Whilst this page is written for self-supported bikepacking and long-distance cycling in general, the advice and information may be useful for randonneurs.
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Should you carry a full toolkit to be prepared for any eventuality, or will you only need the basics? Jan Heine is confident his bike will not need much attention along the way. Read his thoughts here
Waterproofing Electrical Connections
Hear is a useful idea I found on the YACF forum Somnolent said: charging of Garmins from a dynamo while on the move is problematic even in the dry. Nothing that can’t be overcome mitigated with a little ingenuity. Been running my Etrex (HCx) from the Luxos USB offtake for a couple of years now. I’ve…
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After riding from Palo Alto to LA via the Pacific Coast Highway 1 I picked up Heather at LAX after only two circuits of the lengthy pick-up zone. We headed out of town to try and get away from the busy-ness of LA. The traffic was the usual stop-start six lane freeways and I managed…
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Flying these days, with or without a bicycle, can be a frustrating endeavor. Along with all the traditional hassles and stressors of flying, there is a new trend of hidden or additional fees: $25 to check a bag, $35 to check a second bag, $11 for an extra six inches of leg room, etc…. Some…