The Bike

I've bought a specialist touring bike for this trip which I picked up half price on ebay from a idiot who had cycled across Egypt and wanted to buy a new bike for his next trip it is like new! It is a Koga World Tourer so hopefully it will do what it says on the tin.

The bike has a number of special features which I have set out below

Pannier racks and kick stands front and back the larger front hub contains a dynamo

USB charger which is linked to the dynamo to charge my tech on the go

Ergonomic handlebars so I can change my riding positions

Brooks B17 saddle the best touring saddle you can buy but what price comfort

Plenty of fluid capacity with an adjustable bottle cage to suit any type