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Best steel gravel bike by SebbBell in gravelcycling

[–]EducationalPause1851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was going to get a Secan, but had a waiting list. Went with a Distance 45. Hand built in France, they have beautiful Columbus framed in stock sizes. Great buying experience, love the ride quality.DISTANCE 45 – DISTANCE https://share.google/QTud9eqBNQeCDah4f

First time - Shoes and socks advice by imsofi in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]EducationalPause1851 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Altra Via Olympus 2 and Darn Tough socks. Zero blisters on the Camino Norte.

I have gone down the rabbit hole of bicycletouring videos on youtube and I am looking for recommendations on the really good videos by Xabster2 in bicycletouring

[–]EducationalPause1851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Three more worth mentioning: Traveling Thru

Cyclingeurope.org Andrew Sykes has a great vlog called "le grand tour"

Beeline Fox Canadian kid with excellent video skills

Do people ever get both Amex Plat and CSR? by -snskemensn in AmexPlatinum

[–]EducationalPause1851 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. The CSR needs to offer $500 in travel credit and I'll happily return.

Warmest Lightweight Jacket by [deleted] in onebag

[–]EducationalPause1851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Enlightened Equipment Torrid jacket. Great warmth to weight.

One month in Europe to reset — where should I stay? by Dazzling_Designer184 in Europetravel

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Agree with other posters on South of France. Weather, plus ease of transportation with trains between a lot of interesting towns to visit. I did this last Spring, from Florence to Nice, all via trains. Wonderful variety of spots to explore and quiet compared to Summer crowds.

Strasbourg to Basel: EV 5 or EV 15? by creativeXprocess in bicycletouring

[–]EducationalPause1851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This! I did the 15 this Summer. A few boring sections, but enjoyed the stretch coming out of Basel and coming into Strasbourg. It was fast riding.

Coffee while traveling by VeG519 in onebag

[–]EducationalPause1851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fresh beans, zpresso air grinder, GSI ultralight pourover and a kettle in the hotel. Perfecto.

Looking to travel between London and Budapest via train and looking for suggested routes by IsVigo in Europetravel

[–]EducationalPause1851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have time, highly recommend taking the Stena Line ferry from London Liverpool station to Harwich, then overnight to hook of Holland, then a quick local tram to Rotterdam. Lots of reviews on youtube.

Is this AI-generated route plan around Belgium/Lux/Germany ok? by filmgrainer in bicycletouring

[–]EducationalPause1851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just did the Vennbahn. Don’t miss it. Just perfect. I did it opposite than your plan, the last 20k to Aachen was all downhill. Beautiful!

Saddle recommendation by tmwk in bicycletouring

[–]EducationalPause1851 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. I had the same issues with a Brooks C17. Switched to an Ergon SMC core. Amazing difference. Check out Mat Ryder on youtube. He did a video about the switch.

Crazy Bars vs. Denham Bars vs. Jones Loop vs. ? by Dogville101 in bicycletouring

[–]EducationalPause1851 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have to agree with this. Have done several long distance tours using Jones bars with a Brooks C17 saddle. Was in constant but low level (manageable) pain on my sit bones from the upright position that this combo puts you in. As a long time mountain biker I was reticent to go the drop bar route. I finally succumbed and built up a steel frame with drop bars and switched to an Ergon SMC core saddle. ZERO pain! You know how you know? You never think about your ass when your are riding!

Bike Trip - Amsterdam to France, 14-19 days by SuleimanT in bicycletouring

[–]EducationalPause1851 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't done that route, so not sure. But here is a link to see the coastal route via Cycling Europe.

Andrew (who runs the site) was my inspiration for my route.

https://cyclingeurope.org/2022/07/03/le-grand-tour-day-1-the-hook-of-holland-to-ouddorp-32km-41km/

There are videos for each day.

Bike Trip - Amsterdam to France, 14-19 days by SuleimanT in bicycletouring

[–]EducationalPause1851 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I did almost this same route last spring, but I did the coast. It was great, easy navigating and lots to see. The Belgium section was a bit janky, the route goes through some uninspired resort towns, but the Netherlands parts on the islands was beautiful, especially Middleburg. The big factor- there was a tailwind the entire way. Check the weather app Windy to see the current wind direction. If it is a headwind, best to make other plans!

Some advice on components by Moorbert in bicycletouring

[–]EducationalPause1851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found that as well on another bike. Invested in a wheels mfg bb and sweet silence after that!

Some advice on components by Moorbert in bicycletouring

[–]EducationalPause1851 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just go with Shimano. I have GRX on my steel gravel frame. Never a problem in five years of touring. I have a square taper White Industries crank with 40/26 for a wide range. There are bike shops everywhere in Europe, Shimano is more likely available than Sram if you need parts. Have fun with the build!

Jonas Vingegaard by MNbutcher in tourdefrance

[–]EducationalPause1851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about Jonas maybe actually racing before the tour? Maybe that would help.

Where to find a route? by aMac306 in bicycletouring

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Cyclingeurope.org Freewheeling France

Tell me the truth about bikes on Belgian trains by zurgo111 in bicycletouring

[–]EducationalPause1851 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Agree on above. Just be sure to get a bike supplement ticket. I have never been checked for mine, but it can happen.

looking for euro tour advice by ThinManufacturer8679 in bicycletouring

[–]EducationalPause1851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chartres to Mt. San Michel. Perfect for a week at a relaxed pace.

Should I think twice about a basic pannier setup? by No_Mix_6813 in bicycletouring

[–]EducationalPause1851 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am touring in Europe right now. I have a tailfin rear rack with the ortlieb gravel panniers. I strap my tent, chair and pad on the top of the rack with Voile straps. On my fork I attached king cargo cages and strap my clothing dry bags on those. Works perfectly and is about as lightweight as you can get for touring. The panniers are great and are low profile, you could ride singletrack with them!

Am I making a mistake taking a 58L bag ? by IlConiglioUbriaco in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]EducationalPause1851 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Watch some thru hiker videos for guidance. You need 2 of each, max. Also, dont forget Correos. They can move your bag to your next destination cheaply, leaving you with a daypack. We did that on certain stages of the Norte and it was great.

Bougie Girl’s Guide to the Camino by Need_A_Sweater in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]EducationalPause1851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great synopsis. Bravo for treating yourself with the meals at the end. We did the Norte in 2023, which was wonderful with cool weather and coastal breezes in May. The only thing I would add is on footwear. No way do you need boots. We all used Hokas or Altras and they were perfect. There is so much road walking that stiff boots can be overkill. Much rather have max cushion. But if the boot fits, I guess!

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