What's it like on the moors 100? The having to choose your own route thing limits things somewhat. As an example look how many people went on John's LHC earlier this year I think folks just want to turn up and ride, if you had a couple of preset routes that people could choose that might make it mor...

Are you guys talking about our visit to Bridges on last year's winter bivy? I remember drying lots of kit, lots of banter, being hungry and ordering a big bowl of chips and something (scampi or goujons?) but no one else being that hungry, and drinking a few pints. I thought we were rather charming! ...

I've found their customer service to be absolutely top notch

Looks like a proper kit test!

Amazingly, I bonked on the commute home once! Had done a big kettlebells session at lunchtime and not eaten properly. Started sweating profusely, then got cold, then got really really slow. Was struggling to match people walking quickly up the hill. Stopped at a convenience shop and ate a snickers d...

Strangely I don't wear padded shorts for bikepacking, but sometimes do for commuting I don't find padded shorts to be any real benefit to me, so I'm happy not to wear them on bikepacking rides as they're not the most flattering of things and popping to the toilet is a right pain I often wear them fo...

I think there are a couple of owners here, Jase/Wotsits has one as an example

There are quite a few owners in STW if you're after some user reviews

Front door trip last night. Left at 6pm in the rain, turned around after about 5 min because I forgot my meths!

Nice muddy, dark and wet ride out, then home by 10am. Enjoyed it

It's been raining the whole day down here in London. Varies between heavy and light depending on its mood Been out for two return trips on the cargo bike getting both kids around. Just packed for a quick local bivy. Hoping to kip in a cheeky bird hide to keep out the rain, which is forecast for the ...

SG ones say SG

But you need to pack filters though right?

I have the gsi ultralight java drip, cracking bit of kit, you just add ground coffee to it, only problem is I have to pack it separately. If you could mirror that but make it smaller and more packable then sign me up!

Stretchy chinos with a trouser strap. Fine for 4 miles

Edit - plus full mudguards!

That is very cool. I wonder how she knew where to look? I suppose you could just aim high but some inside knowledge would help a lot!

My local stuff is solo, essentially rides that stay from my house. I don't stop in the pub or cafe on these rides, i'll resupply on the go and often eat outside picnic style Rides involving a trip (train or car) don't happen so much at the moment so the last few I've had have generally been with oth...

You now have an inney and an outey

Pop a sticker on it and hope for the best!

I have some MW7s to try out this winter. I've spent the last two night with newspaper in my shoes from soaking wet commutes home. Although if I was wearing boots the water would probably still run down my leg anyway

Sportpursuit have some Lake boots in the sale, limited sizes though

I do have a soft spot for Cotic, and I know you're a fan too

Roadrat/escapade is a pretty good shout, in some ways there were slightly ahead of their time with a bike like that. They became fashionable after they released it

Whatever the flat bar version of the Arkose is, lithium maybe? My mileage isn't as high as yours, perhaps around 12k? But it's out in all weathers and doesn't get any love - I don't think it's ever been washed, apart from my the rain maybe. I picked it up in April 2015 Has so far been bullet proof, ...

Top work chaps, enjoyed the write up

Has anyone seen a good and cheap ultrasonic cleaner? I'd be well up for one

I have the SKS 45s in my arkose. I run 35f32r marathon plus tyres with plenty of room. I have a picture of my bike running nano 40 and the mudguard, which I don't actually remember, but can't see how much mud clearance there is Have put thousands of miles onto my mudguards and they've been great. De...

What a cracking write up

(I'm happy with Stans so far)

Also another one for stuffing it On a separate note, when I do want to waterproof things that aren't going to take a beating, say my FAK in my framebag or my bed kit (eye mask, ear plugs, chapstick, talc), I put them in a ziplock bag. Ikea sell a box of the little bags in various sizes, and they're ...

Are you sleeping in a bothy without a mat? That must be uncomfortable no? And cold depending on what you're sleeping on

I'd go with mat first (for comfort), then blanket for warmth

Blimey, you expecting some weather Neil? I'm still wearing the £10 hi viz ebay jacket that's almost windproof Did you know, that if you commute every day, on average you'll get wet (as in wet, not just damp) about 7 times per year (everywhere except Wales, where it's more of a certainty)? I heard i...