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The Lounge / Re: It's not me, it's EU.
« on: June 24, 2016, 06:21:43 AM »
Genuinely surprised and pretty worried. Such a backwards step for the country. Can't see 'Great Britain' lasting much longer. Good chance of another Scottish referendum off the back of this, then who knows. The months of bullshit to come is going to be unbearable too, whereas with a remain vote that would've been that. Plus fucking Farage's smug face.....
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Bike Gallery / Re: Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2
« on: June 15, 2016, 10:42:33 AM »
Ventoux!
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Bike Gallery / Re: Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2
« on: June 07, 2016, 08:19:52 AM »As of next week I'm buggering off round Europe on my bike. This is a very rough plan, based on where I have relatives, mates and having to be near Zagreb to get a train to Budapest for a stag do, plus a slight obsession with Corsica and the Balkans. Of course it'll all change but it's a start. 50 - 60 miles a day with plenty of scope for days off and changes is the plan. I don't have to be back until September. Also I think I now have shares in Ortlieb.
Shout out to Hugh - I know you did something similar last year. I think I remember that you used MAPS.ME app for navigation? How did that work out? I'm hoping to use that in combination for RWGPS when I need turn by turn.
Pictures on Instagram is anyone has any interest. www.instagram.com/martinoflockwood
Yep. MAPS.ME is what I used along with some paper ones. Didn't really navigate much cause I just pointed myself south and hoped for the best. Download all the offline maps before you leave.
Corsica is fucking beautiful. I did the west coast from Bastia>Calvi>Ajaccio>Bonifacio.
A word of warning: bring some water purification tablets. I got caught out in amidst those endless hills without a regular water supply. You want to be carrying atleast 6 liters. No bus or train service to take advantage of when you get fucked with food poisoning induced dehydration either.
East coast could be different.
Beautiful place though. Lovely people. I think I did 52,000 vertical feet of climbing in 8 days. Felt really accomplished after.
Are you camping?
Any other questions are welcome
Cheers Hugh! I'm in the South of France at the moment heading to Nice where I can get the boat to Corsica. Thanks for the advice, I didn't think Corsica would be that remote. I guess I have to think about which coast to cycle down.
I've been using RidewithGPS/MAPS.ME and paper crib sheets prepared in my tent the night before, seems to be working pretty well.
Awesome. Well it's not that it's remote when you look at a map, just the hills seriously hamper your mileage so it takes a while to get anywhere. Bring a mosquito net if you don't have one already. You can get them in that French superstore Decathalon for like €10.
Careful setting up your tent anywhere obvious too. I was warned that camping in illegal in Corsica and there's a small group of people who don't take kindly to tourists on their island. i never had any problems but i met a Dutch family with 2 young kids bike touring on my first day. On my last day there I got talking to a British motorcycle traveller and he told me the family had a bomb thrown at them when they were sleeping. I don't want to discourage you but just thought I'd tell you to have your wits about you.
You going to Monaco I presume? Do the F1 track on your bike! It's epic fun.
Yeah thanks, I've heard a few odd things about Corsica, being bombed however was not one of them! Scenery looks too good to miss though. If I do end up in Monaco then that's on the cards for sure. Heading for Mt. Ventoux first
Shame we're a year apart. Could've met in the Casino Monte Carlo for a beer.Strava if it interests anyone:
www.strava.com/athletes/987614
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Bike Gallery / Re: Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2
« on: June 03, 2016, 02:53:27 AM »As of next week I'm buggering off round Europe on my bike. This is a very rough plan, based on where I have relatives, mates and having to be near Zagreb to get a train to Budapest for a stag do, plus a slight obsession with Corsica and the Balkans. Of course it'll all change but it's a start. 50 - 60 miles a day with plenty of scope for days off and changes is the plan. I don't have to be back until September. Also I think I now have shares in Ortlieb.
Shout out to Hugh - I know you did something similar last year. I think I remember that you used MAPS.ME app for navigation? How did that work out? I'm hoping to use that in combination for RWGPS when I need turn by turn.
Pictures on Instagram is anyone has any interest. www.instagram.com/martinoflockwood
Yep. MAPS.ME is what I used along with some paper ones. Didn't really navigate much cause I just pointed myself south and hoped for the best. Download all the offline maps before you leave.
Corsica is fucking beautiful. I did the west coast from Bastia>Calvi>Ajaccio>Bonifacio.
A word of warning: bring some water purification tablets. I got caught out in amidst those endless hills without a regular water supply. You want to be carrying atleast 6 liters. No bus or train service to take advantage of when you get fucked with food poisoning induced dehydration either.
East coast could be different.
Beautiful place though. Lovely people. I think I did 52,000 vertical feet of climbing in 8 days. Felt really accomplished after.
Are you camping?
Any other questions are welcome
Cheers Hugh! I'm in the South of France at the moment heading to Nice where I can get the boat to Corsica. Thanks for the advice, I didn't think Corsica would be that remote. I guess I have to think about which coast to cycle down.
