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Hi Sanna, You can guess who this is.... Tell Chuck he'll have to get used to that irritating whining noise, it will be about three feet behind him for the next month. :-) Have a great trip and we're very glad you made it safely to the start line, just don't look at the weather forecast. D&K
2 years agoWelcome to the world of bicycle touring and blogging here on CycleBlaze! I am looking forward to your tandem adventures on what I am sure is going to be a fantastic route!
2 years agoGood luck, happy cycling…enjoy the adventure!
2 years agoChuck will figure this one out, I’m sure.
2 years agoOh please-tell us what is with the noise on the bike. The suspense is killing us.
2 years agoCongratulations-you look like you have pared your kit down to very minimal size. Well done you!!!
2 years agoThank you, Keith. Interesting idea … we’ll have to play with it.
2 years agoThank you, Steve. We’ve learned to go light when we backpack, so we applied that philosophy to bike touring. Lighter is better.
2 years agoReally looking forward to the "story" of the adventure.
2 years agoLooks like a wonderful adventure. I’m excited for you, I’m excited for us to see where you’ll take us. Bon voyage!
2 years agoHi Sanna,
WELCOME!
To Cycleblaze, to cycle touring, to France. You’ve chosen well in all three and I wish you well. If ever you need help, just ask. Someone on this platform will have an answer.
One thing I might check is putting the bags on the front rack and leaving the rear empty. This is how I load my single, and it might not work for your tandem, but it really improves weight balance . The back wheel is far more heavily loaded than the front even with the bike empty. Regular « rear » Ortlieb panniers work fine on my racks. You may find it helps, or maybe it doesn’t make any difference. One difference in packing, though. Side to side balance is more important in front, as I’m sure you’re aware. But please, it’s just a suggestion. Do what suits you. One of the joys of bike touring is to do as you please.
Cheers,
Keith
I’m excited for you two and best of luck on your adventure. I finished mine a week ago Saturday. It was a good feeling - 4300+ miles 😎
2 years agoWoohoo! I'm excited to follow along!!
2 years agoWe have found that one needs the same amount of gear for a short tour or a longer one. That is, clothing, electronics/maps, bike tools and personal care (meds, first aid, toiletries,etc) are all that is required. We have also found, especially in Europe, that one can purchase necessary items easily (like an additional tshirt) so that bringing the minimum is highly desirable, less weight, less fuss. We wish you the best of fun on your trip. It sure sounds exciting.
2 years ago
Glad to see you got there safely. Hope all is well with the bike. Good luck with the start of your great adventure. Enjoy🙂
2 years ago