Haven't managed to get out this month... Tonight is my last opportunity.

However, I'm going to a rave on the other side of London. If I cycle there and then sleep in a park/on a bench/ in a bus shelter on my way home, does that count?

*I'm probably not going to do this, but it had crossed my mind...

Thanks for all the replies and yeah good point Ian. I am convinced...

Thanks for the replies. I certainly don't want to have to end my riding day early due to lack of light. That would suck. Especially if feeling good to carry on mentally and physically. I currently have one of those cheap Chinese cree lights. It's been going for a couple of years now and never let me...

Hi all, Quick question for all those that have already experienced the HT550... There seems to be approx 17 hours of daylight in May (for Inverness). I'm just wondering how often you used your lights for riding? Basically just trying to figure out if I need to invest in some lights with a longer bat...

Off to my local mountain bike trails in Surrey. Meeting some DH and dirt jump types... failed to repair mountain bike last night so I'm on my CX bike. Going to be interesting. At least I left the lycra at home today...

Took the long route home today after work (via the pub)

Some great suggestions here. Waiting for a copy of the Millican Dalton: A search for romance and freedom book to arrive in the post and started reading Paul Howard's '2 wheels on my wagon'. Its about a novice cyclist dreaming of bigger things who decided to take on the Tour Divide. Enjoyable, easy r...

Thanks Purty,

I also emailed, got a similar response. He also said that the EHIC is fine...

Looking forward to it. See you there!

Hi all, thought it might be good to start a reading list of all your favourite 'adventure' and outdoorsy books. I have just finished reading View From the Summit by Sir Edmund Hillary, a great read detailing his life and achievements. Particularly interesting chapter on media relations and controver...

Really enjoyed this write up. Inspirational stuff! Thanks for sharing

Thanks Purty, yeah keep us posted with what you discover.

I haven't entered yet, but plan to on Monday.

Giacomo

Had a nice 40 mile road ride out to harrisons rocks near tunbridge wells yesterday, met some friends, bivyed, did a bit of climbing this morning and then cycled back again. Drinking tea now and pondering tomorrow's ride... See where the wind takes me I think...

Purty, I am 99% sure the medical certification requirements apply to Italian nationals only. Might be worth checking though. I plan to enter later today. Looks like a great route and the promo vid has certainly worked it's magic on me. I just hope all those little Italian towns we pass through have ...

Next year I will explore and get lost more.

Garmin Etrex 20 here. Bought as a recommendation. It's been great so far, about 3 months and 600+ miles. Definitely use lithium batteries. To give you an idea I did the BB200 with it and lithium batteries, took me just over 24 hours and the battery indicator was still showing full. I tried it with a...

Just got mine. Thanks Stu! vaguely exciting!

Hardtail SS 29er.

GT Peace with custom dented top tube.

OK noted! Thanks for the info.

Managed to plan out a (hopefully) decent route approx 110-115 miles in total. Looks like its going to be a cold one...

Hi all,

Planning a ride this weekend to incorporate moel prysgau bothy. Ideally wanted to do about 100-120miles over the Saturday and Sunday.

Just doing my route planning and don't know the area very well at all. I was wondering if anyone has any good route tips?

Thanks,

Giacomo

Amazing. Thanks Alan.

Giacomo

I'm after an 18" (ish) frame to build into a fairly light bike. Ideally with changeable dropouts (singlespeed/geared) and a tapered or 1.5 headset.

I really like the on one scandal...

Anyone?

Sounds horrific. I'd be interested.

I'm after one of these devil machines for a spot of winter training. Does anyone feel like selling one? Cheap and cheerful ideally... Stuart, you are the sort of guy that likes to make people suffer.... Perhaps you could sell me a turbo trainer and then throw mud at me whilst showing giant images of...

Might be interested in the jacket for the missus once you get the pics up. Particularly interested in seeing the damage...

Thanks

Giacomo

Also very interested in hearing people's lighting ideas/set-ups following the BB200...

Thanks