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by Dr Nick
Mon May 08, 2017 10:50 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: BareBones Fatfighters - The weigh in
Replies: 594
Views: 175252

Re: BareBones Fatfighters - The weigh in

Original post updated. Somewhat rubbish real life has seen me not focussing and comfort eating rather too much. And not updating here. Still I'm currently a lower weight than when we started this, so its not all bad! And just need to re-focus the efforts.... A new fixed wheel comnuter bike should he...
by Dr Nick
Thu May 04, 2017 2:26 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11458
Views: 1989428

Re: The post man's been ...

Not strictly the postman, but my new bike to work scheme commuter, for my cycle/ train/ cycle commute into London. A fixed wheel Airnimal Chameleon (built up by the shop in 2010, using a 2010 10th Anniversary frame and an eno eccentric rear hub and has sat unsold for 7 years until I came along :shoc...
by Dr Nick
Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:54 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Do we need another gilet order?
Replies: 108
Views: 21021

Re: Do we need another gilet order?

Yup, am interested.
by Dr Nick
Tue Apr 04, 2017 3:45 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: WRT2017 LHC dating agency
Replies: 81
Views: 27826

Re: WRT2017 LHC dating agency

Count me in! :-bd
by Dr Nick
Mon Apr 03, 2017 10:48 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: BareBones Fatfighters - The weigh in
Replies: 594
Views: 175252

Re: BareBones Fatfighters - The weigh in

http://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=9019#p106394 Original post updated. Mirroring: The BrownDog's experience, a stressful few weeks has meant fpe me: no cycling, lots of driving, lots of junk food, and comfort eating, and I've missed my regular dog walking, but when I co...
by Dr Nick
Fri Mar 31, 2017 8:57 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: R.I.P. Mike Hall
Replies: 69
Views: 13357

Re: R.I.P. Mike Hall

Such sad news. Donation made and will raise my cup of tea as I watch inspired to ride this evening.
by Dr Nick
Fri Mar 10, 2017 8:34 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: BareBones Fatfighters - The weigh in
Replies: 594
Views: 175252

Re: BareBones Fatfighters - The weigh in

Original post updated

http://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB ... 94#p106394

No change at 74.3kg which is better than expected! Last 2 weeks has been lots of stress, travel and rubbish food!

Keep at it all :-bd
by Dr Nick
Sat Mar 04, 2017 8:58 am
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Chilterns Spring Thing 25 March
Replies: 43
Views: 15182

Re: Chilterns Spring Thing 25 March

Sadly, I'm out. :sad: My 83 year old mum died in her sleep last week and we have the funeral on the Fri in Sussex and on the Sat we're catching up with those who have travelled a long way.... Enjoy the weekend and raise a hip flask at some point! She didn't start driving until her mid 40s and was a ...
by Dr Nick
Sat Feb 25, 2017 12:39 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Kids bikes
Replies: 14
Views: 1956

Re: Kids bikes

Image

This any good?

From memory I can't remember wheel size. Hopefully zoom can help (but I'm on my phone)

Yours for price of postage or collection from Oxfordshire

Just pass on on when it's served its purpose. :cool:
by Dr Nick
Thu Feb 23, 2017 3:03 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BareBones Fatfighters - The weigh in
Replies: 594
Views: 175252

Re: BareBones Fatfighters - The weigh in

http://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=9019&p=106394#p106394 Updated with latest figure. Downward trend continues. Not sure the next 2 weeks will be easy. Unexpected elderly relative bereavement means lots of to'ing and fro'ing between Oxfordshire and Sussex to sort stu...
by Dr Nick
Fri Feb 17, 2017 7:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Games you play in the saddle!
Replies: 18
Views: 2356

Re: Games you play in the saddle!

Rituals! Help pass the time/ miles whilst looming at the scenary... On my old commute there was one hill that when I got to the yop I'd make a 'Whuh' yell in relief / exhaustion. The huh became more and more Tom Jones in nature so the exlamation then became "WHuh, Tom Jones" The overall ye...
by Dr Nick
Sat Feb 11, 2017 3:52 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Stupid bivi bag question..
Replies: 8
Views: 1270

Re: Stupid bivi bag question..

