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Bivvy a month 2023.
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Re: Bivvy a month 2023.
Well done, made it, phew!!NeilA wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 11:09 am BAM March 31...3 of 12...15 of 15
Once again faced with a last night stand, mainly due to work, on a day and night full of heavy rain.
Already soaked cycling during the day, my need to stay dry dictated a local trip.
Time to experiment with kit, very pleased with the outcomes, feeling readier than ever for WRT.
Used my Robens Starlight for protection from rain. New arrivals: Sonder Confucius loop handlebar, Alpkit Deluge 20 litre handlebar bag, Alpkit Cloudbase air mat, footprint made from heavy gauge polythene sheet.
I'm starting to doubt myself now, did I do a March one ?!?
Re: Bivvy a month 2023.
Definitely gotta try to get out earlier in April, not ideal this lastminute.com lark
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Re: Bivvy a month 2023.
Right then.
The Ides of March has been and gone, April is in progress and sprung has springed (?)
As usual, I have ploughed through the last 17 pages (Reg is definitely posting too much) and come up with the following list of Bam completionistas.
Sean_iow
Verena
jimmy G
RIP
Blackhound
Frog
Bearlegged
Raggedstone
FBPhil
Josh
NeilA
Retired Tester
Pip
Gecko76
Moder-dye
Stinginglip
Wotsits
Leerowe76
Kernowsteve
Boab
Lazarus
Samwise
Late starter is Ergaster (Feb)
Could be a few late posts, get 'em in!
So awards-wise, I bring you shed wars!
Yes lots of cheeky shelters used this quarter so herewith the highlights....
Rude hut - John Allan in Feb
No hut - Gecko76 (cowering under a bit of wriggly tin)
At deaths door (or near to it) Frog, in the lychgate
Best birdy hide - Moder dye (with plenty of competition, are we heading for "sleeping in a bird hide a month"??)
Most luxurious tent - NeilA's pub marquee
Best overall accommodation - Leerowe76
Plus a few others....
Best Breakfast - Raggedstone in March
Widest interpretation of rules - RIP sleeping in his mates boat
'Bivvy equals bivvy bag only, you lot are all wimps', award to several people - Verena, Samwise, Gecko, Raggedstone, Kernow Steve
Going out in spite of the horrible weather and not being arsed award - me.
Some nice spring weather in the offing by the looks of things, plus easter bunny bivvys also on the cards!
See you in July!
Phil
The Ides of March has been and gone, April is in progress and sprung has springed (?)
As usual, I have ploughed through the last 17 pages (Reg is definitely posting too much) and come up with the following list of Bam completionistas.
Sean_iow
Verena
jimmy G
RIP
Blackhound
Frog
Bearlegged
Raggedstone
FBPhil
Josh
NeilA
Retired Tester
Pip
Gecko76
Moder-dye
Stinginglip
Wotsits
Leerowe76
Kernowsteve
Boab
Lazarus
Samwise
Late starter is Ergaster (Feb)
Could be a few late posts, get 'em in!
So awards-wise, I bring you shed wars!
Yes lots of cheeky shelters used this quarter so herewith the highlights....
Rude hut - John Allan in Feb
No hut - Gecko76 (cowering under a bit of wriggly tin)
At deaths door (or near to it) Frog, in the lychgate
Best birdy hide - Moder dye (with plenty of competition, are we heading for "sleeping in a bird hide a month"??)
Most luxurious tent - NeilA's pub marquee
Best overall accommodation - Leerowe76
Plus a few others....
Best Breakfast - Raggedstone in March
Widest interpretation of rules - RIP sleeping in his mates boat
'Bivvy equals bivvy bag only, you lot are all wimps', award to several people - Verena, Samwise, Gecko, Raggedstone, Kernow Steve
Going out in spite of the horrible weather and not being arsed award - me.
Some nice spring weather in the offing by the looks of things, plus easter bunny bivvys also on the cards!
See you in July!
Phil
Re: Bivvy a month 2023.
Thanks, the ultimate procrastination breaker!!Verena wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 9:51 pmWell done, made it, phew!!NeilA wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 11:09 am BAM March 31...3 of 12...15 of 15
Once again faced with a last night stand, mainly due to work, on a day and night full of heavy rain.
