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Category Archives: Advice

Shutter Precision Dynamo Review

September 19, 2015by Alex's Cycle 11 Comments

What are dynamos and why do you need one? Dynamos are ingenious cycling components, generally taking the form of a wheel hub, that allow you to harness some of the […]

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Advice, Audax, Commuting, Cycle Touring, Equipment, Reviews

What to do on a cycle tour?

July 6, 2015by Alex's Cycle 2 Comments

I fly out to Alaska on Wednesday so am having a busy last few days sorting everything out for the next two months I’ll be on the road. Two months […]

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Adventures, Advice, Cycle Touring, USA West Coast Cycle

Bike Components for a Cycle Tour

July 2, 2015by Alex's Cycle 1 Comment

In my previous post I mentioned the various different genres of bicycle that are commonly used for long distance cycling and cycle touring. Here I will discuss the different options […]

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Advice, Cycle Touring

How To Choose A Bike For Cycle-Touring

May 10, 2015by Alex's Cycle 2 Comments

There are many different types of bike available, many of which you can use for cycle-touring. Therefore the quest of searching for a perfect bike for your first tour or […]

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Advice, Bikes, Cycle Touring, Equipment, Reviews

Restoring a Vintage Road Bike

November 29, 2014by Alex's Cycle 2 Comments

Over a year ago I posted about how I bought and converted an old Raleigh road bike into a fixed gear. I was so proud with my conversion that I […]

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Advice, Bikes

Bicycle Maintenance: Getting Rid of Rust

November 22, 2014by Alex's Cycle 3 Comments

Rust has been a problem since the first bicycles. It works it way into hard-to-reach places and can be the death of a bicycle. If you regularly clean your bike, […]

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Advice, Bikes

Best Buys for Bike Servicing

August 30, 2014by Alex's Cycle 2 Comments

Servicing your bike and regular upkeep is necessary to keep it in top condition so that it will last longer and not fail you whilst out on a ride. There […]

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Advice, Equipment, Reviews
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Cycle Touring Kit List

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There is no doubt that some situations whilst on a cycle tour are made significantly easier by the kit you choose to take along with you. However the type of […]

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Advice, Cycle Touring
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Micro-Adventure Kit List

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One of the advantages of Micro-Adventures is that you don’t have to haul around large amount of equipment. This appeals to me especially when I am cycling because I much […]

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Adventures, Advice, Micro-Adventures
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Building a Fixie

July 10, 2013by Alex's Cycle 3 Comments

A few months ago I challenged myself to build a single-speed bike. It didn’t cost me that much money but taught me so much about bicycle mechanics. I now feel […]

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Advice, Bikes
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The Cheapest Camping Stove You’ll Ever Use

June 2, 2013by Alex's Cycle 5 Comments

A couple of weeks ago Tom posted this amazing video on his blog. I watched it hooked and amazed at what he and his friend Armen had created. It was […]

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Advice, Camping, Cycle Touring, Equipment, Reviews
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Planning the Route of Your Cycle-Tour

May 11, 2013by Alex's Cycle 2 Comments

There are many different ways to go about this, one of which I talked about in a previous post. I do not think one is right but I do think […]

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Advice, Cycle Touring
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Building a New Bike

April 5, 2013by Alex's Cycle 18 Comments

For a long time I have wanted to build my own bike. I wanted to do it for several reasons: To prove to myself that I could do it, to […]

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Choosing Pedals for Cycle-Touring

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Before going on a cycle-tour or a long distance cycle the most important thing is that your bike is well adjusted and you like your components. Pedals play an important […]

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Advice, Cycle Touring, Equipment, Reviews
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Cross-Training for Cycling

March 29, 2013by Alex's Cycle 2 Comments

Being fit for the start of a cycle-tour is one of the most important things to do for preparation. It means you can hit the ground rolling and you won’t […]

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Advice, Cycle Touring
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Cooking on a Cycle Tour

March 19, 2013by Alex's Cycle 4 Comments

It had been a tough day cycling, we had done 160 kilometres and were feeling very hungry. We had been looking for food for the past 20 kilometres; fortunately we […]

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Advice, Cycle Touring
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The Art of a Micro-Adventure

February 25, 2013by Alex's Cycle 8 Comments

I first became aware of micro-adventures a few months ago and immediately loved the idea. After watching many of Alastair Humphrey’s videos, I was hooked and couldn’t wait to go […]

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Adventures, Advice, Cycle Touring, Micro-Adventures
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Mental Preparation

November 27, 2012by Alex's Cycle Leave a comment

For many people their first bicycle tour is often short. On my first one I cycled with two friends from Manchester to Paris. This only lasted a week and needless […]

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Advice, Cycle Touring
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GPS on a trip?

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Long gone are the days when you have to navigate over terrain and across countries using maps and a compass. With a wealth of online tools available ranging from OSM […]

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Advice, Equipment, Reviews
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Best buys for a lightweight cycle tour

October 27, 2012by Alex's Cycle 4 Comments

If you’re on a cycle tour keeping low weight is key. It is possible to do this in several ways:   1.    Carry only bare essentials, anything else required can be […]

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Advice, Cycle Touring
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Camping Rough

October 22, 2012by Alex's Cycle 1 Comment

“Why haven’t we always rough camped?” This is the question Tom and I were asking ourselves on our cycle around Europe. Not only is it free but it gives you […]

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Adventures, Advice, Cycle Touring, Micro-Adventures

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