Hey ‘redefined’ I recently aquired the neo air xtherm mat too, a mat upgrade for me but haven’t tried it outside yet, crinkles like a crisp bag tho when inflated for inspection indoors, will be interesting to see how it blocks the cold on an overnight trip. Re bivvy choice..... as well as Rab ascent...

Wanted a bivvy that would pack into a Revelate Sweetroll bar bag but looking at yr pic, it might just compact down to go in one of the Salsa Anything bags instead

Had to get a bottle of wine out of the fridge and open it.....so I could do the bivvy size comparison thing

Rab Ascent pack size looks do-able

Yes saw yr post - was thinking tarp as well to cover wilder weather. What size can u pack the Rab Ascent biv. down to?

If I had the time, I'd probably have a go!!!

Meanwhile, have also been researching a suitable bivvy - don't want to carry the tent on all expeditions.

The Rab Ascent says its breathable and waterproof + don't mind a bit of extra weight to stay warm and dry - anyone else used one of these?

Ok - will have a look at the route 'end' options on the map - cheerz Whitestone

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“Come cycling Ledbury bike maps” Google this and the TCW maps and guide is at the bottom of the page. Delivery took about four days the maps are on fancy waterproof (?) paper in colour. There’s loads of info on accommodation re supply shops etc. On route I also got a GPS download of the route from I...

Aw dam would like to have seen the Indiana Jones thing. Never mind. Will def. be using an alternative bridge crossing if any of these fords are looking a bit too frisky. Not bothered bout me, just don’t want the bike and gear getting washed away :shock: I’ve marked the ones u have pointed out on the...

Hi Lazarus, I just received a copy of the IMBA UK maps for the route at the end of last week. Their info page mentioned five major ford crossings which they say, “can be treacherous after heavy rain”. So I was kind of referring to that perhaps I should have said Ford crossing and not river. It all s...

Sounds like its a go with the Gravel bike then - cheerz for the updates Am still running with inner tubes at the moment (slime) - have never tried a tubeless set up - perhaps it would be better Will keep an eye on the weather a couple of weeks before, hopefully won't be needing a snorkel for the riv...

Have prob posted above on wrong thread! Was just looking for any useful info/ yr experiences of the Trans Cambrian early in the year

Greetings all -

Anyone with Trans Cambrian Experience pl.? Was considering one way, end of April 2019 (on a gravel bike). Is the route too muddy/ bag of shi*e at this time of year/ worth doing anyway?