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Forum: Touring
01-20-24, 03:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,318
Posted By HobbesOnTour

My experience is that outside of the English...

My experience is that outside of the English speaking world bikes are regarded as a normal part of the road. An E-bike will make no difference to that.
Having said that, act like a dick and expect...
Forum: Touring
01-19-24, 01:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,318
Posted By HobbesOnTour

A few thoughts...... First of all, get thee...

A few thoughts......

First of all, get thee over to CGOAB (https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/locales/?locale_id=172&doctype=journal) and look at journals for Portugal. Alternatively, check out...
Forum: Touring
10-03-23, 09:28 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,694
Posted By HobbesOnTour

Not at all. And if you quote me, please do...

Not at all.

And if you quote me, please do not change what I wrote. Or what you wrote, to be accurate.
Forum: Touring
10-02-23, 11:32 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,694
Posted By HobbesOnTour

With encouragement like that....... :) ...

With encouragement like that....... :)

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Forum: Touring
10-01-23, 02:52 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,694
Posted By HobbesOnTour

abdon , I think your idea is very interesting and...

abdon , I think your idea is very interesting and definitely has potential.I also think your thread is a good example of why I rarely bother to read or post here. On a touring forum, a place for...
Forum: Touring
03-11-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,379
Posted By HobbesOnTour

I'm probably not answering your question but I'd...

I'm probably not answering your question but I'd come at this from a different point of view, namely that it doesn't matter too much what others do, what's more important is what you want to do and...
Forum: Touring
01-21-23, 08:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 327
Posted By HobbesOnTour

I did that, also in later September, a few years...

I did that, also in later September, a few years ago.
Safety is a subjective term but I'd have no problem recommending it to any competent rider.
However, I recall hearing of q bike path and...
Forum: Touring
10-23-22, 05:56 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,443
Posted By HobbesOnTour

THe OP is thinking of travelling from Sevilla to...

THe OP is thinking of travelling from Sevilla to Barcelona. Preferably on the coast or at least hitting the coast in places.
Can you please clarify which route brings them to the coast without...
Forum: Touring
10-23-22, 02:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,443
Posted By HobbesOnTour

In all fairness when someone says "South" I think...

In all fairness when someone says "South" I think south, not east.

I also said to get to the East coast requires crossing mountains. Your route is vague but I'm guessing you mean the Southern...
Forum: Touring
10-23-22, 02:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,443
Posted By HobbesOnTour

Tereul to Valencia is a rail trail, downhill bit...

Tereul to Valencia is a rail trail, downhill bit with some tricky, deep gravel at times. The issue will be getting to Tereul. There's somes wonderful riding in that area - glorious mountains and...
Forum: Touring
10-22-22, 11:38 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,443
Posted By HobbesOnTour

I'm confused. Barcelona is not on the Southern...

I'm confused. Barcelona is not on the Southern Coast. To get to the East coast from Sevilla will require hitting some mountains. They're more an issue than wind.

Don't expect to do too much...
Forum: Touring
10-11-22, 11:17 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,316
Posted By HobbesOnTour

You're perfectly free to disagree with me and I...

You're perfectly free to disagree with me and I find myself in the unusual position of defending Garmin!.
As a matter of interest when you plot a route on your device does it give an elevation...
Forum: Touring
10-11-22, 11:10 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,316
Posted By HobbesOnTour

The speed of route calculation (or recalculation)...

The speed of route calculation (or recalculation) has little bearing on the quality of that route.
Then there is the ever variable perception of that route by a cyclist. In a car we normally don't...
Forum: Touring
10-11-22, 03:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,316
Posted By HobbesOnTour

I have sympathy for your frustration but in all...

I have sympathy for your frustration but in all fairness I think you were using the device in a way that it is not designed for. A bit like using a single speed to do the Tour de France - it's...
Forum: Touring
08-12-22, 08:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,092
Posted By HobbesOnTour

As far as I know the LF2 route has been...

As far as I know the LF2 route has been discontinued.
It still exists but there's no signage and no official gpx files I believe.

For routing in Europe (and finding campsites)...
Forum: Touring
07-02-22, 03:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,718
Posted By HobbesOnTour

Thanks! I have no idea how to add/make/change a...

Thanks!
I have no idea how to add/make/change a signature:)
As for waiting until you "grow up"? My advise is not to wait. These things are best done with a youthful spirit:)

Thanks for the kind...
Forum: Touring
07-01-22, 09:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,718
Posted By HobbesOnTour

I was forbidden from cycling La Línea last year...

