One man’s mountains is a favourite of mine
Also Nanga Parbat pilgrimage - Herman Buhl was good.

Also ‘Mountaineering in Scotland and Undiscovered Scotland’ by WH Murray

This prose introduced new and disturbing thoughts into my head
‘ Ballon and Arse Cheeks’ My brains gone all visual

Get yourself a plan for next year.
Enter a big event, one that will stretch you.
That has helped focus my mind and give purpose to my rides

How about £75 posted to your door?

Just checked - Ok both the ones I have are a little more swept back Pro taper Carbon 2020 - 20 degree sweep. Like new, fitted but not used Carver MyTi Carbon with 29 degree sweep Brand new never fitted. Any use to you? This might be useful to get a comparison https://bikepacking.com/index/comfort-mt...

Wotsits wrote: ↑Sat Sep 07, 2024 9:18 am The Pine Martin also used to do a good breckie, although not sure how things are there after the change of owner?

Hope the new owner isn’t as grumpy as previous miserable bar stool.

Oh I’m recognising loads of the pictures.
I’ve a long association with Nairn

Tyvek bag for me,like wotsits link to joes shop.
Amazing breathable, will stop dampness, surprisingly robust (bought another but original one still going strong) and very light.
Wouldn’t go back to the super slippy borah and if it’s raining at all then my gets Lair used.

Biketart has salsa spearfish carbon frames

https://www.biketart.com/products/salsa ... n-frameset

good effort

:s

PaulB2 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 17, 2024 2:25 pm Bontrager XR Team Issue tyres on SportsPursuit

Typical - I’m after some XR2s and those are the only ones not listed. That’s one way to save money

I wouldn’t buy a pub …… I work in the industry (beer dispense) The only way possible would be to have a free house, and even then it’s difficult Especially with the cost of utilities and staff. Cooling a cellar (even a small one) can run to thousands per month Got to sell a lot of beer just to cover...

So many using Mezcals

Just watched Alex - gutted for you. Going so well too
Unfinished business - need to return!

Bugger - good effort in the conditions so far. Weathers not been great for you. Saw reports of snow on the hill tops (Cairngorms) There must be a bus Inverness to Ullapool. Could always try hitching if that doesn’t work out, not many people do it these days but I have in the past and will always sto...

I like my Scott CruzR. Think I’m on my third pair as I value my comfort. They come in both boa and lace variety. https://www.scott-sports.com/gb/en/product/scott-sport-crus-r-shoe Edit also here a bit cheaper https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/en/scott-sport-crus-r-mtb-shoes/139676788/p?utm_source=go...

I like my Scott CruzR. Think I’m on my third pair as I value my comfort. They come in both boa and lace variety. https://www.scott-sports.com/gb/en/product/scott-sport-crus-r-shoe Edit also here a bit cheaper https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/en/scott-sport-crus-r-mtb-shoes/139676788/p?utm_source=goo...

Good luck - hope the weather is kind

Enjoy @sloth, it’s a lovely route

As long as it caramel wafers and not tea cakes

Nice write up - it’s got me interested now

How much longer left for Allen then do you reckon Bob. Best guesstimates, with all being well and him not lounging too much... Thanks... Go Allen, go :-bd I stopped in the same place - it took me just over 3 days to get back from there, but I suffered with heat one day, and had to bivi just before ...

The leaderboard has Jenny finishing about 8mins ahead… not sure how accurate that is

I’m with you on that Shaf, I hadn’t really thought about it until you said.
Recently I’ve been annoyed by YouTube adverts when I’ve been listening to music. So a timely nudge to people to support the bear is always a good thing

Noticed Colin Baird (on the ITT) is moving quite well