Following on from an earlier thread about sleeping mat R-ratings...
"It took him 45 minutes to chip his way into his sleeping bag each night, as during the day it froze flat like a slab of tombstone granite."
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- Sun Feb 21, 2021 10:49 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The worst journey in the world
- Replies: 22
- Views: 574
- Fri Feb 19, 2021 6:59 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New lifestyle opportunity for someone?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 523
Re: New lifestyle opportunity for someone?
They say: “The future provision of some of the educational courses for children currently offered by Cumbrae National Watersports Centre will now be run from Inverclyde National Sports Training Centre. Other training provision will be provided by the Royal Yachting Association Scotland." But Invercl...
- Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:29 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New lifestyle opportunity for someone?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 523
Re: New lifestyle opportunity for someone?
There used to be the National Watersports Centre on Great Cumbrae. It was truly world class, staffed by excellent outdoor types. Sportscotland made the utterly bonkers decision to close the centre last summer. I don't have words to describe the numpties responsible. You'd often see tourists who'd co...
- Mon Feb 08, 2021 4:29 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: WTD: Cable Dropper Lever
- Replies: 11
- Views: 224
Re: WTD: Cable Dropper Lever
I have a spare, taken from a new Canyon. It clamps at the lever and looks like this one: https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/bra ... prod149026.
Lever only, i.e., you'll need to supply the cable. £12.50, including P&P.
Lever only, i.e., you'll need to supply the cable. £12.50, including P&P.
- Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:01 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 13l front bag options
- Replies: 30
- Views: 512
Re: 13l front bag options
The Wildcat double-ended drybags are very good. I have an unused Alpkit Airlok Dual 13L in kelp you can have, if you're interested.
- Mon Jan 18, 2021 1:17 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: nice light tents for a giant?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 481
Re: nice light tents for a giant?
Another MLD user here - I've got the Solomid XL. How about a Duomid or Duomid XL? Loads of space, single-pole, minimal pegs (more pegs increase bomb proofing), use with a polychro groundsheet for minimal weight/pack-size, or add an inner net for midge proofing. Review here: https://www.tgomagazine.c...
- Sun Jan 17, 2021 7:34 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: wtd, 2 x salsa anything cages....... or similar.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 384
Re: wtd, 2 x salsa anything cages....... or similar.
Hi Tony
If that doesn't pan out, I have a couple of Gorilla Cages complete with straps, unused in original packaging.
Chris
If that doesn't pan out, I have a couple of Gorilla Cages complete with straps, unused in original packaging.
Chris
- Mon Jan 04, 2021 9:03 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Anyone live in France or the south of Ireland want to help me out
- Replies: 7
- Views: 331
Re: Anyone live in France or the south of Ireland want to help me out
Hi
I'm in the UK but have the Snowpeak Titanium Spork which I'd be happy to sell to you. This one: https://snowpeak.co.uk/products/titaniu ... 2eb7&_ss=r
£9 plus £2.90 for Hermes delivery?
Chris
I'm in the UK but have the Snowpeak Titanium Spork which I'd be happy to sell to you. This one: https://snowpeak.co.uk/products/titaniu ... 2eb7&_ss=r
£9 plus £2.90 for Hermes delivery?
Chris
- Tue Dec 01, 2020 4:32 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Heated Bike Phone Case
- Replies: 14
- Views: 487
Re: Heated Bike Phone Case
Could you perhaps use a cache battery with a long lead? Keeping the cache battery close to your torso should keep the voltage high.
- Tue Nov 17, 2020 3:23 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: My Arcteryx experience
- Replies: 34
- Views: 906
Re: My Arcteryx experience
"the ones that are custom-built around your foot from Newscastle somewhere"
Do you mean Altberg? https://www.altberg.co.uk/
Do you mean Altberg? https://www.altberg.co.uk/
- Sun Nov 01, 2020 11:02 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Tools for sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 221
Tools for sale
Rationalising my toolbox; all the following are lightly used and in good order. All prices include P&P; discounts for multiple items. SOLD Blackburn Wayside Multi-tool £23 https://www.blackburndesign.com/p/wayside-bike-multi-tool/ SOLD IceToolz E219 Ocarina Torque Wrench Set £17 http://www.icetoolz....
- Tue Sep 22, 2020 3:06 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: mini aero bar thingy
- Replies: 41
- Views: 919
- Thu Sep 03, 2020 6:55 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 9537
- Views: 1081604
Re: The post man's been ...
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.
I know some folks tried their bike-packing bags; it would be nice to see some long-term feedback.
- Fri Aug 28, 2020 10:07 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: so, this Columbia outdry stuff.....
- Replies: 19
- Views: 715
Re: so, this Columbia outdry stuff.....
Tony
Which of the many OutDry jackets do you have?
Which of the many OutDry jackets do you have?
- Sat Aug 08, 2020 8:17 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: gpx analyser
- Replies: 19
- Views: 733
Re: gpx analyser
OpenRouteService does this too, without needing a subscription. Upload your gpx here: https://maps.openrouteservice.org/.
- Mon Aug 03, 2020 5:07 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Public footpath gone AWOL
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1319
Re: Public footpath gone AWOL
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 ...
- Mon Aug 03, 2020 3:43 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Public footpath gone AWOL
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1319
Re: Public footpath gone AWOL
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 ...
- Mon Aug 03, 2020 1:58 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Public footpath gone AWOL
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1319
Re: Public footpath gone AWOL
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...
- Sat Aug 01, 2020 12:58 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Public footpath gone AWOL
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1319
Re: Public footpath gone AWOL
Many thanks. Email sent to their Public Rights of Way team.
- Sat Aug 01, 2020 9:39 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Public footpath gone AWOL
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1319
Public footpath gone AWOL
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...
- Sat Aug 01, 2020 9:31 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Talkytoaster - thumbs up
- Replies: 6
- Views: 403
Talkytoaster - thumbs up
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...
- Mon Jul 27, 2020 10:29 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Is there a free, online route planner that allows multiple tracks?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1097
Re: Is there a free, online route planner that allows multiple tracks?
@Dave
I'm happy to test on OS X (Catalina).
Chris
I'm happy to test on OS X (Catalina).
Chris
- Sun Jul 26, 2020 12:23 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Garmin Edge Touring
- Replies: 16
- Views: 742
Re: Garmin Edge Touring
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...
- Wed Jul 22, 2020 10:57 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Show us your SQUARE (please).
- Replies: 62
- Views: 2326
Re: Show us your SQUARE (please).
Constrained by mountains and sea.
- Sat Jul 11, 2020 11:03 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Garmin woes
- Replies: 20
- Views: 890
Re: Garmin woes
Also, try a different USB cable.