Dumb Q. Not used a Bothy before and I'm planning a winter trip hoping to stay at Nant Rhys ..... what's the likelihood of finding it empty vs full of chavs smoking dope? Are Chavs a rarity or a common feature? Would have tent with me anyway but would be planning on using the bothy. I appreciate some...

I run the Godiva Trailriders who had the honour of running the Singlespeed UK Championships last month..... I usually ride a SS Jones or a SS Pompino for commuting.... I'm also nearly 50 and a fat bastard. SS isn't perfect.... we did a ride in the Peak District about 4 years ago in heavy snow and -1...

:cool: Get the bike on a stand and stick it in the grannyest gear and check the chainline. Mine actually brushes the Chronicle. I've put a couple of spacers on the drive side of the BB to move it out a bit but I can't get it to clear the tyre. I'm running 2 x 10 which must compound the problem. I ca...

What bike?
On my Rooster in full 29+ guise with 3" Chronicles fitted, when the chain is in the lowest easy gear the chain acts like a scraper on the tyre, cleaning off the mud and carrying it straight into the derailleur .... I suffer with clogged mechs too :(

They're rims :/ Good ones. Easiest tubeless setup ever with Chronicles. Wasn't sure about the Chronicles to begin with, in winter midlands mud , but they've behaved really well, and are wearing well. As for the rims? They hold they tyre in place and they've stayed true. I like them.

sillybigfella wrote: I live in Newtown

SBF could you suggest anywhere it'd be safe to park a van over night? We'd arrive Saturday morning....

SunRace 11-42 for the boys Bikepacking bike :)

Just booked 2 places :) Good to know martin , whos coming ? , you and Mitch ? So far, yes. It's Mitch's 18th on the Sunday and when asked what he fancied doing for his birthday, he replied "Go to Bearstock" :-bd Mikeyay, Minty and Gary are likely to sign up shortly too. What route are you...

As a matter of interest who is Samuel? Not Samuel Becuwe? Yes, him. Small world ! Sam is a friend of mine :) Lovely, if somewhat unhinged, fella :) Great rider. Makes me laugh when he lights a cigarette yet is one of the best long distance riders I know ! Saw him 2 weeks ago in Slovenia for the Sin...

Blackhound wrote:Quite a lot of climbing. Compared to TD about 30% of the distance and 80% of the climb.

Samuel is a strong rider, saw him on Ventoux in July during the TCR.

As a matter of interest who is Samuel?
Not Samuel Becuwe?

Sorry for the dumb question....

Just booked 2 places :)

I've modified the end a bit from Staylittle.... is this legal or will we get shot

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14107121

Stuart, a small group of us are planning on riding in from Newtown .... If you get chance can you cast an eye over this route --> https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14106246 and see if it's reasonable? Are we missing any excellent trails out of ignorance?

Cheers
Martin

Looking for a starting point/route about four or five hours ride from BBHQ, nothing too hilly mind. We are coming down from Yorkshire so preferably North and East. Llanfair Caereinion or Llanerfyl could be worth a look Bob. Newtown could also be an option ... and probably the least hilly option. My...

Stumpym4 wrote:Anyone heading from Birmingham way ?

Possibly ....

It's my lads 18th Birthday on the 3rd And what better place for him to celebrate it? :-bd . Turns out this may be a possibility :wink: He hasn't got any real plans and so we may be able to join you all.... We'd probably park up in Newtown then head over ..... https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13312064...

It's my lads 18th Birthday on the 3rd .... I suspect it wouldn't go down well if I was Bikepacking. Enjoy yourselves folks :)

Any reviews of this route ? It looks pretty interesting and would lead on from our Radnorshire route we did a couple of weeks ago...

We started in Presteigne and picked up Offas Dyke to Kington ...... pretty much unrideable .... lesson learned.... took Offas Dyke over Hergest Ridge :shock: I've ridden Hergest a few times having done 3x Rough Rides ... but having only 1x10 and a heavily laden bike made it hard going :oops: then up...

that was pretty brutal for a fat fella !

4 of us will be mooching around in Presteign/Kington/New Radnor/Penybont on Saturday then Penybont/Knighton/Presteign on Sunday :)

Forecast looks pretty vaguely exciting tbh :)

Jones all the way. I'd have them on every bike I have if I could afford them .... got them on the Jones and the Stooge. Prefer the Loops as I can mount a light upside down right at the front of the bike.

I'll be going for Hugo's I think .....

I had a couple of friends riding, Angus Edmond, Verity Appleyard and Kim Saenen .... Angus came in 37th in 03:27:55 ..... Verity was 2nd and Kim was 17th .... so they done good :)

Where did you get the Snugpak from Tone?