A bit further on is Old Winchester Hill Fort. I have camped here many times. There is a nice sheltered area with old yew trees. Hammock or tent. It is a protected area, but discreet camping has been tolerated. The NT website used to say this - relating to travelling the SDW. Just avoid ground nestin...

But what are those green things on the back of the bike?

Looks amazing. I went to San Pedro/Atacama years ago, but hitch-hiked, no bike.

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Mon Feb 03, 2020 2:21 pm

325km and 8000m of ascent.

That is less than 1% gradient. I thought Wales was hilly?

Anyone know anything about the Corfu Trail?

It's a hiking trail so not sure about bikes.
Easyjet fly there, but not during the winter.

Could be a good early season warm ride with unlimited access to gyros.

I regularly do a few snow hole camps each winter. But they are usually in the Alps or Pyrenees. Also it can be -20 outside but inside, without heating, it usually stays above 0. https://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11788 -20 in the snow is a lot warmer than -11 in a shed :s...

My finger needs warm weather to operate as a handlebar holder.
Just been out hiking/camping for 3 nights and it wouldn't warm up. Just a claw.

Never heard of Shropshire

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 ...

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.

I've ridden a few times in Laggan and never had a problem before.

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Snow on the summits of Mull this morning.

First this year? Anyone else?

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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...

Oh! Forgot to mention. I have just spent 4 days camping and fishing with my inflatable on Loch Morar.

Careful. You might get banned from the forum.

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...

Bob?