Mexico, Your Questions
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| 17:34 UK time, Monday, 21 September 2009
It has been a while since I have found time to reply to the many comments and questions on this blog as well as , and .
However please keep up all the feedback - I will reply when possible. There are a good number of you who seem to be online 24/7 and with me for every pedal turn which is great support!
A lot people have got in touch after following this blog, seeing my last documentary or reading my book to share their own expeditions and plans. It is always great to see the 'adventure bug' inspiring people to get up and get out there - it's a big family with great ambitions! In particular have a look at and .
Your questions...
Peter White (facebook) Q - Do you, like me, find yourself turning over ideas when cycling and occasionally laughing out loud when you hit on a good one?
A - Yes. I definitely cycle best when I let my mind wander off a bit and get caught up in some grand plan - normally a business or expedition dream and how to make it happen. The absurd ones definitely make me laugh - singing aloud also normally gets strange looks from pedestrians!
@jamietabb (twitter) Q - Just saw your photo of your salt loss through sweat. What do you drink, and eat? Is water enough for just riding?
A - I hope my nutritionists recent blog helped answer this - I have to drink electrolytes each day as well as water to replenish salt and sugar losses.
@RegNom (twitter) Q - I've been wondering if you are using a dynamo or solar recharger for your laptop/mobile battery. I guess not?
A - I use a dynamo on the bike but only for the lights. I use a solar panel for charging the mobile, satellite phone, iPod, and most small electronics but it is not powerful enough to charge the laptop or satellite dish.
@Jailender (twitter) Q - Which country will see you cycle more miles, USA or Mexico? Both look about the same on maps.
A - The USA took 34 days and was 1980 miles. Mexico should take about 38 days and be 2173 miles or thereabouts.
@Metalmike75 (twitter) Q - Nullabor, that poor spider! You must have been scared when you woke up to it. any nasty beasties to avoid this time?
A - This was a reference to when I woke up with a Huntsman spider in my tent in Australia a few year ago. No bad beasties this time yet except the mosquitoes which ate me alive in the Yukon and when I woke up with an ants nest in my shoe!
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