I’ve done so much thinking and planning for trips I’ve not been able to do that I’ve almost stopped dreaming up new things. There’s only so big a wish list I can maintain. But I’m still itching to get out there and get those things done.
As above, once we’re unleashed I’m sure your mojo will return.
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- Tue Jan 19, 2021 3:53 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: MoJo
- Replies: 3
- Views: 21
- Tue Jan 19, 2021 9:10 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: WTD - Lightweight Stove Solutions
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1330
Re: WTD - Lightweight Stove Solutions
Yes, all you need is a 650-750ml mug, a 22g stove or equivalent and a windshield.
You could get a smaller mug and the 8g stove but the former is more versatile and still compact and lightweight.
The Alpkit mug is good https://alpkit.com/products/mytimug
You could get a smaller mug and the 8g stove but the former is more versatile and still compact and lightweight.
The Alpkit mug is good https://alpkit.com/products/mytimug
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 11:25 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Viewranger discontinued, replaced with Outdoor Active
- Replies: 49
- Views: 1033
Re: Viewranger discontinued, replaced with Outdoor Active
Arse! I too paid outright for OS maps of all the good bits of the UK
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 5:52 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The 'pop up' T shirt shop.
- Replies: 41
- Views: 1088
Re: The 'pop up' T shirt shop.
Ordered 

- Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:13 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Wahoo element roam. please explain....
- Replies: 14
- Views: 327
Re: Wahoo element roam. please explain....
I have a Garmin Edge Explore, which does much the same stuff as the Roam, as I understand it. You can pick a destination and it will choose a route. If you go off-course it will re-route you and you can even pick a direction and distance and it’ll plan a loop for you. I tend to plot routes in ViewRa...
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 8:27 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Taking a knife to a gunfight.
- Replies: 59
- Views: 934
Re: Taking a knife to a gunfight.
I pick one based on the terrain and my intentions. That said, it’s almost always a mountain bike, and a rigid 29er at that.
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 11:30 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Mini review
- Replies: 22
- Views: 464
Re: Mini review
I have the Lidl bar bag/harness. I couldn’t resist it for a tenner (:oops:) but it seems a reasonable bit of kit for the price. That said, the stitching has gone on the webbing that the Velcro loop attaches to, so I guess you get what you pay for. I’d be wary of relying on it for a big trip.
- Wed Jan 06, 2021 7:42 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 9263
- Views: 1049264
Re: The post man's been ...
Singlespeed cog and chainring from PX ready for when the existing ones die.
A DHB wind proof winter cap. I never used to bother but I’m getting old and soft.
A couple of cheap tubeless repair kits to increase the odds of me having one with me when I need one.
A DHB wind proof winter cap. I never used to bother but I’m getting old and soft.
A couple of cheap tubeless repair kits to increase the odds of me having one with me when I need one.
- Fri Jan 01, 2021 12:38 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Your top 3 ITT tips.
- Replies: 32
- Views: 980
Re: Your top 3 ITT tips.
1. Have a go. You can’t find out what you’re capable of if you don’t set off.
2. Keep going (see 1).
3. Enjoy it. If you’re not enjoying it then what’s the point?
2. Keep going (see 1).
3. Enjoy it. If you’re not enjoying it then what’s the point?
- Tue Dec 29, 2020 11:21 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Gaiters ?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 356
Re: Gaiters ?
I’ve been using the GripGrab neoprene cuffs with Sealskinz and/or waterproof Northwave boots and I’m fairly impressed.
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/gripgrab-cycli ... ankle-cuff
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/gripgrab-cycli ... ankle-cuff
- Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:53 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: A very large thank you.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 288
- Tue Dec 29, 2020 9:09 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Bivvy a month 2020.
- Replies: 923
- Views: 54100
Re: Bivvy a month 2020.
December ticked off with a few days to go. The day after Storm Bella swept through the forecast was cold but dry from the afternoon on, so I decided to make a break for it. A shortish ride through plenty of winter slop brought me to a favourite spot with firm ground and a good view. It was a beautif...
- Sat Dec 26, 2020 12:00 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: A Q for the hammock users.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 451
Re: A Q for the hammock users.
I’m a hammock newb but the two things I’ve noticed are a) that I seem to get a more uninterrupted sleep and b) that the hammock as seat thing is a genuine and unanticipated bonus. It definitely requires more planning and faff, though, so it will never be my primary MO.
- Fri Dec 25, 2020 12:26 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: That time of year
- Replies: 25
- Views: 565
Re: That time of year
Merry Christmas all!
- Fri Dec 25, 2020 12:24 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: I had a good look Reg, but I couldn't see you...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 411
Re: I had a good look Reg, but I couldn't see you...
Loved that. The bliss of quiet roads and before the tyranny of marketing 

