Braking Boundaries Cycling South Korea » Jared

Tweets : Week Ending 2012-01-29

Jared — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:26:00 +0000

2012: Firing up the Water Dragon Year http://t.co/MqQ3dMlw via @breakaway_katie #

Tweets : Week Ending 2012-01-29

Jared — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:26:00 +0000

2012: Firing up the Water Dragon Year http://t.co/MqQ3dMlw via @breakaway_katie #

Tweets : Week Ending 2012-01-22

Jared — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:26:00 +0000

@ellenmoseman All New Zealanders believe everything they read on social networks #factswithoutwikipedia That should answer your question in reply to ellenmoseman #
Everything worth seeing in the world is located in the country of New Zealand #factswithoutwikipedia #
Latest issue of Bicycle Traveler just came out and I am stoked to have been added to their quotes section. http://t.co/gCNxeNyQ #magazine #

Tweets : Week Ending 2012-01-22

Jared — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:26:00 +0000

@ellenmoseman All New Zealanders believe everything they read on social networks #factswithoutwikipedia That should answer your question in reply to ellenmoseman #
Everything worth seeing in the world is located in the country of New Zealand #factswithoutwikipedia #
Latest issue of Bicycle Traveler just came out and I am stoked to have been added to their quotes section. http://t.co/gCNxeNyQ #magazine #

Tweets : Week Ending 2012-01-15

Jared — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:26:00 +0000

@davecollett small solar and batt pack runs all the small devices I have. 2 * itouch, GPS, emergency cell. Laptop was a lux for rest times in reply to davecollett #
@davecollett I don't think it's necessary. Thats an extra kg of weight in my books. in reply to davecollett #
@davecollett I can get it to load via the statis IP so it must be the DNS records in Korea – Very strange. Does it for the Doc site too in reply to davecollett #
@davecollett works on Pagewash. Doesnt work going through my US server. I cleared my cache etc. Very strange. Gotta go for the day. Laters in reply to davecollett #
@davecollett no change. Wonder if it's an issue with the namesevers here on my network. Will try it through my US proxy in reply to davecollett #
@davecollett So even if I don't have a charge I can buy some batteries from a shop and charge whatever it is I need in reply to davecollett #
@davecollett http://t.co/zH9WwVl9 I use the AA's pack. AA's can be bought anywhere in the world in reply to davecollett #
@davecollett Plus I travel with a spare set of 2700 batteries, 8 rechargables in all in reply to davecollett #
@davecollett Yes I do. It charged and held the charge fast the time i used it. I use it with 4 x 2700 mAh batteries. in reply to davecollett #
@davecollett If you want to test cloudflare to see if that is the problem – turn it off and I will tell you whether your site shows up in reply to davecollett #
@davecollett Just thought you'd like to know. I can't get on the doc site either from here – have no clue why in reply to davecollett #
@davecollett I still can't view your website from here. Looks like DNS issues. Are your nameservers set correctly in reply to davecollett #
@davecollett Nope – havent taken it out the solar panels out. Turkey will be the test for them in reply to davecollett #

Tweets : Week Ending 2011-12-25

Jared — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:26:00 +0000

@onebikeoneworld Chuncheon is such a nice area – was there last weekend. Here's to hoping it stays that way. Happy cycling in reply to onebikeoneworld #
@onebikeoneworld I'm definitely hoping that here in South Korea. The alternative is not one I'd like to imagine or see first hand in reply to onebikeoneworld #
Kim Jong Il has died http://t.co/eAuZl6js #northkorea #southkorea #

Tweets : Week Ending 2011-12-18

Jared — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:26:00 +0000

Running when it is colder than -10C is by far more comfortable and rewarding than cycling in it. #running #cycletouring #

Tweets : Week Ending 2011-12-04

Jared — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 17:26:00 +0000

@davecollett not loading at all on this side of the world in reply to davecollett #
@davecollett Your website isnt working mate #

Tweets : Week Ending 2011-11-27

Jared — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:26:00 +0000

@davecollett Also when you head for Dover give me a bell. I have a #warmshowers friend in Canterbury that'll give you a bed for the night #
@davecollett Useful internet information http://t.co/6kO1M0Yj. As I said we used Mcd's to stay in touch and organize places to stay #
@davecollett mcdonalds has free internet in Europe in reply to davecollett #
@davecollett Will def save you a few bucks through Europe for sure in reply to davecollett #
@davecollett I stayed with a couple that are on #warmshowers but that's not how I found them. May try it out in #Turkey next year tho in reply to davecollett #

Tweets : Week Ending 2011-11-20

Jared — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:26:00 +0000

@hungrycyclist mix in with with flour, rinse it and then boil it. That's how it's done here in South Korea. Doesnt smell too fishy here. in reply to hungrycyclist #

Tweets : Week Ending 2011-11-13

Jared — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:26:00 +0000

Off to Seoul this evening to run 11km starting at 11:11pm on 11.11.11, followed by wandering the streets in an animal costume. #random #
Very unique way to promote cycling, weight loss and fitness all at the same time. Video : http://t.co/YKTRGPuI #fb #video #cycling #
@RunawayJuno. You'll love this vid. It's @Breakaway_Katie meets frog eating snake http://t.co/6Men021E Made it for a blog post tomorrow #
I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/ewMHaUwW 1-Min Video Blogs : Tibbs & the Frog Eating Snake #
I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/olZZefCq Encounter of the Arachnic Kind #
@RunawayJuno @breakaway_Katie Is was great following along as @ktrunner12 and I spent our first wknd indoors in months. in reply to RunawayJuno #
Very cool microadventure videos from @Al_Humphreys competition. Everyone should do at least one microadventure a year. http://t.co/cepxGqh0 #
New Gear Post : #GrabGrab Arctic Covers & Winter Gloves Arrive http://t.co/NALce5FS thanks to @bikeandtravel #

Video : Ride 4 Water

Jared — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:57:45 +0000

Just watched this cool video of Katie Spotz and Sam Williams non-stop relay ride across America attempting to break the world record.

