If there is something wrong but it did not emerge in your text. Is it possible the spokes are too long and the nipples are at the ends of...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Problem in my back wheel in the On Your Bike Branch
2 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Sudden fear. Any encouragement please? in the On Your Bike Branch
It was fun having a day at the Alumbra though.
4 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Sudden fear. Any encouragement please? in the On Your Bike Branch
Actually there was a friend waiting and they had no phone so I had to get there. Spain is pretty hot once away from the coast. I thought...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Sudden fear. Any encouragement please? in the On Your Bike Branch
Glad to hear you are ok. I recvall being a bit wasted in that area myself but I laid down in the ditch for 30 minutes and pushed on. There...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cycling in Iran in Spring/Summer in the Middle East Branch
Gilan and Mazandaran provinces are very popular with the locals. The ancient history of Gilan especially is amazing. But really it is just...
8 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Sudden fear. Any encouragement please? in the On Your Bike Branch
That coast road is fine but there are a few tunnels all of which are ok (not long). Best to have lights of course. It is a climb up to...
9 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cycling in Iran in Spring/Summer in the Middle East Branch
Where will you cross into Iran? We are going next week for our third tour there. We'll ride from Tabriz to Sari via Gilan province.
9 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called "Cycle Tourists are no heroes ." in the On Your Bike Branch
Sounds like vodka talking to me....
13 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Shiny new LHT in the On Your Bike Branch
Touring cyclists often generalise about 36H. But it is not simply a case of "more is better". I depends on the rim itself. Some rim...
17 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Thanks LP for finding me life-long cycling buddies! in the On Your Bike Branch
Andy, I have also toured with people I have met on TT and am grateful for that. ...
18 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Why it's hard to cycle in hot muggy weather in the On Your Bike Branch
I noticed this morning it was high humidity and I was slower. I had a sence of the air being thick.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Sudden fear. Any encouragement please? in the On Your Bike Branch
Artichoke, there were not many expressway miles but particularly coming Nth from the coast to Granada across the sierras there is only one...
22 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Sudden fear. Any encouragement please? in the On Your Bike Branch
Hi Artichoke. Perhaps 5 years ago now but not much would change on the road in that time. I landed in Malaga, rode into town from the...
22 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Newbie asking about your opinion and advices. in the On Your Bike Branch
Use global weather and climate data on line. Altitude makes some areas cool even in summer. But it is not summer yet.
27 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Newbie asking about your opinion and advices. in the On Your Bike Branch
Hi, I have toured in Iran a few times and am going again this June. I have also ridden through Armenia. ...
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