Ex army drawstring waterproof bags (in green) are excellent for gear in panniers--but I agree--Lidl bags are very robust to. On the strap front BMW do provide straps on both the inner and lid just for that purpose. They are elasticated but could be a little more robust--and could be replaced if I h...

I love practical solutions like this. Maybe an old t-shirt can be sewn up to make similar bag. Put loops put on the t-shirt and hooks inside the cases to keep them steady. Putting lots of stuff in all that storage space can lead to a lot of weight far back on a lightweight bike. Care must be taken ...

beany wrote: ↑Thu Aug 24, 2023 8:18 pm Sailing on the 6th September down to bardenas then 3 nights in sort from the 9th.

Where are you travelling from?

As Catcitrus knows I ride old BMW K bikes.....they made pannier inner bags for those and I have a few sets of them for mine. The panniers come with retaining elastics to hold them in. I agree 100% about stuff falling out, bag or liner is absolutely essential espcailly for the left side ones. On a we...

Sounds like you are on Armourique into Cork on the Wednesday morning. I am not sure of my holiday movements yet but I usually go to France in May but not booked this year yet as I had to wait for the date for my sons conferring. If I go I am likely to be on that ferry, if not might grab you for a c...

Cheers Flinty - looks like I´ll be doing some of that route on my way there (riding up through France as I haven´t done that for a while - then ferry into Cork - but the timings give me a few days to play with). Its been a while since I racked up over 1,000 miles heading somewhere. Plenty to do and...

Going to France for many years and never been stopped/checked etc. I always have spare bulbs in the car or bike. I use a Richa Hiviz over jacket and that solves it.

But you will get done if you dont wear gloves! You can wear crocs, shorts, you name it. But you must have gloves.

I go to the same place in France and am headed back again next month. 12 days on a large pitch to myself is working out at €14 a day, includes showers and electricty. Over a number of years from 2014 the adult cost including showers has gone from €4.50 to €6.00 in 2020 and it has not changed since....

What route are you taking? I believe Cherbourg/Rennes/Nantes/Niort/Bordeaux is ok on the services but you pay for them. Having done it recently I would certainly carry some spare fuel and get fuel if you see it available.

Spike941 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 09, 2022 7:47 am Most large supermarkets with fuel stations, during opening hours have a kiosk open that’ll take cash. Not Sundays usually though. No problem with regular gas stations I’ve found.

Those opening hours are usually about 8am - noon.