As Reg mentioned you lucky lonely folk have the choice of 2 Lonely Hearts Clubs this year. I promise you whichever group you choose you'll probably dislike us for a bit of it, you'll be our best mates for some bits, you'll be ambivulous towards us for the other bits. At the end of the weekend you'll...

What is the Lonely Hearts Club? Well, would you like to enter the Welsh Ride Thing but don't feel entirely confident in your abilities? Yes? Then perhaps join the Lonely Hearts Club. You'll have no navigation worries or concerns about finding re-supply or overnight spots (that's all on me). My wife ...

Thanks for everyone's replies. It's a minefield out there. Still not chosen. Did find on Sportpursuit whilst looking at the Marmot Bantamweight a Berghaus Paclite Dynak GTX Jacket which seems good value, any knowledge/opinions? https://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/product/view/id/2789131 Montane jac...

Hi John, thanks for the reminder.

Rasta, drop us a message and I can talk you through the Nordkapp trip.

Cheeky Monkey wrote: ↑Mon Jul 03, 2023 5:13 pm Still happy with all the Outdrys I've got

Is there only one outdry jacket now? Struggling with the £225 price tag.

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Mon Jul 03, 2023 2:17 pm ...But not the latest super lightweight one
Reg was using a montane jacket to good effect which seemed to fit the bill?

Any particular montane jacket? Noticed a few reduced on sportshoe website.

Looking for recommendations for a packable waterproof jacket. Needs a hood. Zips that don't mind mud. Waterproofing that doesn't wear out too quickly. Moon on a stick?

This is still available. Open to any sensible offers.

Cheers Rich, for another great weekend. Cheers Al and Karl for the fun on Saturday, along with the ice cream and anchovies :wink: Hope you had a good feed and beer at Torver and it wasn't spoiled by water poisoning related wild shites :lol: We had no issues with the warm bilge pump water 🤣 Only 2 h...

Hi, For sale is my wife's Minim 350 Down Sleeping Bag. Length is the short version, PHD say for heights 171cm (5 ' 7 " ) and below. Standard width. It has a short zip on right hand side. In very good condition. Comes with netting and stuff bags. £150 including UK delivery. https://i.imgur.com/Q...

Just wanted to chime in and say you definitely didn't fail at the WRT. On the start of the first climb out of Stu's you were done and going home. You, after a little encouragement, got over that climb and continued for the rest of the day. We did about 40km and 1300m of climbing. That doesn't feel l...

Think that makes you the final, final person. At least when I get lost I won't be on my own

Steve, I think you need to come to the dark side and get in touch with Rich and Shona @ Keep Pedalling

Mac just for you. Here are some spoilers.

We might end up here...



Hopefully we manage to avoid this section...



And fingers crossed we end up here...

So we're probably at capacity for the Lonely Hearts Club. We are not Lonely together:

Duncan
Niall
Paul
Patrick
Matt
Malc
David
Alex
Chris
Julian
Georgia
Me
Cat

Only a few days until the fun commences.

I've 3d printed a few valais type collars for folk. Give us a shout Mart if you want me to run one off for you to try.

RIP wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 9:26 am Ignore all the above 'cos you've got an expert Karl to chaperone you along anyway .

Probably not the wisest of words from Reg

Sounds like Theresa Tickle and Philip McCrevis are short of an additional member to really make it work. Fingers crossed it works out.

I'm excited that it's raining now so will be sunshine all bank holiday Like proper sunshine not the liquid variety!

So far joining me on the Lonely Hearts Club are: Paul Matt Duncan Mac Cat It's going to be a great weekend :-bd Anyone else wanting to join the fun bus speak up. Just over a week until the madness of route planning starts and the constant zooming in and out on Google earth of some random cow shed th...

I'm back from Alaska. Hoping the Welsh Ride Thing will be a tropical affair. Anyone else interested drop me an email karl_booth@hotmail.com

I'll ask some questions at the start of April to get an idea of everyone coming. Want to make sure it's a fun, friendly outing for everyone.

Thanks for all the support along the way. First day back at work but you'll be glad to know I'm writing up my thoughts, hopefully have it finished this week. No video posts as I was too much in the moment on this one. Definity didn't feel like taking my eye off the ball in those temps. Crazy good ad...

I've taken on the task of following in Reg's and John Climbers' foot steps and have agreed to lead this years Lonely Hearts Club ride at this years Welsh Ride Thing :shock: What is the Lonely Hearts Club? Well, would you like to enter the Welsh Ride Thing but don't feel entirely confident in your ab...

I'm heading out tomorrow to do it in one hit. Last time took over 27 hrs. Not ridden much last couple of months so don't expect to be quicker. Weather looks wet but not as wet as last year. Seems like a slightly stupid idea but kicks things off I suppose.

slarge wrote: ↑Sat Dec 24, 2022 6:27 pm Happy birthday Karl, and you are now famous.

What about that time on crimewatch? ...I mean "no officer it wasn't me."