The Bike is good to go

Having dropped into Qoroz on Thursday evening, Chris very kindly spent many hours helping with putting the final touches to the Qoroz Mountain One bike to get it fully ready for it's first visit to Siberia.

With a set of rigid forks and a specially made aluminium plate fitted to the forks, that ensures the gear that I'II be carrying on the handlebars doesn't come into contact with the front wheel, I'm all set to go.

Qoroz really is a made to measure bike manufacturer.....I've now seen it first hand!

On top of this I've fitted some ergonomic handle bar grips, some extra large peddles, some powergrips and removed the front break.

Ice Time

It's been another day on the ice rink today. I can't believe I leave 2 weeks tomorrow!

Another media day and back on the turbo

Luckily, I'm feeling better so my day began with a few hours on my turbo trainer to get back into the swing of it. I've never read so many books before and am getting through one book for every 3 sessions I do on the turbo. Brilliant training for both brain and body. I know all about the Trans-Siberian Railway now!

Today, ITV Wales were here filming some of my training and asking lots of questions about my kit. I even showed them the bottle I will have to pee in -  I wonder if they'll cut that bit!

My flight tickets came through today and my visa application, so far is progressing well so it's all getting very close to reality now.

I'm still getting so much support from the adventure community and everyone is willing to lend a hand or advice so I'm very appreciative.

Down with flu!

The last 4 days I've been somewhat house bound with a terrible cold, cough and all over flu symptons. At least it's happening now and not a few days before I leave.

I've still managed to progress my gear preparation and am probably 95% of the way there with getting together everything I need for my trip. The bike is fully loaded and riding well. On Friday I was down at the Ice Rink with Wales on Sunday and here is the outcome in today's paper.

Haglofs - Clothes that are up for the job!

Following a meeting with Haglofs yesterday I've decided on the following items to keep me snug and warm!


BASELAYERS
Actives 1 Q Hood

Actives Longjohns 

MIDLAYERS

Primaloft 1 piece

OUTERS 

Qnair Softshell with Primaloft

Suta Pants 

GLOVES & HEADWEAR

WS Balaclava

Expedition Mitts

Merino Gloves 

Fang Gloves