I own one. The revolt 1. Use it for commuting. Had a chain-stay crack on me and the carbon seat post snap in half at separate occasions. Though Giant replaced both under warranty. Not the best spec. I think I got it for £700 new (on sale). I've replaced a few parts over the probably 2 years I've had...

I'm in too. Looking forward to seeing some familiar faces.

If you need a mobile signal then you can also use one of the many free options; Google maps tracking; Strava beacon if you have premium; Garmin liveTrack if you use a Garmin and Bluetooth enabled phone. There's probably quite a few free apps out there too.

It does happen:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstop ... pings.html

"missed out on Jan bam" - still five days to go chap! :-bd Missing Jan is the only thing worse than missing Feb which is what did for my BaM effort two years ago - still can't believe I blew out that early. Pickers 'n' meself were thinking of a Wyre/Malverns jape soon but probably not til...

All this talk of getting ill has made me think. What sort of water filtration should we consider other than boiling Boiling isn't really filtering. You can use one or more of -Water filter -Boiling -Chlorine tablets -Selecting a good source for your water It's also worth noting it's probably not a ...

Another question for you all. Has anyone got any experience of bikepacking with a dog? We have an 18 month old collie and wondering whether it would work for her to come with me No experience bikepacking, but mountain biking in general -My lab was able to handle about 7 miles before getting tired. ...

I used a combination of single water bottle and camelback this weekend. I found it much easier to manage water levels knowing I had a reserve. Yes water bottle was pretty disgusting, I did unscrew to drink to avoid the sheep sh!+ I've used a bite valve cover on the camelbak for years. Really appreci...

Anybody been ill after bikepacking? Wish you'd filtered/sterilised that water? I've come down with a case of gastroenteritis after the café racer - And this is the only time bikepacking I've not filled up at a natural water source, and hence filtered my water. So this got me thinking. What's your ex...

Good times. Hope to see you all again at the WRT

MarkW wrote: The sweat could have been from that giant fireball!

The scene probably looked a little something like this:

Scattamah wrote:Mrs Scattamah says thankyou Mark...apparently I look better to her with some mud on me and a little bit sweaty.

Greetz

S.

No problem. Good riding with you briefly.
The sweat could have been from that giant fireball!

Here's my photos from the weekend. Mostly Reg's group. https://photos.app.goo.gl/XLWYRFFMmEnWXK5Y2

Matt wrote:Not packed yet but the essentials are done...

Did you bake those with that little gas stove at the back? - that's impressive!

As you say, a lot of the fun of this game is fiddling about with and honing your gear - I just sadly got a bit obsessed :wink: I'm of the same mind Reg. It's obviously a very broard church but personally, I enjoy the challenge of trying to reduce what I carry while still carrying enough to remain f...

I hope to. Would be nice to have a route for my Garmin though

Are there any groups open to another member? I've had software problems trying to plan a route. It doesn't look like I'll have one ready in time.

I'm booked in at the Star Inn on Friday night.

RIP wrote: Another possibility could be towing a wheelybin, which would double as both luggage and shelter (the lid would make a handy rain 'beak').

Just need to swap out those 4" wheels for something bigger and nobbly.

I'll be there. Hope to tag along with someone / a group too. Will probably head up on Friday night after work. I'll see if there's any room at the inn - it seems that's the pace to be pre-ride.

GRs look good, quite a few places I haven't yet been.

I'm in!

Thanks for the advice all. Sounds like I'll be alright.I have merino base thermals and a neoair

Just to get a pass for the weekend now.

Anyone ever used two mats? I have an inflatable with no insulation but with lots of cutouts to let the bag loft. This will still be cold in Jan so am going to get a self inflating mat of some sort too. Considering a lightweight one (maybe alpkit airo 120?) and maybe combining with the inflatable. D...

I'd like to go. Not sure my sleeping bag is up to the task?

Rab ascent 500
Comfort Temperature: 1
Limit Temperature: -5
Extreme Temperature: -22

Good read. It's quite amusing how you got the only photo of the two of you together.

Depends on the size of your support cell. Mine is 2 or 3 times the diameter of a joystick which wouldn't fit. I usually run it from my backpack.