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Back from my first go at a little bit of touring on my recently finished Genesis Tour de Fer. Only a couple of days on Anglesey but enough to have me wanting to come back for more. We had planned to be there for 4 days but neither of us fancied pitching tents in the wind & rain on Tuesday evening - it's meant to be fun, not a chore 🙂
The bike was lovely. Very comfortable and nice, predictable handling. Was very glad I specced it with a load of nice, low gears too. Went with rear panniers and bar bag (both Ortlieb and they did the job nicely) but I'm sure a front rack & panniers will appear at some point in the future.
More photos here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/simondbarnes/albums/72157657794431841
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Looks great. Nice weather for it! Had my first outing with panniers this weekend, short one from Durham to Middleton in Teesdale, coming back on the Sunday down through Hamsterley Forest, and now keen to get out for a longer trip. Need to replace the knackered cheap tent though, and the broken sleeping mat, and get a smaller sleeping bag, and...
This was my first attempt at riding with anything more than just a single small pannier (commuting). Tent, sleeping bag and mat all worked well but I'm sure I'll find other things I need to purchase / replace!
I'm sure I'll find other things I need to purchase / replace!
I'd start with something less bulky than a Trangia!
I'd start with something less bulky than a Trangia!
Nope, not in a million years. They don't take up much space at all and are a delight to use.
full of win that sdb.... 8)
It certainly was Ton. Steve took a few pics too...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/45689323@N00/albums/72157657359766379
(and yes, we did visit an art gallery!)
Lovely
looks superb
been looking at the TdF frameset - any flex in the bb under power?
you have the same panniers and Tranger as us - i did a double take at the pics 🙂
I didn't notice any flex at all.
That looks like a lovely trip. Just my thing!
We're off soon too:
Dump car in Preston, train to Ravenglass on the Lake District coast, then follow coast to Carlisle, turn left towards Dumfries, the right at Newton Stewart over the hills to Glentrool, Ayr, Glasgow.... Train back to Preston.
I can't wait! 🙂
That sounds a little bit further than my tour 🙂
That looks just great.
PeterPoddy , that sounds like a good plan. roads up to glentrool and after it are ace.
simondbarnes - what was your route?
If you go back Wavecrest Café in Church Bay is fab. Best scones in Wales
simondbarnes - what was your route?
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If you go back Wavecrest Café in Church Bay is fab. Best scones in Wales
Noted!
You almost rode past it, you might not like Penny's amazing scones though...
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thats where we had the beer
Great route, might try it myself in the Autumn
Beer wins over scones any day 🙂
This is exactly the kind of riding that i sold up my mtb and racey bike to buy a proper bike for
This is why I'd like to see a 'like' button on STW posts
Same thing next month?
Same thing next month?
Touring in winter? Are you insane?