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by Zippy
Tue Jun 10, 2025 2:09 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Summer Jennride 2025 21st June(Summer Solstice)
Replies: 18
Views: 5946

Re: Summer Jennride 2025 21st June(Summer Solstice)

The mtb route is probably the hardest route that has been put together, https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49685454 When you say hardest - as in because it's a bit longer/lots of climbing type of thing, or because it's quite techie? Fitness related I'll be thinking twice, techie stuff I'll just send :g...
by Zippy
Wed May 14, 2025 10:20 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Summer Jennride 2025 21st June(Summer Solstice)
Replies: 18
Views: 5946

Re: Summer Jennride 2025 21st June(Summer Solstice)

I'm in, see ya there! :-bd
by Zippy
Tue May 06, 2025 6:28 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: WRT - Thank you!
Replies: 11
Views: 1340

Re: WRT - Thank you!

Yes, ditto what Al just said. I really enjoyed that, lovely weather, a mystery puncture and some good times. Can't believe I almost missed it! Thanks Stu + Dee .
by Zippy
Thu Apr 24, 2025 4:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Hoy Bonaly 26 SOLD
Replies: 2
Views: 752

Re: Hoy Bonaly 26 SOLD

The child has outgrown this now. Quick heads up as I'll be coming to the WRT, so if anyone is interested, I can take a few photos, agree a price and bring to the WRT for mutually convenient delivery!
by Zippy
Thu Apr 24, 2025 3:55 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Exped Pillow Pump
Replies: 3
Views: 1470

Re: Exped Pillow Pump

Bump! FOC (feed the bear what you think it worth) if you're coming to the WRT. Any takers?

Or Stu, you can give it out with the raffle prizes asking if anyone has an Exped mat!
by Zippy
Wed Nov 13, 2024 6:57 pm
Forum: MYOG
Topic: Bamboo 2
Replies: 51
Views: 25124

Re: Bamboo 2

Nice! A lot easier to do that when you've got just a small section of the frame rather than the whole thing :grin:
by Zippy
Fri Aug 23, 2024 12:16 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Winter Bivvy '24
Replies: 66
Views: 27103

Re: Winter Bivvy '24

Anyroad, I know it's fun spending weeks arguing about which date every year, but the South Wales Chapter have already made an executive decision. After a number of behind-closed-doors smoke-filled-rooms focus groups, committee meetings, sealed ballots and shouting matches, we have... <trumpet fanfa...
by Zippy
Fri Aug 23, 2024 10:31 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD - Borah bivi
Replies: 2
Views: 2406

Re: WTD - Borah bivi

Hey James, I've just replaced my OG Borah bivvy with a newer cuben fibre one! It's a standard size and zip just across the front (not down the side too), and the midge net head piece. It is quite roomy and length wise I think you'd be fine. It must be getting on 10 years old now, but it is in genera...
by Zippy
Fri Aug 16, 2024 8:30 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Midge eviction protocol
Replies: 28
Views: 10260

Re: Midge eviction protocol

I can't vouch for it but the flextail bug repeller looks interesting https://www.flextail.com/collections/mosquito-repellent? I came across them the other day, I'd be interested to hear some real world experience! I have one. Pretty useless TBH Thanks for the honest/useful feedback. I'd be tempted ...
by Zippy
Mon Aug 12, 2024 10:43 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Midge eviction protocol
Replies: 28
Views: 10260

Re: Midge eviction protocol

Richpips wrote: Thu Aug 08, 2024 8:59 pm I can't vouch for it but the flextail bug repeller looks interesting

https://www.flextail.com/collections/mo ... repellent?
I came across them the other day, I'd be interested to hear some real world experience!
by Zippy
Mon Aug 12, 2024 10:40 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Last month's run - a health warning PSA
Replies: 29
Views: 10537

Re: Last month's run - a health warning PSA

Yikes. Glad you're OK James, Thanks for sharing, not a bad thing for any of us to be generally more aware.
by Zippy
Fri Aug 02, 2024 12:05 pm
Forum: MYOG
Topic: DIY Frames and fixtures - Aluminium section joins and sliders
Replies: 11
Views: 9211

Re: DIY Frames and fixtures - Aluminium section joins and sliders

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154865221453 This might work Stainless Steel Miter Track Tape Measure Self Adhesive Woodworking Ruler https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/aa4AAOSw9pph96-3/s-l1600.webp And threaded corner feet to level it would create space for 3D printed slider section that slides over the 40...
by Zippy
Thu Mar 07, 2024 9:40 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 4526
Views: 879336

