Post by delt1c on Mar 29, 2009 13:48:11 GMT
After an absence of 7 years I have got the trusty old cycle out of the shed, cleaned and serviced it and started cycling at weekends. Usually go out each Saturday and Sunday and do between 30 and 50 miles each day. The bike is a Real Eco 21 speed Touring Cycle which is about 10 years old and still in good condition.
I have always fancied a cycle touring holiday and I am planning one for the summer.
I have narrowed down the posibilities to either the new Forest or Newquay. The idea being to take the train as far as possible and then Cycle to my destination and use the cycle as my transport for the week. Reason for the choosing either Cornwall or New Forest is even if the weather isn't great there is still life and things to do
I have front and rear panniers and rear rack so hopefully have enough storage capacity.
now question is
Tent. I have been looking on line and whilst there will be only me using it I want something with a bit of space, which will take all my gear and have a seperate front area.
I have looked at several and whilst I appreciate that weight is al important I don't really know what weight to go for. As an example I have seen one which weighs in at 3.9 kg ( bit small) whilst another is weighing 6.5kg but would let me store the bike in the front of the tent. Question is - would 6.5kg be a bit heavy to be carrying on the bike
I have always fancied a cycle touring holiday and I am planning one for the summer.
I have narrowed down the posibilities to either the new Forest or Newquay. The idea being to take the train as far as possible and then Cycle to my destination and use the cycle as my transport for the week. Reason for the choosing either Cornwall or New Forest is even if the weather isn't great there is still life and things to do
I have front and rear panniers and rear rack so hopefully have enough storage capacity.
now question is
Tent. I have been looking on line and whilst there will be only me using it I want something with a bit of space, which will take all my gear and have a seperate front area.
I have looked at several and whilst I appreciate that weight is al important I don't really know what weight to go for. As an example I have seen one which weighs in at 3.9 kg ( bit small) whilst another is weighing 6.5kg but would let me store the bike in the front of the tent. Question is - would 6.5kg be a bit heavy to be carrying on the bike
