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Hello
Is it possible to cycle from Lhasa to Kathmandu with a guide. But when yourself have luggage on the bike and take responsibility for the journey?
Thanks
/Asger
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11-Dec-2009 04:42
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kingoftheworld »
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11-Dec-2009 04:42
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kingoftheworld »
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Hi all,
Looking for a nice scenic cycle route from one of the above ports finally landing in Vienna.
I have a good 3 weeks, so plenty of time. I've cycled the Rhine before, also the Danube & Elbe.
So I would like to detour them if possible.
I was wondering about cycling through Belgium, pay my respects to the fallen from WWI.
Would be very interested in your ideas .
www.keepOnCycling.com
Cheers
Simon
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10-Dec-2009 02:32
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madlybackwards »
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11-Dec-2009 21:22
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Is there anywhere to rent a decent bike for a ten day tour of Issan in either Bangkok or Khorat?
I rented a really nice Trek mtb in Chiang Mai last year for $100BHT per day and it was great.
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10-Dec-2009 01:28
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bigsky »
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11-Dec-2009 07:44
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solo_steve »
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We've been on the road touring for more than three years. Lately I find myself less and less engaged with the locals and looking forward to curling up in a corner with a good book. Landscapes don't excite me like they used to and I find myself spending more time reading other people's travel blogs than living my own adventure.
Of course there are phases when traveling and obviously I'm on a downer. But maybe it really is time to call it quits. Any idea on how long I should stick this out? How to you cope with waning passion for travel and bike touring? Any thoughts on changes I could make to bring back the fun of touring?
Looking forward to some constructive feedback and insights from others who have gone through similar experiences.
Thanks!
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09-Dec-2009 20:02
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pierlem »
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11-Dec-2009 07:33
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solo_steve »
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In many cases I'd rather have a good set of maps than even a guidebook when cycling.
Can anyone suggestion good maps for cycling in Chile (south of Santiago) and Argenina?
Gracias pedaleros.
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09-Dec-2009 19:55
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pierlem »
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12-Dec-2009 02:08
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choudoufu »
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I'll be flying from the US to Santiago de Chile later this month. Called Delta about their policy on boxed bikes. Traveling with a boxed bike on an international flight originating in the US on Delta / Northwest is (take note fellow bikers: new policy since Delta and Northwest Airlines merger) now *$300 US EACH WAY!!!*!!!
As you can imagine I was pretty steamed to learn of this anti-bike policy.
So, I'm faced with one of a few options:
1. try to find a sympathetic airline representative that can somehow issue a waiver on the fees
2. strip my touring bike of racks, bags, pedals, tools, and tires: take these with me and purchase a bike in Chile (a decent option) or
3. package my touring bike for transport without the wheels in a way that doesn't reveal that its a bike and purchase wheels in Chile
Anyone have a good connection at Delta / Northwest or strategies to influ...
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09-Dec-2009 17:34
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okokok »
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10-Dec-2009 05:18
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hikerunion »
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yes i've searched
but i kept finding info about places that don't cover americans
besides world nomads and worldwide insure, does anyone have a good experience with an insurance company that covers traveling internationally, and mainly emergency medical and health issues?
thanksthanksthanks
okokok
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09-Dec-2009 13:38
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Axelaxel »
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11-Dec-2009 20:39
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Axelaxel »
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I am on a bicycle tour through South East Asia and am heading through the North of Thailand towards the Laos border that i intend to cross at Houayxay. I want to bicycle from there to Louangphrabang and i need some advice about the road conditions from Houyaxay along highway 3. What is the road like in regards to it's surface and gradients ? And how far are places apart where i can find food and accomodation ? Any help will be greatly appreciated
Love and Gratitude and Mango sticky rice
Axel
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09-Dec-2009 06:14
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davetuppers »
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12-Dec-2009 01:45
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davetuppers »
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Hi all,
I have read that Wild Camping in Corsica is "Strictly Forbidden" on official sorts of sites, but also that the authorities turn a blind eye during winter months. I would be happy to use campsites if they are open but I suspect that in Feb (Im off next Feb for a cycling trip, mainly on the coast) most will be shut!
Does anyone have any experiences with corsican wild camping, good or bad, any hassle? on the coast or in the mountains? Particularly interested to hear from people who have been in winter, are campsites open?
I may have to rebook this hol to somewhere else if your replies are bad news - I cannot afford hotels every night...
Thanks a lot,
Dave
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08-Dec-2009 20:16
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julieb »
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11-Dec-2009 20:25
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julieb »
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Hi
We're heading of to Slovenia and Croatia in June and would like to do a bit of cycling, particulary in Slovenia - just easy stuff up to 60km/day but not too hilly. Does anyone have any suggestions of routes (starting from Ljubljana) and who we could do the trip with ie hire bikes/do a tour with others. Not too pricey and four to five days would be good.
Thanks for any help
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08-Dec-2009 14:32
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okokok »
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09-Dec-2009 01:20
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nealinaustralia »
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to make this simple, let's not worry about money and limit it to only two options...but first, the scenario:
right now i have a high rider 29 sun ringle hub/wheel combo. been going for a while. there is a bit, though minimal, play in both hubs.
i have opportunity to get brand new 29 inch wheel set
BUT
the new wheel set has much thinner and less heavy duty rims
would you:
1. stick with the high rider 29er's?
OR
2. go for the new shiny weaker wheel set?
okokok?
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07-Dec-2009 23:33
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listentoafrica »
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09-Dec-2009 07:39
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listentoafrica »
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Hi all,
Yesterday, one of our bikes ( Dawes Sardars ) spontaneously imploded near Freetown (Sierra Leone), about 6000 kms into our UK to Namibia bike journey .
We think the rear section of the (alloy) frame twisted while on top of a car (we took a lift through Guinea), throwing everything out of alignment. Either way, suddenly we found ourselves with a broken rim, a bent and twisted derailler (both beyond repair) and a probably-broken hub.
We're now considering our options but before even thinking about getting a new wheel etc, we want to make sure the same thing won't happen again. So, the question:
The rear part of the frame is clearly distorted, which is what we think put pressure on the wheel and broke everything. We can have a go at bending the frame back into shape ourselves (apparently t...
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It's taken me ages and it's still a bit rough around the edges, but my write-up of my summer trip is complete.
I'll sort out all the typos at some point and finish the maps, but all the pics and writing are there.
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/standiet
Click on my name for a couple of other write-ups.
posted
07-Dec-2009 17:23
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BicycleBill »
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07-Dec-2009 17:23
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BicycleBill »
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Made it from the UK to India and now I'm looking at sending my bike at some point before heading off to SE Asia for some well earned diving. Doesn't need to be airfreight but it does need to be there within two months so I'm hoping someone out there has done similar and has advice on the subject. Carriers, options, that sort of thing.
Thanks in advance!
(Cross posted in India forum as well)
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07-Dec-2009 09:08
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Tulkas »
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07-Dec-2009 09:08
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Tulkas »
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Someone just said that Egypt Air has cheap tickets from Ghana to Berlin. Do anyone know if its smooth to bring a bike on that stretch?
Plastic machine at the airport in Accra? Bikebox?
Thanks!
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