Dartmoor will certainly provide plenty of BB200 like challenges!

The hills may not be as big as Wales, but there are many. Much bog, many tussocks, and lots of suffering available...

Si

A fab weekend in Wales. I had a cracking ride in some wonderful scenery. I didn't finish the full 200 this year, but I had the most sociable ride I think I have ever had at a BB event. I had a great chat with Shafiq, a very amusing walk through bog and carry across streams with Al, and a very agreea...

Sounds interesting. There is a night event round these parts called the Dartmoor devil (or ghost)I have been thinking of having a go at for some years...

Si

bike cleaned, chain lubed, crud catcher fitted, GPS mounted, lights charged, bivvi equipment packed and mounted.

Getting ready for this weekend and the BB200...



Si

Thanks Stuart,

Route received. You have brightened my morning (genuinely)!

Si

B but that doesn't necessarily mean a sub 24hour time for me!

No tracker

Si

Started 6, finished 4

Really want to finish this year as I feel like I may have lost the ability to do it, and I don't like that thought...

Si

Not forgotten a mat but have forgotten the sleeping bags (once!) when camping. There's a hysteresis or lag in ground temperature compared to air temperature across the seasons - the ground takes a while to heat up but by the same means stays relatively warm as the air temperature begins to drop at ...

September BAM done. I was planning to go out on Saturday night, but torrential rain and high winds did rather dampen (haha) my enthusiasm, so I postponed until last night. Despite it being a school night the weather was very obliging so off I went. Another very local spot on a cliff top overlooking ...

Don't worry about talking to yourself. I do that loads on the 200, especially through the night. Often questioning why I am in mid Wales on my bike in the middle of the night and using alternative names for the evil genius who put the route together! Keep moving... Even when pushing, carrying or cra...

My boys are 28 and 30 years old now. We used to paddle kayaks on white water together when they were in their early teens. We had a blast and all enjoyed it very much. Then they got interested in other things and the paddling together fizzled out... We still don't paddle together, as they live in di...

August shows me that it doesn't always go to plan. Not every night out under the stars is a triumph of man or woman against nature. I had picked a spot a few weeks ago whilst out having a van picnic with Mrs Darbeze (Fi). So late Friday night I ventured out a couple of miles down the road to a spot ...

Frame bag received safely thanks.

My first frame bag. Looks like it fits a treat too... My set up does make me smile. Every piece of luggage is made by a different manufacturer. Don't think I would make a very good "Influencer", whatever that means

Much appreciated Stuart

Si

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 29, 2019 12:18 pm

Usual PP to you with a note to detail what Im buying?

Yes please Si but no need for a note as I've already packaged it and added it to the post pile

All done

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 29, 2019 11:26 am

£15 is fine Si ... I'm on a roll now

Usual PP to you with a note to detail what Im buying?

Can I go for the Lomo frame bag if it is still available?

Is £15 too risqué?

Si

I always use a small backpack. Despite what most people say, I like the feel of a bag on my back. I do have a rigid framed 20ltr bag which spaces the bag off the back, so you don't get too sweaty...

Si

F*CK me Dave! That was truly amazing! Seriously, I was riveted. I cannot comprehend how you finished and in such good shape too. Best moments for me? "Sorry Clacton" The way you got on with it despite the hardship. "We're out here riding our bikes. Stop moaning. There are people worse off and having...

Ooh that looks amazing... Not convinced I could get enough time off though...

Will keep an eye on this thread...

Si

Found these when I was looking...

https://www.velovitality.co.uk/collecti ... nier-racks


Si

Good grief...

Most of us have no idea what hardship is. What an example to us about making the best of what you have, perseverance and making things happen for yourself rather than sinking in a pit of self pity.

A lesson to learn.

Humbled.

Si

Too many tourists down here at the moment. Can’t you northerners take a few more in please. Your'e not wrong Dave. It was definitely a smart move riding up onto Dartmoor last weekend at gone 11pm for a bivvi... Far too many people in the bay at the moment. One of the small inconveniences of living ...

My favourite bike riding related memories are seeing dawn and sunrise after riding through the night.

The only times I have done this have been BB200 rides. A very special feeling daring to believe you are going to make it!



Si

I actually managed to get a BAM done before the last day of the month! I almost didn't go when some friends invited me out for a meal on Saturday evening. I had planned to ride onto Dartmoor and bivvi, but also wanted to go out with my friends. So I combined the two as our meal out was on the way to...

Ooh nice

Initial leaning is egg plant...

Si