Isnt it a back rest like an American's Raleigh chopper?

I think ive spotted multiple stem cells strapped together out on the front?

Tenacious Michelle and Philippa still out there giving it some - impressive staying power... Back at home but still in HT550 land enjoying watching their dots
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Last week I pulled the (hair) trigger on some more gear - new waterproofs, including a very light Patagonia storm racer jacket, then this is happens: https://www.netweather.tv/weather-forec ... ge/monthly As Ian says probably the most expensive free event ever!

Andy at backcountry Scot has sent me down a revelate 8l t-pin - looks totally bombproof. Tomorrow ive got a two day circuit to bodmin and back to try it ( and me out ) in time for Scotland later this month.

Postman recently delivered a KLYMIT V Ultralite Slim Sleeping Mat - used it on an overnight training mission between Dartmoor and Bodmin. Not as warm as a neo air but super comfy and pleased with the way it packs down to zilch

Thanks all! I checked the wiring, restriped and attached the ends; Revo still playing up, but it was worth trying. I contacted Exposure and followed the service/warranty guidelines and within a couple of days of them receiving my unit they replaced it - they'd never seen so much water in one! As you...

Hi all Anyone got an update on the Inchbae hotel - I read that its in new ownership and more bike friendly - anyone got direct experience of this? Plus last year I had good service for meals etc at OBH but read some less than enthusiastic posts compared to previous years. Is the OBH still the hostel...

Me too for a fasting ride to commute to work with a porridge pot and banana a couple of times a week. Trying to get in the habit of coping without food for Scotland in May... Otherwise muesli and flaxseed with rice milk in the morning. Light and veggie at lunch time - maybe 400 calories worth. I hav...

Hello everyone! The bearings on my refurbished sp hub have worn out again - 2000km mainly off road in pretty wet conditions most of the time but more concern is my Revo light has started flickering badly with poor capacity and all sorts of issues with LEDs Normally just the two horizontal LEDs light...

I always charge a cache battery off my cycle 2 charge then recharge gps etc at night form the cache. I have carried a lunking great 10000mh battery in the past, but will probably try a 6000mh for this year. Ive had problems with usb connector on cycle to charge but had good backup service from Germa...

Good to know about sintered pads -and being able to make them good for spoke clearannce - thanks!

Trp spyke brakes - anyone still using them and still a fan? are there more durable pads; are TRPs own short lived pads which seems to get a few moans the only option. Or should i just bung on some hydraulics on i to replace my tired bb5s

Glad to be in again. The small route change at the end looks like a bit of a small but painful sting in the tail - "whats not to like!?" My previous experience at this point is best described as emotional - and thats on the flat. Im expecting a real battle over that short section assuming ...

This is really helpful thanks!

My Surly ogre is a bit heavy for some 'stuff' coming up next year; ie I have to be more race orientated. So looking for something quite different LBS does Cube and can offer me a good carbon Reaction at a good price - does anyone ride a Cube for bikepacking duties? BMC team elite and Trek Procaliber...

https://vimeo.com/235418218 - trailer - good enough in its own right to get one making lists and plans - again. Looking forward to the full edit.

What worked for an old deisel: Travelling to and from Tyndrum by Caladonian sleeper Patagonia Storm racer jacket - bomb proof and Patagonia Houdini windproof Fresh ESI custom extra chunky grips Revelate harness despite being heavy Sp dynamo, cycle2charge and 10000mAh battery set up for lights, gps ...

:-bd Just vaguely exciting. I remember the Glen Ling slither you mention, it made my bottom lip quiver, but at the road a local jumped out and shouted at me 'Highland 550?' I nodded from under my hood (It was lashing down) 'Then sir, I salute you!' and he stood parade erect and presented a sharp sal...

On the train from Exeter to catch tonight's Caledonian. Can't help feeling vaguely excited..!

Dirk has sent me a warranty replacement Cycle2charge USB unit - really quickly via Amazon. Like I emailed him at 8pm middle of last week and hed replied and sorted it all before lights out. Id had good use out of the previous unit even at low speeds; it was always putting a few useful milliamps into...

Isn't marzipan a fave of Alpine veterans? I try to mix up the snacks to keep it palatable - I went right off the red nakd bars on last years ht550. Still like the blue cashew and date ones though! My protein do some raw bars with dates which are well lush. :-bd good weight for calories and snack siz...

Hail and fire, boils (well kind of, more like snot) now this https://stv.tv/news/features/1388044-mi ... ting-bugs/

The man flu's made me delirious - I'm in. I think.

As if there wasnt enough pressure...Well no.10 has just got of bed after 2 days of man flu (didnt see it coming either); so I should at least make the start ...