84.5kg for me
Been exercising but not watching my food so pleased!!

Hi Jodie, I can't help you with the bike box and flight stuff, but one thing to point out. Have you had any touring experience here in the UK? If not I'd advise you to do a couple of trips closer to home to learn about your kit and how it all fits in before you fly away and have a trip that could b...

Does anyone have a route from a European airport, that takes around 3 days?
I have been looking at this one:
http://www.bikepacking.com/routes/sweet-and-sauerland/
But think it might be a push as it's 60km each way to cologne airport.
Thanks x

Get ones that are a snug fit, if the grippers aren't very good you could try and run some silicone sealant around the top to help!
Dhb ones from wiggle are reasonably priced and don't budge.

Tried running now for a couple of days - my god it is not good for you. As someone that only rides a bike I warn you of this, I was running slower than even I thought possible and it hurt - during and after. You have been warned!

I am new here but could do with the ritual humiliation to shift some weight!

4/1/19 - 85.6kg

Holy S**t......

Hi Jodie If I'm flying into and out of the same airport I'll get a cardboard bike box from a bike shop and use that. You can pack the inside with some foam/clothes to protect any delicate stuff. At the destination airport just fold the box flat and pop it into left luggage - they usually fold up to...

I don't know whether airlines still view it as acceptable but a plastic CTC bikebag doesn't take up much room or weigh a lot and can be carried with you ... can also be used as a shelter :wink: The other option is to use a box and discard it on arrival, then arrange to buy another box from a bike s...

Hi, I am new here and currently planning my first trip this year. I have no experience of touring or bike packing so it will be a great adventure I'm sure! I am planning to do my first trip to Germany, currently my only problem is where do you store a bike bag for a few days? I'm flying into Cologne...