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Category Archives: Preparations
7 Days to go….
On the 5th of January, at 8:45am, I’m setting sail. That’s 7 days from now. One Week until I start on a 16,000km cycling journey. Alone. Jaysus. Admittedly, I’ve been a bit lethargic about the cycle lately. Part of me … Continue reading
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Training…Training…Training…
I’m sitting here listening to the radio waiting for my dinner to cook and the DJ is talking about how seeing the Christmas lights going up in town has given a stark reminder that Christmas is fast approaching. This also … Continue reading
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Testing out the Long Haul Trucker
Yesterday I decided to take out the LHT instead of my road bike for a test spin to see how I feel on it. Positive results all round. It’s very comfortable to ride, thanks in no small part to the … Continue reading
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Lost for words. Literally.
I’m rarely lost for words, but today, just 30 minutes ago, my colleagues easily shut my mouth. I was presented with this envelope to help me buy a new bike for the trip. The other one was only stolen last … Continue reading
F*ckers stole my bike :'(
Well this is a slight bump in my preparations: My bike was stolen from the underground car park some night this week. I was on a business trip in London from Monday to Wednesday so it could have been anytime … Continue reading
Live Journey Tracking
I read Mark Beaumont’s “The Man Who Cycled the World” last week – a great read and very inspirational in the context of what I’m planning to do. One thing I thought was very cool was the idea of tracking … Continue reading
Dry Run: Galway to Cavan (Sligo)
So this past weekend (June Bank Holiday), I set off to Galway after work. Just me, the bike, the tent, a camping stove and that’s about it. The idea was to test a few things: Can I last even a … Continue reading
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Tagged camping, China, cycle touring, cycling, dublin2beijeing2014, Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland, Killary Harbour, MSR Whisperlite, preparations, Sligo, test run, westport, Westport House
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Dublin to Beijing by Bicycle, 2014 