Already soaked cycling during the day, my need to stay dry dictated a local trip.
Time to experiment with kit, very pleased with the outcomes, feeling readier than ever for WRT.
Used my Robens Starlight for protection from rain. New arrivals: Sonder Confucius loop handlebar, Alpkit Deluge 20 litre handlebar bag, Alpkit Cloudbase air mat, footprint made from heavy gauge polythene sheet.
I'm starting to doubt myself now, did I do a March one ?!?
Indeed you did, using a clever survival tactic!!
Last edited by NeilA on Mon Apr 03, 2023 6:33 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Bivvy a month 2023.
Brilliant Philfatbikephil wrote: ↑Sun Apr 02, 2023 11:16 pm Right then.
The Ides of March has been and gone, April is in progress and sprung has springed (?)
As usual, I have ploughed through the last 17 pages (Reg is definitely posting too much) and come up with the following list of Bam completionistas.
Sean_iow
Verena
jimmy G
RIP
Blackhound
Frog
Bearlegged
Raggedstone
FBPhil
Josh
NeilA
Retired Tester
Pip
Gecko76
Moder-dye
Stinginglip
Wotsits
Leerowe76
Kernowsteve
Boab
Lazarus
Samwise
Late starter is Ergaster (Feb)
Could be a few late posts, get 'em in!
So awards-wise, I bring you shed wars!
Yes lots of cheeky shelters used this quarter so herewith the highlights....
Rude hut - John Allan in Feb
No hut - Gecko76 (cowering under a bit of wriggly tin)
At deaths door (or near to it) Frog, in the lychgate
Best birdy hide - Moder dye (with plenty of competition, are we heading for "sleeping in a bird hide a month"??)
Most luxurious tent - NeilA's pub marquee
Best overall accommodation - Leerowe76
Plus a few others....
Best Breakfast - Raggedstone in March
Widest interpretation of rules - RIP sleeping in his mates boat
'Bivvy equals bivvy bag only, you lot are all wimps', award to several people - Verena, Samwise, Gecko, Raggedstone, Kernow Steve
Going out in spite of the horrible weather and not being arsed award - me.
Some nice spring weather in the offing by the looks of things, plus easter bunny bivvys also on the cards!
See you in July!
Phil
Sponsored by Alpkit
Top buyer from Joe's shop, Weirdos on Bikes
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Re: Bivvy a month 2023.
Think I got three in in March [ as I also stayed on a boat and rode there on a bike]
Planning on a biggish bike ride some weekend if the weather holds and a local if not....also avoiding last minute.com again after the first two were last day of the month.
Planning on a biggish bike ride some weekend if the weather holds and a local if not....also avoiding last minute.com again after the first two were last day of the month.
Re: Bivvy a month 2023.
Yep, great write up
I always end up feeling there's a challenge there for me to try and get a more interesting award for something ...
Will get my thinking cap on....
I always end up feeling there's a challenge there for me to try and get a more interesting award for something ...
Will get my thinking cap on....
Re: Bivvy a month 2023.
Came across this pepper pot looking ruin on yesterdays ride, not sure of its history but will find. Potential for a BAM just all the empty tinnies and tobacca pouches lying around would suggest not
processed-cac3800a-f2e4-4232-84ef-a488d42ce583_agiE9bvL by Lee Rowe, on Flickr
Open top for the night sky
processed-351b2320-4be8-49d2-bc02-1259d7dd2a64_0m2UsYbM by Lee Rowe, on Flickr
Nice steel door could be secured with a lock on the inside maybe for a bivvy
Getting some idea for the April BAM
https://www.wrexham-history.com/brymbo- ... rial-view/ A little history on this The Brymbo Bottle
processed-cac3800a-f2e4-4232-84ef-a488d42ce583_agiE9bvL by Lee Rowe, on Flickr
Open top for the night sky
processed-351b2320-4be8-49d2-bc02-1259d7dd2a64_0m2UsYbM by Lee Rowe, on Flickr
Nice steel door could be secured with a lock on the inside maybe for a bivvy
Getting some idea for the April BAM
https://www.wrexham-history.com/brymbo- ... rial-view/ A little history on this The Brymbo Bottle
Last edited by Leerowe76 on Fri Apr 07, 2023 9:58 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Bivvy a month 2023.
