Jan 17
We are all now more than familiar with the rigors and strife of this unceasing economic slump, but could 2012 be the year when things change….?
It has been announced today that some consumers will be seeing cuts in the price they pay for their gas and electricity, with Scottish Power cutting their price for [...] [...more]
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We are all now more than familiar with the rigors and strife of this unceasing economic slump, but could 2012 be the year when things change….?
It has been announced today that some consumers will be seeing cuts in the price they pay for their gas and electricity, with Scottish Power cutting their price for gas by 5% and E.on cutting the price for electricity by 6%. While many consumers may view this reduction as almost laughable, especially when compared to their recent huge price hikes, it may come as some relief to increasingly pinched British consumers, especially considering wholesale prices remain buoyant. With the tensions manifest in the Middle-East, oil and gas prices appear to be firmly on the rise as the possibility of further NATO military action could put many of the major oil routes increasingly under fire. Iran has already threatened to close the Straights of Hormuz, a major trade route, as retaliation if any action is taken against them. The effect of this on the world economy would be huge affecting all nations reliant on Middle Eastern oil, hopefully the global policy makers will work towards preventing this occurrence. But with action against Syria remaining firmly on the table things remain on a knife edge.
Could the recent up-turn in mortgage lending be those long missed and oft’ spoken ‘green shoots’.
The Council of Mortgage Lenders have announced that the rate of lending increased by just under 5% in November, up to 47,000, and higher by 3% than the previous year’s figures. While coming as a positive indicator, November’s figures pale in comparison to the number of borrowers before the credit crisis. With the temporary exemption from stamp duty for first time buyers ending in March figures are expected to increase further, but long term prospects remain bleak, with many major economic obstacles.
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Jan 17
There are some fine India bike trips to carry out, and 2 itineraries that notably get noticed as to where to go in India are Rajasthan biking and Ladakh bicycle vacations.
Before you set out on your bike adventure in either Rajasthan or Ladakh, you should consider what to prepare for. The main concerns are distances [...] [...more]
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There are some fine India bike trips to carry out, and 2 itineraries that notably get noticed as to where to go in India are Rajasthan biking and Ladakh bicycle vacations.
Before you set out on your bike adventure in either Rajasthan or Ladakh, you should consider what to prepare for. The main concerns are distances between towns and villages and to it related matter as to places to stay. Second concern is availability of food especially of water. Last, giving a thought as to what you will do if you ever confront an emergency of some type.
Suffice to say that you have to be ready to cycle on average some 80 to 100 km per day, and even then you will not often find a good shtelter. For those who have ever bicycled in Europe you already know that finding lodging is not a dilemma almost anywhere you’ll cycle. Along the said itineraries in Rajasthan and Ladakh it’s a not the same case.
Needless to say on organized tours operators supply vehicle support and the cyclist can dismount at any time and ride in a vehicle. Otherwise normally the operators usually get you to a starting point of a daily cycling leg, and then collect you in the end later to take you to an acceptable hotel for overnight.
On a self-supported adventure this is just not the case and you best bring along a tent for the situations when you shall less likely find any lodging as there positively are none practically in most small villages, even smaller towns in either Rajasthan or Ladakh, not unless you will be cycling in the tourist areas.
In Rajasthan in a number far off locations there may be rooms obtainable only in a local overhauled Rajput castle or a palace which is geared to serve namely to the well-to-do tourists on pre-arranged tours. Apart from it there will be typically nowhere else to stay, hence your only other option could be to camp out in your own tent.
Insufficient accommodations is also going to mean you might have also almost no chance of obtaining food. There will be none if any restaurants, at best perhaps a simple shop where you may buy some rice and vegetables, thus coming on a self-supported adventure ideally consider bringing a cooking stove. No problem with that option except it means needing to bring also cookware which inturn starts adding bulk and weight to your gear.
Suppose that you can find a meal at the beginning and at the end of each day, but water you will require throughout as you cycle that allows you to stay properly hydrated. While there is bottled water you can buy just about anywhere in India, it is not a norm in every remote village where life is focused on a village well or a body of water nearby. To be ready for the worst, consider carrying water filtration system or at least some iodine tablets so you remain self-reliant.
India is a country where bicycles are a choice means of transportation for many and skilled and affordable bicycle repair is there just about anywhere. However, in regards to the subject of fixing your state-of-the-art derailers, disk brakes and similar, prepare yourself they will not be able to assist you. Thus you will have to depend upon your own bicycle repair abilities. That implies you best bring a reliable tool kit.
In conclusion, imagine if you should fall ill, have an accident? Despite India being a poor country, it does have a well developed internet and mobile phone network. Bring your cell phone and buy a local SIM card, it may prove useful in an emergency! Overall don’t worry, bicycling Rajasthan or Ladakh will probably be the most exceptional experience you have ever had!
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