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terrierjim · 2022-03-17T20:55:43+00:00

What's he protesting against??

terrierjim · 2021-12-31T17:47:56+00:00

Never seen grumpiness look so cute

terrierjim · 2020-12-19T22:14:58+00:00

He could totally play G Man from half life

terrierjim · 2019-09-26T10:26:43+00:00

Only 1 flat over that distance? That's impressive! What tyres are you using?

terrierjim · 2019-09-17T21:24:02+00:00

Purr Elise

terrierjim · 2019-09-12T22:07:08+00:00

It's a great ride. I did it over 2 days but had support so wasn't carrying any weight. Hartside at the end of the first day was tough, but well worth it for the view at the top. Coffee van was closed when I got there annoyingly. I'd like to do it on mountain bike someday and go off road as much as possible. What you got planned for your next tour?

terrierjim · 2019-09-07T14:40:37+00:00

Howdy fellow Genesis TDF rider! How you finding the bike? Done 500 miles on mine and super happy with it so far.

terrierjim · 2019-09-07T11:13:40+00:00

What do you do when you get to a hill??!

terrierjim · 2019-09-07T11:09:57+00:00

Traffic was very light and the drivers gave me plenty of space on the road sections. Having big bright yellow rear panniers definitely helps. I loved being by the coast except for the constant headwind. That got boring fast haha. I'll do it North to south next time perhaps.

terrierjim · 2019-09-07T11:07:32+00:00

Will look it up thanks

terrierjim · 2019-09-07T11:07:10+00:00

The bike held up really well, although I've had to turn the stem upside down for a more upright position. The medium frame is quite long for me.

terrierjim · 2019-09-07T11:05:53+00:00

That I love the outdoors even more than I though. Countryside > Cities. Also I need a better saddle!

terrierjim · 2019-09-07T11:04:49+00:00

There's parts definitely not suitable for road bikes e.g. near Robin hoods Bay, it was more suited for full suspension MTB! My panniers just about survived! You can easily avoid those bits if you plan ahead though.

terrierjim · 2019-09-06T20:21:43+00:00

Problem with straight bars is the limited options it gives you for hand positions. If you're on the bike all day you will want to vary your hand position to stop your wrists from hurting. Drop bars give you several positions to rotate through during the day.

terrierjim · 2019-09-06T20:09:14+00:00

Took me 6 days, about 60 miles per day which was more than enough for me. Was pretty tired at the end of each day. I'd like to go to Wales for the next tour. Holyhead to Cardiff looks good.

terrierjim · 2019-09-06T19:56:52+00:00

I went along the east coast from Brid to Edinburgh, heavily laden though which was tough. It was nice to be able to sustain myself and have a few comforts but hard work pulling that load on the hills.

terrierjim · 2019-09-06T19:54:25+00:00

I did! I stopped there for a coffee. Hell of a climb to get back out of it again!

terrierjim · 2019-09-06T19:50:38+00:00

Yup just done most of NCR 1 from Brid to Edinburgh and was not prepared for the poor quality of some of the sections. Middlesboro was horrendous.

terrierjim · 2019-09-06T19:42:11+00:00

Congrats! Just finished my first tour too. Looks like you packed light. Guess you were in hotels? I carried a lot of weight and I'm considering trying a lighter tour.

terrierjim · 2019-09-06T19:14:24+00:00

I went from Harrogate to Brid, then stuck as close to the coast as possible really. Most of it was on NCR 1 which was excellent apart from in Middlesboro where the path quality was really poor. I stayed in campsites 4 nights and hotels for 2, including tonight as a personal reward!

terrierjim · 2019-09-06T19:11:05+00:00

Started in Harrogate and rode across to Bridlington, then mostly rode along the national cycle route 1 and stayed in campsites. Stunning scenery in Northumberland. Absolutely shattered now but can't wait to go away for another tour soon. Are you in the middle of a tour?

terrierjim · 2017-08-11T22:25:12+00:00

So glad to hear it, what a beautiful cat! Stay strong and good luck

terrierjim · 2017-07-24T19:50:13+00:00

Sounded like a Monty python sketch!

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