- Wed Dec 23, 2020 6:26 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: January's Virtual Winter Event 2021 (Covid lockdown edition) Jan 9th and 10th
- Replies: 608
- Views: 12345
Re: January's Virtual Winter Event 2021 (Covid lockdown edition) Jan 9th and 10th
Forgot to mention I’ll also be passing through Balls Cross and Cocking. 

- Wed Dec 23, 2020 5:21 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: January's Virtual Winter Event 2021 (Covid lockdown edition) Jan 9th and 10th
- Replies: 608
- Views: 12345
Re: January's Virtual Winter Event 2021 (Covid lockdown edition) Jan 9th and 10th
Well I’ve plotted my route (103 miles and 7,400 ft of climbing) and I’m delighted to say it takes me to Titty Hill. It’s not one of my GRs but I was so close I just couldn’t pass by.
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- Sat Dec 19, 2020 3:00 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: If only he was on a bike ... panda / naked bloke content.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 112
Re: If only he was on a bike ... panda / naked bloke content.
Bear-faced cheek
- Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:25 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Would you ride this?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 568
Re: Would you ride this?
It’s the walkers that would put me off. You’ve only got to run into a self-righteous old biddy who tries to bar your way and ask why you don’t have a bell* and it’s all over.
*Answer: you do but she hasn’t replaced the battery in her hearing aid.
*Answer: you do but she hasn’t replaced the battery in her hearing aid.
- Sat Dec 12, 2020 11:52 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: January's Virtual Winter Event 2021 (Covid lockdown edition) Jan 9th and 10th
- Replies: 608
- Views: 12345
Re: January's Virtual Winter Event 2021 (Covid lockdown edition) Jan 9th and 10th
PM sent to Tim/trob6 with my selected area:

- Sat Dec 12, 2020 12:03 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The 'pop up' T shirt shop.
- Replies: 41
- Views: 1088
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 5:38 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Thin but warm glove recommendations please
- Replies: 8
- Views: 285
Re: Thin but warm glove recommendations please
I’ve just bought some Galibier winter gloves. Seem good quality but not properly tested them yet. I think the ones I have are a bit warmer/thicker than what the OP wants. I’ve also recently bought some Carnac soft shell gloves from PX. I’ve worn them lots in low single figures C and they are really ...
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 9:35 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: BPing Ireland: Tell me everything!?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 407
Re: BPing Ireland: Tell me everything!?
I asked about riding in Ireland a while back: viewtopic.php?f=7&t=15515
- Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:42 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Anyone seen a nice SS frame lately?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 597
Re: Anyone seen a nice SS frame lately?
Ooooo I do like that Klunker.
OP - what about a Shand?
OP - what about a Shand?
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 10:55 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 2020 review
- Replies: 29
- Views: 914
Re: 2020 review
Favourite ride: the Virtual WRT. I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed riding to local places I’d not been before and sharing a similar experience with others on here. Favourite kit: My Stooge Ti Favourite media: I’ve not been blown away by anything this year (that I can remember) but Josh Ibbet’s GBd...