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by Tonto
Sat Sep 30, 2023 10:39 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Winter Jennride
Replies: 59
Views: 7159

Re: Winter Jennride

Booked.
Better start riding my bike again.
by Tonto
Fri Jun 02, 2023 10:37 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fast Tyres
Replies: 15
Views: 1753

Re: Fast Tyres

I have some Vittoria mezcals on one bike.
They are pretty much what you are looking for.
by Tonto
Sat Dec 17, 2022 8:45 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Winter Event - Final chance to enter
Replies: 30
Views: 2090

Re: Winter Event - entries open

Lack of staff at work means I cannot make it now.
Sad for me, but it reduces the chance of rotten weather for the rest of you.
by Tonto
Fri Dec 09, 2022 8:52 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Nighttime riding, fear and loathing.
Replies: 96
Views: 48961

Re: Nighttime riding, fear and loathing.

I have fond memories of night riding in Epping forest with smart lights. The battery weighed a couple of pounds and the bulbs where as bright as a Christmas tree decoration.
by Tonto
Wed Nov 02, 2022 8:05 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Winter Event - Final chance to enter
Replies: 30
Views: 2090

Re: Winter Event - entries open

I have entered.
Hope I have enough sun block.
by Tonto
Tue Oct 18, 2022 8:01 am
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: looking to meet any other bikepackers in thanet/kent area
Replies: 6
Views: 608

Re: looking to meet any other bikepackers in thanet/kent area

Funnily enough I spent some time yesterday trying to find some likely bivvy spots in your area on bing maps.
I visit my dad in Walmer every fortnight and was planning to spend this Thursday under a bush.
Do you have any suggestions for a peaceful night?
by Tonto
Sat Oct 15, 2022 7:27 am
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Midlands based cycling buddies wanted!
Replies: 4
Views: 718

Re: Midlands based cycling buddies wanted!

I am not far from you, Willoughby near Braunston.
Let me know if you want some company.
by Tonto
Fri Nov 19, 2021 11:09 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Some thoughts on gloves...
Replies: 32
Views: 2635

Re: Some thoughts on gloves...

I foolishly attempted a small jump when wearing cycling mitts.
Bars slipped out of my compromised grip.
Seemed like an age being airborne whilst reflecting on my stupidity.
by Tonto
Wed Oct 27, 2021 7:38 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: If you've got a phone - answer it.
Replies: 36
Views: 2516

Re: If you've got a phone - answer it.

Why didn't the rescue service send him a text as well?
A lot of folk don't answer unknown numbers.
by Tonto
Thu Oct 21, 2021 7:51 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Any group starts in March?
Replies: 37
Views: 5436

Re: Any group starts in March?

I am up for both the southern option with RD and the Lakes loops.
by Tonto
Mon Oct 18, 2021 7:45 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Show me your 69er!
Replies: 17
Views: 3516

Re: Show me your 69er!

I have two, a carver with a rohloff and a hummer set up rigid with gears.
Love them both but just not riding enough recently.
by Tonto
Sat Apr 24, 2021 7:40 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Middle aged shout out on BBC Radio 6
Replies: 23
Views: 2081

Re: Middle aged shout out on BBC Radio 6

It's not Cheers, it's Hill Street Blues.
by Tonto
Tue Feb 23, 2021 9:01 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Blimey a bike packing event in 2021
Replies: 24
Views: 3151

Re: Blimey a bike packing event in 2021

Seems like Rich has contacts with Boris's inner circle. Jennride on the first weekend of freedom with all pubs open. Could be busy in the hills.
by Tonto
Sat Feb 20, 2021 8:39 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Blimey a bike packing event in 2021
Replies: 24
Views: 3151

Re: Blimey a bike packing event in 2021

I will be doing the Jennride. I will also be doing at least one of the old Jennride routes in July and August. If anyone can't make the June date, you are welcome to join me.
by Tonto
Mon Nov 16, 2020 9:15 am
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: January's Virtual Winter Event 2021 (Covid lockdown edition) Jan 9th and 10th
Replies: 621
Views: 56376

Re: January's Virtual Winter Event 2021 (Covid lockdown edition) Jan 9th and 10th

Me too please.
Paul - Daventry
After zero bivvies in 2020 it will be nice to restart slowly.
by Tonto
Sun Jul 12, 2020 8:19 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: E-Bikepacking
Replies: 45
Views: 5303

Re: E-Bikepacking

Saw a couple of groups ebike MTB touring in the Alps. Recharged batteries at lunch stops and overnight in refuges. I was a little envious.
Can see myself doing similar in my dotage.
by Tonto
Sat Jul 11, 2020 5:08 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: pennine bridleway, anyone ridden entire route?
Replies: 6
Views: 1325

Re: pennine bridleway, anyone ridden entire route?

I have done Kirby Stephen to Middleton top, took three days.
by Tonto
Fri Jul 10, 2020 11:07 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Troubleshooting (Rohloff) help needed
Replies: 28
Views: 4507

Re: Troubleshooting (Rohloff) help needed

Plenty of life in that sprocket lifio. I once heard a pinging sound on the trail. Third time I heard it I thought it was worth investigating. Turns out that it was the toothpick thin sprocket teeth snapping off. By the time I got to a bike shop there were only nine left and most of them didn't survi...
by Tonto
Wed Jun 24, 2020 10:10 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Loan of a saddle
Replies: 4
Views: 1059

Re: Loan of a saddle

I have a carved you can try. Pm your address and I will post it.
by Tonto
Fri May 01, 2020 4:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: hike-a-(loaded)bike
Replies: 16
Views: 3212

Re: hike-a-(loaded)bike

Similar to that straight arm technique, but with two modifications. Firstly use a bumbag/hip pack as a sling over shoulder and top tube. A quick release buckle helps with this. Secondly face the bike backwards. Makes everything balance better, the front wheel will hang straight as you are climbing u...
by Tonto
Tue Apr 28, 2020 8:00 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Jenn Ride 2020
Replies: 45
Views: 7670

Re: Jenn Ride 2020

If it is on, I am definitely going. However it won't be the same if all the pubs are closed 😪😪😪
by Tonto
Sun Mar 29, 2020 9:01 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Virtual BAM ... you know you want to
Replies: 163
Views: 21042

Re: Virtual BAM ... you know you want to

I believe that zoom has lifted the 40 minute
Limit during this lockdown
by Tonto
Mon Feb 17, 2020 4:54 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Seeking a Summer adventure
Replies: 3
Views: 1696

Re: Seeking a Summer adventure

Hi Mike
I am quite flexible on both time and duration, a week would probably be right.
Trans Verdon is good for me.
by Tonto
Mon Feb 17, 2020 1:00 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Seeking a Summer adventure
Replies: 3
Views: 1696

Seeking a Summer adventure

Last year I took a solo trip along the southern part of the GR5. It was a fantastic experience, but would have been better with some company. Some of the descents (and even the traverses) were a little too techy to commit to without someone to call for rescue if things went wrong. I have also promis...
by Tonto
Mon Jan 06, 2020 11:37 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bikepacking Food & Snacks
Replies: 54
Views: 10668

Re: Bikepacking Food & Snacks

+1 on the Ainsley cous cous.
Followed by as much Swiss roll as I can manage.