tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756642823616377841.comments2010-09-25T18:09:35.094-07:00diarios de bicicletaChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15681216745982787979noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756642823616377841.post-73884584153693862412010-09-17T17:41:27.935-07:002010-09-17T17:41:27.935-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15681216745982787979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756642823616377841.post-45736841254471279092010-09-15T13:31:19.580-07:002010-09-15T13:31:19.580-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Jaimenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756642823616377841.post-29552462016203715972009-06-01T19:16:39.431-07:002009-06-01T19:16:39.431-07:00I was going to do the same. Now I see that the gai...I was going to do the same. Now I see that the gain in weight, complexity involved in converting, necessity to retain rear derailleur, will not justify perceived rather than real benefits of such modificationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756642823616377841.post-52948320632132847862009-05-06T21:46:00.000-07:002009-05-06T21:46:00.000-07:00Skinny, blonde guys scare me as well. Perfectly na...Skinny, blonde guys scare me as well. Perfectly natural reaction.John Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309533944288339212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756642823616377841.post-75077484056119666792009-05-06T15:36:00.000-07:002009-05-06T15:36:00.000-07:00If you come round my way I'm getting my shotgun ou...If you come round my way I'm getting my shotgun out and giving you both barrels !Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03636394452345414061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756642823616377841.post-26111035717543109992009-05-06T10:34:00.000-07:002009-05-06T10:34:00.000-07:00As suspected... having just returned myself, I tel...As suspected... having just returned myself, I tell everyone that I recount my cycle story to, that I would only hope that a traveller would be recieved with the same open-arm hospitality in my country as I was given in SA, knowing that would never be the case. I'd invite you in!Amy Jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756642823616377841.post-36352113354852547492009-04-18T03:13:00.000-07:002009-04-18T03:13:00.000-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Sisyphushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10565633201236185050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756642823616377841.post-34213716829147406562009-04-06T13:41:00.000-07:002009-04-06T13:41:00.000-07:00Fantastic blog mate - I certainly envy you! If I d...Fantastic blog mate - I certainly envy you! If I didn't get married & settled down I would have joined you on your tours by now, ATB & See you in the summer of 09' in Chepstow!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756642823616377841.post-91948319756686082732009-03-25T09:25:00.000-07:002009-03-25T09:25:00.000-07:00Sorry Martin I'm no expert on these things. I'm us...Sorry Martin I'm no expert on these things. I'm using Alivio hubs and they've been fine. I would opt for an internal hub gear (ie Rohloff) if I could afford it.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15681216745982787979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756642823616377841.post-87280062416244210402009-03-21T23:41:00.000-07:002009-03-21T23:41:00.000-07:00Looks beautiful from the photos you have posted. I...Looks beautiful from the photos you have posted. I wish I was with you but someone has to keep the capitalist fires burning.Sisyphushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10565633201236185050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756642823616377841.post-77509497908347119122009-03-18T04:48:00.000-07:002009-03-18T04:48:00.000-07:00Hey man,that is a really iunteresting bike choice....Hey man,that is a really iunteresting bike choice. Nice one. I am planning a similar trip and would like some advice on whether sealed hubs, gear mechanism are a good idea?<BR/><BR/>Thanks<BR/>MartinMartinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08581443979219425440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756642823616377841.post-25526162581603008742008-12-25T14:42:00.000-08:002008-12-25T14:42:00.000-08:00Hi Chris, Its pretty straightforward finding the w...Hi Chris, Its pretty straightforward finding the way between el chalten and villa o`higgins, but we used a map. Patagonia Icefield I think it was called. nice to see the contours and a bit more detail for that section. We just bought it in el chalten. Take care xKate and Matildahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06529754783015487609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756642823616377841.post-20313928247772672682008-12-18T20:28:00.000-08:002008-12-18T20:28:00.000-08:00This from a guy who it would appear gets dressed e...This from a guy who it would appear gets dressed every morning blindfolded...Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15681216745982787979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756642823616377841.post-42312227596695222902008-12-11T16:55:00.000-08:002008-12-11T16:55:00.000-08:00Actually, I always assumed that you do pitch your ...Actually, I always assumed that you do pitch your tent blindfolded. Do you cook blindfolded too? That would explain a lot.Benjamin Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959858559514468305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756642823616377841.post-31860218747762964092008-10-22T17:55:00.000-07:002008-10-22T17:55:00.000-07:00Queenslanders wash?Queenslanders wash?