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Loreto -> Federal de Aguas

18 May 2012

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We had had a few enjoyable days off in Loreto. It was the first Spanish settlement in Baja and is the start of ‘el camino real’ (royal road), a series of missions that stretch up past LA. It seemed like the go-to place for Americans to winter in Baja. One of the main draws is [...]

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Gore gloves + Silk liners

12 May 2012

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When it ges cold it’s crucial to keep your extremeties warm. For my feet, I have a pair of booties made by Gore and I trust them to keep my hands warm too. They are cycling gloves, which is evident by the medium level of padding found in not only their fingers but also the [...]

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Gore Bike Wear Booties

12 May 2012

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Most cycle tourists aim to follow the seasons so they avoid cold weather. There are obvious exceptions, such as those who decide to cycle through Siberia in the middle of winter, but generally it’s much nicer to cycle when there’s not a biting cold outside. Even with the best planning, if you’re on the road [...]

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Terramoor Merino Wool Balaclava

12 May 2012

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When I was living in Korea, I had a Nike balaclava and whenever there was a slight chill outside, it was one of my favourite items of clothing. So when I saw a merino wool balaclava on SierraTradingPost, that was only about $5, I snapped it up. Having used it a few times, it’s really [...]

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Big Agnes Air Core Pillow

12 May 2012

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Getting decent sleep is crucial when you’re cycle touring, and so a comfortable place to rest your head is essential. A regular pillow like you use at home is generally too bulky, but thankfully there are alternatives. Having crashed on plenty of floors in my time, in Asia in particular, I know that a rolled [...]

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WaterField Designs Cableguy

21 April 2012

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Back in September, I entered a contest on TravellingTwo to win a bag to store my cables. Up to that point, I’d been using Ziploc bags, but they’d always get damaged after a month or two and I’d have to get a new one. I tweeted their message and kept cycling. A week later, I [...]

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Selle Anatomica Titanico X

19 April 2012

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Back in Arizona, I’d stayed with Peter and seen his saddle. Like my Brooks B17, it was made of a thin piece of leather, something that always gets confused stares from people who think that a bike saddle should be as soft as a cushion but with a slit down the middle. It is meant [...]

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58 hours to LA

16 April 2012

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After almost a month, it was finally time to leave Cincinnati. I’d used the time to get some new things for my trip including two tyres, a wheel-lock, a chain, a bell and some legwear. I’d taken my bike to a shop to replace the chain, the first thing I’d had to replace outside of [...]

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Canon Customer Service

12 April 2012

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I’d been sat round in Cincinnati for a while and was getting restless. The original plan had been to hang out for a few days, but then I decided it was finally time to get my camera seen to. Since at least Christmas I’ve had a little black dot in most pictures and all videos [...]

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Cincinnati Loop

8 April 2012

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The day had finally come. It was time to stop lazing round Cincinnati where I’d happily sat round, ate lots of ‘Papaya Chicken’, watched TV, hung out with a close friend, read books and, outside of trying to get Abdul into running, had been slothlike. Looking at Google Maps and Warmshowers, I’d managed to come [...]

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Berea -> Lexington

12 March 2012

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I awoke to find quiet in the Beichler household. Andy had already gone to work, and the rest of the family weren’t stirring. It put me in a situation where I was going to be heading out without saying goodbye which I always hope to avoid. I delayed my exit for a while, but with [...]

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Oak Hill -> Fanning Springs

2 March 2012

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I woke up knowing that my riding in Florida was nearly coming to an end. I had the option of either riding west, through the Ocala National Forest or getting a lift from Patrick. Having now ridden basically the whole of the Florida coast, I figured I’d ridden enough. My plan to head north was [...]

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