Thursday, 10 April 2014

Vancouver Shakedown


Arrived at Vancouver on the evening of Monday 7th April 2014.  Although the tandem was well packed in two boxes it arrived in Vancouver with one of the boxes open and the contents everywhere but where they should be. Thankfully we had carried all the small parts on our hand luggage and even baggage handlers can't do any damage when you have two miles of bubble wrap. Thanks Pickford Removals for the bubbles. 

We can rebuild you
The following day we put together the tandem and, surprisingly, we had no bolts or nuts left over! 

Stanley Park
With Susan in charge of the route we gave the tandem it's Canada shakedown through the bike routes in Stanley Park, Vancouver.  A couple of running adjustments and all was well. The sun was shining and everything was fine apart from the aching legs. I'm sure a couple of the local Granville Island Premium beers will sort that.  As it says on every can 'it's good to be here'. 

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Location: Central Vancouver

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  1. Anonymous11 April 2014 at 12:31

    Looks like a fabulous touring set up - how did you get the bar bag out of the way of your knees? I used to tour on a std DF tandem, but have my first tour on a recumbent high racer booked for early May. Shall be following your progress with interest - Will.

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  2. Clif and Susan11 April 2014 at 15:34

    The bar bag is an Ortleib and it is slightly raised to give clearance. It's position reduces sight lines immediately in front of the bike but I don't find it an issue. However, it does take a little getting used to. Where are you touring in May?

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    1. Anonymous16 April 2014 at 22:58

      Yorkshire Dales at the start of the month, then the Scottish Borders at the end of the month. It will be our first cycling holiday with our 7 month old son. We too will have a trailer.

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