movinonnow

About me

I a 40 something male that loves travelling, especially in Asia. Work commitments don’t let me get away for months at a time, but I try to squeeze what I can out of a month here and there. Love cycling too, and cycle touring is now high on my agenda.

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  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called SEA cycling tour - experiences and recommendations? in the On Your Bike Branch

    +1 for Laos, but as already mentioned, the timing is a problem. You need to try to make it later - November/December would be best....
    2 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called in the On Your Bike Branch

    Brad, I really hope you are trolling here.
    15 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bike touring movie in the On Your Bike Branch

    Has this been in cinemas yet? If anyone knows anything about an Australian release, let's hear about it! Looks great.
    16 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Overland travel from India through Burma to Thailand in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch

    You'll have to wait a few more years.
    29 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Reasonably-priced cycling tours? in the On Your Bike Branch

    Go to anywhere in South East Asia, pay my airfare (about 1200 bucks return from Australia) and I will be your personal guide for the entire...
    29 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called To shave or not? in the On Your Bike Branch

    Drop those boys in hot wax
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Pedal powered charger in the On Your Bike Branch

    Any kind of pedalled powered charging device requires more pedalling energy.
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Luang Prabang fast boat in the On Your Bike Branch

    Sounds like a plan. Enjoy Chiang Mai... great town to ride around on a bike.
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Luang Prabang fast boat in the On Your Bike Branch

    Can't comment on it's ecological impact, but there have been a number of deaths on fast boats. If you do it make sure you get a helmet...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Myanmar president holds landmark talks with rebels in the On Your Bike Branch

    I'll start planning my Saigon - Kerala ride.
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Stop Signs in the On Your Bike Branch

    Yes. What happens after you all stop?
    2 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Heat Caused Tire Blowout in the On Your Bike Branch

    Time for bike tourists to give up on their attachment to rim brakes and embrace mechanical discs.
    3 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cycling Asia in the On Your Bike Branch

    Oh and +1 for Air Asia. Very bike friendly, and my favourite airline allround.
    3 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cycling Asia in the On Your Bike Branch

    Where are you in Australia, dude? I am very envious of your trip. As northlandboy said, fitness isn't a big worry - with SE Asia you...
    3 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 29'rs in the On Your Bike Branch

    29er would be fine for touring if thats what you want to do....
    3 months ago

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