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by Wotsits
Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:19 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 22
Views: 298

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

Shaf I think Stu means use a nut welded on the inside like this- https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XODPhxEMCzw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ0YkPb3oVs The heat from the welding should also help break the bond in the thread. Initially just work it back & forwards in order to get some movement in...
by Wotsits
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:54 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: Montanas Vacias anyone?
Replies: 14
Views: 4869

Re: Montanas Vacias anyone?

Teaman, to book the bike tickets for the train i had to ring Renfe Customer Services in Spain, they're open 24hrs & were really helpful..

https://venta.renfe.com/vol/buscarTrenE ... do?c=_6QSA
by Wotsits
Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:44 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Montanas Vacias group ride
Replies: 12
Views: 409

Re: Montanas Vacias group ride

Fashion victim! :wink:
by Wotsits
Tue Mar 05, 2024 1:39 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Montanas Vacias group ride
Replies: 12
Views: 409

Re: Montanas Vacias group ride

Due to the altitude & location of the refugios I’d already made the decision to take my winter bag!
Also another reason why I’m taking the mtb…
by Wotsits
Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:53 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Montanas Vacias group ride
Replies: 12
Views: 409

Re: Montanas Vacias group ride

Spent the weekend in Valencia being deafened by the Fallas festival, there are 3 Decathons in the city but the best bet for gas near the airport is Campanar which is on a retail park about 3km from the airport on the main road through to the city centre. They have 3 types of screw in containers 100...
by Wotsits
Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Montanas Vacias group ride
Replies: 12
Views: 409

Re: Montanas Vacias group ride

pistonbroke wrote: Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:26 am Decathlon city is about 15 minutes ride west from your hostel, open till 10pm Saturday but closed Sunday
:-bd
by Wotsits
Mon Feb 26, 2024 8:39 am
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Montanas Vacias group ride
Replies: 12
Views: 409

Re: Montanas Vacias group ride

Thanks Duncan, appreciate the info.

Do you know where the best place is in Valencia to get gas from? I've noticed that there's three Decathlons there!
by Wotsits
Wed Jan 31, 2024 1:39 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Liner, Quilt, or Better Bag?
Replies: 12
Views: 467

Re: Liner, Quilt, or Better Bag?

The liner in Joe’s shop is good & could be worth considering, I use one during the colder months-
https://www.weirdosonbikes.com/product/ ... ag-liners/
by Wotsits
Sat Jan 27, 2024 1:03 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: Montanas Vacias anyone?
Replies: 14
Views: 4869

Re: Montanas Vacias anyone?

Then train to Teruel or are you picking up the loop nearer to Valencia and riding there? Be aware that the Valencia Teruel line has been a bit hit and miss lately due to railworks. If you need any help I'm about 2 hours north of Valencia. Re gravel Vs mountainbike, it's quite rough in places, I'd c...
by Wotsits
Fri Jan 19, 2024 12:21 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: A wee whisky appreciation thread.
Replies: 38
Views: 1536

Re: A wee whisky appreciation thread.

Is there an 'optimum' age for a whisky? Is there a point of diminishing return?
by Wotsits
Wed Jan 17, 2024 12:36 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: A wee whisky appreciation thread.
Replies: 38
Views: 1536

Re: A wee whisky appreciation thread.

Good thread!

Amongst others, got a bottle of 13yr Craigellachie at Christmas, but i'm struggling to pull myself away from the Lochnagar as it's so easy to drink! :d
by Wotsits
Tue Jan 16, 2024 11:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Torino-Nice Rally logistics - tips?
Replies: 15
Views: 748

Re: Torino-Nice Rally logistics - tips?

James is obviously the man for this, but i've done the route 1 1/2 times & found flight availability to Turin much better via Stansted or Gatwick. Looked at loads of other options including Pisa, but taking everything into consideration, including lugging bike boxes around, ended up going via St...
by Wotsits
Sat Jan 13, 2024 6:07 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: If you go down to the woods ...
Replies: 8
Views: 513

Re: If you go down to the woods ...

Maybe looking for a lost peg from their winter event pitch?
Also a weekend Brynje fan… :shock:
by Wotsits
Fri Jan 12, 2024 9:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: All new Flextail Zero air pump
Replies: 23
Views: 1944

Re: All new Flextail Zero air pump

Mine was waiting for me on my doorstep after returning from the winter event Sunday. Get the feeling it had been there since Saturday! :-bd Ordered it through Indiegogo kick-starter thingy. Looks good & works ok with my expeds, although doesn't appear to be sealed against moisture, so will spend...
by Wotsits
Mon Jan 08, 2024 9:58 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: How much grief can I expect?
Replies: 43
Views: 2066

Re: How much grief can I expect?

