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Category Archives: Planning
Time Flies!
Gosh time goes quickly when trying to work enough to save money, plan for a major trip and have a life! I just noticed the countdown timer on my front page reads 139 days, and there is still so much … Continue reading
Trailer
After much deliberation, and many discussions with Nick from Carry Freedom, I’ve ordered my trailer. It’s based on a Y-Frame Small, and has a Zarges K470 lockable shipping box on it. The tyres are Big Apples, and it has stainless … Continue reading
Schedule for Europe
So, I’ve pretty much finished my route down to the Middle East, and know approximately what dates I’ll be where, so here it is:England – 27th to 28th JulyFrance – 28th July to 7th AugustSwitzerland – 7th to 9th AugustItaly … Continue reading
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(Very) Long Time no Post, and Israel?
So it’s been a while since I made a post, and time seems to be flying right now what with work and organising the trip and trying to get my family around London to watch my graduation and celebrate family … Continue reading
Facebook Group and Event, Maps
These days everyone has a facebook account. Even my boss at work. And nothing becomes official until there’s a group, or event, or relationship request, or photo to represent it. As such I’ve created a facebook group called, you guessed … Continue reading
I’ve chosen a charity
So, at long last I have decided on a charity to support during the trip. I wanted to choose a charity based on a number of personal preferences, namely that it should support a – what I think to be … Continue reading
Books
While Stanfords still can’t get hold of the final Greece map I need, I’ve been reading a lot of books.The first is by Alastair Humphreys, called Moods of Future Joys, the first book chronicling the African leg of his epic … Continue reading
Website and Blog
Yesterday I was thinking of catchy titles for the trip. “Around the World on a Brompton” isn’t catchy and doesn’t flow well. Then I thought how big the world is, how I’m cycling it on a small wheeled bike, and … Continue reading
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Trailers
Stanfords still don’t have the final Greece map I need, so i’ll keep things rolling by writing about my thoughts and indecision over trailers. I have basically narrowed it down to two options. The Burley Nomad, or the Carry Freedom … Continue reading
Charities?
While I’m still waiting for more maps from Stanfords I’m getting on with planning other aspects of the trip. Ever since I decided I am definitely going ahead, I’ve been deliberating over whether to cycle in aid of a charity. … Continue reading