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Yes, I was sorry to see it go but another set of wheels would be easy to make
11 months agoThanks Graham
11 months agoThanks for your comments Dave, I am sure things have changed a lot since you cycled through but the people are still wonderfully friendly
11 months agoHi Andy,
You're giving me nostalgia. I also cycled from Mumbai to Goa in the '90s ('91, in my case), indirectly and passing through Bijapur and Hampi. It was my first ever cycle tour and riding out of Mumbai was both dirty (lorries belching black smoke until I looked native, except for white streaks where sweat had trickled) and memorable. I then rode down to the tip and back up to Goa.
I've done a couple of tours in India since but am opting for Sri Lanka this winter.
Looking forward to following along on your journey!
Cheers, Dave
Andy I’ll follow your journal with interest. It’s sounds like a fascinating tour already.
11 months agoThe box held up well Andy.
11 months agoSounds like a great trip you have ahead of you Andy. Good luck, I will be following your journals with interest.
11 months agoThis journey sounds very exciting. I am envious and hope all goes well. Looking forward to the blog.
11 months agoThe wheels are 80mm, made by a circular cutter. The axle is a piece of alloy tube about 10mm od and that goes through a bit of hosepipe. The hosepipe is cable tied to the box and is secure as on the inside of the box is a small wooden batten which the cable ties go around. The hosepipe is covered with tape so it does not snag. One end of the axle has an M8 bolt, the other is drilled for an R clip which I can pull out to remove axle and wheels once ready to check the box in.
11 months agoWhat a good idea!
11 months ago
Looks great fun Andy! Wishing you open tracks and freedom from (heavy) traffic!
11 months ago