Thanks....as always it was an excellent event that allowed me to explore places that I wouldn't normally consider. Cake, atmosphere, chat and banter all 1st class. Thanks also to Will & ?? (Terrible with names) for allowing us to share their bivvy spot and fire. Some shots below. https://www.fli...

It's taken a while, but was worth the wait, a lot of very nice details. Should hopefully have it up and running in a couple of weeks.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/104836926@N06/12570045203/

This year's El-an back

I'll hope to be at the campsite by 7:30pm on Fri so will probably get there after 8:00. I'll be in a blue T4 camper. A change of bike and a change of approach for this year's event. :)

Less than WRT....comfortably less......

All prepped and ready to go. I loaded up my bike last night with all the kit including food and water and was really happy with the set-up and weight. Last year I consumed around 4,000 cal of food and so this year I'm carrying around 4,500 cal of food and 1250ml of water so will expect to refill at ...

I'm on a 29er rigid. I did the Kielder 100 a couple of years ago and my lasting memory is that the trails are all made up of brick sized rocks that beat you up around most of the course. BB200 terrain I think is not as rough as Kielder combined with some paved and bog I would go for the hard tail to...

Kit prep is going much better than physical prep...bike and kit should be at least 5kg lighter this year, which sounds quite impressive but is in fact an indication of how much I overpacked last year.....! I have to get a black badge this year, missed it by 500m/hour last year...500m....500m...! You...

I agree with Ian and prefer that these type of events stay low key. I applied the same strategy re: CL300 and will follow the EWE progress with interest, but will be amazed if my negotiating skills with Mrs P will enable me to make the start. Really like Aidan's strategy of using peoples local exper...

Flatfishy, I'm sure I've missed the boat on this one but if you can get hold of some spot trackers and have any left I'd certainly like to have one!

And some more photos.

https://picasaweb.google.com/paul.pomfr ... directlink

So, as free time leading up to BB200 is becoming increasingly difficult to find I decided that the only way of getting a ride in with some decent miles would be to start early. I headed off at 4:30 this morning down the Wayfarers Walk towards Winchester. Fantastic 5 hour ride and back in time for el...

Really disappointed not to be able to join you. Have a great trip, looking forward to a full report

Ian, kit list is looking good.

Agreed, just like the WRT, different people will want to achieve different things from this event and so the variety of essentials that will be carried will vary accordingly.

Chew, don't forget that the start time has now moved to 10:00, which means that 26 hours later will be 12:00 on Sunday.........lunchtime :D

I really like the 'Jones style' that On One have adopted for their fat bike, will be interested to see how much they will retail for. Hopefully it will take them a couple of years to get it production ready so that I have more time to save ;) http://www.on-one.co.uk/news/products/q/date/2011/09/09/f...

Gents, as a appears to be the trend here, I plan on taking only items that I would normally take out on a day long ride, along with the must have sleeping bag, bivvy and lights. On the last WRT I took no change of clothes as in reality I found that putting fresh, dry clothes only makes a difference ...

I think you're right date wise, should still have at least 12 hours of light per day. I now need to enter serious negotiations with Mrs. P to achieve a pass out. Are you thinking Thu/Sun or mid-week. I also need to try and get a frame bag made up in around 4 weeks, any idea where I can get one? ;) W...

Just checked out some of the photos on Ian's link to last year's trip. Conditions looked spot on for a proper winter trip. I have of course now got a pair of bar mitts that I won on the WRT raffle and so need to get some serious use out of them. Did you hunter / gatherers not get a good a camp fire ...

I really like the sound of that, but pass-outs are of a premium this late in the year. What is your gut feeling on dates?

Hi Singlespeed, did you manage to do the trail. I'd certainly like to do it at some time....maybe one for next year!

Here she is - steel-big wheels-single speed - just enough carbon!
Naked
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/7 ... -R7CiDArLQ?
Dressed
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1 ... zy6EclGKDA?

Last 2 WRT's were done on single speeds and they performed flawlessly. Get the gearing right for your style / ability give the chain a drop of oil each morning and it's good to go. The bike is lighter, quieter and smoother as a result.