Thanks DNF, I actually have Mavics myself (Alpine model) and apart of them being slow drying and a bit on the snug side, I'm quite happy with them. I'll keep an eye on the Switchbacks.

Aren't there any quick drying SPD shoes around? I'd love something like my Salomon xa pro 3d but with a stiffer sole. I can get them soaking wet and after a dry night in a tent I can enjoy dryish shoes in the morning.
My current spd shoes take ages to dry under a radiator! :(

I'm planning a route around Scotland beginning of July. The idea is to cycle for a week+ or so, mostly wild camping. I'll be carrying a tent so only if the weather is REALLY bad I would consider a morale boosting camping/b&b. Currently the route would take me along the West Highland Way, then to...

+1 what flatfishy said and I wouldn't like to crash with you head-on

You can't go wrong with Schwalbe Duremes, they come in 28x2.0 and are bomb proof.

For the past weekend I have planned a longer one day ride in order to make a shakedown of my gear. It was supposed to lead me around the Tywi Forest in mid Wales and stretch between the Brianne and Claerwen reservoirs. Although the forecast was not in favor of longer errands, on saturday morning I h...

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guess it's not for us?

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Hey Ian, there are some nice areas and great rideable tracks but can suddenly faint into wet moorland ;). Would definitely like to go back there but probably skip the push up Bannau Sir Gear and walk down to Llyn y Fan Fawr - these are better enjoyed with a rucksack. Currently I'm having my eye on t...

New member checking in, I'm from Poland but currently on a short visit in SWales Pembrokeshire. I thought that the best way of saying hello would be to share one of my rides with you. This one was a quickie around Black Mountain I did in august last year, weather was too kind and I had lots of fun.....