Touring in Borneo (title edited)

johnmclean

Hi,

I am currently living in Brunei and will return to the UK at the end of the year.

I am considering a ride form Kota Kinabalu to Kuching across Malaysian Borneo, which will be in the region of 1400km, in the first week in July. Training is fine (I think), and I am building up to 4 x consecutive 100 miles per day towards the end of June.

I have a Specialized Allez ('07 model) with Mavic Open Pros and running 105 Compact. I am looking for advice on which pannier rack and bags to fit on the rear of the bike, and which bar bag and 1-man tent to buy. It would be great if the bags and tent were able to withstand monsoon levels of rain... :shock:

Any other sound and reasonable advice on the ups and downs of long distance touring (and training for) would be gratefully received.

Thanks.

markyboy2005

http://www.everytrail.com/my_trips.php?user_id=106193


Check this out for some inspiration, mate of mine just completed this.


edited, had wrong link.

cycladelic

I toured Sabah in Feb a year or so ago and it was very hot then... July!

I just wonder why there's such a rush to do it in a short time-frame. I can't imagine it'll be enjoyable.

No doubt you'll buy the bike stuff online. I suggest a Tubus rear rack. I have the s/s model.

Most tourers go for Ortlieb paniers, which will keep out the rain.

Ortlieb also make a barbag, which is also waterproof.

johnmclean

Thanks guys.