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by herzog
1 Apr 2010, 6:35pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Lightweight mallet
Replies: 24
Views: 2803

Re: Lightweight mallet

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 :D
by herzog
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.
by herzog
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 :D ), 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!
by herzog
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.
by herzog
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!
by herzog
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.
by herzog
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
by herzog
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)
by herzog
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!
by herzog
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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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