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Elaine's avatar

Hey Jules, this post was super lovely to read as I resonate with this deeply. Before taking on cross country cycle touring I was just a girl riding around my bicycle in the city of Melbourne, Australia. To challenge myself to be more trusting of myself & resilient, I rode the length of NZ & vietnam. I watched some videos to familiarise myself with some parts of the bike & I would have to say walking in with some prior knowledge helps.

But it was spending a lot of time on my bike, on sorts of terrain & weather, day after day that I began to really get to know my bike. I heard certain sounds, felt what was beneath my feet and understood when something felt off or loose. I don’t consider myself a cyclist either but just a girl who likes to see real places the slow way. So thank for sharing, it’s heartening read admist a culture or racing & gear obsessed bros.

Currently back in Melbourne saving money for my Asia to Europe cycle tour. So maybe we’ll cross paths !

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Jan van Heumen's avatar

Yes, your daddy is proud! Not only about your technicus skills! Xx

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