https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52875805468_1705c6edc2_b.jpg After the MIPS failed in my old one that I've had for years https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52875743745_39654a6e61_b.jpg A treat to mysefl before this week's upcoming wet weather forecasted trip to Scotlandchestershire But the wif...

Apart from No shows, DNS's and early mechanicals our little gang of 5 claim the shortest ever WRT at 27 miles over the 3 days..... Our old Lonely Hearts Club riders have formed into a brilliant bunch of like minded riders who are a pleasure to ride at any time throughout the year. Verena and I rode ...

Anyone found a fantastic weather forecast for this weekend as yet?

As said above

ADDRESS
45 Colorado Way
RHYD-Y-MEIRCH GB
NP7 4ER

This does not existt,

The hours are very long and 7 days a week as well.

Nothing on companies house on them

If it's too good to be try it usually is, avoid

Taylor wrote: ↑Tue Apr 11, 2023 9:50 am

Rockbus wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 11:10 am I’m interested do we need to let them know if planning on staying in campervan overnight?

There's a carpark opposite that can take campers.

As Taylor says,
Park in the carpark opposite, we'll be there in our vans overnight.

Pub opens at 7pm normally

rudedog wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:43 pm

JohnClimber wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 9:11 pm

rudedog wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:36 pm The Enlightened quilts (and Cumulus) have straps that attach to the quilt which then go round your sleep mat.

As long as I have the straps on, I never have an issue with a cold/draughty back.

Used the straps, still had the drafts

What quilt were you using?

Cumulus 250 and 450

rudedog wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:36 pm The Enlightened quilts (and Cumulus) have straps that attach to the quilt which then go round your sleep mat.

As long as I have the straps on, I never have an issue with a cold/draughty back.

Used the straps, still had the drafts

Stu, any midges to speak of in the area, as yet? Last time someone asked this was just prior to Bearstock. I said 'no' but fast-forward a few days and I'd never seen so many. Currently none ... but. :wink: Speaking of Bearstock. Please can we have another Bearstock this summer please Dee and Stuart...

BBC's normally accurate week ahead Countryfile weather forecast looked "promising" for the end of this week and into next week

I too am a side sleeper and use quilts. I find the US brands are often a little wider so well suited. Mr Climber swears by the Sierra Designs Backcountry bed for side sleepers. Sierra Designs looks good but it’s 1.3kg (large) looks like a quilt is the way to go. Been there with quilts, too many col...

Boab wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 7:17 pm Just bought a proper waterproof jacket. Queue the improved forecast...

That's the spirit, if we all pack and carry everything that's waterproof known to the bike packing world the heatwave will hit it.

VIZ TOP TIP.
Avoid having to wrap your tongue around the unpronounceable Welsh equivalent of Brecon Beacons by never going there again.

Sold subject to mid week viewing Sold subject to mid week viewing My Mountain Hardwear Hyperlamina Spark Review here https://outdoorsmagic.com/article/mountain-hardwear-hyperlamina-spark-35-sleeping-bag-review/ A lovely warm and easy to vent and get in & out of traditionally shaped sleeping bag....

How was the Easter Weekend field test, Monday looked like a good testing day. Hi jBay, It was brilliant, the bivi bag worked perfectly with the mattress and the same sleeping bag. More info here on this link https://www.bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/sierra-designs-backcountry-bivvy/ And the first revi...

Yellow sleaved Gore top bought this evening

Anyone checked the weather yet?

RIP wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2023 1:50 pm When you say "mixing"..... ?

They will be there at our Sunday night camping area.
We have been invited to eat with them in the evening

Just had it confirmed that our WRT will involve mixing with 20 belly dancers

I wonder if they want to see my puppy

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 1:18 pm My one pack raft trip was in one of the lochs to the southwest of Suilven but my current pursuit of a SH packraft is based on the opportunities of this area!

Les and I should be doing Suilven via packraft from the East in 3 to 4 weeks time, weather depending.
Can't wait

2 weeks to go....

The countdown is on....

I'll be travelling to the middle of Wales at this point....

Bring on the WRT

With Stuarts help I've done a bivi bag review

https://www.bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/ ... try-bivvy/

Linked to my sleeping bag and mattress *"Unison, Harmony or a System*

https://www.bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/ ... untry-bed/

I'd contact The Inn nearby and ask if you eat and drink there could you pitch where these benches are?
Newton Bank
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2jgYdU2VNYwNnt7z6

Happy Birthday Stuart

Forget recording mileages, heartrates, etc; record stories instead. Love that Reg...... On my very first WRT back in it's 2nd year Stuart taught me a very good lesson and if I get drunk enough I'll tell everyone about it again and again and again. Gave up Strava and following a line years ago, the ...

here is one in the sea (at high tide) but it is reachable off the beach as the tide goes out I believe areas such as that are quite often and commonly referred to as 'beach'. But Google maps says "in the sea" https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52792939372_c3bea4e420_c.jpg Just..... :wink: