Noted, thanks! I looked at bikepacking kit but I still have to keep within the weight limit of my bike, and on this trip I have to work en route so will be carrying a large laptop, power lead, and so on, so at least it will all go in the trailer easily enough.

Thanks for the extra info, I wasn't aware of any gates or lifts. Either way, I have to take the trailer as I can't put panniers on my bikes as they have no rack bosses and are already close to the recommended weight limit just with me on them. The alternative would be to buy another bike and fit it ...

Excellent, thanks, that's great info, and done with a BOB Yak trailer as well! Not too shabby for a 12 year-old either, can't imagine my kids jumping at the chance for a trip like that.

Thanks Ton,

Much appreciated - I know some areas on the route but there's plenty I don't. We may hit a bit more road riding than you as we aim to take the direct route at certain points rather than follow the EV1s more meandering sections.

I'll have a look at Marennes for lunch or dinner!

Good idea, I'll take a look, thank you.

Nothing at all?

Since the original post, I picked up a good condition Bob Yak trailer as none of my bikes have rack bosses or are rated to carry more weight than I am already, erm, carrying.

So FFS, don't tell me that doing this route with a single wheel trailer is a total no-no..

Yes, good point, I should have thought of that. However, with BobCatMax's advice, I found one a second hand one this morning and bought it this afternoon.

Anyone needs to rent a bike trailer in the Hampshire area, drop me a line!

David

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