From mountains to monasteries, bikepacking the Himalayas
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From mountains to monasteries, bikepacking the Himalayas
A mate sent me this earlier. 23 minutes of stunning photos capturing a 3 week ride in the Himalayas.
The young lad flicking the V's made me laugh. Some great ideas for composition of photos (imo) if not a 3 week trip somewhere a bit different...
https://vimeo.com/147152352
The young lad flicking the V's made me laugh. Some great ideas for composition of photos (imo) if not a 3 week trip somewhere a bit different...
https://vimeo.com/147152352
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Re: From mountains to monasteries, bikepacking the Himalayas
Wow! That looks like an amazing trip. Fabulous pics.
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Re: From mountains to monasteries, bikepacking the Himalayas
Takes great shots to keep the attention that long with only still photographs.
Maybe next year.....
Maybe next year.....
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Re: From mountains to monasteries, bikepacking the Himalayas
Looks amazing,
Eve and I are off bike packing round the anaperna circuit in a couple of weeks time so this cant come soon enough. Will do some filming probably
Eve and I are off bike packing round the anaperna circuit in a couple of weeks time so this cant come soon enough. Will do some filming probably
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Re: From mountains to monasteries, bikepacking the Himalayas
Stunning pictures that really make me want to do this trip. When are we going Andy?
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Re: From mountains to monasteries, bikepacking the Himalayas
Expected this to be a "So, guys, next year I'm thinking of... who's in?" thread.
Disappointed.
So when are we going Andy?
Disappointed.
So when are we going Andy?
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Re: From mountains to monasteries, bikepacking the Himalayas
Bookmarked for future cross-trainer session.
The music choices look good too - I'm a big fan of Of Monsters and Men and The Paper Kites, so interested to hear the rest.
Have a good trip George!
The music choices look good too - I'm a big fan of Of Monsters and Men and The Paper Kites, so interested to hear the rest.
Have a good trip George!
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Re: From mountains to monasteries, bikepacking the Himalayas
Aye, that looks proper smashing
May the bridges you burn light your way
Re: From mountains to monasteries, bikepacking the Himalayas
Looks pretty sweet. Another BB road trip? So when are we going Andy? :)
Greetz
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Greetz
S.
Re: From mountains to monasteries, bikepacking the Himalayas
I've made contact with a couple of the riders from the trip, waiting a response to see if there's a gpx, tips on route modifications, logistics etc....
Re: From mountains to monasteries, bikepacking the Himalayas
I looked at some of that this lunch time.
Looked kinda ok I suppose. If you're into that sort of thing.
amazing!
Looked kinda ok I suppose. If you're into that sort of thing.
amazing!
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Re: From mountains to monasteries, bikepacking the Himalayas
This looks amazing, the Himalayas has been on my "to do" list for too long !!Dave Barter wrote:Stunning pictures that really make me want to do this trip. When are we going Andy?
When IS the time to go ?
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Re: From mountains to monasteries, bikepacking the Himalayas
Blimey, I didn't expect to be going, just enjoyed the pictures.Chicken Legs wrote:This looks amazing, the Himalayas has been on my "to do" list for too long !!Dave Barter wrote:Stunning pictures that really make me want to do this trip. When are we going Andy?
When IS the time to go ?
However... I've now made contact with three of the riders from the trip and hope to have the gpx soon.
Best time to go? One of the reports as said October/November. Flights are about £500 return London to Katmandu (if I'd been looking...)
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Re: From mountains to monasteries, bikepacking the Himalayas
Sort it Nordy. I can have my plan A and B if it's October ;-)rufus748 wrote:Blimey, I didn't expect to be going, just enjoyed the pictures.Chicken Legs wrote:This looks amazing, the Himalayas has been on my "to do" list for too long !!Dave Barter wrote:Stunning pictures that really make me want to do this trip. When are we going Andy?
When IS the time to go ?
However... I've now made contact with three of the riders from the trip and hope to have the gpx soon.
Best time to go? One of the reports as said October/November. Flights are about £500 return London to Katmandu (if I'd been looking...)
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Re: From mountains to monasteries, bikepacking the Himalayas
Can 'we' try and avoid the second weekend in Oct? You never know, I might want to go with you.
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Re: From mountains to monasteries, bikepacking the Himalayas
GPX has arrived from Todd (the photographer).
Re: From mountains to monasteries, bikepacking the Himalayas
I see mention of full sussers regarding this...I'm wondering how beat up I'd be on Lois.
If anyone who's been there is reading this, would full rigid be pure insanity? I'd like to have wrists that (somewhat) work after the fact.
Greetz
S.
If anyone who's been there is reading this, would full rigid be pure insanity? I'd like to have wrists that (somewhat) work after the fact.
Greetz
S.
Re: From mountains to monasteries, bikepacking the Himalayas
Scottie I have an array of full susser, any or all of which are at your disposal mate.
I may have several sets of forks kicking around too...
I guess I'd better watch the film.
I may have several sets of forks kicking around too...
I guess I'd better watch the film.
Re: From mountains to monasteries, bikepacking the Himalayas
I'd be on a rigid, can't see me forking out for a new bicycle. Something I read said big tyres so I'd probably go on 650b+ if I was going.......
Re: From mountains to monasteries, bikepacking the Himalayas
Thanks fellas. Remembering my last outing into a rocky playground and how my wrists felt for a few weeks after made me think of this. As long as there aren't f*cking water bars. Grrrrr! Might take you up for a play on a bouncy bike, Nige...just for sh!ts and giggles.
Greetz
S.
Greetz
S.
Re: From mountains to monasteries, bikepacking the Himalayas
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