Richpips wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 07, 2020 5:14 pm

Bosh! Thunderbirds are go.

Thanks folks.

Brilliant. Well done

I'm in! Looking forward to reading the book.

In case anyone wanted a laff at mt ability to set up a shaped tarp... only took me about 30 minutes (possibly less but seemed a long time figuring it out... dont think I've cracked it).. https://i.imgur.com/BbqD84U.jpg https://i.imgur.com/NlrtGPo.jpg I know you're thinking, veey stealth for current...

Oooh ... nice thread. Can I play? What works for me: Stormin Normin windshield/stand for any pot you might have. Sea to Summit hammock - so big, so comfy, it's like being hugged all over DD Hammocks Superlight 3x3 tarp. It's light, cheap and strong and you don't say that a lot in this game. What I ...

I'm in north west London and have been known to venture out to the Chilterns on occasion. I'd be up for a ride out and bivy sometime.

I'm thinking about bike components and bivy gear rather than full bikes. What really impresses me: Schwalbe G-one all round evo tyres in 27.5 x 2.8". I've never known a tyre make so much difference. Obviously when it gets a bit wetter and muddier, it'll be back to the WTB Rangers, but for now, I'm l...

I really like the look of this framebag, and wifey has agreed to make one for me.

Did you follow a pattern or video?

I keep wanting one of the bigger Exposure lights, but the Magicshine light I have is plenty sufficient when paired with a Joystick helmet light. Also, as it shows no sign of dying yet, I just can't justify it.

I went out on an 8 hour ride today without putting on sunblock. The weather forecast was overcast, rain and 16-18 degrees. So, I thought I won't need it. Wrong!

Back of neck especially is feeling rather sore.

Today I've been listening to Grace Jones and to Dazzle ships by OMD

benp1 wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 02, 2020 8:21 pm

Bloody hell, I'm more impressed that a large chips is £1.50.

A small portion round here is more than that!!

Agreed, it's a bag of crisps for £1.50 around here!

CSN & America. Never really knew their music, but have discovered them both through youtube algorithms.

Quite happy with current bivy set up and don't need a tent, but I do like this https://www.tarptent.com/product/protrail-li/

Usually I just work my way through my mental jukebox, often basing my choices on themes, names, genres. I know a lot of songs!

Fitted some 27.5 x 2.8 Schwalbe G-one allround Evo tyres on the Broken Road. Very impressed with them!

Also fitted some long foam grips and some new bar tape on the Jones loop bar.

Some lightweight Shwalbe G-One allround 27.5 x 2.8 in the Evo flavour.

I'm also a bit puzzled by this. Will Jochen's result still stand, seeing he borrowed a bike to finish on?

https://dotwatcher.cc/race/hope-1000-2020

I try to avoid if possible.

It's just about ok on a fatbike with a suspension fork, but if fully rigid, you still get bounced all over the place.

When I first heard of folks using electronic shifting in long distance events, I thought they must be crazy. Then I read that it's because it alleviates wrist and finger numbness. So makes sense, but it's something else to possibly go wrong!

Sofiane now in second place. One hell of a race!

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 23, 2020 10:09 am

"and guess who was with him? Yeah Julie"*




*that will only make sense to a small number of people

benp1 wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 22, 2020 2:57 pm

Oregon and Dakota tend to be the recommendation. I'm using a very old model of the former

Latter for me and perfect for the basic functions I want, plus the ability to just change the batteries when the need arises.

Shaf, I wouldn't worry about 2.35 on a full suss like this. I have the same on my Commencal Meta and I think they are perfect.

It's incredibly fast and looks like an interesting battle ahead at the front.

FLV wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 20, 2020 8:59 am

Cool. Didnt know this was on.

Recognise a few names in there, one brit too. Emma Pooley

voodoo_simon wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 20, 2020 10:05 am

Emma Pooley should do well, she was like a mountain goat in her pro days and also a very handy dual/tri athlete IIRC

Yes, it's good to see Emma there; here's hoping she will do well.