Guys, we plan to leave the 22d of April, just after the Easter weekend.
Regarding luggage, I have the Andyz soft panniers. Alistair bought some soft panniers as well (I think) but I am not sure what he picked in the end. We may have a small roll bag for the tent and few bits. Not windshield.
OR maybe I should pass my panniers to Al and use my big trusted and very well tested 65l ortlieb bag strapped behind me? I need to put all our gear on the floor and see how we are going to pack!
I really want to do a trial run with the bikes (i.e. fully loaded, go somewhere, and test all camping gear) but might be difficult to find the time with work and all that, plus sorting out the dog and taking him to his temporary 4 months residency (with friends or family – we have a bit of choice)!
But I will pass to Alistair the “promenade” that you suggested, Alex, maybe try it with the panniers on filled with stuff and test our mpg etc…
As for camping gear we can always camp in the garden! Neighbours will thinks we are mad but then by now I don’t think anything surprises them coming from us!
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