Ace jersey, thanks Stuart. Will show mine off at the Jennride on Saturday

Stuart (hello btw!)...are these the same sizing as the 2012 jerseys? Cheers.

My other half is also interested in a lady version She's generally a UK size 8.

Hi all. Lots of good places to bivy off the Ridgeway, particularly from Streatley westwards. One of my favourite spots, near Barbury Castle... https://www.google.com/maps/place/National+Cycle+Rte+45,+Wroughton,+Swindon,+UK/@51.4810268,-1.8047243,3a,75y,279.18h,84.7t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1srdTefWmFNCO8B...

Hi guys. Huge congrats to Ian & Aidan (and others) on some great riding...it was a tough route for sure. With regards to the knee thing...for me it was 100% down to the hike-a-bike. Right to the end I still felt very strong on the bike, but the hour after hour (after hour!) of steep & rocky ...

Good job

yeah that was a bummer. Hopefully you're handy with a needle & thread?

Taylor definitely had some pics of your culinary masterpiece, Ian (I know coz I took them with his camera!) Here are my pics. Good time had by all (even Steve I hope!)... http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/t433/pedalhead/BB%20Welsh%20Winter%20Bivy%20Dec%202012/th_2012-12-08121155.jpg http://i1059.p...

Have you used the Gelert Solo in anger before? I found mine was suitable only for midgets!

yep yours is definitely a good weight! I suppose I err on the side of reliability with wheel builds...Arch is mid-weight, DT comps, brass nips. I deliberated for a while over 19 or 18t but went for 19t in the end. This'll go on the bike for stuff like the Highland Trail etc, and realistically I'm go...

1159g including freewheel, which is meant to be around 177g so I guess the wheel is a shade under 1kg.

ha, the stuff hp give away. I didn't get any

I'll bring the




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New rear wheel arrived today. My first "proper" singlespeed wheel. Paul WORD hub, White Industries freewheel, Arch ex 29er rim, DT comps, built by JRA (always an excellent build).

btw...you may want to refill yer meths bottle!

Forecast is looking pretty mild overnight (6 deg C). Reckon I might not even bother with the winter gear. More space for whisky and snickers bars. Win!

ooh that does look handy!

My Pogies from Hotpog arrived today. They look pretty basic but ok for £20. Shame it's not looking cold enough to use them on the overnighter this weekend.

Tarp & bivy for me

Well, it was a struggle to get back up the hill...!

Ahhhh, bivy man-love

yup, I'd definitely want a tarp with that setup. Looks good otherwise.

yep I'll be there :D

Ah yes that's not far from me, a lot of my road rides go through Moreton. Flat...yeah, the Cotswolds make for a pleasant road ride but I tend to head over to Wales for "proper" hills when I can. Still not exactly the Cairngorms though :-). Sadly, my wife would have none of it if I wanted t...

I'm pretty much on the Oxon/Glocs border, in between Witney and Burford. I also spend quite a bit of time in & around Watlington as my Mum lives over there. Whereabouts were you?