave themselves!
- 24 Feb 2010, 6:56pm
- Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
- Topic: Rough equipment list, any ideas and help?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3099
Re: Rough equipment list, any ideas and help?
I don't go anywhere without a good book! I also always take a diary.
Herzog
Herzog
- 22 Feb 2010, 2:01pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Hadrian's wall or Coast and Castles
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1876
Re: Hadrian's wall or Coast and Castles
As said in post above, south of Blyth the ride isn't too nice; I was born there, leaving 18 years later to go to Uni. However, the coastline is stunning as you head north with lots of distractions (castles...I don't know how anyone can not get excited by them)
I've riden along Hadrians wall (only sections) and found it to be a little dull!
Herzog
I've riden along Hadrians wall (only sections) and found it to be a little dull!
Herzog
- 19 Feb 2010, 12:40pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Reading Map Whilst Cycling
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2191
Re: Reading Map Whilst Cycling
eileithyia wrote:Both eyes different prescription and need some correction for distance and near sight.
Started with varifolcals and admitted they did need a little gettingused to, I did not ride in them to begin, but as I was only on familiar roads did not to map read, or if I did could still adequately read it. Gradually started to use them more on the bike.
That was over 2 years.
Now have varifocal transitions, expensive but does the job of one pair of specs. It is however, surprising how much they change even on a dull day!
I would certainly consider some specific sports glasses, if I could afford it alongside my normal ones. Only irritation is; rain and steaming up.
Have to take them off in rain, but can still read map and/or audax route sheet (as yesterday).
Off topic, but try rubbing lens with a tiny (miniscule) amount of washing up liquid. Or alternatively rub a potato on the lens,
Herzog
- 15 Feb 2010, 9:25pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Brighton to Bern
- Replies: 2
- Views: 491
Re: Brighton to Bern
Thanks for the info!
Herzog
Herzog
- 2 Feb 2010, 5:51pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Nearly under the wheels of a van...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1429
Re: Nearly under the wheels of a van...
Hi Bob,
I too can sympathize having been taken out by the odd van in my time! In your second post you mention you were leaning on his van; why were you leaning on his van?
I'm not being provocative, just interested,
Herzog
I too can sympathize having been taken out by the odd van in my time! In your second post you mention you were leaning on his van; why were you leaning on his van?
I'm not being provocative, just interested,
Herzog
- 29 Jan 2010, 5:37pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Self Inflating Camping Mats
- Replies: 4
- Views: 697
Re: Self Inflating Camping Mats
Excellent - that's that one sorted.
Many thanks,
Herzog
Many thanks,
Herzog