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by delilah
23 Jan 2022, 8:03pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Rochdale canal towpath
Replies: 9
Views: 558

Re: Rochdale canal towpath

It varies considerably. Which sections were you thinking of riding?
by delilah
6 Jan 2022, 4:51pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Europe 2022
Replies: 357
Views: 26025

Re: Europe 2022

jack1 wrote: 5 Jan 2022, 6:32pm 🤔 Europe 2022 🤔 I’m wondering if touring will happen this year.??? 🤔
Mmmmm... Good question.
I have a voucher left over from a cancelled Easy jet flight so I am going to use that before it expires. Portugal looks favourite.
I would also like to re-visit Belgium for the excellent cycling. No ferry anymore to Zeebruge and its logistically difficult to travel from Manchester to Flanders. There are some cheap flights to Brussels but I'm reluctant to book anything under the present circumstances.
This virus has certainly changed things!
by delilah
4 Jan 2022, 3:26pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Courier/Shipping options for complete bike
Replies: 11
Views: 1629

Re: Courier/Shipping options for complete bike

Try these
https://www.paisleyfreight.com/bike-courier
I have found them to be cheap and reliable
by delilah
15 Dec 2021, 7:57pm
Forum: Cycling Goods & Services - Your Reviews
Topic: Orro bikes
Replies: 1
Views: 2626

Re: Orro Terra Hydro 105 Nice bike Abysmal Customer Relations

I have had my Orro now for one year and am generally pleased with it.
The ride is very comfortable and the bike was well spec’d and good value for money. It is now my go to audax bike and an excellent winter bike.
Internal cabling is a good idea but becomes difficult when you have to re-cable parts.
Bottom bracket is a press fit which is not ideal and I have had to replace it after one year.
However, recently Orro has been let down by its abysmal customer service. A request for replacement parts specific to the bike have been unanswered after three emails, telephone calls not returned and a letter to the MD ignored! Best to avoid if this aspect is important to you when things go wrong.
by delilah
10 Dec 2021, 3:33pm
Forum: Family Cycling
Topic: Valley of Stone cycleway
Replies: 4
Views: 6364

Re: Valley of Stone cycleway

You can ride this from Healey Dell up to the top at Britannia. You can then turn left and pick it up again but it puts you back on the road about halfway down the Britannia Climb. Then left at the T junction at the bottom and after a couple of miles you can turn left off the main road on to the cycleway again. No sign post I'm afraid. It then takes you through two tunnels but throws you back on the main road at Waterfoot. From there its all main road to Rawtenstall.
No sign of any further work being carried out to link it all up
by delilah
10 Oct 2021, 4:21pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Overwintering 'Somewhere' Sunny with Good Cycling in Europe?
Replies: 30
Views: 1665

Re: Overwintering 'Somewhere' Sunny with Good Cycling in Europe?

I'd recommend Benidorm . Costa Blanca has the best Spanish Winter sun record. Accommodation and eating out are cheap and the cycling is First class
by delilah
7 Oct 2021, 12:10pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: CTC type plastic Bike Bags Lidl
Replies: 16
Views: 1854

Re: CTC type plastic Bike Bags Lidl

No you're right the Lidl bag is more of a cover but I guess you'll get away with it as a cover with most airlines except Ryanair!
by delilah
7 Oct 2021, 11:34am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: CTC type plastic Bike Bags Lidl
Replies: 16
Views: 1854

Re: CTC type plastic Bike Bags Lidl

Just been down to Aldi. They do indeed have some (well one) bike bag in. They are substantial, like a padded bag only no padding. It depends how you want to use it. They would not be good for carrying around in your luggage to use on the return flight as they are too big to carry around (unlike the Lidl bag)
by delilah
1 Oct 2021, 3:59pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: CTC type plastic Bike Bags Lidl
Replies: 16
Views: 1854

CTC type plastic Bike Bags Lidl

Just to let you know that Lidl are selling the plastic CTC type bike bags for £3.99. Useful for touring by air with a bike. Marked with a cycle, good quality and much cheaper so there should be no complaints from the Airlines???
by delilah
25 May 2021, 5:26pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: A good bar bag that won't interfere with my Edelux
Replies: 12
Views: 1281

Re: A good bar bag that won't interfere with my Edelux

Like you I didn't want a 5L bag so i bought one of theses . It has given me many good years service and they are in the sale
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/luggage/ave ... k-3-litre/
by delilah
12 Apr 2021, 7:18pm
Forum: Using the Forum - request help : report difficulties
Topic: Sales methods - should prices be included?
Replies: 52
Views: 4732

Re: 58cm THORN AUDAX - Chris Juden's 1997 review model

I have bought and sold many items on this forum and have meet some very nice people when doing so,
Somehow I cant really get my head round the idea of " sealed bids" "blind auctions" "make me an offer" "look at in on ebay"
Does anyone think we should have a policy, like other forums, where you should have to state a price for your item? After all it could be price or " nearest offer"
by delilah
5 Apr 2021, 7:42pm
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Best Camping & Caravan Club sites for cycling
Replies: 26
Views: 3967

Re: Best Camping & Caravan Club sites for cycling

Have a look at the Malvern Site or West Runton for Norfolk. Loads to go at and pleasant riding
by delilah
9 Feb 2021, 7:03pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Small Shimano parts.
Replies: 7
Views: 589

Re: Small Shimano parts.

Try Maddison the Shimano wholesaler
by delilah
14 Jan 2021, 7:53pm
Forum: Health and fitness
Topic: Osteoarthritis
Replies: 70
Views: 8484

Re: Osteoarthritis

It may help it if you could build up your muscles around the knees to stabilize them.
I have started to do squats with a resistance band around my thighs. There are plenty of you tube videos to help you. Start out gently.
IMO, if its not too bad, Glucosamine may help but its treating the symptoms not the cause!
by delilah
13 Dec 2020, 9:05pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Jumping on a wheel...... musings....
Replies: 43
Views: 3490

Re: Jumping on a wheel...... musings....

The most annoying one is where they sit on your wheel without an acknowledgement . You then tow them all the way almost to the top of the climb then they come through and past you in the last 10 yards. Shows a total lack of Etiquette!