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by D Faff Master
Wed May 29, 2019 4:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Highland Trail 2019
Replies: 514
Views: 98781

Re: Highland Trail 2019

https://twitter.com/Clarionrider/status/1133743846049886209?s=19 Karl had a rucksack on when I took these photos yesterday... He was on top form complaining a bit about elephant legs and planning on putting his feet up for a while to drain them in the bothy. He looked a bit gutted when see later on...
by D Faff Master
Thu May 31, 2018 10:19 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Highland Trail 550 - 2018
Replies: 518
Views: 99915

Re: Highland Trail 550 - 2018

I only know Alex's name from doing Mountain Bike Orientering events.

I found this blog entry on Settle Harriers. A good read too.
http://settleharriers.org/blog/?author=7

Well done Alex! A seriously impressive debut ride :o
by D Faff Master
Sun Dec 03, 2017 10:18 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Veloviewer map - explorer tiles
Replies: 794
Views: 138346

Re: Veloviewer map - explorer tiles

Veloviewer Explorer tiles. What a fantastic way to help motivate yourself to get out and try new rides in the winter. :-bd My square was only 8x8 at first. However I've explored about 90% of the Peak District since I started using Strava (helps that I participate in a lot of Mountain Bike Orienteeri...
by D Faff Master
Tue Aug 08, 2017 11:56 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Knackered knee replacement
Replies: 24
Views: 4193

Re: Knackered knee replacement

I'm in a similar situation and I'm only 43 :cry: I've had a few ops with limited success but eventually my left knee ended up with Stage 4 arthritis. It was actually a relief to be told this as I had become very strrssed/anxious about the pain I was experiencing (& therefore the damage I must be...
by D Faff Master
Wed May 31, 2017 11:57 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: HT550 - 2017
Replies: 799
Views: 212050

Re: HT550 - 2017

Mega impressed with Slarge. Smashed it on 3rd attempt. That's commitment :o In fact impressive rides by everyone. PB's galore and super impressive debut times by all the new riders. There's obviously been a lot of thought put into the planning of most rides this year. But to then pull that off must ...
by D Faff Master
Sun Jan 01, 2017 9:10 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Guy Martins round Britain
Replies: 53
Views: 11858

Re: Guy Martins round Britain

I did a ride/tour inspired by The Tour Divide too but that's as far as it went..... wasn't tempted to describe it as anything else though.

I've posted previously about it a long time ago.
by D Faff Master
Sat Dec 17, 2016 9:34 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Guy Martins round Britain
Replies: 53
Views: 11858

Re: Guy Martins round Britain

Guy Martin wrote in his new book. I wasn’t sure before if the whole Tour Divide experience was going to break me, but it hadn’t. It made me realise that if I put my mind to it I can do anything. It's all getting very confusing. He thinks he did, some know he didn't and others think he did the GDMBR?...
by D Faff Master
Wed Dec 14, 2016 5:49 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Guy Martins round Britain
Replies: 53
Views: 11858

Re: Guy Martins round Britain

I was following my Garmin, and the trail was fairly obvious a lot of the time, but because I hadn’t downloaded the USA map background on to my device it just showed a line, and me as a dot on it.
Garmin only used when celestial navigation wasn't possible.
by D Faff Master
Sat Dec 10, 2016 3:53 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Guy Martins round Britain
Replies: 53
Views: 11858

Re: Guy Martins round Britain

Skirts the issue generally in his new book. As writing retrospectively I'd have been interested to know what happened at Spray Lakes Reservoir as that set the tone for the rest of the ride. Finishes by comparing his ride to. I had cycled 2,745 miles, and probably a bit more, in 18 days and 6 hours, ...
by D Faff Master
Sat Dec 10, 2016 12:06 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Guy Martins round Britain
Replies: 53
Views: 11858

Re: Guy Martins round Britain

Hope he's learnt how to navigate after his Tour Divide debacle...
by D Faff Master
Mon Mar 28, 2016 5:23 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cairngorm loop grp depart 2016
Replies: 252
Views: 45477

Re: Cairngorm loop grp depart 2016

I've not done the CL but have a similar problem best way I've found to manage it is. *Using knee high merino wool compression socks under knee length seal skinz The compression socks should help improve blood flow and keep your feet warmer. Seal skinz keep you dry (but only if knee length) Tape up t...
by D Faff Master
Sun Jan 17, 2016 10:55 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: OMM Bike events
Replies: 14
Views: 2169

Re: OMM Bike events

If you enjoy bikepacking you're likely to enjoy events such as the OMM Bike. What's not to like? Two long days biking in an area that you've probably not ridden before. A chance to camp out and use your bikepacking kit. The added competition drives you on to ride that bit further and faster (just li...
by D Faff Master
Mon Dec 14, 2015 9:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 2016 Plans
Replies: 57
Views: 7313

Re: 2016 Plans

Kielder 100 - The old 100 mile version was more or less a 100 mile ride on Fire Tracks.

