Chain jumps and jams behind block

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In view of your upcoming tour, I strongly suggest you visit your friendly LBS, have a critical look at the alignment of your Rd, it may be slightly bent! also get your wheel checked, it may need respoking, especially as you will be carrying a load, also have a spoke guard fitted, this will reduce damage to the spokes.
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