I was forbidden from cycling La Línea last year (heading towards Ibagué). No, nay, never.
I had to hitch a lift from a truck.
On the Ibagué side I did see posters advertising a closed day so that...
Forum: Touring
07-01-22, 07:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 671
Posted By HobbesOnTour

1. You don't say how long you have and there are...

1. You don't say how long you have and there are dozens of "Camino" routes. However, there are not many that will exclude mountains and plains. Spain is hilly!
The Villa de la Plata is a very...
Forum: Touring
12-25-21, 11:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,921
Posted By HobbesOnTour

In researching something else I came across...

In researching something else I came across thishttps://www.lospueblosmasbonitosdeespana.org/pueblos-con-encanto.html

The prettiest towns of Spain, organised by province. Some towns would be close...
Forum: Touring
12-12-21, 06:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,921
Posted By HobbesOnTour

John, If the two of you are planning to start...

John,
If the two of you are planning to start in St Jean Pied a Port be aware that that is a "special" starting point as a lot of people commence their Camino there (similar effects but more diluted...
Forum: Touring
12-09-21, 09:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,921
Posted By HobbesOnTour

Without meaning to comment on your relationship...

Without meaning to comment on your relationship you may well find yourself having to deal with her lack of perturbation at your absences :-) The Camino can be a totally immersive experience.

Your...
Forum: Touring
12-09-21, 08:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 981
Posted By HobbesOnTour

Depending on your knowledge/skills/attitude an...

Depending on your knowledge/skills/attitude an alternative would be to buy a second hand MTB in CDMX and ride that.
There is no shortage of second hand bikes that would make decent touring bikes...
Forum: Touring
12-07-21, 07:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,921
Posted By HobbesOnTour

I've a couple of pointers having done the Camino...

I've a couple of pointers having done the Camino in two directions on a bike.

When people ask about cycling the Camino my first suggestion is to consider if they want the "bike touring" experience...
Forum: Touring
11-14-21, 09:35 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,774
Posted By HobbesOnTour

I think you're nuts. I'm all for encouraging...

I think you're nuts.

I'm all for encouraging people to get out on their bikes and have adventures but you seem to be ignoring the answers to your questions, especially in relation to budget.

I...
Forum: Touring
11-13-21, 06:11 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,774
Posted By HobbesOnTour

To where?

To where?
Forum: Touring
11-09-21, 07:22 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,774
Posted By HobbesOnTour

Much of it is dirt or gravel is a bit of an...

Much of it is dirt or gravel is a bit of an overstatement.
The vast, vast majority of it is well surfaced. Routes through forests and national parks can be unpaved but generally suitable for all...
Forum: Touring
11-07-21, 06:53 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,774
Posted By HobbesOnTour

I've camped & toured in NL in the winter and...

I've camped & toured in NL in the winter and loved it! But I lived there and they rarely lasted more than a long weekend.

There are campsites open (not many so distance can be a challenge) with...
Forum: Touring
11-05-21, 09:28 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,144
Posted By HobbesOnTour

I replied to this: Only implies well ........

I replied to this:

Only implies well ..... Only.
I added for clarity that it also affects the taking of photos.



Some of us use both. Taking the photos from the camera and putting them on...
Forum: Touring
11-04-21, 09:51 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,144
Posted By HobbesOnTour

Some of us like to see what we're photographing...

Some of us like to see what we're photographing as we actually take the photo. :)
The effects of light and shade won't be obvious until much later.
Forum: Touring
11-04-21, 09:30 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,144
Posted By HobbesOnTour

I'd have thought a monochrome phone would be less...

I'd have thought a monochrome phone would be less than ideal for taking photos.
Forum: Touring
10-23-21, 08:25 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,914
Posted By HobbesOnTour

I used to have an Elemnt (now a Roam) but paired...

I used to have an Elemnt (now a Roam) but paired with Osmand (an app) it has all the maps I need.
Basically, I use Osmand for the maps, plot a route, save as a gpx file and send it to the gps unit. ...
Forum: Touring
10-23-21, 08:24 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,914
Posted By HobbesOnTour

I used to have an Elemnt (now a Roam) but paired...

I used to have an Elemnt (now a Roam) but paired with Osmand (an app) it has all the maps I need.
Basically, I use Osmand for the maps, plot a route, save as a gpx file and send it to the gps unit. ...
Forum: Touring
09-27-21, 09:58 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,774
Posted By HobbesOnTour

I have a 25 year old Trek 800, the runt of the...

I have a 25 year old Trek 800, the runt of the Trek MTB litter.
Racks front and back, can tow a trailer with a 7 speed cassette, Acera standard drivetrain.
I've toured in excess of 20000 km on...
Forum: Touring
09-27-21, 06:23 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,774
Posted By HobbesOnTour

I'm sure you didn't mean it, but the premise of...

I'm sure you didn't mean it, but the premise of your poll could be taken as offensive or provocative by those of us who have clocked up many miles on bikes that are cheap and have flat bars.

