I wish I lived in Scotland

Excellent, I like that

ooh good find. I know where I'm going at lunch time!

cool picture! Got a bigger one?

Nice one Tony :D

Oh I missed the bit where you're new to bike packing. I'd definitely want to get out there and do it for a while first so you get a feel for your own priorities.

I did exactly this, but based the frame on a combination of the Singular Pegasus and Swift geometry that I'd ridden a lot, taking the bits from each that worked for me. I would definitely echo Kevin's suggestion about the top tube...I had mine raised by an inch or so (the TT/ST junction) and even a ...

Also entered for the Highland Trail race in Scotlandshire I so much wanted to do this but it falls on the same weekend as the WRT :cry: Yeah I'm gutted I'll be missing the WRT :-( We talking about the same c2c? Whitehaven to Newcastle/Sunderland is crap but I thought the St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay ...

I heard the same thing from a mate who rode it a few years ago, which is one of the reasons I opted to do the Highlands c2c instead this year!

I researched that coast to coast route last year & have a GPX if you ever decide to go ahead with it

Not really a "big" trip, but I've signed up for the Highland Trail in May.

ok well let us know if/when you think it's a runner as we're quite liking the idea of a b&b on the Friday night, along with a full Welsh brekkie

yay :D

How many more do you need Stuart? I think I've recruited another two poor lost souls. They've done the WRT twice, you'd think they'd know better.

Well I've paid up now. I'll see if I can rope in any of my local chums. What's not to like about riding & sleeping rough in Wales in January?

Pretty sure I can get the weekend off for this. Glad I bought those Glacier Gloves...!

A friend of mine has ridden there for a week (guided, but point to point) and he reckons it's the best riding he's ever done. Definitely on my bucket list.

FF, that sounds like it requires a more detailed trip report

Same as Ian, I'd love to get into lots of other things, including hiking, but I just don't have the time if I want to cycle relatively "seriously". I can see myself hiking more when I'm (a lot!) older :D

Found it :D . Interesting article, along with the (albeit a bit dated) account of the Tour Divide. There's even a roadie singlespeed training guide in there, so all in all quite a worthwhile read. I like the way they say that east-west has more descending than climbing on the TCW. Well yes, but 15,1...

Pedalhead even gets a mention in there

Umm, do i? how bizarre. I guess that means I'll have to pick up a copy in Oxford today...

9 bars are vaguely exciting for riding, though loaded with sugar Ian so not actually low carb ;) After much trial & error, I've decided that Snickers bars are the best riding snacks for me. I just can't maintain the low carb thing when doing longer rides. 133 miles & 4 snickers last Sunday, ...

Most of my riding is solo & often on the roads at night. I can highly recommend finding some good podcasts to listen to 8-)

A-frame with the option to have beak(s) would be ace. Very interested in how you're going to achieve such a versatile tarp!

Yep agree with FF, they're pretty tasty in my experience. My favourite so far is the pasta with lasagne sauce (big size of course :D )

http://www.mountainhouse.eu/main-meals/ ... ne-sauce-2

hubba hubba, very nice Gairy!