After 3700 collective Kms Kev had team Oz's first puncture of the trip when riding to Letterkenny. The Canondale workhorse has responded to Kevs love and attention with little else going wrong save for some worn brake pads which in Kevs words are not that important!
As for the Avanti hybrid it has taken a bit of a hammering during the 3800 kms ridden by self to date requiring -
1 x new tyre (split wall)
2 x sets of brake pads
1 x set of bearings for pedal
1 x new rear pannier rack
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Work to fix a broken chain and 3 visits to bike shops to fix slipping gears apparently according to Paul due to a bent Derailleur
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Tyres with small strips of rubber missing after riding through freshly laid bitumen
One can only assume that Henleys love and devotion is currently paying off but the fact he actually has conversations with his bike is a little worrying...
8,000 Km's in 3 months cycling across UK and Europe ! In July the Tibetan hardened duo ride from Lands End on this "boys own" epic. After cycling UK's best Kev & Mike go on to Europe to cycle from Berchtesgaden (Bavaria) to Amboise in France meeting fellow Warby's Viv & Linton and Mike's sister Kim for an incredible Journey to Barcelona. The epic ends with a spectacular climb over the Alps and a cycle through Switzerland and along the fabulous Rhine!
I am sorry that I could not have been with you driving the sag wagon and repairing your bikes each time there is a drama. Fancy the mighty Cannondale getting a puncture, if Kev had fitted good tyres before he left this might not have happened. Maybe it was the leprechauns playing tricks with Kev?
ReplyDeleteRegards Bobbert.
Nothing wrong with talking to your bike, or golf ball, as Kev often did - offering words of encouragement. But enough of Kevin, what about yourself? Now in your second tour of the Isles, are you still 'mega' or getting to be more like Frank and Andy? A before and after photo would be nice.
ReplyDeleteNot lon g before you tackle the Outer Hebrides - now that will be interesting!!
Enjoy.
Winton