Just admit I mostly avoid it. Stopped riding with local mtb club cos they were taking groups n beginners on FP in the Lakes. Just think its bad karma to upset people. I am far more concerned about sustainability and erosion of paths. My local fell, Longridge, has been really badly messed up in just ...

Not solo, but as a couple and also travelled solo (female). Whilst biking never had a problem. Kids can be very very enthusiastic, but not unmanageable. People all super friendly and helpful. You have to be careful of course, but that is anywhere. My friend did a tour on her own and also had a fab t...

Looking to ride to Paris this August, anyone got any tips, side trips or advice ?

It will be super laid back, gentle and easy riding, 3-4 days and a couple hanging out in Paris.

Cheers

Sarah

So I have snagged some cheap flights to Istanbul for a week in late October.

Not even decided to take bikes or not [want to]....

Just wondering if anyone had any experience, information, blogs or suggestions of low cost, chilled, fun stuff to do.

Thanks in advance

Sarah

I have some carbon bars that need a few cm off each end as rather too huge!

They are Nukeproof and box says I need a fancy tool to cut them down. Cant I just use a hacksaw? What will happen, will they unravel? Any tips or experiences or advice on this? Thanks in advance.

Sarah

Have you got any pictures of how you mount onto the loop bars? Just curious as I am experimenting with mine.

Thanks

Sarah

Is anyone else doing the 50 ? :-bd After a tough winter of illness :sad: , finished up by hospital with double pneumonia and flu :YMSICK: I am raring to get out, bike is dusted off and might get out soon, I can almost breath now even ! Just been looking at the route, super chilled, lots of my favour...

Seat mounts and harness can often be removed, or rolled n taped. Depends on model I guess. Would love to hear how you get on with it. I have a kiddie trailer that I am trying to get my border collie puppy to travel in. She loves it as a bed in the house, but howls n cries when we tow her in it. Have...

Anyone out in Clitheroe tomorrow night ? Event is sold out I'm afraid, altho that is great for Green Jersey and Random Adventures.

See you there if you have tickets !

Sarah

I am going to Africa, with bike, for my 'significant' birthday next year. :YMHUG: Thinking Tanzania, but that is open, anything up to 6 weeks in July/August [no prizes for guessing my job], fairly low budget. I have looked at some organised/guided tours, all £££ of course, but also wondering if it i...

Saw that, looks like we are taking a trip this weekend....

I use the Alpkit bags with little loop things on the sides to attach. They aren't fully dry anymore, duct tape patches, but I just pack carefully.....

I made a footprint for my similarly aged Laser. It was def struggling on wet ground. Still impressed at how such a light tent has coped and lasted.

Hi My partner is looking for a lightweight down bag for spring to autumn use. I have Rab bags of some vintage which very happy with, but we are interested in Alpkit Pipedream 400. It is about the same on weight and insulation and over 100 quid cheaper than the Rab equivalent. Anyone used their bags?...

Nice to read as stuck in bed last few days with another chest infection. Now, I would head south, searching for some sun and warmth. This summer I am planning Oban and island hopping. Got 6 weeks.....

Definitely a change of clothes [or warm and dry layer]

Baby wipes

a book, usually a biog or travelogue for the region

I have some heated shoe insoles, quite old now but still work. Looks a bit like an asbo with aa battery pack on each ankle!

Otherwise I focus on keeping iron levels up and keeping whole body warm, hat, buff, arms and legs as well as core. It helps.

Brilliant, thanks, major hurdle figured out !!!

There is an excellent transport service available that can pick you up in Ullapool and take you back to Oban.

Where do I find out about the connection or service? Cheers

Thanks for concern and advice about puppy, we are just doing the 50 and she can run any rough stuff. Or that is the theory. Some obedience training to do first!

Entry is in.

Could be puppy's debut outing with the trailer. Certainly something to aim for in getting her used to using it.....

Planning on doing something up there this summer, with bf and dog in trailer [she needs to learn about trailers first] Loved the film thanks, esp the bothy at the end. Where is it ? Any other tips/suggestions ?

Thanks for feedback, I will put the trailer int eh house for her to get used to after Christmas, was thinking initial short trips to the park or to walking places so sounds ok. In theory....

Hi all. After the sad and slightly unexpected loss of my old collie, Pluto, I now have a rather feisty young collie puppy. I would like to take her on some biking trips next summer, currently looking at the Hebrides, and longer term. I have offer of an old kiddie trailer to try and would consider bu...

Please send an eamail address and I will share some 'new puppy' loving.

Keep smiling

Sarah