Hi all.
First time poster here.
I finally got my finger out and had a go at this Bikepacking lark that all the cool kids are doing. It was a short tester. I rode out after work and headed to a secluded spot via a very indirect, largely offroad route taking in a chippy (chips and curry sauce) and a pub (Squeezing my Melon man IPA). It was a learning curve but I'll be back for more I think.

https://twitter.com/darwendashers/statu ... Ip_wY7u5lQ

https://strava.app.link/jHiQvP5UiAb

hey and welcome its good to have another local here [ though you wont know who I am I ride with dave from bolton who attends your real ale wobble and run]. I have ridden with you a few times [ a long long time ago]

Excellent stuff and welcome .
Just in time for summer .

I think you may need to reconsider your definition of the word "cool" .

Nice to see you're already focussing on the most important aspects of any ride - beer and chips

Had another go. I got an Alpkit Elan hooped bivvy as a birthday present so was looking for an excuse to christen it. No chips this time but had a decent pint in the pub part way round.

https://x.com/darwendashers/status/1700 ... Ip_wY7u5lQ

Top of lyons den or further over at top of moor by whitton weavers way ?
Its a great hobby you now have.