The website mentions his ebay account so I had a look at that. Not looked at the Instagram yet...
by Dr Nick
Fri Feb 10, 2017 7:00 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sleeping systems for the dog?
Replies: 9
Views: 1867

Re: Sleeping systems for the dog?

Known as a dog onesie! :roll:

Will check brand when I get home. Does dry wet dog very well. Would be good overnight as Stu suggests...
by Dr Nick
Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:01 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4949
Views: 1258911

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Thanks. Goes off to shake piggy bank...
by Dr Nick
Thu Feb 09, 2017 10:13 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a Month 2017.
Replies: 665
Views: 213248

Re: Bivvy a Month 2017.

Thanks Scud :-bd
by Dr Nick
Thu Feb 09, 2017 10:09 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4949
Views: 1258911

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

I could probably work it it out approximately from the $ price and thecdidcussipn, but wasn't sure if the £8 charge was included in the £16.10 so...

What was the total purchase cost for the Kestrel bivvy please?
by Dr Nick
Thu Feb 09, 2017 4:55 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a Month 2017.
Replies: 665
Views: 213248

Re: Bivvy a Month 2017.

Scud, what sleeping mat is that please? looks veeeeeery comfy indeed.
by Dr Nick
Thu Feb 09, 2017 1:03 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BareBones Fatfighters - The weigh in
Replies: 594
Views: 175252

Re: BareBones Fatfighters - The weigh in

Norway calling - so true! Posting on here with the support, the shared experience, and the potential shame of the graphs! (Arrrgh, the graphs) is a brilliant motivation. It's not a diet it's a change to better-er habits. :-bd Edited 10/1/17 to add Original.post updated with latest figure http://bear...
by Dr Nick
Wed Feb 08, 2017 7:29 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: SRT Operational Member Training.
Replies: 107
Views: 32652

Re: SRT Operational Member Training.

That was a really interesting read Greg. Look foward to subsequent instalments.

Well done for volunteering, and for getting through. :-bd
by Dr Nick
Mon Feb 06, 2017 8:52 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Chilterns Spring Thing 25 March
Replies: 43
Views: 15182

Re: Chilterns Spring Thing 25 March

Hopefully I'm in :cool: just checking family diary commitments
by Dr Nick
Mon Feb 06, 2017 2:49 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BareBones Fatfighters - The weigh in
Replies: 594
Views: 175252

Re: BareBones Fatfighters - The weigh in

Finding the LCHF discussion very interesting. I've not yet read the links posted and fancy reading the 'RivBloke's' book but I've got one obvious and perhaps overly simplistic question: With LCHF is there not an issue with being skinny on the outside but fat on the inside e.g. around organs and fuzz...
by Dr Nick
Sat Feb 04, 2017 10:33 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11458
Views: 1989428

Re: The post man's been ...

Mountain Equipment women's Titan wr425 down sleeping bag thanks to this here forum's bargain alert thread and discussion on another thread :-bd Just over half price at Taunton leisure, and a perfect fit for my 5ft 6 1/2inch height! I was worried it might be a bit snug round the shoulders but it feel...
by Dr Nick
Thu Feb 02, 2017 12:10 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Is the Spring Thing a thing?
Replies: 18
Views: 7035

Re: Is the Spring Thing a thing?

I used a small 1 man tent on last year's WRT so that sounds like a good plan to me :-bd
by Dr Nick
Wed Feb 01, 2017 2:29 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bearbones Fatfighters Club...
Replies: 165
Views: 45155

Re: Bearbones Fatfighters Club...

I've noticed a gradual change in my attitude towards less than heathly food. (I'm avoiding the word treats) now when considiring whether not to consume, my first thought is no longer "it's just the one, it'll be fine" - I'm no longer thinking of that food in isolation but now think of the ...
by Dr Nick
Wed Feb 01, 2017 10:35 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a Month 2017.
Replies: 665
Views: 213248

Re: Bivvy a Month 2017.

:lol: good spot! It is indeed