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by MarkW
Tue Dec 05, 2023 10:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: seat post bag £10+
Replies: 2
Views: 2266

Sold: seat post bag £10+

Sold
by MarkW
Tue Dec 05, 2023 10:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Peaty's Biofibre sealant
Replies: 3
Views: 3575

Re: Peaty's Biofibre sealant

Have you replaced it since the summer?

"lasts up to 6 months"
by MarkW
Tue Dec 05, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: seat post bag £10+
Replies: 2
Views: 2266

FS: seat post bag £10+

I have a Blackburn seat post bag that's survived multiple trips. Just like this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blackburn-Outpost-Seat-Pack-Multi-Colour/dp/B013X32B5C/ref=asc_df_B013X32B5C/ , but with more wear. It sways a bit which I've managed to reduce with some extra straps to the seat stays. Dry b...
by MarkW
Thu Nov 23, 2023 7:48 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: New Map Time
Replies: 25
Views: 4058

Re: New Map Time

Sounds excellent.
I do have an idea how hard it is. I've 18+ years experience of debugging. It'll be worth it for the donations
by MarkW
Fri Nov 17, 2023 3:22 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Are you analogue?
Replies: 42
Views: 19880

Re: Are you analogue?

You could say it's about simplicity, less complexity. More reliable, less to go wrong. A spade is less hassle than ringing round getting quotes, arranging access, timing etc A handsaw makes less mess than than an electric one, and doesn't require an extension lead a brush is easier to put away than ...
by MarkW
Thu Oct 12, 2023 11:52 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: What do you recall from your 2 days (BB200s)
Replies: 32
Views: 2977

Re: What do you recall from your 2 days (BB200s)

I remember Wotsits asking Stu after, "what dogshit was that Stu". Reply came back something like, "wasn't like that just lastweek". Standard reply I think :grin: Was that the year I bumped into you after i'd slept in the disabled loo near Coed-y-Brenin, & we rode back with M...
by MarkW
Wed Oct 11, 2023 8:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What do you recall from your 2 days (BB200s)
Replies: 32
Views: 2977

Re: What do you recall from your 2 days (BB200s)

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by MarkW
Wed Aug 23, 2023 10:09 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: New long distance Cycle UK route in Wales - Traws Eryri
Replies: 32
Views: 2457

Re: New long distance Cycle UK route in Wales - Traws Eryri

122 miles long, 4000+ meters. Almost a BB200 route.
by MarkW
Thu May 04, 2023 9:24 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Lost on the WRT
Replies: 5
Views: 481

Re: Lost on the WRT

:lol:
by MarkW
Wed May 03, 2023 3:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Lost on the WRT
Replies: 5
Views: 481

Re: Lost on the WRT

Thanks. It's a long shot. I suspect it was shaken off the mount somewhere in the final parts of my ride.
by MarkW
Wed May 03, 2023 3:49 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What's this place? (a bothy?)
Replies: 2
Views: 346

What's this place? (a bothy?)

Anyone know what this place is? It looked a lot like a bothy inside. It was padlocked. Perhaps a private one? Was in the forest on the way over from Mach to Abergynolwyn https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AJFCJaV3W0sOQAca965eG_rtcePfPJYELXupzWX585YQYNyUGV8ZANaaY2eLUxpiv_a2oXtCd-6d54Kb3MrgBvQCkrBIp...
by MarkW
Wed May 03, 2023 1:22 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Lost on the WRT
Replies: 5
Views: 481

Lost on the WRT

I lost an exposure tracer rear light on my way back. Could be on the field, final descent into the farm, or anywhere before that. Could be anywhere really :???: A long shot, but if anyone is up that way anytime soon and miraculously spots it, please let me know. Looks like this: https://www.exposure...
by MarkW
Wed May 03, 2023 1:16 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Ta from the Tower's.
Replies: 17
Views: 1449

Re: Ta from the Tower's.

