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Day 80: Not around the world.
Philius Fogg went around the world in 80 days, I went to Ghana and back. I am happy with that, I met far more people. Ôÿ║ I was not expecting much on the ride yesterday morning. I had a message from am old Scouting friend who lives near…
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Equipment: Bates Police Boots
I went for these boots rather than biking boots because I can also use them off the bike. They are as supplied to UK police forces who I assume have thoroughly tested them so that is good enough for me. My feet are UK size 8.
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Equipment: Fansa Tank Bag
Bought from winding roads. Over all I am happy with this tank bag although it does have a couple of problems that let it down.
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Equipment: The Bike
Over the next few days I am going to post reviews of some of the equipment I have been using. What worked, what did not, what was useful, what was not. It seems logical to start with the biggest and most expensive item the bike.
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Musings: Taking a risk
My topic of thought yesterday was risks and attitudes to it. I do not conciously come up with a topic it is whatever pops into my head. In more developed countries we are very risk adverse. In poorer countries more risk seems to be acceptable. But is this…
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Day 79: Western Spain
Although I have been riding on motorways all day, it has been through some spectator scenery. This part of the country is well worth visiting in it’s own right. The only thing is that it has been cold and windy.