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- Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:42 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Where in December?
- Replies: 3
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Where in December?
I can't ride a bike because I (still) have a bust finger which means my hand can't hold the handlebars. But, as I am tough as nails....... I spent nearly two weeks studying Argentina/Patagonia as a destination. I still don't see the attraction other than a lot of amazing meat eating. Fly fishing is ...
- Fri Nov 15, 2019 1:54 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Tents pots frames odds n ends FOR SALE
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4054
Re: Tents pots frames odds n ends FOR SALE
I am back at the palace where these are stored, so they are back up for sale. I'll be here for a couple of weeks.
Will probably keep the West Wind tent and may put my Akto up for sale. Will update when I have checked it out.
Will probably keep the West Wind tent and may put my Akto up for sale. Will update when I have checked it out.
- Tue Nov 12, 2019 11:22 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Broken finger - rehab
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4516
Re: Broken finger - rehab
I've ridden a few times in Laggan and never had a problem before.
- Tue Nov 12, 2019 5:56 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Broken finger - rehab
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4516
Re: Broken finger - rehab
I broke a finger 6 weeks ago. (Partly ScotRoutes' fault). :cry: C'mon man. I'm on tenterhooks here! So I was just about to head off to Laggan for a ride when ScotRoutes sent a message recommending a route in Cairngorm. As I had been pestering him for some ideas, I felt obliged to do it. And it was ...
- Tue Nov 12, 2019 5:21 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Broken finger - rehab
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4516
Re: Broken finger - rehab
Very surprised by the replies. I thougt I would be told to stop - whining like a front racked hipster bikepacker. (I am none of those :smile: ) My break is the same as Wotsits. Maybe the NHS use the same stock x-ray to save money. I have broken fingers before, but in the hand, 'boxer's break' 5th me...
- Sun Nov 10, 2019 11:22 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Broken finger - rehab
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4516
Broken finger - rehab
I broke a finger 6 weeks ago. (Partly ScotRoutes' fault). :cry: Absolutely no chance of any bike riding. I removed the splint a week ago and started rehab as I need to go on a month's bike trip. A week later and I still can't close my hand into a fist. I can get my bad finger and its neighbour (they...
- Thu Nov 07, 2019 8:12 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: money belt
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1235
money belt
I am planning my next big 1 month adventure. Over the last couple of years I decided to stop using cards and just take cash. Normally Euros. I usually have a secret money belt but they are uncomfortable and a pain. I also have a real buckle belt that holds money, but this is only good for a few €100...
- Tue Nov 05, 2019 11:39 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Cooking stove recommendations
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5925
Re: Cooking stove recommendations
If you are thinking about Europe then forget the type of stove until you know what fuel is available. Alcohol is everywhere. Meths at hardware stores. Msr pocket rocket - forget it. Screw type canisters are difficult to get in a lot of areas. Msr Superfly is better as it also fits the French Camping...
- Tue Nov 05, 2019 11:19 pm
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Morocco (again)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1516
Re: Morocco (again)
I think the definition of bikepacking has gone out of the window. So don't worry about that. Half the stories on bikepacking.com have racks and panniers. Or worse, a saddlebag resting on an unused rack. And don't get me started on a saddlebag on the front, resting on an unused front rack :lol: As fo...
- Fri Nov 01, 2019 12:21 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Mavic Instant Drive 360
- Replies: 0
- Views: 704
Mavic Instant Drive 360
A couple of years ago I bought a Mavic wheel set. The rear freehub disintegrated. See link. The hub and spokes were replaced (not a new wheel - a bit tight) but I didn't use it for a year as I had bought a replacement. I started using it this year and my chain was jumping under load. I ended up chan...
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 1:13 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: snow
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2292
Re: snow
Bo!!cks
I thought I was the first. So now I have to wait another year.
There is always someone who has to ruin it.
I thought I was the first. So now I have to wait another year.
There is always someone who has to ruin it.
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 10:36 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: snow
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2292
snow
Snow on the summits of Mull this morning.
First this year? Anyone else?
First this year? Anyone else?
- Mon Sep 30, 2019 9:59 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Waterproofs, de-lamination and repairs
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3222
- Mon Sep 30, 2019 11:14 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Waterproofs, de-lamination and repairs
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3222
Re: Waterproofs, de-lamination and repairs
I am on my 4th Patagonia jacket (warranty). The first 3 were H2no membrane. After a lot of fighting, I managed to find out why they kept failing. There was a factory that got something wrong in the process. I heard that it took a couple of years for this to be noticed. But that is kept secret. Not s...
- Mon Sep 30, 2019 10:58 am
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: I have a confession.......
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4567
Re: I have a confession.......
Oh! Forgot to mention. I have just spent 4 days camping and fishing with my inflatable on Loch Morar.
- Mon Sep 30, 2019 10:56 am
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: I have a confession.......
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4567
Re: I have a confession.......
Careful. You might get banned from the forum.
- Sun Sep 29, 2019 1:58 pm
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Saudi Arabia?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4832
Re: Saudi Arabia?
Oman would be the easier option and there are already some good routes. Riding in the Empty Quarter would be something new. But I would assume that they would be after 'resort' $$. Not much money to be made from a guy on a bike who likes wild camping. Also the issues with roaming about without the p...
- Fri Sep 27, 2019 8:29 pm
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Saudi Arabia?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4832
Re: Saudi Arabia?
Bob?
- Fri Sep 27, 2019 7:13 pm
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Saudi Arabia?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4832
Re: Saudi Arabia?
If the roads are dangerous, then more incentive to find trails.
Desert riding can be very rewarding with some amazing views, sunsets and stars. I've done a lot of desert riding, so I'm interested.
If you are looking at the bad/political side of a country then that's the Tour Divide out.
Desert riding can be very rewarding with some amazing views, sunsets and stars. I've done a lot of desert riding, so I'm interested.
If you are looking at the bad/political side of a country then that's the Tour Divide out.
- Fri Sep 27, 2019 10:50 am
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Saudi Arabia?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4832
Saudi Arabia?
Opening soon.
Anyone?
Anyone?
- Tue Sep 24, 2019 10:04 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Cairngorm Loops 300
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9502
Re: Cairngorm Loops 300
I'm here now. It's piddling it down.
- Tue Sep 24, 2019 9:58 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Penny Farthing Torridon
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2011
Re: Penny Farthing Torridon
Thanks for the links. :-bd It was almost certainly Joff. https://www.reddit.com/r/bicycletouring/comments/d6c25z/day_1_of_the_north_coast_500_just_setting_off/ https://www.reddit.com/r/bicycletouring/comments/d6swaj/day_2_it_doesnt_get_much_better_than_this/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkV2a-yd...
- Tue Sep 24, 2019 1:17 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Delete
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2824
Re: Delete
I was too late as usual. What happened?
- Tue Sep 24, 2019 1:15 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Penny Farthing Torridon
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2011
- Sun Sep 22, 2019 8:57 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Penny Farthing Torridon
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2011
Penny Farthing Torridon
Some tough hills up from Applecross to Loch Torridon. And today a bloke rode past on a penny farthing with a pith helmet.
Joff I presume?
Joff I presume?