Bobster Street and Sport II Goggles/Sunglasses

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Dec 192011
 
Bobster Street and Sport II Goggles/Sunglasses

If you head on over to my gear section you’ll notice a few duplicate entries, specifically with hats and sunglasses. In fact, since touring I’ve gone through 5 pairs of sunglasses alone! Not due to the fact that they were poor quality and broke, but due to the fact that I’ve lost them, misplaced them along the way. After the 5th pair I decided enough was enough and started to search out a solution to this problem as riding without sunglasses can cause considerable strain on the eyes, let particles [read more]

Topeak Cargo Net

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Dec 142011
 
Topeak Cargo Net

I’m carrying an awful lot of stuff on the bike, and seem to want to pile more and more onto the bicycle as days go by. Specifically, my trunk bag has an awful lot of valuable surface space on the top. I went to the local bike store and picked up the Topeak Cargo Net to replace my current setup of two bungee cords to strap down the bag to the rear rack. This decision has turned out to be the one of the best purchases for bicycle touring.   [read more]

MSR Hubba Hubba Tent

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Aug 042011
 
MSR Hubba Hubba Tent

I’m on my third tent of my expedition, a necessary requirement for cycling around the world being able to have the flexibility to stop wherever one wants due to exhaustion, or pure curiosity. It also saves an awful lot of money on the pocketbook as hotels and hostels can be quite expensive for luxuries such as a roof, and a door for the bathroom, that is if you are in an area where you can find any of these amenities. I’ve cycled for days on end without seeing people or [read more]

iHome iHM77 Capsule Speakers

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Jun 252011
 
iHome iHM77 Capsule Speakers

Listening to the sounds of nature while bike riding has its benefits – birds chirping, sounds of wild animals making their way through bushes, snippets of conversations from people sitting on their front porch. Then there is the road traffic from loud semi trucks, noise bleeds from the various car stereos whizzing past you, the sound of your tires, and finally the sounds inside your head. Riding in silence is beneficial, as it allows one to enter into deep thought sorting out concept and fresh ideas, getting past hurdles where [read more]

MSR Dragonfly Multi Fuel Stove

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May 232011
 
MSR Dragonfly Multi Fuel Stove

A review of MSR’s flagship multi fuel stove designed for hikers, bicycle tourists, and adventure seekers.

My love affair with Merino Wool

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May 162011
 
My love affair with Merino Wool

A look at Merino Wool for cycling purposes. Icebreaker, Smartwool, Ibex and DeFeet reviewed.

Pedal Powered Electronics Charging System

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Mar 192011
 
Pedal Powered Electronics Charging System

As much as I’d like to get away from Technology, it still plays a very large role in my life, even while on the road. I use my Garmin GPS regularly to record my daily statistics and elevation charts not to mention getting me out of binds when I go off the beaten path. I carry an Apple iPhone with me, not so much to make calls over the cellular network, but to send text messages, check for available WI-FI networks, so that I can browse the web, check the [read more]

The Click Stand – Folding Bike Stand

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Mar 112011
 
The Click Stand - Folding Bike Stand

One of the most common problems bicycle tourists face is trying to find a place to prop up their heavily loaded touring bicycle at the end of the day or at a rest stop, or simply to access gear inside your bags. What seems like an easy problem to fix leads more often than not leads into frustration..   Imagine this all too common scenario – You need to stop riding because the sun is beating down on you and earlier in the morning you neglected to apply proper sunscreen.  [read more]

Thorn Nomad MK2

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Mar 102011
 
Thorn Nomad MK2

After 17,848km of cycling down through the USA into Mexico and across Canada, I realized that my initial choice of a touring bicycle wasn’t going to do it for me. While my Surly Long Haul Trucker is fully capable of making it around the world, I wanted a few features to make my cycling life easier on and off the bike and commenced doing research into a suitable bike that would achieve those needs. I jumped at purchasing my previous bicycle with only 1 day of research and a brief [read more]

For Sale: Surly Long Haul Trucker

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Dec 262010
 
For Sale: Surly Long Haul Trucker

For the hardcore cycle tourist, the daily commuter, or for someone who just wants a rock solid bike that is not only comfortable, but well build and able to attain decent speeds while feeling stable at the same time, I’m selling my Surly Long Haul Trucker (LHT) which has taken me down to Mexico and across Canada. It’s my buddy, best friend, and one that I rely on the most. However, with all this, I’ve made the ways to part ways with my bike, and move onto something different.   [read more]

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