Good find. There's one along the coast from me I was thinking of, but it's a bit overlooked and no door.
I have been looking up old Royal Observer Corps bunkers in the area too. I was down in one years ago which was pretty cool, though I did have a bit of anxiety that some one would shut the lid and lock me in
I have been looking up old Royal Observer Corps bunkers in the area too. I was down in one years ago which was pretty cool, though I did have a bit of anxiety that some one would shut the lid and lock me in
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Re: Bivvy a month 2023.
I hope you didn't lick the walls (that's regs job )...possibly remaining Lead smelting residues ...Leerowe76 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 07, 2023 9:47 am Came across this pepper pot looking ruin on yesterdays ride, not sure of its history but will find. Potential for a BAM just all the empty tinnies and tobacca pouches lying around would suggest not
processed-cac3800a-f2e4-4232-84ef-a488d42ce583_agiE9bvL by Lee Rowe, on Flickr
Open top for the night sky
processed-351b2320-4be8-49d2-bc02-1259d7dd2a64_0m2UsYbM by Lee Rowe, on Flickr
Nice steel door could be secured with a lock on the inside maybe for a bivvy
https://ancientmonuments.uk/128246-brym ... rks-brymbo
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Nope nor did I touch anything in there, more likely to catch something of the beer can paraphernalia and spliff ends
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Re: Bivvy a month 2023.
...and don't trust local water sources, deffo bring your own ..
I suppose this applies to all bivvies in post- industrial locations.
Else Darwinism will reduced this niche bivvy sub group
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Re: Bivvy a month 2023.
Set off yesterday AM on the Dales Divide (I'll do a quick trip report on that but basically it didn't go well) and ended up at a shooting cabin/shelter that we've used before. Cath turned up about an hour later and also bivvied there. I'd taken lightweight summer kit and was at the very limit of it so didn't have a good night's kip but Cath did say I was snoring at times.
No real run as we missed February.
No real run as we missed February.
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Re: Bivvy a month 2023.
Absolutely glorious weather this Easter weekend, isn't it?
Hopefully lots of you are out there doing fun bikepacking type stuff.
I went out late morning Friday till Saturday lunchtime, for a bigger ride by my standards, and my April BAM.
Set off from Brecon over the Eppynt and down to Llanwrtyd Wells, reminiscing about the last time I was there in November for the Real Ale Wobble.... I was somewhat more sober this time . Forced to purchase an ice lolly as I'd remembered that I'd forgotten to bring a spoon or anything similarly suitable to stir my coffee or my freeze dried evening meal with, let alone eat it... ice lolly stick was the closest I could find that would do the job
IMG_20230407_130125 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
On up and to the infamous Devils Staircase which was my first visit there by bike... I got as far as all the way to the very first grit bin ! I blame the fact that I was carrying bikepacking bags... yeah right.... I might have pushed on a little bit further, but I was going so slow I was scared I might not be able to unclip in time at the point when I was losing my balance.... and fall or wobble across the road - not a good idea, as it was quite busy with tourists. Still, very glad I finally had a stab at it.
IMG_20230407_134633 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
IMG_20230409_064130 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
Absolutely stunning road over to Tregaron - met the same cyclist again who I'd met when I was last there in the autumn - Steve, wardening at Dolgosh Hostel!!
IMG_20230407_162139 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
Quick pit stop at the lovely pub in Fair Rhos for a top up of salt and liquids, then onwards through Cwmystwyth, through the always lovely Elan Valley as the sun was starting to set, and like a pro arriving at the chosen bivvy spot just as it was getting dark.
IMG_20230407_171522 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
IMG_20230407_172523 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
IMG_20230407_173622 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
IMG_20230407_185102 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
IMG_20230407_190028 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
IMG_20230407_185655 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
IMG_20230407_192815 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
IMG_20230407_201832 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
I had a really rather tasty freeze dried meal of salmon and broccoli pasta, flapjack and a lovely cup of tea, and sat there for a bit watching the stars come out, before I spotted the lights of my friend making his way up the hill and over the dam. He'd ridden a somewhat (!) longer loop from Abergavenny via Mach and Aberystwyth , and knew just where to find me as we've bivvied there a couple of times before.
