G3CWI
Veteran
- Location
- Macclesfield
It's rare that I don't overnight in Cheshire.
Overnight in Cheshire
- Thread starter Geoff Crowther
- Start date
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raleighnut
Legendary Member
- Location
- One of the 'Elite'
Same theory with the camping gear here, and sometimes people are amazed at the stuff I carry but its the same kit I actually carried when backpacking I just have a different tent when cycling. IMO worth it for the comfort after all its a break, not an ordeal to be endured.
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Geoff Crowther
"... travel far, not fast", Ted Simon
- Location
- Hayfield, High Peak
Totally agree raleighnut. I too am from a backpacking background and still have the odd foray. My other half does lots of backpacking (she's off on Kinder tonight) and we tend to share the kit for the most part. We mostly use the same tent, a two person (even when on our own) Terra Nova Superlite Voyager. And we'd both agree with your comment re comfort.
The only significant difference between cycle camping and backpacking IMO is that a modest increase in weight is less noticeable on a bike.
Both cycling and in the hills we tread a middle line between light weights (we use a lot of state-of-the-art kit) and comfort. Enjoyment is the key for me, not, as you say, endurance.
Steam Pig
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Queensbury, usually in thick fog
Great report, that rig youv`e got looks the business.
- Location
- London
Really nice report.
I still think Thorns look damn odd though and I'm normally one for function over form with these things.
Clearly it is the business though.
Last time I went past Jodrell on two wheels (or any) I was on a Vespa.
all the best
I still think Thorns look damn odd though and I'm normally one for function over form with these things.
Clearly it is the business though.
Last time I went past Jodrell on two wheels (or any) I was on a Vespa.
all the best
Tail End Charlie
Well, write it down boy ......
- Location
- In green and pleasant hills.
Good write up, I recognised many of the photo locations. I find overnighters great for recharging batteries, you feel as if you had a much longer break.
Cycling Naturalist
Guru
- Location
- Llangollen
A delight to read. Keep it up.
Crankarm
Guru
- Location
- Nr Cambridge
That is one tall steerer tube!
Nice write up btw.
Nice write up btw.
nickyboy
Norven Mankey
- Location
- You want hills? We got hills
How far down the canal is the Tea Cosy café Geoff? I'm always on a road bike so could I get there? Might be a useful one to know
I googled it and only found this shocker in "Narrowboat World".....seems they have their fair share of berks, just like any other pastime
http://www.narrowboatworld.com/index.php/emails/7177-email-illegal-trading
I googled it and only found this shocker in "Narrowboat World".....seems they have their fair share of berks, just like any other pastime
http://www.narrowboatworld.com/index.php/emails/7177-email-illegal-trading
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Geoff Crowther
"... travel far, not fast", Ted Simon
- Location
- Hayfield, High Peak
Ha ha. Yeah, "Narrowboat World"! I can only imagine. Bit like "Cycle Chat" eh?
It's not too far Nicky; maybe 5 minutes or so. Can't miss it really. Just before another small cafe in a building on the right.
Guessing you're pretty competent on your roadie, I reckon you could get there, takin' it steady. I think I could.
BTW The lady running it IS trading legally as I understand it. She did share some of her story ... lots of silly, pointless bureaucracy ...
galaxy
Guru
- Location
- Middleton On The Hill
Always love your write ups, bike looks great too and in my favorite colour. Love getting away in our Caravan and taking our bikes and walking gear , maybe we will bump into you one day lol.
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Geoff Crowther
"... travel far, not fast", Ted Simon
- Location
- Hayfield, High Peak
Very kind thank you.
Off up to North Pennines and Coquet Valley with the van next week. Chrissie's backpacking and wild camping for a night with our lab, I'm cycling and elderly boxer sitting and we'll all do some hillwalking together.
Enjoy your travelling.
galaxy
Guru
- Location
- Middleton On The Hill
Were off to Cotswolds Mid December.One of my favorite walks is the the great Ridge Circual from Castleton
Pale Rider
Legendary Member
Ha ha. Yeah, "Narrowboat World"! I can only imagine. Bit like "Cycle Chat" eh?
I've just had a root around Narrowboat World.
Some of them canal fellas don't like cyclists very much.
Some of them don't like anybody very much.
