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Start
3rd August 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland
Finish
18th September in Bucharest, Romania
Countries Crossed
8
Distance Cycled
2,486 miles / 4,004 kilometres
Cycling Days
37
Average Distance per Day
67 miles / 108 kilometres
Accommodation
Hotels and Apartments
24
Camping
20
Private
2
Hostels
1
Mechanicals
Punctures
0
Major
0
Minor
6
- The break lever broke but a coach bolt provided temporary fix.
- The mirror cracked.
- The handlebar covers wore out.
- The chain link needed replacing.
- One of the lugs that holds the Ortlieb handlebar case in place broke off during the flight. Again, a bit of string provided a temporary fix.
- Rear Brake Pads
Gearing
For this trip I choose 42/32/22 chainrings for the front and an 8-speed 11/36 cassette at the back. This worked out well for climbs up to 8% or 10% for short stretches. Only once or twice did I have to get off and walk.
Throughout the trip I did a lot of going up and down through the gears and they always felt responsive and crisp.
Cleats
Partway through the trip I considered getting flat pedals but decided against it. I think it was the right choice as it ensured a consistent body geometry for cycling. So, no aches and pains.
However, the next time I will fit the SH-56 rather than the SH-51 cleats.
Tyre Pressure
Front: 44 psi and rear: 54 psi seemed to have work well. Gauge was helpful as I lost about 1 psi per week.
First Aid / Medical
3
- Bruised ribs
- Dehydration and salt deficiency
- Upset stomach
Equipment
Broken or Worn Out
1
- My gloves.
Lost
1
- A pair of gloves fell out of my pocket in Budapest.
Spills
0
Tripping over
3
Other Incidents
0
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