We’re heading off tomorrow, and are finally good to go.. We’ve also received the GPS tracker from Trident Sensors,
You can view the Track-Us page directly, or view the map below, which updates every 15mins when we are cycling.
Kit/Gear
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Quick kit update
I had a quick preliminary pack this weekend, surprisingly light!
The kit below, some bits missing, but the majority of what I’ll be taking:
Bike kit
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Tech Kit
Being fairly techy, we’re taking quite a lot of tech gear to aid in the trip, as well as to record the events….
GPS Devices
Garmin 705:
Garmin Edge 705
This will be replacing the Garmin forerunner 405 for GPS data display, due to lack of mapping and accurate direction data.
The Garmin Edge 705 was a fairly recent purchase, allowing us to have turn by turn directions, GPS data logging, cadence, speed, HRM stats as well as all the standard cycle computer functionality. Due to be tested in Europe next week to Paris & back!
Polaris Iridium GPS Tracker:
Polaris Tracker
The Polaris tracker is being kindly provided by Trident Sensors LTD.
The sensor, primarily designed for yacht, ships and other vehicle tracking, the polaris sensor will be providing GPS updates online, so our current position can be tracked online via some Google Maps in near realtime (stay tuned for more details).
Cameras
MD-80 MiniDV 720p:
MD-80 camera
The MD-80 is a small, cheap 720p camera. The camera is available for £12-£16 on ebay, and takes SD or SDHC cards (up to 8gb max).
Providing up to 30fps at 720p it’s a perfect cheap alternative to a FlipHD or ActionCam. We’ll be testing this on Paris and will provide a couple of short videos.. Also neatly clamps onto handlebars.
Canon 50d / IXUS 970IS:
50d & 970 IS
I’m currently debating on what camera to take.
Either the 50d with the 24-105mm.
Or the much lighter/compact Ixus 970IS…. decisions.
Weight difference 1.4kg (50d + 24-105mm), compared to around 150 grams for the ixus.
Other smaller items include: MIFI 3G modem for providing an adhoc wireless network, hopefully using some local french & spanish sim cards. A Devotec Solar charger for providing some USB power. An AA battery powered USB charger, for providing USB power for the Garmin 705, MIFI & iPhones. I’ll also be taking an I-Gotu GPS data logger for extra data logging (in the very unlikely event the 705 & Polaris fails!).