Thank you Stu and Dee and everyone else! :-bd Thanks to Reg for the company on the first afternoon. (You'll be glad you didnt follow the rest of my route. There was a lot more hike a bike up steep hills! - some boulder strewn ones too !) I unfortunately missed the cake as I was the last back, but th...
by MarkW
Sat Dec 03, 2022 12:04 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bamboo Ts are back.
Replies: 38
Views: 2308

Re: Bamboo Ts are back.

Was a birthday present from my wife and somehow even though she knows almost nothing about bikepacking I had some lovely carbon poles too [/quote That's because your good lady won them. I told her to sell them to you - with a discount obviously :wink: She did explain. Thanks for the competition.
by MarkW
Thu Dec 01, 2022 3:37 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bamboo Ts are back.
Replies: 38
Views: 2308

Re: Bamboo Ts are back.

Got mine thanks Stu. Was a birthday present from my wife and somehow even though she knows almost nothing about bikepacking I had some lovely carbon poles too :-bd

I'll have to upgrade my tarpology knowledge now :grin:
by MarkW
Fri Sep 02, 2022 10:18 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: My BB200 Black Badge (training) Thread.
Replies: 126
Views: 6864

Re: My BB200 Black Badge (training) Thread.

Good Luck Shaf! I recall riding much of the 2019 200 with you.
by MarkW
Fri Apr 29, 2022 10:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Do You know... [Route advice]
Replies: 2
Views: 401

Re: Do You know... [Route advice]

Thanks Stu. I shall try it out
by MarkW
Fri Apr 29, 2022 5:58 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Do You know... [Route advice]
Replies: 2
Views: 401

Do You know... [Route advice]

Just finalizing my WRT route.
Is there a way from Cwmystwyth or The Arch to Eisteddfa gurig through the forestry?
(The green dotted path from Ponterwyd towards Eisteddfa Gurig seems to run out at SN 794 826 which seems a bit odd) I was hoping to come down the hill onto this path
by MarkW
Thu Jan 13, 2022 8:57 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: WRT and routes.
Replies: 52
Views: 3592

Re: WRT and routes.

I believe the route planning is all part of the spirit of it. It adds to the adventure.

I see no harm in doing so. Why not try, see how many takers you get? You can always use previous ride GPXs and send several on the same route(s) as paces would be different.
by MarkW
Tue Jan 11, 2022 5:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Pleasant Valley Sunday.
Replies: 95
Views: 7400

Re: Pleasant Valley Sunday.

I also travel from Malvern on Saturday morning :grin:
by MarkW
Mon Jan 10, 2022 10:27 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Pleasant Valley Sunday.
Replies: 95
Views: 7400

Re: Pleasant Valley Sunday.

Thanks Stu and Dee. GRs were good, Cake was good!
My favorite was the valley just north of Dinas Mawddwy. Some spectacular views!
Also thanks to the guy that gave me free prosecco!
by MarkW
Wed Jan 05, 2022 4:14 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Pleasant Valley Sunday.
Replies: 95
Views: 7400

Re: Pleasant Valley Sunday.

slarge wrote: Wed Jan 05, 2022 1:58 pm I did plan a route going north and over Bwlch y groes to Lake Vrwnwy but the pub isn't serving food and I couldn't confirm that the bivvy spot was available, hence now going south...
Bivvy spot? I was just going to find somewhere flat and quiet

Err. I mean flat-ish. It is Wales
by MarkW
Wed Jan 05, 2022 1:45 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Pleasant Valley Sunday.
Replies: 95
Views: 7400

Re: Pleasant Valley Sunday.

Fingers crossed for you reg.
Do your FS wheels happen to be compatible with your usual ride?
by MarkW
Wed Jan 05, 2022 11:54 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Pleasant Valley Sunday.
Replies: 95
Views: 7400

Re: Pleasant Valley Sunday.

enough that I'll sleep the night :lol: