Neoprene socks are also good in my experience. More comfortable to run in than sealskinz, but provide a fair bit of warmth. As Bob says, the worst conditions are just above freezing when wet. I found they helped in those conditions.

La Sportiva Lycan for me. Not proper fell shoes, but fine for running on the moors in the winter if you’re not racing. As others have already said, your feet still get wet, but at least it takes a bit longer to happen!

I rate the as tucas apex synthetic trousers I have. Pack well and less concerned about getting them danp than if they were down.

Lioness pouch sold

Hi Keith, no problem-sent you payment details via pm
Thanks
Mark

Wildcat seatpack sold, thanks James

I’ve used a 4 person mid when doing this with the family and it worked really well touring with the kids. I’ve not used the alpkit mid, but as long as it is big enough for 4 I would assume no issues. I notice that ours can get a bit drafty as it has an all net inner-fine in the summer and in shelter...

Large drybag sold-original post edited to reflect this.

Replied to your pm Al regarding the larger drybag.

Hi Kevin, no problem-thanks for letting me know

Hi James, the harness is black in colour. I think it is the bigger one, but not 100% sure. I have another one and that is slightly shorter, so basing it on that! Happy to measure it compared to yours if that helps?

Hi Kevin, just sent you some pictures-it’s the earlier ‘pre flap’ version.
Thanks
Mark

I am selling the following-I had kept them as a spare set, but am not using them and could do with the space. 1. Wildcat gear lion front harness £35 posted 2. Wildcat lioness front pouch-integrates with the above, also has straps to use with any front harness £35 posted SOLD 3. Wildcat double sided ...

Irate vaudemoab stx flat boots. Not a great tread for hike a bike,but good pedal grip and seem to last well. They do a winter version, which is insulated and therefore warmer, but i find the normal ones fine for 95% of winter. Bikeinn usually have them on offer

Hope you like them!

Like bearlegged, I’ve tried a lot of gloves! Didn’t rate the dissent gloves personally. Was attracted to their loghtweight and packability, but didn’t find the waterproof ones any better than a gore infinium glove at keepimg my hands dry! I also rate the velcio alpha gloves for all but the coldest w...

I tend to get quite cold hands, so use the standard for autumn/spring and the max for colder days. I’d rather have slightly warm hands than cold ones!

Castelli gote infinium gloves (perfetto?) come in a range of weights and have some padding on the palm. I quite like them and they seem to be lasting quite well. I have the thicker pair and have just bought a thinner pair for the temperatures you describe

I’ve stayed at the Aleppo and it was good. Reasonably priced and good food and drink. Have also ised Oswestry travelodge (as mentioned by Bob above). Was also fine, but further away than the Aleppo and no real food options nearby.

As above, hood under helmet is a good
Solution if it is hammering down and you want to use a joystick or diablo. Having used both , I nearly always go for the joystick as, in comparison, the diablo feels a bit heavy on a helmet.

Hi, I have an old XL Salsa el mariachi frame that is curre tly taking up space in the loft. It may have the starts of a crack in the chainstay-I can photograph this if you are potentially interested. I’d let it go very cheaply, but it may need welding and it is in Sheffield. Not worth posting as thi...

Hi, I’ve got a pair of 6 bolt kinesis crosslight wheels. Let me know if they are of any interest?
Cheers
Mark

Open to offers on the above before they go on ebay.

Hi Taylor,
Knew I’d miss something out!! UK12

Cheers Shaf, all good here thanks- hope you’re ok too. Hoping to do the bb200 again, so hopefully catch up with you then!