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Forum: Europe
05-28-17, 05:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 780
Posted By bilboburgler

Nice into Italy route

Hi guys, I'm in Nice in June and I want to ride to Pisa. The route in Italy looks easy to find, but getting out of Nice and through Monaco looks either very hilly or with no space for bikes. I've...
Forum: Touring
08-21-11, 08:20 AM
Replies: 356
Views: 402,773
Posted By bilboburgler

I've put a load of ideas at...

I've put a load of ideas at http://www.mybikeguide.co.uk (http://www.mybikeguide.co.uk/Bike_Guide.php) hope it helps
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-06-11, 10:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 693
Posted By bilboburgler

14th coming up, "Burn the Bastille"

14th coming up, "Burn the Bastille"
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-06-11, 10:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,510
Posted By bilboburgler

ergon, but check you are not putting too much...

ergon, but check you are not putting too much pressure on your palms, any build up of pins-and-needles wants to be avoided
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-06-11, 10:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,713
Posted By bilboburgler

I never usec CO2, you cannot take the things on...

I never usec CO2, you cannot take the things on aircraft, and after all I ride a bike for exercise not to make fizzy drinks :-)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-06-11, 10:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,226
Posted By bilboburgler

I've also come to the conclusion you need to...

I've also come to the conclusion you need to think about the handle bars a fair bit, I went through a phase of using straight ones and found I was constantly trying to balance kneck, hands and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-06-11, 10:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,226
Posted By bilboburgler

700 ok in Europe, my solution is how fat is the...

700 ok in Europe, my solution is how fat is the seat, if I have to spend 30 miles on it I want it to have loads of jelly and I'd make sure I stood up every so often
Forum: Touring
07-06-11, 09:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 835
Posted By bilboburgler

Yep, give them all the same copy of map, hotel...

Yep, give them all the same copy of map, hotel telephone numbers, mobile numbers etc. Then work out what you want to do and let them all know, those that want to come with you will and those that...
Forum: Touring
07-06-11, 09:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 499
Posted By bilboburgler

Cut off toothbrush and the end of an almost empty...

Cut off toothbrush and the end of an almost empty tube of toothpaste

Not sure about a helmet, but a floppy hat for the sun and rain (I hate rain on my bald head)
Forum: Touring
07-06-11, 09:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,655
Posted By bilboburgler

I'd take Euro250 and visit a police compound bike...

I'd take Euro250 and visit a police compound bike sale, for long distance touring you want to keep the bike not have it pinched off you so take a cheap one, modify it and slap a bit of multi-colour...
Forum: Europe
07-06-11, 09:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,196
Posted By bilboburgler

Just back from riding in Zeeland (Netherland),...

Just back from riding in Zeeland (Netherland), the bike paths there take precedence over car roads. The bike paths (often two lane with a white line down the middle) have their own traffic lights,...
Forum: Europe
04-28-11, 07:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,196
Posted By bilboburgler

You are opening a load of boxes with this...

You are opening a load of boxes with this question
1) Continental Europe is very bike friendly with well designed bike paths and quiet country roads together with a pro-bike mentality make it a joy...
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