Brought a bottle of 5yr old Caol Ila for decanting for WRT. I've no idea what's wrong with it that it's been bottled at 5 years, but I'll enjoy finding out!

Bearbonesnorm wrote:Ooh, a very big box containing this years special WRT T shirts. I'm saying no more, you'll have to wait and see

For some reason I'm wondering quite what kind of special that is. C'mon, they're mankinis aren't they?

On Lincoln's Inn? ? Blimey. Now that would be a bivvy and a half. Worked round there a few times and it's certainly pretty posh. Perhaps if I roll up on my Brommie, but in pinstripe and bowler with an attache case, then set up I'll probably be OK... fit right in no probs :wink:. Mneh well the surro...

Should you still be interested in a London bivvy, Lincolns Inn Fields is usually ok with a tent though you may want to bring the Brompton inside with you and yes, you will be 'mistaken' for a rough sleeper, and I've seen them on a nice patch just outside Regents Park on the north east corner - much ...

Question regarding sewing kit - I'm new to these paper-thin tyres so got little experience with tyre sewing...what gauge thread and needle size are you using? Any pics for reference?

2 tubes here. And a wrap of gaffer tape. And a flat section of milk bottle.

What a great thing is that? If I played percussion I'd definitely take sticks on bike rides. Bit hard to take a trombone bikepacking, though I love the idea of playing full volume at the top of Cader Idris or similar. No neighbours to upset.

I've just removed this from the bike http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q569/Sean_iow/DSC_7057-1496x842_zpsvj8i7me6.jpg This makes me cheery as I've realised how lucky I was to avoid a stem to groin interface on last night's ride when the top tooth failed :smile: perhaps I've eeked just a few too ...

I'll be there Friday, but rolling down on 2 wheels in the morning. Based on the current guess, probably mid to low teens, mostly overcast with some rain. They only really have any reliability 3 days ahead - beyond that anything could happen and it's informed guesswork. Is it too early to start Ommin...

710 they are!

They're at work, so I'll not be able to check till Monday. Remind me if I don't will you?

I've got a set of black Al Loops that can be had. They came on a Surley Troll but it's owner didn't like them so we swapped them out. Almost new condition with comfy black tape everywhere but the main grip area. How's £75 posted to mainland UK?

It wasnt Heinz was it?

or as he looks more recently

The one on the bottom/right. If only due to the pattern disappearing and there being a black section in it's place.

Tidy job.

For anyone wanting a bit more reach along with some height, I bought a Cinelli Pista track stem and turned it the wrong way up. 30 degrees and various lengths available.
It's not made for Mtb, but if it's good enough for hammering on the track I reckon it'll be fine. Cheap too!

I've been wondering this. I have a pretty strong prescription and now needing reading glasses as well I've taken to using varifocal contact lenses for some activities. Not used them for cycling as yet and would wonder about putting them in with more or less unwashed hands in the morning. And needing...

and from over the pond a mini lockring remover that works with thru axles. Not sure I'll ever need it, but feel naked in the back of beyond without one Where from? Web link please Yes please - I could do with this as well. Does it have an adaptor to use with a 1/2" drive or something for when ...

The swag-man brought swag from all over - from our very own Archie Fufkin a PHD jacket and some stupid-light trousers, from the lovely folks at Lyon Eqpt a Synmat, and from over the pond a mini lockring remover that works with thru axles. Not sure I'll ever need it, but feel naked in the back of bey...

Has anyone managed to get the 1 litre/min throughput on one of these? I cleaned mine this evening and had a couple of goes - the best I could manage in a minute was 750ml. That doesn't include the priming time. It felt quite hard work too, I wouldn't want to be providing for a scout troupe! :lol: Y...

My mug came with a little net bag - and the rectangular windshield that came with my 22g stove fits neatly inside the net bag, on the outside of the mug, but very snug. I think that's ok.

Bound to be more like me who didnt think to look in this corner for a LHC thread. Given a few more days/weeks I'm sure there'll be others.

Oh yes. :)

Why did I only just see this thread? If there happens to be a bail in the group, or room for another then I'd very much like to add my own brand of badinage and buffoonery to the LHC. I have a sense of direction and I'm not afraid to use it, but damn little experience of midwales biking or bivvying ...

I have to wonder whether Bikeradar are moving within the correct circles - when compared to our mug-dangling* brethren, we do appear to be the people fashion forgot. *which in itself is little more than a fashion accessory :wink: Don't feel so left-out, the slithy touch of fashion reaches everywher...

...and bringst me a trail of shot, most lovely in it's plasticness but lovelier still in it's twenty six pound cost.

I'm going to have to up my game.... Portmadoc to Berwyns..... okayyyyy!

*edit to admit idiocy - I'd confused Berwyn with Brecon, as one does.