There are a few different types of bike storage areas but the newer trains now tend to have a space near the toilets to put your bike (some have a slot to put the wheel in like a cheap bike rack on the wall but i find it best to lean them up on the side of the carriage). I would chuck a lock through...

Ps. Why do my photo's always get chopped off?

Not sure this counts as after dark, but it is the moment we stopped to put lights on our helmets during mach and back



No S&M or mushrooms involved - maybe next time?!

Love it! Such a brilliant design, seemed like overkill compared to Chew's tarp but so light i was happy to take it. Also did really well in the IOM - loads of room for the three of us http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m196/oni-mo/iom%20april%205%202012/P4120604-Copy.jpg One night it was blowing a r...

It was a good adventure, accompanied by a rather spectacular moon too .. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17972782 Here are a couple more pics http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m196/oni-mo/may%20bank%20holiday%20bike%20ride/DSC_0172.jpg http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m196/oni-mo/ma...

Will add those to my shopping list, a trip to Rotherham may be in order

I will be at work tomorrow but will have a look at some maps and message you later this evening, should be able to sort something for the weekend.

If anyone fancies doing anything around up north and fancies company, I'm in sheffield and have just found out I have the whole weekend free

It was the width that confused me, had been looking today and there were all sorts of tales of deformed tyre and cracked rims from trying to run too high pressures on MTB rims. As with anything im sure there are a few stories that exaggerate problems but just wanted to know how to work out to work o...

In a bit of enthusiastic bike trip planning I have managed to book myself in to do the London revolution ride two weeks before the wrt, ideally something best done on a road bike - but time and funds mean I will be doibgit on my in-bred 29er. But to make it a painless as possible I think I should ge...

I Have a spare ticket put to one side for this, not a problem if I cant get anyone to use it but I thought I'd mention it anyway. http://www.thechimneyhouse.com/blog/ I am not a fanatical roady but am interested in training more effectively so think.this would be quite interesting - and it includes ...

I have just got back from a week long trip around the isle of man with my two youngest, all three of us used balloon beds for the week. i had read tails of woe about tying the balloons and having rubbish hands in the cold i experimented with other closures - and found plastic paper clips to be ideal...

I dont suppose you were eating/drinking lots of energy bars and drinks? - they make me feel rotten - something drinking water from streams has never done (I do try and choose carefully). The other thing that sometimes causes me problems is lack of caffeine - I have to try and wean myself off it befo...

I think i should clarify - i searched it because i saw an add for the new bottles of Caffery's in the paper. I don't read Packaging News for fun - or work for that matter! Although if Packaging news does it for some people who am i to judge!

should have just linked to the bottle pic ..

http://static.packagingnews.co.uk/wp-co ... tle-in.jpg

interesting new aluminium beer bottles

http://www.packagingnews.co.uk/news/car ... h-gallery/

Cant beat cooking on fires, and have to say taking a foil wrapped spud (or two smaller ones as they cook quicker) makes it even more rewarding - jacket spuds and stew next to a fire

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m196/oni-mo/bike%20stuff/DSC_0011.jpg Probably! - the one above is the second, top straps in a better position (i realised there was no need to avoid the cable routing lugs) - next job is trying to make seatbags which will hold their sleeping bags. should be fun a...

Doh technology fail!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150767728402442&set=a.10150767728287442.456520.652217441&type=3&theater Another MYOG show and tell, but I am happy with the result. made from an old pair of Mirror sails. Surprised how much stuff i can actually get in them - mine will seem huge ...

Trust me i would if i wasn't off for the next two weeks, will have plenty of time to play tents as i take my youngest two bike epacking for a few days in the Isle of Man.

Working through the mountain of records now so I can escape guilt free!

Our receptionist has kindly placed a parcel from deepest Wales on top of the mountain of medical records sat on my desk ..... the temptation to grab the parcel (a Shangri la 3 from Stu) and run to the hills is rather overwhelming .....

very excited :-D

Lovely ride out this morning - above the clouds in Hope valley

Early bird an all that

If you still have it - yes please, have just been out trying to find a tent for 3 that I can carry myself - and that would be perfect :D

And two small boys will be really happy they dont have to visit yet another camping shop tomorrow!