Since we'll be in the saddle for long periods, I decide to upgrade the grips on my bike. I have been eyeing these up for a very long time so with the proposed KAW coming up, it seems a prefect time to upgrade. The finish of the grips is of a very high standard and they were a breeze to fit, just need to dial in the angle to make most of the 'miniwing' comfort.
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So front storage has been resolved by the purchase of a CamelChops BLIMP handlebar bag. This bag is custom made to order by a small company located in Aberdeen-shire Scotland. As it is custom made I was able to get it made to match my bike's colour scheme - so a combination of black main body and red end panels. It arrived promptly and it is a great bag, well constructed, nice straps with locking buckles and has enough capacity to consume all my bike tools, spare inner tubes and first aid kit with still a little space for gel or two. The only thing which maybe an issue is how it sits on my handlebars and interacts with the cable routing, though a couple of foam spacers or bar extender could be employed if this is an issue.
Christmas brought a timely gift of the Cycling UK's King Alfred's Way guide book. it's a great guide book, which covers the history of the Wessex and the route.
The actual route is broken up into nine chapters which detail the history and the landmarks along that particular section of the route. This is followed up with a couple of pages covering the Places and Facilities of the towns on or near the route. Suggested itineraries and OS map sections which cover all of the route. In conjunction with the GPX file this will make the route an interesting and easy to navigate ride |
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