Twas a great night... Few pics from it! https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7372/14032172844_6378301bd3_s.jpg Sunrise... Bikepacking by Yeti Tony , on Flickr https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5532/14031714785_3a0b58408f_s.jpg Sunrise over Brighlingsea... Bikepacking... by Yeti Tony , on Flickr https://farm3...

What a great show, some of the bikes where truly droolworthy... Had a look on your stand, seemed to be getting a lot of attention and good to see a lot of the bikes on other stands laden with bikepacking kit. I was looking at the Lioness Pouch and was passing comment on the design when Beth pounced ...

Cheers Dan,

Some good points in there and some food for thought.
Thanks for the input!

Not really sure Dan to be honest. We are based in Essex and haven't really done much of the Downs even though it is in easy reach. I imagine the South Downs is better for bike friendly trails? Wouldnt mind a nice route with some nice singletrack to keep us amused. Thinking around 60 - 80 mile round ...

Planning a night out on the next Bank Holiday weekend and the North/South Downs is the potential location. Any advise on possible route or overnight locations from locals?

Great job, seemed a proper adventure.
Probbaly good training for Chicken Legs and the Tour Divide?

I'm going on the Saturday. Looks like it is going to be a great event.
Will definitely give your stand a look!

Merlin Cycles generally offer some good drivetrain deals.

...might get round to it if I find some spare time but got other things going on at the moment which are planned to still be going on in November...but hey you never know I might manage it :???: We are planning a few local bikepacking sessions soon if your interested? Local Danbury, Mersea island b...

Thnk you just wanted to show off your lovely Yeti Phil???

Can I join you

I assumed you would be, if you can drag yourself away from buying stuff!

Great timing, just thinking about a couple of nights out with the camera and the week in Scotland shoudl be great for footage!

Just read the 500 mile lost coast blog. Brilliant blog and stunning pictures.

Me and the missus are driving through Alaska and down that coast to San Fran next year... I cant wait!!!!
She wont let me take the bike though...

I cant help but agree with all of you.
Nice fat bikes though!

Great little film.
You found a lovely bivvy spot there.
Watched on Singletrack Midweek movies. That should get your hit rate up and hopefully get a few people interested in trying a night out!

Keep up the good work!

I am planning to do a week in Scotland at some point. Going to gauge it on the weather though and go last minute. If it falls inline may be interested in a meet up.
Planning to do the west coast taking in some islands and torridon.

I tried some Conti Cyclocross Race. Completely horrible and lasted about 1 month before they both split the side walls. Not great protection. Avoid!

Just to add a bit of variety I went on a skills day with Ed Oxley earlier in the year. http://www.great-rock.co.uk/ Really nice guy who analyses where you are and gives a great insight into improving your riding. By the end of the day I was handling the bike completely differently and taking corners...

Zippy wrote:I didn't watch through as I'm at work - but I recognise those "trails" I think, was that Danbury?

It was indeed Danbury... My local haunt!

Missed the official Yeti tribe meet earlier in the year so had our own.
Didn't realise we had someone tagging along on it.
Just a bit of fun which I thought people may enjoy.
Feedback welcome!

https://vimeo.com/75050100

Selling my 1 year old Singular Gryphon in Medium. Love it to bits but need the cash to justify a new project. It has been owned from new for 1 year and covered approx 1500 miles. Running singlespeed. This is a full bike build with the below specification: * Singular Gryphon Frame - Size Medium (some...

They are Ragley Luxy bars. Very comfy with plenty of positions for your hands.
Just fitted carbon rims and this has helped remove a lot of trail chatter. Great ride!

Not bikepacking related but a great site to stare at some lovely bikes and photographs. Check it every couple of days.

http://www.chirosangaku.tumblr.com

Enjoying my Gryphon with a small seatpost pack for day long rides. http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5332/9442860353_40d4336e84.jpg Gryphon - Day out mode. by Yeti Tony , on Flickr http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3747/9442860487_cd6d89b1e8.jpg Gryphon - Lost in the country lanes! by Yeti Tony , on Flickr

Great pictures John!