I rode the trans Pennine trail a couple of years ago, from Southport to Hornsea, and that was a nice mix of road and easy trails. You could then return by a mixture of train and other trails or even by the way of the roses route?

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CCPDWFB/p ... -frame-bag

Frame bags at planet X for £10 or £15 depending on size.

ScotRoutes wrote:Go narrow (27.2) - and fit a shim if necessary.

Or even better an old type 25.0 USE titanium post with a shim - noticeably flexy and comfy compared to any other post I've used other than a bouncy one...

benp1 wrote:Some books
- Scotland's Winter Mountains
- Mountaincraft and Leadership

And a pair of Bolle goggles - found them at a reasonable price so picked up a pair for just in case use in winter

ML training? They sound like that sort of books!

They look nice - very like an on-one fleegle with a loop, but surely you'd put the light on the front extension otherwise there would be some interesting shadows?

I collected from the warehouse to save a few quid... but it was a parcel! Sale bargains from Polaris. Waterproof shorts, gloves for my dad (sadly a bit small for me), lovely knee warmers, merino stripy socks and some foot oil. The oil was free with the socks but is great.

Eek - started doing this list and it's kinda big! Mountain bikes: Raleigh Mustang Saracen limited edition 2 X Kona cinder cones 2 X Merlin jump bikes 2 X DMR trailstars 2 X muddy fox duel team Duncon cock GT something or other (the one better than a tequesta) Diamond back zetec pro Dialled love/hate...

Hi, I'm looking at getting one of these bikes on cycle to work - seen them at £500. There's not many reviews online and they all look like the same one slightly re-done. I was wondering if anyone here has a Marin Gestalt at all and could offer advice? It'd be to replace my beat-up planet x kaffenbac...

Some gore Tex socks from here, and a selection of lomo dry bags were waiting for me when we got back from holiday today - all look excellent... now to try to make a bar harness...

I'll give this a good go please - but away from home until tomorrow so can't give a start weight. Aiming for 80kg, and feeling comfy in 32" jeans but needing 34" for the legs rather than the belly again!

I'll have the gore Tex socks please. How would you like paying?

I've been using a Coleman Rigel x2 for the last few years. Very light and compact, but prone to plenty of condensation as it's single skin. Just bought a wild country zephyros from here, which is heavier but taller, two layers and generally probably better for most uses I hope! The Rigel is great if...

Plenty of decent spots near hope. I'd be tempted to get the train back from another station, maybe chinley or Marple bridge, to make for a more interesting ride. If you're planning a short ride to a bivvy spot, just inside the forest to the North West of Win hill is good but I bet there are hundreds...

While not in keeping with the whole idea of "a month", I'm hoping to do a "bivvy a season 2018" with my 4 year old in tow. Probably taking a fairly loose view of when winter stops, but hoping to get it done... Should be some interesting photos of a bike + tagalong with bike packi...

Trail-rat wrote:polaris bike wear doing their 3 layer waterproof flux shorts for 19.99 reduced from 69.99

Ta! Also 2 sets of kids gloves, 1 set for me and some knee warmersfor £30 all in.

Fear of the dark by iron maiden.
The Manchester Rambler
Proud Mary by Tina turner (for the line "big wheel keep on turning")

Postie brought a rather nice wild country zephyros 1 tent from Dr nick. Looks great, just big enough for me and the over-adventurous daughter... Now to plan the bike packing with a tagalong trip for the spring!

I've not got it?

Knog party Frank lock is my light choice. I doubt it's very secure, but it rolls up small and is a brightly coloured visual deterrent.

Pm me the address - I'm sure my kids (one of who has been through lots of chemo, so gets it!) would send a card or 2 full of drawings and nonsense!

Have you still got the tent? I'll have it if so please.

Pedros tulio user here - mini tool built into the rear axle qr. Never had to use it for anything serious, but give for little jobs. A bit more fiddly than getting one or of a bag, but saves space. Might pick up some of those tiny pliers though, sounds handy. Also carry a little pump and/or CO2, a tu...

True. So we should all be taking the kids out in the wilds with us then? Absolutely! Main reason I volunteer for Duke of Edinburgh award scheme at school is to get kids into the outdoors. Last year, we had 16 girls and 4 boys on the bronze award, and equal numbers at silver so there is some progres...

Planet X Roubaix ones are padless
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CLPXCRWT/ ... ter-tights
All their prices are up this week, probably getting ready for a black friday "sale" in a few days...

Thenorthwind, if you have an android phone on you, then someone at home can use the. "android device manager" either as an app or online. In that you can look for a missing phone, so it gives your last location with a mobile signal. There's a post-it note on our fridge saying "find P...