I saw the last one in France in 1999.

Apparently Tics are already rampant up there. Permethrin lotion keeps the feckers off.
Hard to come by, we bought our last stash from India .

Could be a daemon or genie taking advantage of the warmth????

fatbikerbill wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 5:36 pm Rich,

How does that ride with so much weight at the back?

Can't say i really noticed the weight. Definitely a wide load though which took a bit of getting used to.

For the TMB I'd balance it out with a Salsa cage on the bars.

I should add that I made sure I used a torque wrench to avoid crushing the stays. (4nM)

I have one which I've strapped 2 20 litre dry bags too.

Carbon fibre seatstays on my Salsa Pony Rustler. So far done the N loop of the 550 and part of the Jennride without any dramas.

Probably going to use it on the TMB in June, though just with one bag on top.

I used a 3 litre Cranktank last summer on a month long trip in France where the temperature touched 40 C a few times.

It was great to know that I always had some water.

Remember to sterilise every few days with Milton tablets or similar.

A friend has just done this.

Stick in washing machine with graingers/nikwax tech wash, then reproof.

Nikwax TECH WASH and TX DIRECT Twin Pack, Technical Cleaner and Wash-In Waterproofer for Waterproof Clothing, 2x 300ml

Sold

Now reduced to 85 pounds.

Apple iPhone SE 2020 2nd Gen 64GB Smartphone Unlocked very good condition no scratches. Screen protector fitted.
96% battery.
Bought as a spare, but rarely used.
No box or cables.

Excellent!

The first ever finisher was a Brit also.

Fingers crossed for #smalleuropeanwoman

whitestone wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:36 pm This comment had me laughing...

We are hoping there is no intervention from the Tennessee state legislature, as we currently have seven runners in transition

The 2024 race is underway.

I've seen a picture that shows Jasmin is back.

On YouTube from 19:00 today.

https://youtu.be/R-oEFaqUQEQ?si=oIGrDgJBHFChno6n

I've done some flying this year to enable me to ride a bike abroad. I looked at alternatives, and whilst cycling there or getting trains and ferries would be possible. I didn't have the extra time required.

As an individual with a job and family, spare time for trips is a finite resource.

I've tried most one person tents and bivi shelters. I still have several.

It's hard to look past the SMD Lunar Solo for all but the nastiest weather.

A MLD Duomid for winter use.

By way on an update, I didn't die, but took an absolute battering: I spent way too long recovering rather than riding. Was ultimately really pleased with how it went given that, but would not recommend drops. Rich, hope you and Tom had a good one. Well done. Tom was saying it was particularly rough...

ton wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2024 7:34 pm Rich, would you have a Ton size tent/shelter you need rid of ? i need a new one.

Tony, neither of these are you size esp the gate wood.

I am thinning out my extensive shelter collection!

Six Moon Designs Gatewood Tarp - Browny green in colour little used. £85

Alpkit Aeronaut 1 - Green - used for 3 nights £85

No pegs with either

Prices include postage to your door.

I booked flights last year for 10 days in the Alps in June with Tom. The plan is to ride the TMB + something else whilst we are out there.

I would like to do something in Spain late in the year also.

Well done Jeff!

I think old TdF routes are great for a route as in the earlier editions, the end of one stage was the start of the next day's. It'd be a tough challenge matching their mileage every day though. Some days the winner would have been riding for ~19 hours :shock: If I go back and do another, I like the ...

I've got a Regular THERMAREST NeoAir Xlite NXT Sleeping Mat here that is a brand new warranty replacement of an older model.

Comes boxed with pumpsack.