As...
Forum: Touring
09-24-21, 08:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,768
Posted By HobbesOnTour

With the greatest of respect to the OP, touring...

With the greatest of respect to the OP, touring by numbers is only one way to tour and would not be my way of touring. Getting away from numbers is why I tour.

I toured merrily for years without...
Forum: Touring
09-20-21, 05:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,915
Posted By HobbesOnTour

Just for the record I have an Arkel bag and love...

Just for the record I have an Arkel bag and love it.
I have no problem with a rattle - full or empty but lining everything up can be a bit finicky.
I don't like the Ortlieb bag (never tried one)...
Forum: Touring
07-01-21, 07:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,067
Posted By HobbesOnTour

Paul, with the greatest of respect and not...

Paul, with the greatest of respect and not meaning to be an ass, if you're planning on crossing areas without food and water for two days at a time and you haven't any ideas on what you can eat, then...
Forum: Touring
06-29-21, 08:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,067
Posted By HobbesOnTour

Have you had a look at CrazyGuyOnABike? Lots of...

Have you had a look at CrazyGuyOnABike?
Lots of people alternate camping & hotels.

Another source of routes is RideWithGPS you can look around particular areas.
Having a few nerves at the start...
Forum: Touring
06-25-21, 05:56 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,941
Posted By HobbesOnTour

I think of bike navigation in two parts; The...

I think of bike navigation in two parts;
The first is the planningThe second is the navigation.

It looks like a part of your problem is the planning. No GPS unit will make a bad route good.
...
Forum: Touring
06-13-21, 03:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,505
Posted By HobbesOnTour

A disadvantage of a rackbag is that it limits...

A disadvantage of a rackbag is that it limits access to the two panniers, therefore whatever you may need during the day should be in the rackpack.

Personally, I prefer the balance of 4 panniers,...
Forum: Touring
06-02-21, 08:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,597
Posted By HobbesOnTour

Campfires? Are you planning to stealth camp? ...

Campfires? Are you planning to stealth camp?
Well, wild or stealthcamping is pretty much forbidden in Germany, no?
I'd imagine in a post Covid world stealthcamping is going to be treated very...
Forum: Touring
05-30-21, 04:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,597
Posted By HobbesOnTour

Yes I don't know the tyres but they appear to...

Yes
I don't know the tyres but they appear to be tubeless ready. If your wheels are not equipped to be tubeless then you are overpaying in my book.

Remember, this is mainly a US forum. Your ride...
Forum: Touring
05-29-21, 09:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,597
Posted By HobbesOnTour

It's perfectly normal to have doubts and see them...

It's perfectly normal to have doubts and see them bubble up in a quest for the "perfect" bike. (After that it Will be the perfect tent, stove, clothing, handlebarbag, gps etc. You may never get on...
Forum: Touring
05-24-21, 10:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,660
Posted By HobbesOnTour

Have you done the maths on solar charging the...

Have you done the maths on solar charging the battery? I could easily see whatever power generated by the panels being used by the battery. And you still being short.
Are you planning on charging...
Forum: Touring
05-24-21, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,455
Posted By HobbesOnTour

México is great although I know nothing about...

México is great although I know nothing about your route.
Finding a partner at such short notice will not be easy, perhaps try CGOAB or Facebook groups.
Temperature will be an issue. And possible...
Forum: Touring
04-26-21, 12:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,594
Posted By HobbesOnTour

I find a reply like this to be beyond ironic on a...

I find a reply like this to be beyond ironic on a "Touring" forum. I ride my bike in strange and foreign places, something beyond the comprehension of most. I benefit greatly from meeting people who...
04-16-21, 11:11 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,107
Posted By HobbesOnTour

Holy thread resurrection! Today, I noticed...

Holy thread resurrection!

Today, I noticed for the first time, that Wahoo have done away with the need to "ping" (their expression) the cloud to process a new route.

They said they would look...
Forum: Touring
04-10-21, 12:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,264
Posted By HobbesOnTour

Big fan of shakedown rides! Big fan of Spam...

Big fan of shakedown rides!
Big fan of Spam too!:)
Make sure your rain gear is at the top of the pannier.
I always like to keep one powerbank (and cable) in my handlebar bag for charging on the...
Forum: Touring
04-07-21, 10:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,627
Posted By HobbesOnTour

I just did a test there and I could create a...

I just did a test there and I could create a route on the fly on my android phone in Komoot and download the gpx.
Now, the quality of that route I'm not going to debate.
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The relevant point...
Forum: Touring
04-01-21, 03:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,627
Posted By HobbesOnTour

It really is horses for courses and of course, a...

It really is horses for courses and of course, a route is subjective. I might like mine, you may hate it.

At home (NL) Komoot refused to take me on quiet and intetesting routes, preferring side of...
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