Just about to fly out to Spain for a weeks cycle touring (not bikepacking this time). Was going to bring my SPOT but thought it was a bit of overkill. While setting up my Spotwalla page I come across this. http://bubblergps.com I've downloaded the android app. And going to try it out when I'm away. ...

Just having a play around with this now so thanks for the heads up. Looks good so far and that's comparing it directly with Viewranger which I have used for years.

Will be very handy to have especially for anyone else doing the HT550.

I've got a 300km route plotted out on GPS for the Dark Peak. I put it together when I was bored and recovering from my knee op back in the spring. I never got to ride it this summer as I simply wasn't fit enough. However I'm planning on riding it during the Easter holidays as part of my prep for the...

I'm glad I'm not the only one who enjoys using veloviewer.

Was never into logging my rides pre-Strava etc but now I love it........ Hopefully get a bit more done this year than last.

I've got both a normal smooth one which is best if you've never used one before.

http://www.66fit.com/66fit-elite-foam-r ... -45cm.html

Once you get hooked on self inflicting pain then a rumble roller is the way to go.
http://www.rumbleroller.com/foam-rollers.html

Ride your bike. Have fun. Mix it up. Remember that no matter what type of training you do your body soon adapts to it. So changing your focus every 6 to 8 weeks is beneficial. For years I've defied convention and do very little BASE in the winter and gradually build up my endurance rides through the...

Mike Hall is now riding too!

I'm in too.

What gear were you running on your singlespeed Ian? And if you did it again would you use the same ratio or would you be tempted to have a full compliment of gears. Those calorie totals on your Strava look way out but then again I'm 6ft 5 I'd have to stalk some deer and have a BBQ to keep me going. ...

Well done to everyone who finishes this event. I'm looking forward to touring it at a leisurely pace in the summer before hopefully lining up for the race next year. Looks like Ian and Alan put all their years of racing Polaris events to good use.... The question is can anyone beat Aidan? Exciting t...

They put a load of controls on footpaths and once they realised said they had land access issues which has since turned into BS about late lambing and birds nesting. When asked about the maps and clarity regarding which tracks were legal or not it became very clear they generally did not have a clue...

***POLARIS CANCELLED***
Due to land access problems.

Just thought I'd let people know just in case anyone was planning on registering tomorrow morning.

I wasn't riding as still injured but my Mrs ain't very happy. :x

Neil. That looks like the perfect camp spot.

Makes me want to get out and test my Delta out :)

My Alpkit Delta has only been up in the garden (no photos). I mainly got it as a cheap option for a two man tent when doing the Polaris but I really like it's pack size and would consider using it on longer bikepacking trips with my wife (we normally use my Big Agnes Seedhouse SL3 as we're both tall...

Cheap as chips. Packs small, light. Inside is a bit baggy but that's why they are selling them cheap. Might be worth a look.

http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?tar ... ory_id=282

Some general advice regarding adjusting cycling positions for different injuries. http://www.cptips.com/knee.htm Still think foam roller will work though. I've been off my bike since January with severe knee pain but that's because they had to do microfracture on my knee after injuring myself playin...

Saddle position could be OK as it may have been due to 3 days cycling back to back. Maybe a little bit too much too soon.

Foam Roller and you'll be and

Most likely to be tight IT bands. Can come on very suddenly and very painful. Generally quite easy but painful to self treat with a foam roller. Should be able to get back on the bike within a week. It's likely that your saddle is too low and you've over-developed strengthed the lateral aspect of yo...

Knee still not right but I'm sure it will get better sooner than if I'd had the operation. The silliness will have to wait for now

Well- I had an unexpected call from my consultant yesterday evening, most of which was him apologising profusely.

He double checked my MRI and said that he had in fact mis-interpreted my MRI scan and that my ACL is completely intact. No operation required, yipee! :D

Hopefully be back biking soon.

Thanks Gairy, I'm still at the stage where I'm trying to get my head around it. I've been doing my physio religiously as everything I've read suggests it makes a big difference. Your advice suggests the same :) Still gutted though did it playing football no one near me at the time either! I I'm conf...

Hi, I'm booked in to have knee reconstruction surgery on the 10th April :| I was just wondering if anyone else has been through this? I have 2 months of pre-operation physio to do that apparently greatly increases the chance of a successful outcome. So I've gone from planning a bikepacking trip to I...

After Ian B's write up of the mKettle I was quite interested in getting one. But after a bit of research I found the original american version. More expensive especially when you factor in postage/likely custom charges - but half the weight (nearly). Can cook on the top of it too - looks like it wou...

I had no car so only got to ride Winter Park, Grand Junction, Nederland and the stuff in and around Boulder.

Sourdough Trail was my favourite from what I can remember.

A day and night of first time experiences all added up to nearly twenty hours of riding that I will never forget. A moment in time from my ride below. The Carnau The halo of light now seemed to be dancing on the horizon. It was enchanting and provided an overwhelming feeling of hope. Then the light ...