Retrobike Touring.
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Ohh glad to find this topic! I built up a old Rossin Montare as a touring ATB/MTB/road bike and its been real nice!
ive went on a couple of overnight tours now and also used it as a daily commuter. at first with some old knobbly tires i found and nowadays with 2" schwalbe kojaks
sorry for the low quality photo!
Ohh glad to find this topic! I built up a old Rossin Montare as a touring ATB/MTB/road bike and its been real nice!
ive went on a couple of overnight tours now and also used it as a daily commuter. at first with some old knobbly tires i found and nowadays with 2" schwalbe kojaks
sorry for the low quality photo!
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Just got signal. Spent all day dreaming of a C90. More on return. Wales is lumpy.
Just got signal. Spent all day dreaming of a C90. More on return. Wales is lumpy.
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Wow a C90 ! , now that's going back some and i can't remember tbh how long ago it is since i've actually seen one in the metal but i'd expect their's an owners club out there if you look for one and sorry but i can't iron those lumps out of wales as from what i'm lead to believe them there lumps are are hills :facepalm:
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Glad to see the weather has been pretty decent for you and i'm looking forward to your next update and this is a little something for you to look at ..
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Enjoy! .
Wow a C90 ! , now that's going back some and i can't remember tbh how long ago it is since i've actually seen one in the metal but i'd expect their's an owners club out there if you look for one and sorry but i can't iron those lumps out of wales as from what i'm lead to believe them there lumps are are hills :facepalm:
.Glad to see the weather has been pretty decent for you and i'm looking forward to your next update and this is a little something for you to look at
..http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q577/mags45t/IMG_4559-XL_zpsdczezy25.jpg[/img]
Enjoy! .
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Three full days and a little pootle to find the Broom Wagon this morning. Home now. A great experience. I could write a full Edwardsesque account but the events are too many and too distant to recall and mention. Wrong turns, good turns, hills and vales, buns of steel and buns for breakfast. The coffee was good. Cake and pie local, fresh and in abundance. Not to mention steak and sausages.
Oh and the ride? Sublime. About a hundred miles covered and over four thousand feet climbed and descended. Slow rides and explorations. She picks up her skirts when required. 40mph fully loaded is enough.
Now I seek out lighter kit. A lot lighter.
Illustrations.
The first hour of the first day was the first hill.
Certainly is. (Gloucester Docks)
Photobomb by Irish
The only pint. (River Severn at Epney)
Waiting for the Slimbridge swingbridge
Guard dog
Day two
It wobbles a lot when it's windy.
Wintour's Leap. Halfway up to the second camp site.
Site two. Ever get the feeling your being watched?
Start of day three. Wet. This was not funny.
Down through the trees in background. See above.
Yes it is ('Tintern Abbey)
Arty farty canal shot. After some lumps.
The wild retreat
Onward to Abergavenny and the Broom Wagon.
Oh and mine was next to these in the shed for the night.
Three full days and a little pootle to find the Broom Wagon this morning. Home now. A great experience. I could write a full Edwardsesque account but the events are too many and too distant to recall and mention. Wrong turns, good turns, hills and vales, buns of steel and buns for breakfast. The coffee was good. Cake and pie local, fresh and in abundance. Not to mention steak and sausages.
Oh and the ride? Sublime. About a hundred miles covered and over four thousand feet climbed and descended. Slow rides and explorations. She picks up her skirts when required. 40mph fully loaded is enough.
Now I seek out lighter kit. A lot lighter.
Illustrations.
The first hour of the first day was the first hill.
Certainly is. (Gloucester Docks)
Photobomb by Irish
The only pint. (River Severn at Epney)
Waiting for the Slimbridge swingbridge
Guard dog
Day two
It wobbles a lot when it's windy.
Wintour's Leap. Halfway up to the second camp site.
Site two. Ever get the feeling your being watched?
Start of day three. Wet. This was not funny.
Down through the trees in background. See above.
Yes it is ('Tintern Abbey)
Arty farty canal shot. After some lumps.
The wild retreat
Onward to Abergavenny and the Broom Wagon.
Oh and mine was next to these in the shed for the night.
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What a great little write up. Backed up with some amazing pictures. Well done that man.
All you need to do now is repeat it on a Retrobike ;-P
Let me know if you need help lightening the load as I have already been through the process myself. I fit all of my kit in two Ortlieb panniers and a small cycling rucksack.
Keep it coming ladies and gentlemen.
This is THE summer post to keep in your favorites.
What a great little write up. Backed up with some amazing pictures. Well done that man.
All you need to do now is repeat it on a Retrobike ;-P
Let me know if you need help lightening the load as I have already been through the process myself. I fit all of my kit in two Ortlieb panniers and a small cycling rucksack.
Keep it coming ladies and gentlemen.
This is THE summer post to keep in your favorites.
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How sad! Hope he is doing better now..
Just out of curiosity: what was the approximate route of the tour you guys were planning to ride? I'd be interested to hear what non-Dutch biking enthousiasts think are interesting trails in the Netherlands .
If you're ever giving it another try in the future and you're in the Nijmegen area, feel free to stop by for a cup of tea.
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How sad! Hope he is doing better now..
Just out of curiosity: what was the approximate route of the tour you guys were planning to ride? I'd be interested to hear what non-Dutch biking enthousiasts think are interesting trails in the Netherlands
.If you're ever giving it another try in the future and you're in the Nijmegen area, feel free to stop by for a cup of tea
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