Visit the blog to read information that could be helpful also for other bicycle travellers through Japan, such as list of bicycle roads, helpful web pages etc.
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Discovering Japan on a Brompton
Visit the blog to read information that could be helpful also for other bicycle travellers through Japan, such as list of bicycle roads, helpful web pages etc.
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Sweden to England on a Brompton
In mid September, I was still in Sweden. The nights were getting chilly, and a new Covid wave was breaking out across Europe. I needed to go back to the UK, and I wanted to cycle it. I wanted to try the route along the North Sea coast, which looked as if it would be very different from the inland route I'd taken on the way out. But what with one thing and another, I was hesitating, delaying setting off. Suddenly, however, I realised that a lot of campsites would close at the end of the month. So, if I was going to ride it, I had to go pretty much immediately. The weather forecast was bad - tons of rain - but I packed up the bike, and late one Friday night, I set off. It did feel a bit mad to leave our cosy sitting room and ride alone to the docks in the dark and the wet. But I was pretty sure that, come what may, I’d enjoy myself. Anyway, here's what happened! Hope you enjoy the film!
Monday, December 7, 2020
Brompton Factory Tour
I managed to get on the last Brompton Factory Tour in Greenford for this year. It was a great experience. I definitely learned a lot about the Brompton Bicycle that isn't as obvious through their marketing. I definitely recommend doing this tour. Huge thank you to Nigel for extending our tour and answering all our questions.
Friday, December 4, 2020
England to Sweden on a Brompton
When the United Kingdom lockdown began in March, my husband was in Sweden and I was in London. Finally the restrictions eased and we could travel, but planes and long-distance trains still felt risky. So in August I took my tent and my Brompton, and I cycled through the Netherlands and Germany, and then sailed over the Baltic to Sweden. Before leaving London, I dehydrated enough meals for the whole journey, so that I could largely avoid going into shops along the way, apart from a couple of lovely bakeries, a brilliant sausage stall, and (quite a few) outdoor cafes serving apple cake. Before I set out, I knew little about the region. I found it super interesting. There's lots of history, good and bad - glorious old trade-route towns, as well as poignant reminders of the Nazi era. I found out that n the Dutch woodlands where I pitched my tent there'd been a labour camp from which people were sent to Auschwitz, and only a few miles south of my route in Lower Saxony was the site of Bergen-Belsen. The ride was beautiful, and really thought-provoking. Hope you enjoy the film.
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Bike Packing Sicily on a Brompton
Friday, November 20, 2020
B&W Foldon Box
Check out another option for a suitcase that can protect your Brompton folder when you travel. This is a folding bike box from B&W - for folding bikes and perfectly suitable for Brompton bikes. The video shows how it works, as well as weight and dimensions.
Friday, November 6, 2020
Fix a Rear Puncture
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
West Japan on a Brompton
A nicely filmed bicycle travel in West Japan. Traveling by Shinkansen or bullet train, from Tokyo to Kyoto, it gives an insight into the historical and calm city as well as beautiful Shimanami islands of Japan. This was done with a Brompton W12 Folding Bike.
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
6 Brompton Accessories
With the increased popularity of Brompton bikes right now, some of you may be wondering if there are any accessories you can get for your new ride. From as little as 4 US dollars to over a hundred, this video shows you six accessories you can get for your Brompton.
Friday, September 11, 2020
Lighter Brompton Tour Setup
Terry Hilbert runs through a very light setup option for touring with a Brompton. Making use of a T-Bag and a large saddlebag he removes the need for a Brompton rack. Depending on much gear you are planning to take with you this might offer a good alternative.
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Gearing options on a Brompton
Watch this video explaining in great details how Brompton gears compare to regular bikes and touring bikes when it comes to range. Pam and Gilbert, thanks to their experience in touring with Bromptons, offer and expert advice as to which gearing system is best if you consider touring with a Brompton.
Saturday, August 29, 2020
Bike Packing 2500 km on a Brompton
I have always hoped to one day be able to cycle from England to my hometown in the Italian Alps. I was finally able to do it and complete a ride that loosely followed Eurovelo 15 down the Rhine before a diversion into Bavaria, Austria and finally Italy. All in all 2500km of easy and flat terrain and cycleways for the most part of the trip.
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Around Singapore on a Brompton
Follow this video of a day trip around Kranji on my trusty Brompton, stopping off at many of the area's well-known tourist attractions. Kranji Countryside, shows an alternative side to Singapore filled with farms, trees, and a little bit of history.
