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Goodbye Keswick – Hello World.

Goodbye Keswick – Hello World.

Having spent the last week in Keswick ordering all the last pieces of equipment I need, the nerves and apprehension start to set in.  Can I do this?  Can I really do this?  What if I get lonely?  What if I get sick?  What if I’m injured?  What if I fail? As I packed and […]

The Improvised Electrical Device – A bicycle alternator

The Improvised Electrical Device – A bicycle alternator

The Improvised Electronic Device was born out of a desire to be electrically self-sustaining in the remote places I plan to go.  It’s not that I’m trying to save the planet, I just don’t want my iPod to go flat.  While it’s not uncommon for bicycle tourists to have a few gadgets these days, I’ll […]


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