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I’m Tom, and I’m from a small village in England. Since 2007 I’ve been cycling through some of Europe, Asia and Africa.
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- Europe From A New Perspective: I think having my wife alongside me for this… http://goo.gl/fb/kEeH6 #cycle #travel about 1 week ago from Google
- Ride a bike? Help save a century of British history from demise http://bit.ly/cGt8IW about 1 week ago from Twuffer
- My Ten Most Interesting Photos on Flickr: Flickr is a fantastic photo… http://goo.gl/fb/3R460 #cycle #travel about 1 week ago from Google
- On the new craze of riding round the world as fast as you possibly can. http://bit.ly/9CvbJX about 1 week ago from TweetMeme
- Heading rapidly West - tonight in Istanbul. Seventh visit in three years and I don't ever tire of getting lost here about 1 week ago from Splitweet
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- Andy on Europe From A New Perspective 2 days 3 hours ago:
I’m excited to know how you are both getting on riding together and how Tenny is coping with the biking. Hope you are... (more) - Adrineh on Europe From A New Perspective 2 days 5 hours ago:
I echo Liz’s comments: stay safe and have fun! Say hi to Tenny from me. Miss you both! (and Yerevan misses you ;) (more) - Ria on Touring Wheelset Review – Sun Rhyno Lite rims on Shimano Deore XT 36h hubs 3 days 9 hours ago:
Hi One of the posters from Crazyguyonabike just reffered me to this article.... (more) - Liz Allen on Europe From A New Perspective 7 days 4 hours ago:
Good to catch up with your thoughts. I think Tenny is very brave and heroic to take on the trip, being a novice cyclist,... (more) - Liz Allen on My Ten Most Interesting Photos on Flickr 8 days 8 hours ago:
The bike at dusk in the Sahara is one of my favourites too. But then again I think you have many amazing shots... (more)
- Andy on Europe From A New Perspective 2 days 3 hours ago:
Category Archives: Practical Advice
Extrawheel Voyager Single-Wheel Trailer
Mongolia was the first serious outing for the Extrawheel Voyager trailer, which I’ve been taking on rides with me for the last year or so. Five weeks in such challenging off-road conditions really pushed the trailer to its design limits. I’ve collected my thoughts on the trailer, which Andy and I helped to develop through [...]
The Adventure Cycle-Touring Handbook
One of the most valuable resources I had when preparing to make the leap and begin cycle touring was the Adventure Cycle-Touring Handbook. In fact, I’d say that it’s responsible for my ideas becoming anything more than just ideas.
Posted in Practical Advice Tagged Books, Bureaucracy, Equipment, Future Plans, Health, Planning, Routes 4 Comments
How To Build The Perfect Expedition Bike (Part 4)
(If you just got here, you might want to start at Part 1.) If you’ve been following this series, you’ll now have a strong, capable expedition bike, but nowhere to put your tent, camera, food, clothes, or anything else you might need on a long cycle tour/bikepacking trip.
How To Build The Perfect Expedition Bike (Part 3)
(Please check out Part 1 and Part 2 if you haven’t already done so!) In Part 2 I looked at expedition bicycle drivetrain components, a.k.a. the bits that move when you pedal. In Part 3 I’m going to look at brakes, wheels and ‘finishing kit’ — the bits you need to finish the bike off.
Posted in Practical Advice Tagged Advice, Equipment, How-To, Kona, Rest Days, Sponsorship 2 Comments
How To Get Sponsorship For Your Cycle Tour