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756642823616377841.post-80738325763800827312008-10-22T16:19:00.000-07:002008-10-22T16:19:00.000-07:00Thanks, Chris, for your thoughtful bicycle dispatc...Thanks, Chris, for your thoughtful bicycle dispatches. I totally agree. Another example of mindless consumption is hot water. If every person in Queensland stopped having hot showers it would be the equivalent of decommissioning several large coal-fired power plants. Everybody knows that cold water cleans just as well as warm water, and hot water actually dries out skin and mucous membranes, making it necessary to use other useless products such as skin moisturisers. Warm showers are just part of a capitalist plot to prop up the unsustainable coal mining industry in Australia, and elsewhere. Anyone who says otherwise is just a winging bourgeois chump, I reckon.Benjamin Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959858559514468305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756642823616377841.post-74220439591400344162008-10-16T12:38:00.000-07:002008-10-16T12:38:00.000-07:00Thanks heaps Chris, that was pretty easy!Safe trav...Thanks heaps Chris, that was pretty easy!<BR/>Safe travels. KateKate and Matildahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06529754783015487609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756642823616377841.post-69894810482801210292008-10-16T10:15:00.000-07:002008-10-16T10:15:00.000-07:00Hi KateYeah took me a while to figure that out mys...Hi Kate<BR/>Yeah took me a while to figure that out myself.<BR/>In google maps click on 'link' and copy code below where it says 'Paste HTML to embed in website'.<BR/>Then in blogger, in the layout page, click 'add a gadget', choose 'Add HTML/java script' and paste the text you copied from google maps.<BR/>Que tengas in buen viaje!<BR/>ChrisChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15681216745982787979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756642823616377841.post-46684910330045560632008-10-15T19:00:00.000-07:002008-10-15T19:00:00.000-07:00Hi there,Your trip looks fantastic. I am shortly u...Hi there,<BR/>Your trip looks fantastic. I am shortly undertaking a six month bike trip through south america. I am trying to set up a blog. I have one question.. how do you have the google map displayed on your blog? I have been trying to do it on mine but haven't figured it out. Its a great way for people to follow your journey.<BR/>Thanks, sorry to bother you.<BR/>Kate KerrKate and Matildahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06529754783015487609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756642823616377841.post-20771320233496677842008-10-12T04:33:00.000-07:002008-10-12T04:33:00.000-07:00Ah, yes. Colombian buses. I've often been impresse...Ah, yes. Colombian buses. I've often been impressed by the sales pitches... a simple plastic ballpoint pen becomes the perfect writing companion for all occasions, with an elegantly tailored ergonomic shaft, etc...<BR/>One small point. The people who sell on the buses are considered to have jobs in Colombia. About 60 per cent of the population works in the informal economy, almost all of whom would be considered unemployed in Australia. I've been approached by a couple of people at Paddington markets saying, 'excuse me, i'm unemployed but i'm selling these cookies that my mum makes...' and I joke with them that really they're not uneployed at all since they're selling cookies. Only around 20 per cent of Colombians receive a salary.<BR/>Another important thing to mention is that the people selling on buses are very often in dire straits. Unfortunately their stories of hardship are true, more often than not. I've also rarely seen drivers ask or accept a part of the takings. There's a certain solidarity in the informal economy which sets it apart. It's based on cooperation, not competition...Benjamin Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959858559514468305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756642823616377841.post-64584957776606867452008-10-06T17:14:00.000-07:002008-10-06T17:14:00.000-07:00Hey Chris,You sound so relaxed and happy, and obvi...Hey Chris,<BR/><BR/>You sound so relaxed and happy, and obviously surrounded by good people.<BR/><BR/>Un abrazo,<BR/>ElsaChris's adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06013857967165084963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756642823616377841.post-76171301238243302692008-08-20T06:33:00.000-07:002008-08-20T06:33:00.000-07:00Did you forget our VISA card ?RobDid you forget our VISA card ?<BR/><BR/>RobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756642823616377841.post-42712372936767533862008-08-07T10:24:00.000-07:002008-08-07T10:24:00.000-07:00was looking for you whan i was cycling in Armenia ...was looking for you whan i was cycling in Armenia area...that{s why i didn{t see you.... good luck.....From Popayan and south the weather is cooler and nicer....SofiaSofiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07755373425951111944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756642823616377841.post-88768324348783885702008-05-23T08:18:00.000-07:002008-05-23T08:18:00.000-07:00Google reveals all:"Frankel & Giles is one of Chic...Google reveals all:<BR/><BR/>"Frankel & Giles is one of Chicago’s fastest growing real estate firms and a ... Frankel & Giles has worked with an impressive list of developers that ..."<BR/>www.frankelgiles.com/about.htmemeraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09938970423659867464noreply@blogger.com