Aiguille's a small family business, tucked away at the back of the yard in Staveley. Adrian is a top bloke; his son Jonny set off to sail solo around Britain at the age of 16.

I know some folks tried their bike-packing bags; it would be nice to see some long-term feedback.

Tony

Which of the many OutDry jackets do you have?

OpenRouteService does this too, without needing a subscription. Upload your gpx here: https://maps.openrouteservice.org/.

Top marks to Lancashire PROW team for getting back to me quickly. They say the Cornwall CC rule applies in Lancashire too: 'IN LAW A BICYCLE IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A 'USUAL' ACCOMPANIMENT ON A FOOTPATH. TO PUSH (OR CARRY) A BICYCLE IS, THEREFORE, TO COMMIT A TRESPASS AGAINST THE HOLDER OF THE LAND ...

To clarify, I was walking with my bike at my side. I couldn't have ridden if I'd wanted to. And the corn was so dense that walking without the bike wouldn't have been much quicker. "However, in law a bicycle is not considered to be a 'usual' accompaniment on a footpath. To push (or carry) a bicycle ...

I've had a response from Lancashire's Public Rights of Way team. It may be useful to others. It may also raise a chuckle. [1] [Footpath 2-20-FP 4 from Whin Lane End to Waterside Farm] is a public footpath and anyone is allowed to walk it as often as they wish [2] The landowner has obligations not to...

Many thanks. Email sent to their Public Rights of Way team.

I was exploring the Lancashire hinterland yesterday. The OS map shows a public footpath but there's precious little indication that it still exists on the ground. There was no signage, stiles were overgrown with thorns and nettles, a bridge was in serious disrepair and, for the finale, the farmer ha...

A new GPS head unit meant a chance to upgrade my Talkytoaster mapping. The detail and styling just keeps getting better. And Martin provides top-notch support; 5 minutes on Skype and I was up and running. If anyone's looking to move on from the Garmin base-maps, you'll find its a little money well s...

@Dave

I'm happy to test on OS X (Catalina).

Chris

I've used an Edge Touring for many years now and, but for a couple of times when it's switched itself off, it's been reliable and easy to use. You won't be able to sync using Garmin Express which is incompatible with Chrome OS. Ref. https://support.garmin.com/en-GB/?faq=Xt1fuHPdFN00qd7PYlkfe6. Nor c...

Constrained by mountains and sea.

Also, try a different USB cable.

I'll take the rear panniers, please. PM incoming.

May be interested. Are these singles or pairs? What type of attachments do they have?

I think it's just the single lever, not a pair. And yes, it's expensive. But at least you now have a choice.

Apologies for the last two - I thought they were hydraulic too. The Force lever is definitely hydraulic.

SRAM?

https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/bl-frc-a1
https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/bl-500-road-a1
https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/bl-900-road-a1

With a gravelwanger and a serious VeloViewer habit, my ECR isn't getting the use it deserves. It's a lovely bike, has served me well on several JennRides and similar, and is totes comfy. It's also a bit niche. Hoping for £2250 but open to sensible offers. 2015 Surly ECR, size M, colour MRE Green Rea...

SRAM Force 1: https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/db-frc-a1.

Your instructor will be able to provide assistance but here are a few things to consider. You'll need a licence to operate a VHF marine radio - this is what the RYA course will give you. SRC = Short Range Certificate = VHF, (rather than the long-range HF ham radios used when crossing oceans). DSC = ...

Dave

Do you know about the https://openrouteservice.org/ API?

The warm weather and lack of traffic meant this, yesterday, at Dubs reservoir on the way to Garburn Pass.

The chaps at Ghyllside (https://www.ghyllside.co.uk/) have got one in their showroom if anyone wants a gander/chat.