The Manx 100 feels epic, looks epic and is a great mountain bike ride. Going back for the third time this summer.
by D Faff Master
Sat Dec 12, 2015 6:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 2016 Plans
Replies: 57
Views: 7313

Re: 2016 Plans

Hey Rich, That 20 x Century Challenge is a great idea. Think I'll try that too. The Tour Divide with Tom should be a great fun and hopefully you'll get good weather too. (I did an August TD ride in 2010 and only had 1 x day of rain and a few showers). Best bike adventure ever and looks well impressi...
by D Faff Master
Sat Dec 12, 2015 4:11 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 2016 Plans
Replies: 57
Views: 7313

Re: 2016 Plans

After two failed HT550 attempts I'm going back to events that I know suit my strengths..... so lots of riding, some good technical descents and as a little 'hike a bike as possible' (Uphill hikes are OK, but long traverses and pushing a loaded bike downhill for me = major problems). Lined up so far ...
by D Faff Master
Sun Nov 15, 2015 11:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: UK terrain like the Tour Divide?
Replies: 49
Views: 7527

Re: UK terrain like the Tour Divide?

It's a fantastic bike ride and easy enough to prepare for, unlike the HT550 which needs more than just cycling fitness. Just ride your bike and chuck in as much adventure/exploring as you can. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4150/4957569063_c303ea6bf9_z.jpg Soaking up the View by Mountybiker , on Fli...
by D Faff Master
Tue Oct 06, 2015 11:33 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 Route Details
Replies: 140
Views: 18646

Re: BB200 Route Details

:lol:

Just realised the BB200 route was overlaying another route on my Viewranger!

Just the once then :wink:
by D Faff Master
Tue Oct 06, 2015 5:35 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 Route Details
Replies: 140
Views: 18646

Re: BB200 Route Details

There is a Spar in Glyn Ceiriog and there are a couple of pubs too. The pub opposite the Spar serves food (The Glyn Ceiriog) till quite late at least 8.30pm. The main portions are massive too :o RE THE SPAR I'm reasonable confident that it opens at 8am and shuts at 9pm. I quite like the published ro...
by D Faff Master
Thu Oct 01, 2015 5:35 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 Route Gossip
Replies: 33
Views: 4667

Re: BB200 Route Gossip

Last weekend I had organised a MTB Weekend away for Stockport Clarion. We did 2 x 70km (2000m) days riding from Glyn-Ceiriog (well everyone apart from me due to broken wrist).

I think you'll either be going up or down this.... https://youtu.be/eaj3fkvAJCw
by D Faff Master
Wed Sep 16, 2015 8:20 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 last month of 'training'
Replies: 45
Views: 6022

Re: BB200 last month of 'training'

I'm out as I've broke my wrist. :| Had a few good weekends lined up that I was looking forward to after a summer full of biking. So no Polaris, or riding on the club weekend I've organised as well as missing out on the BB200. The good news is that two people on the reserve list will be happy :grin: ...
by D Faff Master
Tue Aug 11, 2015 11:10 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Colorado Trail Race
Replies: 67
Views: 15628

Re: Colorado Trail Race

Sounds good Alasdair. As I'm a teacher I'm limited to school holidays..... so I'll have to give that one a miss.

I'll look forward to hearing about it afterwards on here :cool:
by D Faff Master
Sun Aug 09, 2015 11:26 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Colorado Trail Race
Replies: 67
Views: 15628

Re: Colorado Trail Race

Just found out that a whole load of my in laws are coming over to the UK next summer from New Zealand. No way I'll be able to do the Colorado Trail next year now.....Boo They've got family links in the Outer Hebridies so looks like we'll be going there instead so not all bad news. That leaves me sti...
by D Faff Master
Sun Aug 02, 2015 8:53 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Colorado Trail Race
Replies: 67
Views: 15628

Re: Colorado Trail Race

That's a useful link. Thanks.
by D Faff Master
Sat Aug 01, 2015 10:19 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Colorado Trail Race
Replies: 67
Views: 15628

Re: Colorado Trail Race

Thanks Alan. Especially for the heads up about Seargents Mesa I'll make sure I do a short day then so as not to stress my body too much. RE Altitude seems I'm a quick responder been to Colorado and the Himalayas before and felt fine. Going to spend the whole summer (school holidays) out there. Befor...
by D Faff Master
Fri Jul 31, 2015 10:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Colorado Trail Race
Replies: 67
Views: 15628

Re: Colorado Trail Race

It's on my radar for next year too...... Question for Alan Goldsmith we spoke briefly about this on the HT550 Is there much pushing across traverses and downhills? Uphill pushes are fine. Thanks Mark McP PS Have now recovered from the Highland Trail! Did the http://www.manx100.com/ at the weekend. H...