My new bicycle The machine and its maker Chas Roberts. In the workshop In July 2009 I bought a Roberts Roughstuff. It is a steel 26" wheel tourer equipped with a Rohloff hub, Tubus racks, Brooks saddle, Avid v-brakes and Mavic rims. I'm very happy that I use a bike hand-built in the UK. UPDATE November 2010 After a year of constant use...
I love, amongst other things, cycling, mountains, travel and music.I'm going to pedal my bike from Tierra del Fuego to the Caribbean. It's a cycling adventure to discover the sounds of Latin America, the continent where Tango, Bosa Nova, Samba, Salsa, Calypso, Cha Cha Cha, Merengue, Bachata, Reggae and Rumba were born.I will cover thousands of miles and face the challenges of mountains,...
I'll be sleeping in a lightweight two man tent. Paul Passey gave it to me instead of paying me some money he owed for a hire car we shared. When it wears out I will repair it or buy a new one. In turn, I'll be sleeping in a sleeping bag and on a cheap roll mat. I will take a lightweight tarp...
Follow my progress on the map below:In November 2009 I will arrive in Buenos Aires and head off for Tierra del Fuego by bus. I will end up down in Ushuaia, the most southerly city in the world. From there I will cycle, you've guessed it, north.At first I will head through Patagonia where I hope I will cope against the winds. I...
Inflatable pillow from old wine box. Just wrap a fleece round it and its perfect!In the second world war people were proud of their "mend and make do" attitude. It is an eco(nom)(log)ical philosophy we seem to have lost in these heady consumer driven days. So if you want to save money and the planet here are some tips!1. At home you can...