You should do it again with chamois cream and sudo cream as you clearly have the abilty to do the whole route I'm going to. But let's be clear as I say in the video the arse was a secondary excuse (also I was creamed to the hilt, it was the shorts that caused the problem). I need to get my head rou...

Me too

slarge wrote:Please tell me that's the Chameleons..... One of my favourite bands from the 80's that I haven't listened to for 25 years. Where's my record player?
Great video!

Yep, it is "Swamp Thing" from the Strange Times album. Also Cake, Operation Ivy and Stereolab

1. Plug Gamin into MAC Via USB cable, open GARMIN driven then drop GPX files into the GPX folder. You can access them using Track Manager on the Dakota and display them by selecting "Show on Map" 2. No 3. No, your tracklog will be added to the GPC\Current\Current.gpx file until you do a re...

Top vid. Love the swearing at the route makers. Music was spot on too. Shame you didn't finish, stupid sore arse. I hope you're doing the BB200, lots of opportunity to swear at the route maker there. Yes, I'm in. The end of the vid is quite raw and I've sat down and had a long chat with myself. I t...

"The most apalling camera work ever. "

Is that a category in the annual awards? I'll forgive the spelling and say a big "thanks" for your blog which formed a major part of my planning.

"Out of curiosity, what camera did you use to film this?"

Canon S100 compact, first time I've used it for video.

Yes, will fix the black tomorrow

I had a go at the route in June, did I make it? I'll spare you the suspense. No. But I kept a video blog for the days I rode and have stitched it together into this video. It is quite long I'm afraid and contains a LOT of swearing. Also, forgive the small section of misaligned voice I'll fix this so...

And another offer .. I've got a Nikon D50 with 18-55m and 200mm zoom lenses

I developed a technique for when I took my bike to the top of the UK 3 highest peaks. I took the wheels off and strapped the bike frame to my pack. I then used the wheels as "walking poles". This worked a treat for long extended hikes but is clearly a pain for short sections. I found wheel...

I'm just back from doing half of the route in 3 days. Had to bale out with major arse issues after a complete battering. I think the decision is sound as you cannot know how big an ask the distance and terrain is within the time period. Write up to follow soon

Well done Andy, keep firing away. I enjoyed talking to you about this at WRT and it's great to see you in action

fair chuffed to me means having a poker shoved in and out. I'm not 100% sure I'd like to be fair chuffed about anything?

Mart wrote:1,000 Miles in just over 3 days

Tommy Godwin used to do that sort of mileage in 1939 .. every day. Scroll down the link below to see his July figures

http://phased.co.uk/tommy-godwin-faq/

Jason lane is on a liquid only diet :shock: this will not end well Like gels and energy drinks, or liquidated proper food? Any idea how he does that as he goes? Seems to be working so far.. The guys filming it posted on fb "Jason Lane just picked up 2 'heavy' bags of powder. He's using a liqui...

I'll take the spork. Paypal details to dave@phased.co.uk

I just pushed the button on one of these http://bearbonesbikepacking.blogspot.co ... ealth.html

Looks perfect for my needs and a big trip planned to Midgeland at the end of the month

I'll take the Raceface seatpost. Drop me a line at dave@phased.co.uk with paypal details Hey Dave, I dropped you a line to your email address. Did you get it? Yes, paypal'd you the money immediately? In my payapl account it is saying that the amount remains unclaimed? Did you send me the right addr...

I'll take the Raceface seatpost. Drop me a line at dave@phased.co.uk with paypal details

Thanks both, I'm a bit torn as I'd like to get the tick and am comfortable with 100 mile+ days, I reckon I could do it in 6-7 days, I don't tend to do "touring pace" driven by impatience to see what's round the next corner ;-)

Might let the weather decide.

I've got a week in June when I could set out for 7 days unhindered bike packing. I've re-awakened the idea of doing the HT550 route (or similar) but speaking to a few guys at the WRT they advised that there is a LOT of hike-a-bike. If this is the case, any idea where so I could tinker the route a bi...

Mine are here, just don't ask about the route for day 1 which went utterly pear shaped

Day 1: http://www.strava.com/activities/137713852

Day 2: http://www.strava.com/activities/137714337

I have the XLS and swear by it. Last year I rode the three peaks (Snowdon, Sca Fell, Nevis) on it carrying a rear bag for my clothes (B&B trip) and a small backpack. Bike was rock solid and equally at home on the road and trails My build was pretty light as well, had to be for the carry up the m...

I cannot thank everyone enough for probably the FRIENDLIEST event I've ever done. Loved the banter at the start/finish and out there on the trails. I have completely seen the light and am already staring at maps and shaving the edges off my jetboil to save weight.

Just brilliant.
Dave