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by robbie
Thu May 25, 2017 10:30 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: travel insurance
Replies: 10
Views: 1539

travel insurance

Guys looking at travel insurance for Italy. has anybody had any cover which included bike cover for theft or loss on airlines etc? is it even worth bothering?
Any recomendations?
Cheers
by robbie
Fri May 19, 2017 11:25 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tuscany Trail 2017, who's going?
Replies: 77
Views: 13431

Re: Tuscany Trail 2017, who's going?

I think the train station also does left luggage maybe worth trying?
by robbie
Thu May 18, 2017 7:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tuscany Trail 2017, who's going?
Replies: 77
Views: 13431

Re: Tuscany Trail 2017, who's going?

Just noticed on the Tuscany forum u need to provide a doctor's certificate to prove u are fit to ride is that true? Also anything else needed?
by robbie
Wed May 17, 2017 10:18 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Garmin Maps for Italy
Replies: 7
Views: 1847

Re: Garmin Maps for Italy

Cheers guys
by robbie
Mon May 15, 2017 10:05 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Garmin Maps for Italy
Replies: 7
Views: 1847

Garmin Maps for Italy

I have just realised my garmin 810 dos'nt have a detailed map for Italy seeing as I am heading there in 2 weeks I need to sort one. Can anybody give me any advice on what I need to get and best place to get it please?
Cheers
by robbie
Sat May 13, 2017 10:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tuscany Trail 2017, who's going?
Replies: 77
Views: 13431

Re: Tuscany Trail 2017, who's going?

Was looking at lighter bags and came across the helium solo was also looking at the omm 1.6 not sure which to get
by robbie
Sat May 13, 2017 9:36 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tuscany Trail 2017, who's going?
Replies: 77
Views: 13431

Re: Tuscany Trail 2017, who's going?

What are you guys planning on taking for Tuscany sleep wise? My current thinking is lightweight sleeping bag with a bivi bag and leave the tent at home?
by robbie
Fri May 12, 2017 10:20 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tuscany Trail 2017, who's going?
Replies: 77
Views: 13431

Re: Tuscany Trail 2017, who's going?

I'm taking my cross bike with 38mm tyres. hopefully it will be the right choice :lol:
by robbie
Thu May 11, 2017 10:07 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tuscany Trail 2017, who's going?
Replies: 77
Views: 13431

Re: Tuscany Trail 2017, who's going?

Me no 146
by robbie
Wed May 10, 2017 3:05 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: any suggestions for a 'cross route from Blair Atholl?
Replies: 6
Views: 2864

Re: any suggestions for a 'cross route from Blair Atholl?

How about the cycle route to dalwhinnie/laggan then general wades route to Ft Augustus then onto Fort William from there I have no clue :lol:
by robbie
Fri May 05, 2017 9:26 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: bike bags for flight
Replies: 5
Views: 1031

Re: bike bags for flight

My local bike shop hires them £4 day . Probably worth checking with your local place?
by robbie
Tue May 02, 2017 3:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cairngorms loop in April group.
Replies: 40
Views: 13668

Re: Cairngorms loop in April group.

Myself and Aidan finished in 30 hours 45 mins. the outer loop took longer than I had anticipated there were nearly tears :lol:
by robbie
Mon May 01, 2017 7:45 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cairngorms loop in April group.
Replies: 40
Views: 13668

Re: Cairngorms loop in April group.

Well that wind sure made it a struggle.
by robbie
Thu Apr 27, 2017 4:47 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Never alone mobile tracker
Replies: 4
Views: 1070

Never alone mobile tracker

Hi Guys As Im doing the Tuscanny trail this year I need a tracker, Either a spot or this app. Has anyone got any experiance using the app? I'm undecided about just hring a spot or chancing the app but my concearn is the data and battery drain when using, Also how good it works with coverage? I would...
by robbie
Sun Apr 23, 2017 9:17 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Ortlieb bikepacking bags
Replies: 3
Views: 1068

Re: Ortlieb bikepacking bags

Was browsing their bags at the dirty reiver. They look great very well made. Got lucky and managed to win one of the custom dirty reiver back packs they had made too :-bd
by robbie
Sat Apr 15, 2017 7:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Ruigh Aiteachain bothy
Replies: 11
Views: 2890

Re: Ruigh Aiteachain bothy

Cheers guys. Shame it's not open yet will just have to rough it in the tent! Where is Colins howf located?
by robbie
Fri Apr 14, 2017 10:34 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Ruigh Aiteachain bothy
Replies: 11
Views: 2890

Ruigh Aiteachain bothy

Does anyone know if the bothy is open again after the refurb?
Cheers
by robbie
Wed Apr 12, 2017 5:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Spot hiring
Replies: 2
Views: 808

Spot hiring

Can anyone recommend a place to hire a spot tracker?
Cheers
by robbie
Tue Apr 11, 2017 10:29 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Saddle packs that clamp to seat post?
Replies: 28
Views: 4292

Re: Saddle packs that clamp to seat post?

After reading your experience's with the koala I thought I'd give it a try again. I contacted Alpkit who sent me the new revised extra strap with the clamps. I have since tried it out and can confirm that it makes a big difference stopping the straps from loosining and hence very little sway. Cheers...
by robbie
Tue Apr 04, 2017 5:00 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Todays ride
Replies: 3330
Views: 668338

Re: Todays ride

John Climber
What bars are fitted to your bike?
Cheers
by robbie
Fri Mar 31, 2017 6:55 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cairngorm loop outer on a cx bike?
Replies: 4
Views: 1075

Cairngorm loop outer on a cx bike?

Having done the inner loop twice I thought I might have a go at the outer loop. The inner loop is a bit much for the cx bike in places but what is the outer loop like? Am I right in thinking the terrain is a bit easier going? Also any ideas how long it would take to loop it starting and finishing in...
by robbie
Tue Mar 28, 2017 8:27 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Saddle packs that clamp to seat post?
Replies: 28
Views: 4292

Re: Saddle packs that clamp to seat post?

Well after the comments I decided to phone Alpkit. They are sending me some new straps which will hopefully sort the issues out. So will give it a go first before looking for an alternative.
Cheers
by robbie
Tue Mar 28, 2017 1:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Saddle packs that clamp to seat post?
Replies: 28
Views: 4292

Re: Saddle packs that clamp to seat post?

Maybe I just need to experiment with a different strap set up! Mine kept creeping from under the seat and the bag would get lower and lower no matter how much I readjust it. The strap on the seatpost would just get higher and higher. Eventually it would end up touching the tyre. Are there updated st...
by robbie
Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:23 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Saddle packs that clamp to seat post?
Replies: 28
Views: 4292

Saddle packs that clamp to seat post?

Hey guys looking at replacing my koala. As last time I used it I spent too much time faffing with it as it kept coming loose and swaying. So got thinking about buying something that will clamp on the seatpost. does anybody have a list of alternatives?
Cheers