http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/posts/page/1/ en Vox Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:22:57 +0100 Copyright 2008 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/03-07-08-day-94.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(Robert's cyclings) http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/03-07-08-day-94.html?_c=feed-rss http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/03-07-08-day-94.html?_c=feed-rss Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:22:57 +0100 <p class="enclosed-assets" style="margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/photo/6a00f48ce77e5c000200fad6971d1c0004.html?_c=feed-rss" style="float:left; margin-right:6px;"><img src="http://a4.vox.com/6a00f48ce77e5c000200fad6971d1c0004-50si" alt="P1030107" /></a> <br style="clear:both;" /> </p> The great boat journey has brought me to Luangphrabang. A photographers dream, according to the lonely Planet. I would tend to agree. The one day we were meant to stay turned to 2. It was not just the beauty of the small town next to the Meko... <p style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/03-07-08-day-94.html?_c=feed-rss#comments">Read and post comments</a> | <a href="http://www.vox.com/share/6a00f48ce77e5c000200fae8c89644000b?_c=feed-rss">Send to a friend</a> </p> http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/0608-day-87.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(Robert's cyclings) http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/0608-day-87.html?_c=feed-rss http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/0608-day-87.html?_c=feed-rss Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:03:19 +0100 Biking Buddies So I got myself a biking buddy. Her name is Ayley and she is a good friend of mine. I met her off the plane in Bangkok Airport about 5 days ago. I was so happy to see her, as I had just about had enough of my own company. Rathe... <p style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/0608-day-87.html?_c=feed-rss#comments">Read and post comments</a> | <a href="http://www.vox.com/share/6a00f48ce77e5c000200fad6940f030005?_c=feed-rss">Send to a friend</a> </p> http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/210608-day-81.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(Robert's cyclings) http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/210608-day-81.html?_c=feed-rss http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/210608-day-81.html?_c=feed-rss Sat, 21 Jun 2008 12:52:19 +0100 A whirlwind trip So just as a reminder for myself. I took the over night bus from a small town called Komtun. I had 2 days tough cycling with lots on hills and rain. At one point I found myself holding on to the side of a slow moving bus that ... <p style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/210608-day-81.html?_c=feed-rss#comments">Read and post comments</a> | <a href="http://www.vox.com/share/6a00f48ce77e5c000200fae8c4e86e000b?_c=feed-rss">Send to a friend</a> </p> http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/17-06-08-day-77.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(Robert's cyclings) http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/17-06-08-day-77.html?_c=feed-rss http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/17-06-08-day-77.html?_c=feed-rss Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:05:16 +0100 A bit of a general round up. Still going. Made it to Saigon. A great city, with it's grand boulevards and tiny lanes I have enjoyed a couple of days here checking out the galleries and museums. I decided to get the over night bus from Kontom i... <p style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/17-06-08-day-77.html?_c=feed-rss#comments">Read and post comments</a> | <a href="http://www.vox.com/share/6a00f48ce77e5c000200fad69164870005?_c=feed-rss">Send to a friend</a> </p> http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/equipment-list.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(Robert's cyclings) http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/equipment-list.html?_c=feed-rss http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/equipment-list.html?_c=feed-rss Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:32:31 +0100 Equipment List Item Notes Cycle and additions Specialized Tricross Great touring bike Shimano clipless pedals Front rack Rear rack Rear panniers Old ones that needed a few repairs on the way. Plastic bags required... <p style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/equipment-list.html?_c=feed-rss#comments">Read and post comments</a> | <a href="http://www.vox.com/share/6a00f48ce77e5c000200fae8c283d2000b?_c=feed-rss">Send to a friend</a> </p> http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/120608-day-72.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(Robert's cyclings) http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/120608-day-72.html?_c=feed-rss http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/120608-day-72.html?_c=feed-rss Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:11:58 +0100 Ups and downs The last few days have been a bit tough. the is a serious amount of humid heat here that really can drain a poor cyclist. I have made my way Southwest from Da nang. Yesterday I travelled along a road that seemed to be made up of ... <p style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/120608-day-72.html?_c=feed-rss#comments">Read and post comments</a> | <a href="http://www.vox.com/share/6a00f48ce77e5c000200fad68fe04b0005?_c=feed-rss">Send to a friend</a> </p> http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/100608-day-75.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(Robert's cyclings) http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/100608-day-75.html?_c=feed-rss http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/100608-day-75.html?_c=feed-rss Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:05:15 +0100 <p class="enclosed-assets" style="margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/photo/6a00f48ce77e5c000200fae8c02012000b.html?_c=feed-rss" style="float:left; margin-right:6px;"><img src="http://a2.vox.com/6a00f48ce77e5c000200fae8c02012000b-50si" alt="P1020780" /></a> <br style="clear:both;" /> </p> Thats been 10 days now in Vietnam. I still feel like I am adapting to all the changes that has brought. The weather, food, the people, communicating are all making for a whole new experience. A brief outline of my progress over the last few days.... <p style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/100608-day-75.html?_c=feed-rss#comments">Read and post comments</a> | <a href="http://www.vox.com/share/6a00f48ce77e5c000200fad68f41880005?_c=feed-rss">Send to a friend</a> </p> mobile http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/050608-day-70.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(Robert's cyclings) http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/050608-day-70.html?_c=feed-rss http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/050608-day-70.html?_c=feed-rss Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:09:24 +0100 Second Impressions I held my breath and headed off into the traffic on Hanoi. I know now why as a traveler I have had little urge to do all that bungee jumping, thrill seeking malarkey! The roads in the city are filled with both motor and pus... <p style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/050608-day-70.html?_c=feed-rss#comments">Read and post comments</a> | <a href="http://www.vox.com/share/6a00f48ce77e5c000200fad68ea3d20004?_c=feed-rss">Send to a friend</a> </p> http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/010608-day-66.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(Robert's cyclings) http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/010608-day-66.html?_c=feed-rss http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/010608-day-66.html?_c=feed-rss Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:28:45 +0100 A change of Scenery Phew, made it! After 2 days I have arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam. A flight out of Kathmandu to Singapore, then an overnight stay in a decent room at a reasonable price in this very tidy and bling airport. Then fresh up in the m... <p style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/010608-day-66.html?_c=feed-rss#comments">Read and post comments</a> | <a href="http://www.vox.com/share/6a00f48ce77e5c000200fad68e172c0004?_c=feed-rss">Send to a friend</a> </p> http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/290508-day-63.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(Robert's cyclings) http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/290508-day-63.html?_c=feed-rss http://robertscyclings.vox.com/library/post/290508-day-63.html?_c=feed-rss Thu, 29 May 2008 12:19:02 +0100 VIVE LA REPUBLICQUE This is the header strapped across The Kathmandu Post today. Yesterday was a major historic day for the country as the new constitutional assembly voted for the abolition of the 240 year old monarchy and became a Republic. 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