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Sounds like a plan for Spring 2023 
Retrobike Touring.
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As planned I got two sneaky days off for a little bike tour after a work trip to Malaga. Caught a train out of the city to ride to an inland railway trail. I used quite a bit of the Vias Verdes network, which makes distance in hilly Spain far less painful. Spain is an incredibly hilly place! The route was 62 miles to an old town with a fantastic Moorish castle, and a quiet room in a Pensione for £35. The only problem is arriving desperately hungry having to wait until any restaurant opens around 8. The rain in Spain doesn’t just fall on the plain, however the smell of the olive groves and fig trees on the way is amazing.
Second day: the weather forecast worsened overnight and it was rain squalls all day. The worst part was a headwind for the whole distance. Help from the lovely Renfe staff to get my bike more-or-less legal for the later train (I had missed the planned one by 10 mins).
I have toured in Spain 30 years or so ago, it's a great place to ride, drivers are patient and very courteous (even big trucks on busy roads).
The bike is an unrestored 1979 Witcomb UK. I have no idea what model, but it has mudguard eyes and was priginally for 27" wheels, so has space for bigger tyres - in this case 31mm CX rubber. It is sufficiently rugged and versatile to take a light load and withstand airport baggage handlers. The setup with DT levers isn't what I usually have, but it makes dismantling for flying and trains much simpler.
Second day: the weather forecast worsened overnight and it was rain squalls all day. The worst part was a headwind for the whole distance. Help from the lovely Renfe staff to get my bike more-or-less legal for the later train (I had missed the planned one by 10 mins).
I have toured in Spain 30 years or so ago, it's a great place to ride, drivers are patient and very courteous (even big trucks on busy roads).
The bike is an unrestored 1979 Witcomb UK. I have no idea what model, but it has mudguard eyes and was priginally for 27" wheels, so has space for bigger tyres - in this case 31mm CX rubber. It is sufficiently rugged and versatile to take a light load and withstand airport baggage handlers. The setup with DT levers isn't what I usually have, but it makes dismantling for flying and trains much simpler.
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Hamster, what type of front bag is that ?
Banjo Brothers, https://banjobrothers.com/collections/handlebar-bags/products/barrel-bag
Bought a few years ago from PlanetX. I'm not sure it's availabe easily in the UK any more. Probably PlanetX picked it up as part of a stock clearance.
Carradice Zipped Roll is a good alternative, and there is one from Rapha too for similar money.
Bought a few years ago from PlanetX. I'm not sure it's availabe easily in the UK any more. Probably PlanetX picked it up as part of a stock clearance.
Carradice Zipped Roll is a good alternative, and there is one from Rapha too for similar money.
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Thanks for the info, it looks neat and low profile. I'll check them out.
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What bike is that, I can't quite make it out on my phone ?
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Should be able to work it out now.. The badge, nothing else needed. (Ti and Wishbone stay would be extra clues).
I must say it does look odd with nothing at the back
It's a 1994 Raleigh Torus XT. I bought the frame some years ago and built it up as a touring rig for lighter offroad trips through the mountains.
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