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

As we've kinda just touched on analogue, I'm hoping for a cheery Friday as this is coming tomorrow. Apologies in advance as it's now a certainty that the next 4 weeks will be very wet. https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBV8IfVKgku1_x4Px0b-TxAmX62ahVS-HNon8MCTJ4Si4YSGZKDupiy...
by Zippy
Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:49 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Pat Adams RIP
Replies: 6
Views: 1394

Re: Pat Adams RIP

Wow, agree with a lot of the thoughts above. It was these events whilst uni that really got me into riding, I've done mountain mayhem many times in most team formats and there was just a great buzz at the events, I'm still using some of the event banners round the place for various things! I don't t...
by Zippy
Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:40 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: End of an era - perhaps. UPDATE
Replies: 88
Views: 15354

Re: End of an era - perhaps. UPDATE

Bearbonesnorm wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2024 11:09 am The rally school have now relocated to Scotland. Ceulan will remain Bear Bones Towers.
Ah, great news :-bd
by Zippy
Wed Feb 14, 2024 1:54 pm
Forum: MYOG
Topic: Old chains & cassettes
Replies: 3
Views: 6528

Re: Old chains & cassettes

Christmas tree decorations.

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by Zippy
Wed Jan 10, 2024 11:24 am
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Cancelled,: South West Lakes Spring Break, 23-24 March 2024
Replies: 7
Views: 4855

Re: South West Lakes Spring Break, 23-24 March 2024

Looks good - I've put it in the calendar - 70% chance of my attendance I'd say.
by Zippy
Sat Dec 09, 2023 11:02 am
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Winter Bivvy?
Replies: 53
Views: 49071

Re: Winter Bivvy?

Speedy recovery Boab.
Al wrote: Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:04 pm
I've bivvied at high lodge a couple of times - once in one of the tipis and once in a giant wooden rabbit :lol:
:lol: Brilliant. I might have a go at that myself. :smile:
by Zippy
Mon Dec 04, 2023 10:58 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Winter Bivvy?
Replies: 53
Views: 49071

Re: Winter Bivvy?

I appear to be tied up 16-17 now, can probs still make next weekend. There's some shelters (3 sides and a roof, but concrete floor) in Thetford Forest (you can see it from the red route), and indeed in their playground areas you could probs camp down somewhere. Could almost ride round during the da...
by Zippy
Sat Dec 02, 2023 11:27 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Winter Bivvy?
Replies: 53
Views: 49071

Re: Winter Bivvy?

We should maybe start its own thread then. I was thinking about contacting Wicken Fen to see if the basics campsite was available; open sided shelters, a fire pit and a composting loo. Meet at Cambridge Station, do a bit of a ride, camp, brekkie at Maglia Rosso, then either back to Cambridge or Bur...
by Zippy
Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:10 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Winter Bivvy?
Replies: 53
Views: 49071

Re: Winter Bivvy?

We should maybe start its own thread then. I was thinking about contacting Wicken Fen to see if the basics campsite was available; open sided shelters, a fire pit and a composting loo. Meet at Cambridge Station, do a bit of a ride, camp, brekkie at Maglia Rosso, then either back to Cambridge or Bur...
by Zippy
Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:45 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Winter Bivvy?
Replies: 53
Views: 49071

Re: Winter Bivvy?

Anyone from the flat lands fancy an East Angular Winter Bivvy...? Boab...I'd be up for that assuming dates work out. I've always enjoyed the winter bivvy, although last years welsh one got snowed off... Anyway, I'm in East Anglia (Bury St Edmunds way), be interested in tagging along. Have to say, t...
by Zippy
Mon Aug 14, 2023 12:18 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: QR disc gravelly frame 54cm ish
Replies: 6
Views: 1330

Re: WTD: QR disc gravelly frame 54cm ish

I have a White Geneiss Croix de Fer, QR and I'm fairly sure it's 54cm. If it's no rush, I'll check the specs and post some photos etc - won't get a chance until next weekend as I'm away at the moment.
by Zippy
Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:48 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 4526
Views: 879336

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

Following a cracking weekend at Santa Pod, this weekend will see me heading to north Wales because Dee fancies a new bike ... a modern version of her existing 40 odd year old one. New doorway into the barn is also coming along but rain has pretty much stopped play for the day. https://storage.kawas...
by Zippy
Sat Jul 15, 2023 11:38 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Exped Pillow Pump
Replies: 3
Views: 1470

Re: Exped Pillow Pump

Yes, still available.

Full clarity (AFAIK) on compatibility, this is for exped mats WITHOUT the integrated pump. I don't own an exped mat and don't know much about them so can't help much on specifics!