You just need a few more sick edits and a TikTok account.

As promised, a slightly more detailed account of Novembivvy. I'd hoped to get out earlier in the month, but work and illness got in the way rather. So with the weekend approaching, loins were girded, resolve was steeled, and *all the warm things* were packed. Trepid Explorer joined me and the family...

Stopped out last night, accompanied by Trep. That's 12 months in a row for me. Spent today riding round a cold and foggy Peak. Knackered now. Will do a proper write up once I've recovered.

whitestone wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 27, 2019 7:50 pm

The point is that it's how fast you ride the route. How you choose to do that is up to you.

Thank goodness. I was beginning to worry that pub stops were going to be outlawed.

How about the one Borderer has in the classifieds?

Not really an ITT at the moment, but I'd guess we'll start seeing FKTs for stuff like the Great North Trail?

I've picked up one of these for the Littlest Landslide:

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/kids-front- ... 73741.html

I've got an X7 shifter. £10 posted to mainland UK?

Glad to hear things are improving, fingers crossed for your continued recovery.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/201 ... ound-in-uk

Now carrying B venatorum, which causes babesiosis, an animal disease recognised as an emerging infection in humans. Symptoms such as flu and jaundice but severe cases could lead to death.

Having done some detective work, I think that photo is here: https://goo.gl/maps/QN2yB38wFbrULNon9 The alt text on the pic says it's part of his Panamerica Solo ride, in Mexico. His website has a track of his route. Stalking his Instagram profile I found the original photo, tagged as being in Puebla...

That does look pretty sweet. I didn't notice any lethal spiders or snakes either.

RIP wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 15, 2019 9:04 pm

"Scenic Railway Journeys of the World - Cambrian Coast"

Just watched this on catch up (Channel 5 for anyone else who's interested). Lovely.

jameso wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 16, 2019 9:17 am

*runs away shouting about "hipsters and pyromaniacs" *

Pretty sure I deserve both of those labels.

RIP wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 15, 2019 10:24 pm

Did we touch on these folks a while ago?

That was the venture capitalists who wanted to flog you permission to bivvy.

Presumably only the organised camping bit.
I'm in anyway.

I heard from an ex-employee they've been known to order a container-load of parts at a certain price, then "re-negotiate"* the deal once said container is half way across the ocean.

*"50% off, or I'm not buying them."

All this (including coffee) fits in the white (porridge) pot:

Porridge, spork and fuel bottle go in a separate bag.

Voilà.

Tuscany Trail?

You say gentle, 100km days, flattish. This suggests to me that you'll not be riding super hard, in which case I'd opt for something more waterproof. While this has potential to be more boil in the bag, IME it's less of an issue when riding steadily.

Daveysnaps wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 03, 2019 6:12 pm

I was originally going to go for frame, forks and wheels from Cotic and take the Hope 20Five wheelset option. Good choice on the wheels or do folk have better options at similar cost?

I'd probably be looking at the Hunt range, Cotic can supply them too.

That looks rather palatial.

8310km on mine. I've recently built up some 650b X 47c wheels for it, having previously used 700x42c. I think the 650s make the steering a little twitchier. Extra cushioning and grip comes in handy when the terrain is a bit rockier or looser though.

Details just started coming out via Instagram. June 5/6/7th, £30 entry.
I quite fancy it..