http://www.mapmyride.com/Ride3-Oxford
The Bike is almost ready, I've only a few more things in the way of kit to obtain from somewhere. The plan is to travel light and drop into Camping / Caravan places en-route and set up Tent. This is going to be the easiest way, I'm not really going to know where I'm staying until a few miles out, a simple Google search on the phone will give me my nearest spot to pitch.
The Bike.
The bike is a 2008 Specialized Langster. Although a couple of years old it's in pretty good condition and is light. I've removed most of the original parts and replaced with the items listed below.
- Outland D31EIGHT Handle Bars w/grips
- Ergo Alloy Barends
- Dia Compe Dirty Harry (BMX) 2 Finger Brake
- Shimano Exage SINGLE Front BRAKE Caliper
- Topeak Highlite Combo LED lights
- Topeak Comp 150
- MKS Sylvan track Pedals + Toe clips
- Zefal Leahter Clip straps
- 2 x Carbon Fibre Bottle cages
- Velocity Deep V ELVS Wheelset Hybrid Dura Ace Track HED
- Selle Italia 'Trans am' Gel Stiched leather seat
- Nimrod Alloy Bike Rack
I'll be traveling light, apart from a Tent and Sleeping bag on the Rack I'll carrying clothes mostly and a couple of books. I bought some padded shorts and a thermal riding suit, which I can probably sleep in if it gets too cold in the tent.
I still need to get some shoes as after the last ride out to Oxford the soles of my feet have been aching for the last couple of days. I'll be posting the route I am taking daily on the Blog, I'm really looking forward to seeing Loch Ness, I'll riding right down the length of it.
The camera will definitely be on the list.