Saturday, August 22, 2020
Riding a Brompton in Tokyo
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Bike Packing Dolomites on a Brompton
I took my Brompton for a spin around one of the best loops the world has to offer. The scenery of the Italian Dolomites is so stunning that you are likely to forget how tough is the climbing. Leaving from the mountain village of Canazei I did a clockwise loop around the Giro dei Passi climbing for mountain passes that are in the history of Italian cycling. Passo Sella, Passo Gardena, Passo Campolongo and the most famous of them all, Passo Pordoi.
Sunday, August 16, 2020
Why Tour on a Folding Bike
Here are some of the best reasons why touring on a folding bike like a Brompton is a great and convenient way to bike tour in your favourite destinations.
Monday, June 15, 2020
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
2020 Brompton Bags range
Whether you are using your Brompton in a city or to travel around, clip on bags of various shape and sizes are a useful add-on for your bike. Get to know the range of Brompton Bags available in 2020 from this video.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Bromptons across India
Watch this exciting short video of two Bromptons cycling around India. A treat to the eyes and professionally shot it entices you to take your Brompton a little further...
Watch full video here
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Unfolding Travels
I am pleased to announce the publication of 'Unfolding Travels' a collection of journeys, of course all completed on a Brompton folder. This collection of stories includes trips taken over the last decade on my trusted Bronte. The bike has now been retired and I am waiting for a suitable replacement to carry on with further travels. The ten chapters, as well as 50 original drawings, cover some of the most epic roads in the world such as the Karakoram Highway, Manali-Leh and the US Pacific Coast and more.
The book is available on Amazon as a kindle ebook as well as paperback. If you would like a sample chapter, I have included a link to a PDF file you are able to download for free and read.
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Thursday, April 23, 2020
North of England on a Brompton (italian)
Il progetto di viaggio del 2018 prevedeva uso di biciclette pieghevoli che solitamente utilizziamo per andare al lavoro tutti i giorni o girare in città . Mi riferisco alla a bici Brompton si tratta di una city bike pieghevole e trasportabile, adatta per il trasporto urbano e per l’uso cittadino. Esistono vari modelli, nel nostro caso si tratta di una 3 velocità manubrio ad H senza portapacchi peso della bicicletta 11,35 kg .
Perchè fare una scelta del genere ? Motivi molti il primo riguarda la trasportabilità della bicicletta in aereo, sicuramente più semplice delle mountain bike, quest’ultime dovevano essere smontate totalmente vs la Brompton che va semplicemente piegata . Secondo riguarda sempre la trasportabilità in treno, questa tipologia di bicicletta non prevede il pagamento del biglietto e non serve prenotare il posto. Ultimo motivo perché no? Spirito di avventura e sperimentare un modo diverso di viaggiare.
Unico problema e che le biciclette in nostro possesso hanno solo 3 marce, quindi il percorso non poteva prevedere troppe salite, le tappe non al di sopra, sulla carta di 60/70 km, infine il bagaglio non deve superare i 9 kg.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Bike Packing the Carretera Austral on a Brompton
Watch this travel movie about a Brompton Folding bike coping with the legendary rough roads of the Carretera Austral in Patagonia. Starting from the Chilean town of Coyhaique I headed south and after 575 kilometres crossed the border with Argentina to end my tour in the hiking mecca of El Chalten.
Watch movie here
Monday, March 30, 2020
Brompton Climb Dolomiti
Who said these bikes are not good for climbing... I am sure it must be every Brompton owner dream to be one day able to climb the magic mountain passes of the Italian Dolomites. This video shows the 6th Edition of the event organised by Brompton Italia. Our hearts go to all our friends in Italy in such challenging times. Me these be soon over and let's look forward to the next edition in a glorious sun!
Watch 2019 edition video here.
Watch 2018 edition video here.
Gear Shifter Troubleshooting
Some Brompton owners who purchased new models with the updated shifters ( 2017 model to date ) refer of an issue when the shifters are affected by extremely hot temperatures and humidity. During travels in hot countries users reports how their shifters happen to get stuck and unable to shift to a higher gears.
A solution is explained in this article but for a clear video on what is involved should you have to fix it Wilhelm created a clear video explaining the procedure.
Watch video here
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The Ultimate Brompton
For those who like to modify their Brompton folder to suit their taste I have never come across such a through article explaining in details all aspects of customising your folding bike.
Read full article here
Traveling with Bromptons
Watch this video showing how Brompton folding bikes are transported in a hard case.
Watch full video here
