touring

I have posted this on another forum but I'm thinking of upgrading my touring bike from my Dawes Galaxy but unsure what to go for, I'm thinking of going for one with disc brakes rather than rim brakes but I love the steel frame of the Galaxy any recommendations? TIA

Kona Sutra bike, 53 cm frame. V.G.C. Probably less than 400 mls from new. Comes equipped with Schmidt Son dynamo, Lumotec Luxos IQ front light and Toplite mini rear light. Derby area Looking for £699. Colin Also listed on Facebook & Cycling UK

Jamis Aurora Touring bike 23 inch frame / 59cm https://www.evanscycles.com/jamis-aurora-2019-touring-bike-EV339179 2019 model. New and unused, front and rear racks, lovely bike .... £400 ono Delivery £20 along the UK motorway network

Once upon a time, as a young man in my twenties, I did a fair bit of bicycle touring. I had a nice bike, well fitted to me, and a good quality saddle that my backside got on with well. Then, life got in the way, and although I rode a fair distance every week on commuting and leisure rides, I...

Does anyone know of some good videos of people on unsupported bike tours. Beautiful Daughter loves riding with me on short tours and can't get enough of videos of people making cycle tours. So far we have watched videos by: Adam Hugill Beard Brothers Codey Orgill All of which move quickly...

Prologue With a ridge of high pressure moving in over the bottom half of the UK, the associated weather window offered the chance of a ‘snap’ tour. I’ve been keen to try something which may or may not come off; the clue’s in the title. A while ago I picked up one of the Pashley Mailstars that...

Wish I'd been aware of this gov.uk "Military ranges firing notices" page when I had to re-route around the Lulworth area whilst on a tour a few years ago, not least because of the miles it added! Anyone else had more 'interesting' experiences when encountering these areas?

I'm about to purchase new tyres for a winter tour in India. The tyres must last for at least 6,000 miles and offer good puncture protection and some off-road traction. At the moment I'm considering Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 700 x 40mm, the only other contender is Continental's Travel contact...

I quite enjoyed watching this one, touring around the UK with the help of a train or two. https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-cyclists-special-1956-online?fbclid=IwAR1rHroQOR37Q2fbeRBsZCmxIcOYfHMldXqcep5P4upN0RyQCdnEsgbTmMY

Any suggestions? Somewhere to clock up a few thousand miles over winter with the possibility of some wild camping. My budget isn't huge but please feel free to include any destination so we can share info. Thanks :smile:

Hello guys, as per title, I've had the mad idea of getting into cycling with the aim of doing some light touring next year. I hope you guys can help me tackle this challenge and give me some good advice on the training aspect. So, my current situation in short: - haven't been on a bike for...

I have a couple and would be great to connect with the other CC massive who have such accounts General one for my trips. In parallel with CGOAB and I only post when out touring https://www.instagram.com/the_cycle_tourist/ And this one which is purely pics of tents when touring ( a few side...

Frame & forks. 48cm to suit 26" wheels. It does come with a Spa seatpost clamp which I forgot to put in the photo. It's just over a year old with about 2500 miles on it. It is looking a little scruffy to be honest. The biggest eyesore being under the chainstays where I had a Pletscher twin...

Hi all, I've managed to get a touring bike and hoping to find out a little more about it. It's in decent condition, not sure how old it might be. Simplex gear levers, Shimano deraileurs, 21 speed. Has Dia Compe brake levers and hoods. No head badge or stickers on the frame, any ideas? It's not...

Not the sort of verbage one sees together often. I am working on a deal to get a Schwinn Passage Frame from a fellow in Northern Illinois. Travel, a meeting at a truck stop on an interstate highway,( in a small town with 4 intercontinental Amtrak trains a day)((side trip)) ) and the maximum of...

Hi, Im after some good value for money touring tyres for the mountain bike. I currently have the original 26x2 giant tyres on but me and a mate are cycling 45 miles up to his caravan in Alston and then back the following day. its still a mountain bike so need some nobbles on it but the bike...

Can anyone recommend some cycling blogs or online articles which are well written and engaging? I know a few but I'd like to have a broader range for purposes of propaganda on my boys. ("I've got a couple of interesting texts for you to practice English..." et c) Online is preferred as even if...

I ask purely because I'm thinking of organising a saunter from Manchester to Amsterdam via the Hull-Rotterdam ferry with a some mates... once we're out of Greater Manchester it's a flat 160 miles split 60/40 by an overnight on the ferry, a night or two in the 'Dam & then back... it's not a...

A few years ago, it seemed as though Rohloff speedhubs would be everywhere but they seem to be still a niche gear choice. But I still want a steel Rohloff-equipped on and off-road touring / bikepacking bike, that I can also use for commuting, including in our cold and icy winters here in...

Whsilt I am a big fan of my Garmin (Edge 1030) that I will be using for LEJOG next month, it does require anal levels of planning (which I am fine with) and if you have to divert for any reason (accommodation/mechnical etc) can be a fiddle. So I like to have maps on my bar bag, of decent detail...

So here's the thing! I have a week off, its a sunny easter, I fancy a 3 day tour!. I live in North Wales, so am thinking England for a change. Factors are: A) I have toured a few times before, Coast to Coast Wales, as well as West (Aberdaron, Wales) to East (Flamborough, England) B)I don't...

Purchased/Fitted - first shakedown test all good half way H on tow path loose rattling fell off - see attached photos Obviously I’m not the most “gifted” mechanic !!! Any help / advice / solution much appreciated I’ve obviously done something wrong ? Thanks in advance (Rookie Tourer)

Its been a long time since I got my Garmin Touring out and am learning it all over again. Can someone tell me what setting i need to change for it to stop routing me up the motorway?

Ahoy hoy, Question for all of you bike geniuses out there. I need a new wheelset for my road bike and would like some recommendations. My criteria are; Strong rims and construction I am 115kg and carry 5-10kg with me when riding Spokes 32 or 36 - will 32 be strong enough for me or should i...

As per the title Phil Wood touring hub Shimano cassette 10 speed compatible. Silver 36 hole 135mm OLD

can anyone recommend a 700c x28mm tyres puncture resistant but not continental gatorskins I have mavic ma2 rims

So the last two tours I've been on I've ridden my first road bike love, my B'twin Triban 3. We've been to Wales and Scotland together, here's a photo of it in the Cairngorms: Ah, happy memories :) In the past 6 months or so there's a new steed in town, my 1984 Dawes Galaxy. Of course, this...

Hello forum, Looking to buy a Thorn Raven Tour touring bicycle 562L frame size will be right fit for me. Get in touch if you fancy a change and want to sell yours as am able to travel and collect with cash. Any colour considered but after one preferably in best condition possible. Let me know...

So I fly to gran Canaria at the end of the month. I stay at a hotel for 2days, then pick up hire bike and literally am cycling around and on top of the island. I have one night stays at different accommodations Friday, saturday and Sunday, Monday the bike goes back and I check in to a place for...

I bought this £130 in November which I thought was a good price considering its condition. so I would like to get that back if possible. Now on fleabay see link below:- Bought recently second hand to use as a winter trainer but I have since purchased another bike. Campagnolo Veloce groupset and...