Greetings to all you tourists from a newish member

[Eurostar]

This board seems a bit busier than it was last time I was at CC, and it's been quite inspiring to read about other people's plans and to be directed to this site www.adventure-cycling-guide.co.uk. So I thought I'd just say hello .
By the way, I was Eurostar at C+, then Nick H. at ACF. Now I'm Porkins at YACF.

At the moment I'm trying to sell up and disappear on a multi-year tour/escape from real life. I'm half way through building a Dave Yates tourer. (I built the frame on his course.) I'm compromising between ultralight and luxurious. I'm also hoping to be aero by dispensing with panniers. This is because I have a silly obsession with raising my average speed and setting some PBs for daily distances.

 

[Bigtallfatbloke]

Hi...good to hear from you.
What does the phrase 'aero' mean?....I take it it has nothing to do with chocolate?

 

[ASC1951]

What does the phrase 'aero' mean?

aero[dynamic] - unlike some of us, Eurostar's legs are narrower than his panniers would be.

 

[Cathryn]

Welcome to the board!!

Have to laugh, I'm about as aerodynamic as a tank when I'm touring - too many shoes to take with me!!! I do really like the idea of building up my own bike though...might try that when I get back from this summer's adventure!

 

[Bigtallfatbloke]

I have actually got a very aerodynamic body...it's not mine mind you.

 

[Eurostar]

I'm a bit pished, bouhgt a big jarof nutella on the wa home. soryy.!!!!!