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Forum: Touring
04-09-08, 07:25 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,585
Posted By JoeLonghair

Supply shops in the UK with Alloy Wheels, Tyres,...

Supply shops in the UK with Alloy Wheels, Tyres, Body kit & suspension systems, all after market stuff. The good thing is my wife works in my company and really does not like flying, long train...
Forum: Touring
02-20-08, 05:15 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,678
Posted By JoeLonghair

After climbing Stelvio, Italy to Swiss border,...

After climbing Stelvio, Italy to Swiss border, climbed for 4/12 hours, just under 3000 m climb, Brakes on the way down, no way hosee I thought. Well the road was clear, no car in sight and weaving in...
Forum: Touring
02-20-08, 04:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,533
Posted By JoeLonghair

Thanks for the pictures, really great enjoyed...

Thanks for the pictures, really great enjoyed them loads. Always wanted to do an off road tour, guess you need equipment like your though, as in bikes. ummmm fuel for thought, just what one needs in...
Forum: Touring
11-28-07, 11:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,138
Posted By JoeLonghair

Its also to do with the distance you are...

Its also to do with the distance you are travelling, ie if you were spending 3 days riding the alps then you would average 3-5mph fully loaded on tour with a tent etc. If you were to say do Venice,...
Forum: Touring
11-12-07, 10:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 22,919
Posted By JoeLonghair

I used puncture repair once whilst touring, did...

I used puncture repair once whilst touring, did not work, in the end I got storm proof gel, whatever you use like a gel based glue works well. The trick is to deflate the pad, use your mouth to...
Forum: Touring
11-12-07, 10:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 685
Posted By JoeLonghair

Cycling through Italy in 06, we passed Salerno...

Cycling through Italy in 06, we passed Salerno and saw this green bit of land, which looked like a piece of England. It was, mostly british war garves. We stopped and asked a guy if it would be ok to...
Forum: Touring
11-12-07, 08:52 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,164
Posted By JoeLonghair

You can get from Liddle's or most department...

You can get from Liddle's or most department stores, motion detectors, 30 feet range covering 180 degrees, anyone trying to steal or chew your saddle an alarm goes off. Handy for effing off animal as...
Forum: Touring
11-12-07, 08:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,082
Posted By JoeLonghair

Enjoyed the teaching whilst touring, cool number..

Enjoyed the teaching whilst touring, cool number..
Forum: Touring
11-12-07, 08:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,082
Posted By JoeLonghair

What a fantastic thread, loved reading it, what...

What a fantastic thread, loved reading it, what goes round, comes round... good & bad.
Forum: Touring
10-25-07, 06:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 686
Posted By JoeLonghair

Yeah I really wish I could do this ride, I will...

Yeah I really wish I could do this ride, I will but cant see it hapening this time round, anyway this guy I met on my travells I was telling you about did iran from turkey and to pakistan and expand...
Forum: Touring
10-23-07, 05:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 412
Posted By JoeLonghair

Just tried out your website, excellent job my...

Just tried out your website, excellent job my man, its really a streamlined search engine, definitely will add it to favourites, hats off to you, thanks...
Forum: Touring
10-23-07, 04:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 951
Posted By JoeLonghair

Welcome to this great forum, lovely bike, hope...

Welcome to this great forum, lovely bike, hope you enjoy this place learn from it and put your teaching into it.
Forum: Touring
10-23-07, 04:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 848
Posted By JoeLonghair

I do allot of winter touring. Feet as stated...

I do allot of winter touring. Feet as stated earlier has to be dry and warm, in swimming pools/gyms you get these plastic socks that you slip on, I always carry a load of these, I slip them on my...
Forum: Touring
10-23-07, 04:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 686
Posted By JoeLonghair

Hello Frankie, Always wanted to do China and I...

Hello Frankie,
Always wanted to do China and I will one day, actually waiting for a friends youngest child to reach 18, 6 years to go, then we will do this ride, London to China then India. It would...
Forum: Touring
09-26-07, 08:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 668
Posted By JoeLonghair

Great, glad you enjoyed Italy, also enjoyed...

Great, glad you enjoyed Italy, also enjoyed reading your bolg. Bet you got caught out in Italy about the shops shutting at lunch time for 2 -3 hours. I did and my mother is from Rome.....
Forum: Touring
09-25-07, 07:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,111
Posted By JoeLonghair

There is this gadget available that emits high...

There is this gadget available that emits high frequency which repells mosquitos, you will need to google this as I have seen a friend use this. I usually burn incense sticks as the smoke is heavy...
Forum: Touring
09-25-07, 07:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 785
Posted By JoeLonghair

Na I just take what I need, and usually when I...

Na I just take what I need, and usually when I come back I dont think I could have done without this or that. But I have started weighing things recently and found eg My candel latern holder was a...
Forum: Touring
09-17-07, 07:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 497
Posted By JoeLonghair

Actually xilios I have to thank you for this as...