VW Transporter (and variants) wasn't affected by the emissions scandal, some versions had the EA189 engine but they never had the cheat software installed, so weren't subject to the update. That’s really interesting, thanks. I was going off the Caddy & even discounted buying a transporter once ...
by Wotsits
Mon Jan 08, 2024 2:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: How much grief can I expect?
Replies: 43
Views: 2066

Re: How much grief can I expect?

Sounds like it’s too late for Dave, but VW have an option of an extended warranty for vans up to 6 years old, but they have to satisfy certain criteria… https://customer.vwfs.co.uk/service-plans/VWCV?traci_c=UK%7COSP%7CS%7CSales%7CCore%7CVWCV:DM-P:&traci_s=SI:VWCV:SEA:Google:SearchAd:2023-01:&am...
by Wotsits
Mon Jan 08, 2024 12:33 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: How much grief can I expect?
Replies: 43
Views: 2066

Re: How much grief can I expect?

I think mechanically they're good, although problems do seem to vary with different engine types.. The standard 1.9TDi is a good engine, but the ones around the 100bhp could feel underpowered in that sized van when loaded up.. If it's one from the years of the emmissions cheating & has had the u...
by Wotsits
Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:47 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2023.
Replies: 1037
Views: 161472

Re: Bivvy a month 2023.

Thanks for keeping the scores on the doors Phil & well done everyone! :-bd
by Wotsits
Tue Jan 02, 2024 1:41 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2023.
Replies: 1037
Views: 161472

Re: Bivvy a month 2023.

12/12! My second full year & only a couple of months missed in 4 years.. Finished the year off with a night at Mosedale cottage in the Lakes, was a last min decision after the original plan fell-through due to illness.. Was a wet slog in, but a good couple of groups inside. https://live.staticfl...
by Wotsits
Sun Dec 31, 2023 7:31 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Veneto Trail 2023 anyone else!
Replies: 21
Views: 5979

Re: Veneto Trail 2023 anyone else!

That's really useful, Ta. No probs Andy We flew Jet2 from Manc. I finished with a group that took 8 days in total, but that was at a fairly relxed pace & i think some of the others had done an additional loop near Cortina. Claire from that group did a ride report on Gravel Union if you have a s...
by Wotsits
Sat Dec 30, 2023 11:47 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Veneto Trail 2023 anyone else!
Replies: 21
Views: 5979

Re: Veneto Trail 2023 anyone else!

Couple of us flew Manc to Venice- Marco Polo, we then stayed at Camping Rialto & could leave our bike boxes & bags in their left-luggage (for a fee), which was also a good base to mooch into Venice, as there's a bus stop at the entrance. If anyone stays here i would strongly recommend gettin...
by Wotsits
Sat Dec 23, 2023 6:08 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Winter ride
Replies: 4
Views: 594

Re: Winter ride

Enjoyed that too, can't beat a snowy ride. Thanks for posting :-bd
by Wotsits
Sun Dec 10, 2023 2:37 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Montanas Vacias anyone?
Replies: 2
Views: 2483

Re: Montanas Vacias anyone?

It's definitely worth sending the creator of the route- Ernesto, a message with your plans, you could not meet a nicer guy & i'm sure he'd be more than forthcoming with advice. I've never ridden the route myself, but i get the impression that food & accomodation options could be limited, esp...
by Wotsits
Tue Dec 05, 2023 10:08 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4895
Views: 1172083

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Has anyone seen any offers or discount codes for Ordnance Survey online maps? My subscription is nearly up for renewal... Are the gift cards any good for what you want? They’re £25.. https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/os-maps-premium-12-months-subscription-gift-card/ I picked up a renewal recently a...
by Wotsits
Tue Dec 05, 2023 4:14 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Scottish Winter Bivvy 9th/10th December
Replies: 39
Views: 20941

Re: Scottish Winter Bivvy 9th/10th December

Stayed at Greensykes a couple of weeks ago with Fargoist, the old stove with ‘Greensykes’ laser-cut into the door has been replaced with a glass-fronted one that has already had half the glass replaced with some steel plate 🫤 There’s an open fire in the LH room & no stove/fireplace in the small ...