Last gasp March, late write up - 2/2 (Started in February) Apologies to Zippy... Had mixed feelings about embarking on BAM2019, having got my badge for 2018 – but headed out locally on a Sunday night to get the tick and keep my options open… Took the NCN 26 around out to Portishead for some estuarin...

Sorry to hear that you might not be overnighting but hope you can still get out on the bike for a break, exercise and air.

Have pm'd you on behalf of a workmate who is keen

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1/1 – February Done Late write up, and apologies if this throws Zippy’s stats. I caught the February heatwave, and the Bridgwater train on a Friday afternoon for the annual trip down to the Somerset Levels to see the mega starling murmuration. A bit lazy but used cycle.travel website for my route th...

Many thanks .

I am sure that there was a post on here a few months back giving details of a charity sending cycling clothing (to Africa?)

I can't find it here now, and a wider google gives links that are a couple of years old.

Can anyone help ? Thanks in advance

You have probably checked this, but just in case... If the caliper has been installed incorrectly (wrong adapter or spherical washers if fitted) you can get a situation where ultimately the unworn portion at the top of the pads touch, and the disc happily spins in the worn gap below. Just saying in ...

Have pm'd you.

Ex army goretex boot liners. The best £5 I have ever spent. I have high ankle length, think you can get longer ones ?

"Brave man, Leigh Woods is like a motorway with MTB"

Agree, best avoided at the weekends, especially for a ride during daylight hours, but now found a quiet corner to pitch when needed.

Final retrospective wrap up - not too inspiring as they were all mid week / after work end of the month last gasp fill-ins... 8/8 Leigh Woods Local Over the bridge after fish and chips in the village. Thought I had found a quiet spot by the big wall and way off the main paths, but later realised I h...

12/12 done early in December (see above).... Now catching up on the others here (Retrospective !) 5/5 The Quantocks Friday afternoon took the train from Parkway - and was pleased to meet Mr Pickers wedged in the limited bike hanging facilities. He was on his way to France, I was on my way to Taunton...

Pillow installation... I use a cheapy from Poundland slid into a buff, then secure it to the mattress with a strap threaded through the buff and tight around the mattress. Shock cord also works but I am normally carrying the strap anyway for emergency luggage.or to stop the bike rolling around in th...

12/12 Last night - I am done. With an ominous forecast for Friday headed out late afternoon from Bristol on the Festival Way with my pal - planned destination was the Glede Brewery (and Tap) that is located incongrously on an industrial estate in Clevedon. Took the work Px bike and panniers this tim...

BAM Retrospective 2/2, 3/3, 4/4 I posted January 1/1 way back almost on time.... February 2/2 - Quick and fairly local after work. Down to the Severn Plain, Lasagne at the Plough in Pilning and a bit of football on the television then off to the Sea Wall near Severn Beach. A bit noisy from lorries l...

November done a few weeks back 11/11 Train on Friday afternoon to Yatton, then down the Strawberry Line and off towards Shipham - timed perfectly to meet the rural rush hour from Churchill School. Pleasantly surprised to pass by The Cider Shed, Wilcox's HQ with the catchy strapline "Discover So...

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Dropped you a pm ref. Alfine

Pm d you if not too late.

Pm d re tapered drybag

Greek/Turkish/ and all the middle Eastern coffees use really finely ground coffee and the whole mix is brought up to the boil. A little sugar helps to create the essential froth. You only need a small cup to get the hit, forget about milk and stop before you get to the sludge. ...

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Thanks Stuart, I will call them nearer the time.

Does anyone know if you can normally get from Llandeillo'r Fan to the Tirabad road. ? Cycle.travel has plotted me a route through there despite it being in the Danger Area. I know that the road from Llywel to Tirabad is usually open but this looks interesting, and I have done the bit of the Big Bear...

The Woman's 10 was a bit too snug for me so if anyone wants it for £7.00 plus postage get in touch via pm.