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Good info, but will pass on the chips and ice cream. I think that by the end of your ride you will have gained ten pounds!

yes, and you will notice that a car approaching a bicycle from behind will put their left blinker on to alert the oncoming cars that he needs to give the bicycle room, so they all move over a bit on the road...something I wish drivers here would pick up on. I always crowd the shoulder when I...

Ha, funny. and yes other bikers will do it to you if you let them pass. its a habit we should adopt here so cars won't hate us so much. I always nod or wave if they let me go ahead too.

yes, RSA is a place where a group may be advised. I have talked to one group, Zulu Overland, who were really helpful and I may do a guided with them and then take off on my own...(I also scuba dive and the Seychelles are high on my TDL...)

I rented a bike in Barcelona...very reasonable and unlimited kms. - rode all the way north to Andorra and then to Normandy. Amazing roads and people...very little English. Many mountainous roads in the north with tons of switchbacks. great riding, but be careful! Cars are no problem and give...

thanks...yes the disparity of income is a problem, just because one is "western" and therefore affluent...

Just a note to thank you for the detailed post. I will refer back if I can do the trip next summer. Best...cdf

I have had confusion over the name also, but mine does not have a space...so I guess that is how it got through. love the pic of Che though!

just kicking tyres at the moment, but starting the process of planning an extended ride in Africa. Any information, experiences or general interest is most welcome. thanks.

great post, thanks. what kind of exped downmat did you get? I have been struggling with mats (and pillows) for years...the opposite of goldilocks...non is just right! b.t.w. if you care about coffee in the morning, I mean really care, get yourself an Aeropress coffee maker...a tad bulky, but...

Yes, if you elect to go to St. John's, you will have to take the "long" ferry back (be sure to book a room) or waste a day backtracking to Port aux Basques. But St. John's is a jewel IMO - George St. = highest pub density in the world and St. John's has the highest rated restaurant in all of...

I have done it a couple of times. You have to slab it from Toronto to Gananoque; and then through Nova Scotia. Otherwise most state highway routes will serve you well. One tip is to take the ferry across Lake Champlain which leaves just north of Plattsburg. It will save you a long and slow...

For those looking at pricing and process of shipping a bike via Air Canada Cargo, they have a promotion on and after a lot of phoning etc. here is the process (if you don't want Toronto, Calgary or Vancouver, then you should check with them on destinations etc.) - the deal only applies if the...

thanks for our reply. yes, that is exactly what I was looking at, but the pace you are suggesting (12 hours and more per day) would not suit me. camping up there will be harsh with it being fly season also...but hat alone would not scare me off. I would be interested in seeing posts of the...

Starting in the GTA (when the weather is a bit better). Would be interested in hooking up for this ride. Pretty deserted territory up there and no cell coverage = safer to do it with a mate or two. Thoughts from anyone who has done it? thanks.

State Farm prices are saying they don't want the business. I just switched from them to Rider's Plus; saved $450 per year (R1200GS); and reduced my deductible from $1,000 to $500.

have you used one? I am considering one instead of my thermarest for a better sleep (get tired on the bike the next day too easily) - but balked at: the price, though this one looks very reasonable, and the ease of set up etc. thanks,

carry a couple of tennis balls, if you have room, cut them open and stick the legs into them to stop them from digging into soft dirt.

Hi Oomis; I read your trip blog that your link points to but didn't get how many days you spent? Looks like 17,000 km. or thereabouts? thanks, d.

Hi Marcelo; I actually have a copy fo the M test that the instructor uses which I could e-mail you somehow? There are several tips for it; not to wobble or roll when you stop; make sure you use the lane that leads to the inside lane on a left turn when there are two left turn lanes; being a...