I've been using RidewithGPS/MAPS.ME and paper crib sheets prepared in my tent the night before, seems to be working pretty well.
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Bike Gallery / Re: Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2
« on: May 18, 2016, 11:28:32 AM »
[quote author=dersou ousala link=topic=220500.msg3723885#msg3723885 date=1463574629
This is rad !
How long this trip will take you?
If you can,try to spend some time in Corsica, this place is wonderfull. In France we call it "L'ile de beauté" which means beauty island.
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I've got three months off work so i'll see how far I can get in that time. Yeah I really want to go to Corsica for a few days.
This is rad !
How long this trip will take you?
If you can,try to spend some time in Corsica, this place is wonderfull. In France we call it "L'ile de beauté" which means beauty island.
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I've got three months off work so i'll see how far I can get in that time. Yeah I really want to go to Corsica for a few days.
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Bike Gallery / Re: Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2
« on: May 12, 2016, 03:50:17 AM »Gutted I'm away for a mates 40th this weekend, just wanna be out on the thing!
Jesus!
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Bike Gallery / Re: Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2
« on: May 11, 2016, 10:44:44 AM »
As of next week I'm buggering off round Europe on my bike. This is a very rough plan, based on where I have relatives, mates and having to be near Zagreb to get a train to Budapest for a stag do, plus a slight obsession with Corsica and the Balkans. Of course it'll all change but it's a start. 50 - 60 miles a day with plenty of scope for days off and changes is the plan. I don't have to be back until September. Also I think I now have shares in Ortlieb.
Shout out to Hugh - I know you did something similar last year. I think I remember that you used MAPS.ME app for navigation? How did that work out? I'm hoping to use that in combination for RWGPS when I need turn by turn.
Pictures on Instagram is anyone has any interest. www.instagram.com/martinoflockwood
Shout out to Hugh - I know you did something similar last year. I think I remember that you used MAPS.ME app for navigation? How did that work out? I'm hoping to use that in combination for RWGPS when I need turn by turn.
Pictures on Instagram is anyone has any interest. www.instagram.com/martinoflockwood
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Bike Gallery / Re: Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2
« on: August 22, 2015, 03:52:04 AM »
Got this recently. Genesis Croix De Fer.
Great fun to ride, seems to truck over anything.
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Bike Gallery / Re: Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2
« on: April 16, 2015, 02:25:51 AM »I had a really bad road map that I used for a while but have recently been using an app called maps.me where you download the sections you need and can view them offline.
For the first while before I got to the coast I navigated using the sun and just figured aslong as I was going south I was good. You get pretty lost but it's all an adventure I guess.
Yeah wild camping nearly every night. I've slept in a few pretty crazy places. A graveyard, 2 different caves, under an old rowing boat. I have been using tinder recently but they're usually a bit hesitant to let you stay the night. Good for a shower though!
If I wanted to find a campsite i could every night. They're everywhere. They cost about €5 if you have your own tent. I stayed in one once but only cause it was pissing rain and I was miserable. €5 and I had a spot of land, electric hook up and washing facilities. Got invited into a caravan that was parked up by a french lad and his missus and given a home cooked dinner and was sent on my way in the morning with a pound of cured duck fillet. You meet the nicest people on a bike tour!
If you've anymore questions just ask! I'd love to answer them
Yeah keep the updates coming, sounds like youre having fun. Tried warmshowers.org? You may have better luck than Tinder! Ive been looking at using my phone of a small tablet instead to save weight etc. I can see how using maps and asking people can lead to more serendipitous discoveries, though. My initial plan is to cycle from nothern Spain, through France, the Alps, and head east through to Bulgaria.
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Bike Gallery / Re: Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2
« on: April 15, 2015, 09:47:17 AM »Yeah I noticed. Had no troubles though. Fucked off to the outskirts for sleeping. In La Ciotat at the moment. Loads of fucking climbing today. Got 2 new tyres today as well. 26 x 2.0 schwalabe marathons. Should allow me to slay some single track as I see fit
Seems like a fun trip. How are you navigating? Im planning a long bike tour next Spring and GPS or not is the main bone of contention so far. Also, are you wild camping in France or finding one of the many campsites each night?
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Bike Gallery / Re: Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2
« on: March 18, 2015, 12:40:19 PM »I'm debating getting a hardtail and I have almost no idea what I'm looking at. I'm mainly going to be using it for getting to work and dicking about on the South Downs. Here are my vague requirements:
- 26" or 650b (29" is just too big for my liking)
- 17/18" frame
- Not an absolute tank
- Not shitty forks
- Solid feeling cranks
- Durable drivetrain
- Reasonable brakes (disc) that need minimal maintenance
- Under about £550
- Would prefer to buy new, not second hand
Find me a bike, BG.
P.S. Does remote lockout on forks actually work properly? It would come in handy if it does. Mechanical or hydraulic discs? What brands/components should I definitely avoid?
The Gensis Core 10 is right on your budget, looks pretty good.
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Genesis-Core-10-Mountain-Bike-2015-Hardtail-MTB_72787.htm?sku=226999#
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