Unfortunately Katie broke her pelvis just a few weeks out putting the record out of reach but not stopping their ride. She rode using a hand bike. Truly phenomenal!

And they did all this for WATER.

1-Min Video Blogs : Tibbs & the Frog Eating Snake

Jared — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:00:11 +0000

Some of you may have hear me tell the story of time a “enormous man eating spider” tried to hitch a ride on my bike in the Chinese desert. (read more)

Now I bring you a Katie Tibbetts reason why you should always look before peeing in the woods of South Korea.

Interested in our encounter of the arachnid kind while cycling the Gobi desert. Here is the video again, and you can also read about it in Tom’s write up of the encounter.

New Gear : GrabGrab Arctic Covers & Winter Gloves

Jared — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 07:12:37 +0000

I’m extremely soft when it comes to cycling in the winter, mainly because I hate the feeling (or lack thereof) of numb feet and fingers. After a bunch of research I decided to try a European company called GripGrab, specifically the Arctic Shoe Covers (4mm neoprene) and Polaris Gloves.

If you don’t live in Europe and want to order GripGrab products read below.

GrabGrab Arctic Shoe Covers

Cost: €49.90 (minus 19% VAT)

What the Company Claims: Arctic is the warmest shoe cover for cycling available. Made from 4 mm waterproof neoprene with a thick fleece. Comfort Zone 0 to -10 °C.

Why I bought them: They are the thickest shoe cover that I could find and despite the price tag after reading this review I decided to give them a try to see if they are as good as the company claims.

Link: GrabGrab Arctic Shoe Covers

GripGrab Polaris Gloves

Cost: €39.95 (minus 19% VAT)

What the Company Claims: Polaris gloves are both wind and waterproof with a comfort zone of +5 to -5 °C.

Why I bought them: My old ski gloves are getting a little worse for wear, plus I was already going to be paying for international shipping on the Arctic Shoes Covers so I thought I’d try them out.

Link: GripGrab Polaris Gloves

How to get GribGrab Products Internationally

It proved more difficult than I first thought as GripGrab products are only available in selected European countries.

After several dead-ends due to a lack of international shipping information, options, or English support, I finally found Sonja from B&T Bikestore in the Netherlands.

She was willing to go out of her way to help me, even though it seemed as if they did not usually fill orders out side of Europe.

B&T Bikestore shipped my order via TNT for €25.00 after a few months of stock shortage, during which time Sonja kept me updated – GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!

Their website http://www.bikeandtravel.nl is in Dutch, however Google translate does the job. The companies contact information can be found here : B&T Bikestore Contact Information. One last piece of information worth mentioning is that they only accept Paypal and wire transfers from overseas.

Thank you Sonja for helping me get the gear that I wanted.

Tweets : Week Ending 2011-11-06

Jared — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:26:00 +0000

@RunawayJuno @ktrunner12 and I were sitting here looking at the pouring rain and wondering how you and @Breakaway_Katie were doing #korea in reply to RunawayJuno #
@coffeeenet I'll take that challenge. Consider yourself followed and retweeted. A years cupply of coffee would be killer here in #SouthKorea in reply to coffeeenet #
@PaulWDeveau Total order was $177 USD inc shipping for covers specialty winter gloves and 2 pair of socks all #gripgrab gear in reply to PaulWDeveau #
@bikeandtravel Yes. Thank you so much!!!! Looking forward to some cold temps to try them out. Appreciate the great customer service. in reply to bikeandtravel #
@PaulWDeveau The shoes covers for 50 euro. Pricey, but hoping its worth it. Shipping 25 euro, but i bought a bunch of other stuff in reply to PaulWDeveau #
Got my #GripGrab Arctic shoe covers today. Looking forward to some cold weather to try them out. found them by reading http://t.co/MrMj5AeQ #
A big thanks to @bikeandtravel for shipping me winter #gripgrab gear. The only company in Europe that would ship to me in #SouthKorea #
I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/hrM5dTdT 1-Min Video Blogs : When Katie Doesnt Eat Enough Bells Br #
Gear Review : Ground Effect Storm Trooper Jacket http://t.co/NiVPfuic #groundeffectgear #review #cycletouring #
@davecollett I've been using this plugin for as long as I can remember. I mean for a route as you go whilst not uploading gps data daily in reply to davecollett #
@davecollett Are you going to use anything to map your trip semi live like Umapper? I'm looking for a good one for my Turkey trip #mapping in reply to davecollett #
When did I become a life long cycle tourist? About one minute after watching this video. Literally has changed my life http://t.co/IJZnzspm #
@NomadsAnswers Mid to late spring, or mid to late fall. Fall specifically Sept and Oct are by far the best/ Avoid winter and summer months. in reply to NomadsAnswers #
Gear Review : Ground Effect Bike Ranchslider Bike Pants http://t.co/QidpcfVT #cycletouring #groundeffectgear #review #
@davecollett Yes, but they were cheap enough and can still be charged in the unit via USB, integrating well with my solar unit in reply to davecollett #
@davecollett Another reason I didn't buy the Zx5. Internal Battery. I carry 2 spares with the Zx3 as the battery life isn't the greated in reply to davecollett #