Actually xilios I have to thank you for this as I was 2 years ago reading about your trip to Greece, I think I e mailed with regards to climbing hills and as I remember you quoted your friend saying...
Forum: Touring
09-13-07, 04:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 497
Posted By JoeLonghair

Cycletouringjoe: Cycling Venice to London Via Stelvio Pass

Hello all,
Cycled 1058 miles, approx 6900 meters climbs in total, Ride time 102.50 hrs, Avg 10.49.
This was from Venice to London which took 15 days.

Slidshow is on the link below: ...
Forum: Touring
08-16-07, 12:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,034
Posted By JoeLonghair

Camping in Spain , Italy, France, and eastern...

Camping in Spain , Italy, France, and eastern Europe is cheap, about 15- 20 euros, add another 10 euros, per person, for food including good table wine. If you are a good cook as you say you will...
Forum: Touring
08-16-07, 12:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,009
Posted By JoeLonghair

After not knowing what the fuss was all about,...

After not knowing what the fuss was all about, and quite happy with my rear sack and back rack only, I thought I should try this new school of thought, 60/40 or front racks as well since I am going...
Forum: Touring
08-13-07, 02:35 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 459,492
Posted By JoeLonghair

Yes Dar agreed, I tried the 60/40 and what...

Yes Dar agreed, I tried the 60/40 and what adifference to the bike, very much in control and found it much easier to climb, also you can section stuff out, I got the kitchen in the 2 fronts so it...
Forum: Touring
08-13-07, 02:32 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 459,492
Posted By JoeLonghair

Sport drinks kipibenkipod, never use them, I...

Sport drinks kipibenkipod, never use them, I think the sugar hit in them gives you the needed boost, but what goes up comes down and the down is lower than where you were before. good on the last...
Forum: Touring
08-03-07, 02:50 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 459,492
Posted By JoeLonghair

Yes they are some sort of pills. Minerals that...

Yes they are some sort of pills. Minerals that get flushed out of the system, on tours, we drink plenty, sweat and pedal plenty. At the end of the day the minerals get flushed out of the system and...
Forum: Touring
08-02-07, 05:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 620
Posted By JoeLonghair

Here is my slide show of my trip in Italy ........

Here is my slide show of my trip in Italy ..... enjoy


http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l140/cycletouringjoe/cycletouringjoe%20Italy%2006/
Then click on View album as slideshow ...
Forum: Touring
07-31-07, 03:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 620
Posted By JoeLonghair

When are you thinking of doing this. My freind...

When are you thinking of doing this. My freind and I are planning to cycle from Venice to London in last month of Aug 07. Maybe are paths can cross for a bit. I am planning to cross in through...
Forum: Touring
07-31-07, 02:27 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 459,492
Posted By JoeLonghair

Good question, I also need to know this as I...

Good question, I also need to know this as I always use to use only the rear bags as I never carried more than 15 kg. As I got fitter more spokes broke as I hit bumps on the road at a higher speed. I...
Forum: Touring
05-18-07, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 550
Posted By JoeLonghair

Best of luck my man and may you always ride with...

Best of luck my man and may you always ride with the wind
Forum: Touring
05-18-07, 02:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,912
Posted By JoeLonghair

I Had the same problems with the Mavic open pro,...

I Had the same problems with the Mavic open pro, they are good light touring rims, but as I carry all my camping gear with me after 2500 miles they developed cracks by the spokes. I was then advised...
Forum: Touring
03-19-07, 02:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,059
Posted By JoeLonghair

I did not know you could get Schwalbe...

I did not know you could get Schwalbe Marathons..700x28, used them on my hybrid and toured 1000 of miles without any probs, it would be nice to get back to them, cheers
Forum: Touring
03-12-07, 05:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,059
Posted By JoeLonghair

Thanks all, that’s about covers it, I guess the...

Thanks all, that’s about covers it, I guess the best thing to do is pump a little every day, don't fret if you don't, as mentioned, but I suppose if it does not make much difference in the psi in the...
Forum: Touring
02-22-07, 06:34 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 365
Posted By JoeLonghair

Venice to London advise and route suggestion

I am planning to do Venice to London carrying a full pack to wild camp as much as poss. My entire packs only come to 15 kg, not a great deal and am use to doing 1000 miles with this in 14 days...
Forum: Touring
01-04-07, 05:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,019
Posted By JoeLonghair

Always start from home, even if it is to ride to...

Always start from home, even if it is to ride to the airport or train station, the journey starts at home and also ends there.
Forum: Touring
01-04-07, 05:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,031
Posted By JoeLonghair

Great posts chaps, living in the UK, you do not...

