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philb0412

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My trip has started!
« on: September 04, 2012, 11:54:11 AM »
Hello all,

I have started my big trip heading to China on my Raven Tour. My blog is up and running and can be found at: www.philsbiketour.wordpress.com for those of you who may be interested.

I want to say thank you to everyone that has contributed here, it has been a great help in all the planning, preparation and motivation.

Keep on rolling.

Phil
« Last Edit: September 04, 2012, 06:35:53 PM by philb0412 »

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Re: My trip has started!
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2012, 12:57:38 PM »
Looking forward to the read, when your link works! :)

Andybg

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Re: My trip has started!
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2012, 02:49:51 PM »
I am glad it was not just me that got the link wrong

Goodluck and will keep an eye on it

Andy

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Re: My trip has started!
« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2012, 05:22:09 PM »
Link not working for me Phil or the address.
Just goes to wordpress homepage
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Re: My trip has started!
« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2012, 05:54:49 PM »
Hi All!

I've contacted Phil directly to see if we can get an updated link to his WordPress blog. Hopefully, we'll hear back soon and he can post it or I can update it for him.

Best,

Dan.

philb0412

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Re: My trip has started!
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2012, 06:35:05 PM »
Sorry about that chaps, I was in a rush to get out in the sun and had a mind fart. I have changed the link and it should work now.

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« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2012, 06:42:06 PM »
Yay!

We're in business! Thanks so much, Phil, and all best wishes to you on your trip. May it be filled with every kind of positive adventure, followed by a safe return home. Good wishes and thoughts go with you.

Best,

Dan.

lewis noble

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Re: My trip has started!
« Reply #7 on: September 12, 2012, 04:27:31 PM »
. . . and good luck from me, Phil!!

I'm the 'Lewis' that sold him the bike.  I am delighted that it is now getting the sort of use that it should have had all along.

I talked about this a bit in a thread called, I think, 'Change needed?' or something, in the summer / autumn of last year.  I bought a Cube Acid, which I am greatly enjoying.  Which is the better bike? For what I am doing now, the Cube suits me better, and is more comfortable and easier on my aching joints.  Part of the problem I think was that my posture needs had changed, and I could not adjust / revise the RT any more than I already had done.

But the more I read and think about it, the more I reckon that Thorn bikes are ideal for their real / intended purpose.  My rides now are mainly urban, or on trails not far from my campervan base or civilisation.  Would I take the Cube on a heavy camping trip to remote areas? No, but sadly perhaps I will not be doing that.

So keep pedalling Phil, and take care.

Lewis
 

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« Reply #8 on: September 12, 2012, 04:44:10 PM »
Wow, what a terrific "rest of the story"!

It surely is nice when things work out so well for all concerned.

Lewis, that earlier thread is here...sort of makes it the pre-prequel to Phil's present trip and your present solution:
http://www.thorncycles.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=3713.0

All the best to you both,

Dan.

George Edward

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« Reply #9 on: October 04, 2012, 07:24:19 AM »
Well I congratulate phil for having wonderful trip to best places like Croatia and Slovenia . I also read your whole story and your tour which might be the memorable for you in life . People including me would be pleased to know about your visit by cycle which would be a great fun too .