Bearlegged wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 2:21 pm https://www.instagram.com/p/C5viMkvMOsO/

I beleave that the more we define what ultra or bikepacking is, what the events or races are, or should be, the more we destroy it.

What are we destroying?

:-bd "While everybody else buggered off to Spain and Iceland to not only to see witches work and add more C02 to our demise, one Bob fellow got comfy on his camping chair in front on the freezer in the SPAR at Llanwrtyd, reading packaging's imprints and wondering if the expired pie warming in h...

Dont see how mesh can be heavier (.and its not on the stealth trekker tent ) Why do you object ? Genuine question Mesh can be heavier because of the construction and the materials used, thicker denier threads, etc. This. At Extremtextil the lightest fabric was (for >10 years) and still is 7D Nylon ...

Hyppy wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:03 pm The Chinmoy group has some alleged cult-like history

Thanks. Had a quick look and will have to read more about this. Seems to be quite comical.

redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:08 pm Aha. Thanks John. Sounds nasty. I'll probably stay away

https://explorersweb.com/this-brit-firs ... a-in-1998/
Aha

I saw the 1999 one as well, 3000m up on Monte Pedido in the Pyrenees. We're in prime position for 2026 as we live 50km north of the blue line on John's map. Bookings being taken now 😏 Thanks, but sorry mate, I prefer Iceland. Are you taking booking Gian :smile: Sounds like a good idea :-bd 12.08. i...

pistonbroke wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2024 3:52 pm I saw the 1999 one as well, 3000m up on Monte Pedido in the Pyrenees. We're in prime position for 2026 as we live 50km north of the blue line on John's map. Bookings being taken now

Thanks, but sorry mate, I prefer Iceland.

A ferry is more polluting than an aircraft isn’t it? Recently read an article by Cunard saying that You have to question why organisers ban aircraft for their races but not ferries/ships to get to the races Looks like Eurostar is the best bet https://www.eurostar.com/uk-en/travel-info/travel-planni...

But?: "disassembled bike goes as hand luggage on all [French] TGV trains so long as bag is less than 130x90cm". Doesn't mention the width though! And?: "bicycle can be taken on board [German] ICE trains if it is packed in a cover less than 120x90cm". Again no width, and German t...

if you don't mind of course not :-bd Happy to help. I always have time for such planning nerdery :mrgreen: both had merino layers, I might get him another katabatic. If you plan to use eg. lightweight down/synthetic jackets/smocks you can use those to boost the sleeping bag/quilts too. I'm also ver...

Would a sawyer squeeze not filter out sediments? or is it a matter of clogging the filter? wouldn't backflushing help? No idea how much it takes and the amount of sediments will likely depend on time of year (temperatures, snowmelt), course of the water (is there a lake or a couple between glacier ...

I'm also about to pull the trigger on a Katabatic Flex 22. I bought a Corus 22F/0C and was cold in a camping trip in Wales, so I'd rather be on the safe side as I sleep cold. It will be handy on our prep trips to Scotland. As stated before, expect at least one night of freezing in the Highlands. I ...

as mentioned elsewhere - sorry for the late response. @Alpinum I was starting to plan the trip and I have a few questions to ask you if you dont' mind: We can do this ride between July and the 15th of September. You mentioned it is best to do it end of August/beginning of September, is that when the...

Iceland Someone said Iceland? Where, where? :wink:  I remembered Bonzo's Iceland thread and found I had not answered some questions... sorry for that :oops: . Will get on it. Thanks Reg for helping me remember. different kettle of (fermented) fish. You'd think with all that melted glacier water you...

Just discussed with a friend if this one was a form of nihilism: Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race I’m not familiar with that term but a quick google search would suggest maybe yes in that he’s done something that seems (almost) impossible (or I bet he had a lot of naysayers from the off). Anyways,...

Once fish were introduced the beavers came by themselves and now there's a family. Aren't beavers vegetarian? Have you got otters? Yes, I believe so. The end of renaturation was marked by putting fish in. No more digging etc. Once some kind of ecosystem level was established, the beaver came (natur...

There's a industry canal behind our house (more like a small stream) which went through a renaturation project. Once fish were introduced the beavers came by themselves and now there's a family. Quite amazing what they do. If you ever hear a clapping sound near the water, take a good look - it may w...

All the best for you Stu

Keep it up

suspect sewing pandas Reg, please tell me you didn't... (I'm not at all tearing any quotes out of context.) This talk about functional clothing reminded me of my wool jumpers, especially the one made of lettlopi (an Icelandic wool), which are, for specific weather, incredibly functional. Best is, m...

Just discussed with a friend if this one was a form of nihilism:

Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race

A layer should be removable if the conditions don't need it. My cheapo base and fleece(s) are warm and I add a U/L rain top if it rains or is very windy. Just the way I use the Core stuff. Exactly the same way. The Core stuff is just warmer for the weight and volume. very windy In real world, how m...

I'm not quite sure of the point Very obvious; modular insulation. You might have heard on the layering principle :wink: The Core stuff in size L (tight fit for me) is more like 135 g. I've a tee made of Core+ stuff, weighs 90 g and is bloody amazing. Like putting on a thin puffy. Half the weight an...

OMM Core stuff packs down really well and is functional as midlayer, not so much as outer layer like a more regular grid type, powerstretch fleece, Polartec Windpro etc. My Core Hoodies are half the weight and volume of classic fleeces offering comparable warmth. Tears easier than regular Polartec s...

Ive done bugger all in the way of long training rides - the most ive done/ doing is about 3hrs on a sunday, but im managing to get 1-1.5hours daily, allbeit on the turbo using Trainer Road as a guide. My first HT (inaugural with ~430 miles) was done after about 1000 km of mostly 2 - 3 hrs rides, on...