Try Firefox, ditch Google, use uBlock Origin/piHole. Don’t download random stuff from the internet.

Keep exploring and you’ll run into them eventually!

Lucky you got down before you had no more brakes. Life is dangerous, take care. That forest track looks very tempting to ride on. And you never know who you’ll meet in the forest! Once I met a local woodsman who taught me how to look for edible mushrooms.

Unfortunately flats are the most common thing I get and suck most at fixing on the road. I used to pack way too many tools than were necessary simply because one time my chain got stuck between the hub and frame, and I didn’t have any tools with me.

Never thought about the mount-ability of those little straps since I always seem to have a spot for them on any bike I rode. It sucks to not have proper mounting, especially when doing a trip like this!

Ah, maybe that’s due to the weather you had there. In my experience some ticks always seem to end up on my legs going through dense forests.

Thank you for the info, I appreciate it a lot!

I see, a pretty nice selection of stuff! Did your bike break down at all through the trip? And did you find your tools to be adequate?

I’m thinking of making a trip like this, but not international, only around my country. Curious on what to expect maintenance wise.

Did any insects bother you, while cooking or while sleeping?

That spot looks beautiful to camp. What kind of hiking gear do you have?

It’s not always DNS - unless it is

When will it stop? No really?