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Forum: Touring

07-03-13, 04:01 PM

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Trip from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA - could do with a bit of help!

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Posted By AlfsChaps

Under closer inspection it seems I may have been...

Under closer inspection it seems I may have been underestimating some of the distances involved here. Quite difficult in Google Maps to tell what scale you're at, and at times there can be up to...

Forum: Touring

07-02-13, 05:35 PM

Replies: 24

Trip from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA - could do with a bit of help!

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Posted By AlfsChaps

I was trying to get across that I wouldn't have...

I was trying to get across that I wouldn't have any problems with the bicycle part of packing, more the logistics. I took my bike in a bike bag, with an aluminium frame, several internal straps and...

Forum: Touring

07-02-13, 08:12 AM

Replies: 24

Trip from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA - could do with a bit of help!

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Posted By AlfsChaps

I think travelling solo will make me look forward...

I think travelling solo will make me look forward to meeting some great folks each night, I certainly felt that way taking the trains all over europe last year. I had heard hostels were not popular...

Forum: Touring

07-01-13, 11:47 AM

Replies: 24

Trip from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA - could do with a bit of help!

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Posted By AlfsChaps

Also,has anyone ridden the ACA route, does it...

Also,has anyone ridden the ACA route, does it have sections unsuitable for a roadie? Pavé is fine, gravel not so much.

Forum: Touring

07-01-13, 11:42 AM

Replies: 24

Trip from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA - could do with a bit of help!

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Posted By AlfsChaps

Thanks for all the responses! Is boxing the...

Thanks for all the responses!

Is boxing the bike really that easy? Can't say I've seen any places at UK airports where I could find a huge box and bubble wrap! Another problem is that I don't...

Forum: Touring

07-01-13, 04:17 AM

Replies: 24

Trip from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA - could do with a bit of help!

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Posted By AlfsChaps

Trip from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA - could do with a bit of help!

Hi there,
Firstly, this is my first proper touring ride, and whilst planning on the whole has gone well there are a few things that are really giving me a headache.

The Bike
Seeing as I'll be...

Forum: Triathlon

06-30-13, 12:20 PM

Replies: 780

Sticky Post Your Tri Bike!

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Posted By AlfsChaps

326406 This is my girl. This is the road racing...

326406
This is my girl. This is the road racing set up, but add a set of T2+ aerobars and that's pretty much it. Yes, that is a Union Flag saddle...!

2008 Cervelo SLC-SL
SRAM Rival
Everything...

Forum: Introductions

06-30-13, 12:09 PM

Replies: 2

International Athlete but still a newbie!

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Posted By AlfsChaps

International Athlete but still a newbie!

Whilst cycling and tinkering with bikes is nothing new, I'm planning a big touring trip this summer and that's something I don't know much about. Hopefully you good folks can help me out, and...

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