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[Bearbonesnorm]

Where's the cafe in that shot?

Just out of shot Bob ... by about 13 miles.

[Asposium]

Wonder if Tesco do home deliveries to the local bothy.

[RIP]

Flippin' 'eck if we've got to get as far as Big Rock caff I'm in trouble . That's Ian-capability is that. Unless there's a new branch in Mach. Intrigued why they only make dinosaurs on Saturdays as well, I'd be gutted if I only managed to get there by Sunday morning and missed them. "Guando" as well, must be some sort of baked Welsh bat poo delicacy.

[mechanicaldope]

Llanbrynmair appears to be annoying right on the edge of several different OS maps! Guess I will be asking santa for a new map library. Don't want to get the GRs and not be able to plot them all! Are the 1:25000 scales the best for this kind of thing?

[cyclingtiger]

Mrs Tiger and I are in. Hope the weather is as good as last year.

[Bearbonesnorm]

Are the 1:25000 scales the best for this kind of thing?

I think so. Locally, there's a number of very good tracks that are clearly marked on the 1:25k but with absolutely no mention on 1:50k.

[mechanicaldope]

Are the 1:25000 scales the best for this kind of thing?

I think so. Locally, there's a number of very good tracks that are clearly marked on the 1:25k but with absolutely no mention on 1:50k.

I had to read that to myself a few times. How odd!

[Richard G]

It should be noted what Stu's idea of a good track is...

I'd wager anything where the tussocks only come to waist level, and the rivers can be forded without the need to swim.

[In Reverse]

Hope the weather is as good as last year.

Agreed.

If I recall correctly the saturday started like this:



then it started raining which got progressively harder over the course of about 8 hours, bouncing down by 6pm (which necessitated a hefty pub stop in Llanuwchlyn) until it finally brightened up at about 10pm. Absolutely freezing overnight then raining most of Sunday again.

Great days.

[Dr Nick]

I missed last year, and have just entered - before seeing the pics in this thread! I'm not sure if I'm inspired or scared..

[RIP]

How you doing Nick, alright there? If you're not inspired AND scared you're not bikepacking .

[BigdummySteve]

That’s a few of us from the local area perhaps we could rent a van between us? Transportation and accommodation

[crewlie]

Ok, that's me entered, bit of a long way, but it'll be fun...just got to hope I can get there :)

[Asposium]

Anyone going from East Yorkshire (Hull and surrounding)?
Sharing a lift might encourage me to “be more Mike”

[ctznsmith]

Will there be a lonely hearts club?

[Bearbonesnorm]

Will there be a lonely hearts club?

Not as such but obviously people are welcome to sort something out between themselves - 'tis potentially quite a social affair.

[windjammer]

Wonder if Tesco do home deliveries to the local bothy.

with all your gadgets i bet you could get a few deliveries

[windjammer]

Anyone going from East Yorkshire (Hull and surrounding)?
Sharing a lift might encourage me to “be more Mike”

im going taking the fatbike

[RIP]

As ever, Star Inn night before acts as a jolly LHC 'pick-up joint'. Talking of which, if anyone's hoping to nip in quick and bag the penthouse suite with rooftop hot tub and on-call masseuse - sorry, I've already nabbed it . And booked my bike to Caersws station yet again, arriving about 2.15pm Friday, whence I shall battle through the towering snowdrifts to the Star. Masochists welcome to join me on that part of the trip although I can't guarantee we'll reach our destination unscathed. Or indeed at all. Not sure about rest of weekend yet - apparently my people are in high-level discussions with other people's people.

[Dave Barter]

I will be at the Star in my van the night before and also looking for intrepid adventure’ers to ride with

[Zippy]

I've made no plans.... Not even sure if driving over Fri after work or doing my Saturday early morning warp speed cross country dash!

[Richard G]

I might take this as an excuse to buy a properly insulated mat. None of the ones I have can handle anything under about 12c.

(There's not as much meat on me to keep me warm as there once was)

[Richard G]

Oh, and I'll be at The Star too... probably stay up somewhat later than I did for the BB200.

LATE NEW YEAR PARTY!

[Mbnut]

At last... I have managed to enter a BB event.

Time will tell if that is something I'll regret.

:-l

[Asposium]

At last... I have managed to enter a BB event.

Time will tell if that is something I'll regret.

:-l

Baptism by fire