An amazing moon rose as we drank more tea and chatted before trying to get some sleep - it was starting to freeze by now.
IMG-20230409-WA0009 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
As usual, much fidgetting and getting up for pees, being quite cold and sleeping not a lot, but all to be rewarded with a wonderful sunrise.
IMG-20230409-WA0011 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
Some sheep came over to see what was going on
IMG_20230408_065752 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
IMG-20230409-WA0014 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
I have never seen the reservoirs so still, amazing to see the hills reflected in the water.
IMG_20230408_070949 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
IMG_20230408_070954 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
We rode off, literally into the sunrise, to the Halt in Rhayader, where we filled up on coffee and a rather large breakfast, then rode on a bit more together before heading our separate ways again.
IMG_20230408_113344 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
4/12
Hopefully lots of you are out there doing fun bikepacking type stuff.
I went out late morning Friday till Saturday lunchtime, for a bigger ride by my standards, and my April BAM.
Set off from Brecon over the Eppynt and down to Llanwrtyd Wells, reminiscing about the last time I was there in November for the Real Ale Wobble.... I was somewhat more sober this time . Forced to purchase an ice lolly as I'd remembered that I'd forgotten to bring a spoon or anything similarly suitable to stir my coffee or my freeze dried evening meal with, let alone eat it... ice lolly stick was the closest I could find that would do the job
IMG_20230407_130125 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
On up and to the infamous Devils Staircase which was my first visit there by bike... I got as far as all the way to the very first grit bin ! I blame the fact that I was carrying bikepacking bags... yeah right.... I might have pushed on a little bit further, but I was going so slow I was scared I might not be able to unclip in time at the point when I was losing my balance.... and fall or wobble across the road - not a good idea, as it was quite busy with tourists. Still, very glad I finally had a stab at it.
IMG_20230407_134633 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
IMG_20230409_064130 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
Absolutely stunning road over to Tregaron - met the same cyclist again who I'd met when I was last there in the autumn - Steve, wardening at Dolgosh Hostel!!
IMG_20230407_162139 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
Quick pit stop at the lovely pub in Fair Rhos for a top up of salt and liquids, then onwards through Cwmystwyth, through the always lovely Elan Valley as the sun was starting to set, and like a pro arriving at the chosen bivvy spot just as it was getting dark.
IMG_20230407_171522 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
IMG_20230407_172523 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
IMG_20230407_173622 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
IMG_20230407_185102 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
IMG_20230407_190028 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
IMG_20230407_185655 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
IMG_20230407_192815 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
IMG_20230407_201832 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
I had a really rather tasty freeze dried meal of salmon and broccoli pasta, flapjack and a lovely cup of tea, and sat there for a bit watching the stars come out, before I spotted the lights of my friend making his way up the hill and over the dam. He'd ridden a somewhat (!) longer loop from Abergavenny via Mach and Aberystwyth , and knew just where to find me as we've bivvied there a couple of times before.
An amazing moon rose as we drank more tea and chatted before trying to get some sleep - it was starting to freeze by now.
IMG-20230409-WA0009 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
As usual, much fidgetting and getting up for pees, being quite cold and sleeping not a lot, but all to be rewarded with a wonderful sunrise.
IMG-20230409-WA0011 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
Some sheep came over to see what was going on
IMG_20230408_065752 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
IMG-20230409-WA0014 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
I have never seen the reservoirs so still, amazing to see the hills reflected in the water.
IMG_20230408_070949 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
IMG_20230408_070954 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
We rode off, literally into the sunrise, to the Halt in Rhayader, where we filled up on coffee and a rather large breakfast, then rode on a bit more together before heading our separate ways again.
IMG_20230408_113344 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr
4/12
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Re: Bivvy a month 2023.
Those reflection photos are amazing!
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Agreed A bit hypnotic, also the reflections are the same tones a landscape, not darker.. remarkable.
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Fabulous trip that V and wonderful pictures
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Enjoyed reading that over breakfast, lovely. Am assuming that weather will also be present over there for the WRT....
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Re: Bivvy a month 2023.
Enjoyed that report and photos, Verena.
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Oh absolutely, I insist!!
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The 2 reservoir photo I guess will 'photo-stitch together & match very well. That'll make a cracking panorama.
I use 'Bimostich' on my android phone.
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