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- 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...
- 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
https://venta.renfe.com/vol/buscarTrenE ... do?c=_6QSA
- 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!
- 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…
Also another reason why I’m taking the mtb…
- 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...
- 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
- 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!
Do you know where the best place is in Valencia to get gas from? I've noticed that there's three Decathlons there!
- 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/
https://www.weirdosonbikes.com/product/ ... ag-liners/
- 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...
- 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?
- 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!
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!
- 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...
- 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…
Also a weekend Brynje fan…
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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!
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...