Is this the weirdest idea for a ride...

[RhythMick]

I just brought a Brompton from eBay. For some reason as I dropped off to sleep last night the thought occurred to me that I could carry the Brompton in my inflatable canoe on a river, then carry the canoe (folds up as a backpack) on the road. Some careful route planning could give an interesting combination of cycling and paddling.

It stuck with me through the night. Thoughts? Is that the oddest combination?

 

[Booyaa]

Where does the paddle go when you are cycling.? You could be on to a new sport here.

 

[colly]

London to Paris. Sans ferry or Eurostar.

I'd pay to see that.

 

[Archie_tect]

Where does the paddle go when you are cycling.? You could be on to a new sport here.

It doubles as a broom... and you already know where that goes.

 

[Spinney]

Read a blog post about someone who did something like that across all the Shetland Isles.
Can't find the blog post, but found a video ...

 

[Maz]

Put more float on the SPD pedals...you won't even need the canoe.

 

[HorTs]

Read a blog post about someone who did something like that across all the Shetland Isles.
Can't find the blog post, but found a video ...

I can't see the vid here (its a block we have on) but is it the Alastair Humphreys one?

 

[RhythMick]

Yeah I wondered about the paddle! Though I didn't go where you guys went! Not even close!

Obvious place is a long the top post.

 

[avalon]

It's a great idea and something that has crossed my mind from time to time. It would enable you to travel independently on land and water without the need to rely on somebody else to get you to or from your stat or finish point.

 

[Kies]

It's a great idea and something that has crossed my mind from time to time. It would enable you to travel independently on land and water without the need to rely on somebody else to get you to or from your stat or finish point.

A brompton on a dingy

 

[Spinney]

I can't see the vid here (its a block we have on) but is it the Alastair Humphreys one?

Just dug a bit deeper, and yes, it is. Same video on his website here:
http://www.alastairhumphreys.com/destination-muckle-flugga-microadventure-6-2/

(but it sounds as if you have already seen it!)

 

[RhythMick]

The paddle splits apart into two pieces and I think it will be fine with judicious use of velcro straps to keep it in place.

More concerning would be the weight of the canoe backpack, but it's manageable.

Hmm... Wet shorts...

 

[RWright]

pack a parachute and have land, sea and air all covered.

 

[Arch]

The paddle splits apart into two pieces and I think it will be fine with judicious use of velcro straps to keep it in place.

More concerning would be the weight of the canoe backpack, but it's manageable.

Hmm... Wet shorts...

You need a very lightweight trailer to tow it on.

 

[TheDoctor]

I can'r see anything weird about this at all!