Great posts chaps, living in the UK, you do not have to worry about such things but these post were a true education for me. I will from now on as a matter of course hang my smellies with my food...
Forum: Touring
12-12-06, 11:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 959
Posted By JoeLonghair

Gotte: " I'll be the chap studying my map and...

Gotte: " I'll be the chap studying my map and scratching my head."

Been there done that .........:o
Forum: Touring
12-11-06, 04:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 959
Posted By JoeLonghair

I am glad you enjoyed the pics. In most...

I am glad you enjoyed the pics.
In most European countries ther are in the city, there is one close to the Airport in Amsterdam, hotels called Fourmale 1. They are very cheap, usually you hire a...
Forum: Touring
12-08-06, 05:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 959
Posted By JoeLonghair

MichaelW has a good point about travelling to...

MichaelW has a good point about travelling to London being cheaper than Amsterdam, check out Rayanair.com and easyjet.com, if you book 3 weeks in advance, and toggel with time, the price approx ...
Forum: Touring
12-07-06, 04:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,848
Posted By JoeLonghair

Hi Peterpan, I bought a new bike from SJS Cycles...

Hi Peterpan, I bought a new bike from SJS Cycles in spring 06, best thing I did, and as I have mavic open pro on my Colnago I up graded my rims on the SJS Thorn Club Tour to Mavic open pro. Rode...
Forum: Touring
12-07-06, 04:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 959
Posted By JoeLonghair

Sounds like a good trip. I am in the UK, London,...

Sounds like a good trip. I am in the UK, London, and am planning to land in Venice and ride back to London around Sept 07. Would be glad to help with any info required.

Ride Safe
Forum: Touring
12-04-06, 03:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,059
Posted By JoeLonghair

How often do you pump up your tyres on tour

Recently whilst touring, with a friend, I noticed that every 2 days I had to pump my 700x 28 back up to 8 bars, 120psi, whilst my friend riding on 700x 32 had to pump up his tyres every 4-5 days. His...
Forum: Touring
12-04-06, 03:07 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,749
Posted By JoeLonghair

What I found usefull to conserve water and I do...

What I found usefull to conserve water and I do that by using trangia, or any, non stick pans to cook on. After eating I use a tissue to wipe all the utensils and then a very little bit of water, on...
Forum: Touring
11-27-06, 10:43 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,493
Posted By JoeLonghair

I always cook on tour, if you are cooking for 1...

I always cook on tour, if you are cooking for 1 or 2 people a meal takes no time to wack up, be it pasta, a nice curry dish. It is a pleasure to sit at the end of the day and cook a tasty meal whilst...
Forum: Touring
10-26-06, 07:31 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,493
Posted By JoeLonghair

Allan, you get those call its @ Army surpless...

Allan, you get those call its @ Army surpless stores. They are very light, fully storm proof and I have 2 of these to which I sowed velcroe to so when I have guest I just double the size. They are...
Forum: Touring
10-18-06, 05:55 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,183
Posted By JoeLonghair

Got my own business which I run with my wife....

Got my own business which I run with my wife. When I have had enough I just take off for 2-3 weeks and my wife runs the business. She is happy doing this as she does not want to tour, which is a...
Forum: Touring
10-18-06, 05:28 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 459,492
Posted By JoeLonghair

Wear a peak cap under the helmet when it rains,...

Wear a peak cap under the helmet when it rains, it keeps the rain out of your eyes.

Squeeze lemon juice into your water bottle. It flushes out your system.

Have dirolites at the end of a long...
Forum: Touring
10-17-06, 10:56 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,493
Posted By JoeLonghair

Here are pictures of my 1000 mile stealth...

Here are pictures of my 1000 mile stealth camping, 90%, trip to Italy this summer.

http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l140/cycletouringjoe/
Then click on cycletouringjoe Italy06.

Then click...
Forum: Touring
10-17-06, 09:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 653
Posted By JoeLonghair

Hello Alan, good to see you still on the...

Hello Alan, good to see you still on the move.... sorry can not help you with your questions.
Forum: Touring
10-17-06, 09:36 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,575
Posted By JoeLonghair

I wont bang on as I think the rest have covered...

I wont bang on as I think the rest have covered most of what I was going to say, just a suggestion for the phone. I always take my phone, use it to call my wife mostly, have it switched off untill 6...
Forum: Touring
10-17-06, 08:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,489
Posted By JoeLonghair

go to www.cyclaire.com its a bit bulky...

go to

www.cyclaire.com

its a bit bulky compared to mini pumps but it will fill to 8.5 bars no probs, so it then compensates for its weight.
Forum: Touring
10-17-06, 07:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,419
Posted By JoeLonghair

Just finished doing 1000 miles in Italy, I was in...

Just finished doing 1000 miles in Italy, I was in the south so temps were hitting 36-38C. Firstly I am wondering if you are wearing bike gear or cotton based. As with the bike gear you do not have...
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