I’m not comfortable bikepacking after that announcement. See you all in 2022 I guess Maybe we could cycle past each other on a prom somewhere and just happen to stop to drink flasks of our own coffee 2 metres apart sometime 😂. Chew the fat, put the world to rights and something to try and stave off...

I’m not comfortable bikepacking after that announcement. See you all in 2022 I guess Maybe we could cycle past each other on a prom somewhere and just happen to stop to drink flasks of our own coffee 2 metres apart sometime 😂. Chew the fat, put the world to rights and something to try and stave off...

I would be tempted by that, but as you say, a generous cut. I looked up the medium on their website and it comes up as a 46 inch chest!

That's a big old medium...

Shame, as I like a lot of kiwi gear. It just gets on with the job...

Si

Dave Barter wrote: ↑

Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:39 pm

darbeze wrote: ↑

Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:19 pm

I enjoyed that. Have dabbled a tiny bit with running lately when the thought of riding has seemed too much faff to get ready...

Si

We'll have to organise a "meet in the middle" run as I've been doing the same ;-)

That would be cool (I think)

I enjoyed that. Have dabbled a tiny bit with running lately when the thought of riding has seemed too much faff to get ready...

Si

Yes....

But nothing lasts forever and the darkness and effed offness will pass.

There will always be light at some point.

Hang in there Ton...

Si

Haha... Nice

I must say I have not felt that enthused about bike packing/camping/bivvying/going outside recently, so I haven't been looking as often as a result. Plus I don't feel I have much to contribute very often. I have really missed the BB events this year due to the enforced format changes. I get pretty l...

Quite a serene gentle affair from what I remember. No gnarly whitewater to speak of...

Si

I'm going to assume most folk have seen this but maybe some haven't. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6zbENQcwkk&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0WQhgAlF2VdphZOy3pUYzMv-losxMzw75cNoT2E7N6WGcm06zwfwuRCBw Hadn't seen that... A good watch. Reminded me of going to the Malvern Classic a few times as I lived...

Well, it's nice to know that many people would still be willing to partake - so thank you for that. However (knew that was coming didn't you), it's looking increasingly doubtful that there will be a winter event in January. I've looked at many different options - some don't even include travelling ...

Is that not a Longitude, rather than Fortitude?

Haven't seen a Fortitude for a long time, apart from my own

Si, so is this the first year you've missed one?? I was hoping to have an interrupted CV of completions too but unfortunately after 20 miles (very poor do I know!) I chucked in that towel... But had a nice bivvy to make up for it before heading back to the car... Yep, this is the first BB200 I have...

The 200 is a definitely a mental game, rather than the physical for me. Most days of the week, I know I could ride 200km. However, add Wales, Stuart Wright and a clock and it's a different story! I love the event and the challenge it gives me, but I experience the biggest extremes of emotion when I ...

Have a chat with Simon at Aske Bikes down here in South Devon. He may be able to make something near your budget...

www.askebikes.co.uk

Cheers,

Si

Would make the effort, yes... (Voted).

Si

Just realised that the 2020 BB200 is the first Bear Bones event I haven't entered since the 2013 WRT...

Feels a bit strange not being "in". I'm sure I'll cope, especially as there will be no mass gathering at either end...

Good luck to all who venture out for the 200 and 300.

Si

Sorry to hear about your mum Dave. That really is very sad news.

Best wishes to you.

Si

That's a very good idea Stuart!

Pushed the button on Lost Lanes West this afternoon...

Thank you for the inspiration!

Si

What a lovely write up. Thank you very much for taking the time to record your ride here.

I really enjoyed that and am now inspired to get off my backside and explore some of the numerous lanes we must have here in South Devon.

I can feel a Lost Lanes purchase coming on..

Thanks again James.

Si

This cheered me up this morning...

An amusing and brilliant (imo) piece about wild camping in Scotland...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08ng51l

At last, a sensible piece of education...

Si

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 05, 2020 4:15 pm

No I sat at the letterbox all day like a faithfull dog as well

We'll give it a couple more days Dave. Odd though.

Weird as I got mine last Friday....

Bellever is a magnet for this unfortunately. I know the problem is not unique to Dartmoor, but the f*cking mess left behind by such a*seholes beggars belief.

Very sad and makes me very angry...

Just received a very fine and splendid gentleman's long sleeved cycling jerkin.

Really like it and it fits well too.

Thank you Stuart!