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by Blue Wheeler
Sun Jul 24, 2022 9:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Blackburn Outpost adjustable rack
Replies: 0
Views: 348

Blackburn Outpost adjustable rack

This is a top quality adjustable bike rack made by Blackburn. The rack can be adjusted widthways in order to accommodate wider wheels up to fat bike tyres if required. Excellent condition with scuffs to paint where panniers rub. These racks currently on sale at Tredz for over £95 https://www.tredz.c...
by Blue Wheeler
Mon Jan 04, 2021 3:06 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Hate to bring it up again but ...
Replies: 108
Views: 8437

Re: Hate to bring it up again but ...

Anyone can come up with self justification to break the rules, bottom line is that everyone has to do their bit in order to protect themselves and others ......... they haven't which is why we are all paying the price. I've started riding in Puddletown Forest which has some great downhill trails but...
by Blue Wheeler
Sat Sep 26, 2020 3:48 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Lejog 2020
Replies: 0
Views: 640

Lejog 2020

Originally planned as a mostly off road trip following the GB Duro route of the GB Divide. Ended up as more of a cycle route and gravel trip taking around 13 days. Tough in places but enjoyed every minute of it and the weather was perfect! Route and stats on my Komoot profile; https://www.komoot.com...
by Blue Wheeler
Sat Sep 26, 2020 3:34 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: SQlab 602 Ergolux Active Infinergy 2.0 Saddle
Replies: 0
Views: 349

SQlab 602 Ergolux Active Infinergy 2.0 Saddle

I bought this saddle for a bike tour just last week and whilst it's better than my previous one, I'm still looking for the ideal saddle. It's a 14 cm width saddle which is a fairly common size, but best check your sit bone width to make sure (sit bone width plus 3 cm for this style of trekking saddl...
by Blue Wheeler
Sun Jun 14, 2020 11:14 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: closing national parks, and imposing fines?
Replies: 62
Views: 9284

Re: closing national parks, and imposing fines?

RIP wrote: Sun Jun 14, 2020 4:06 pm "Don't wild camp", "Come during the day but don't stay overnight". Sort of half-open then :wink: .
Bugger! :shock:
by Blue Wheeler
Sun Jun 14, 2020 3:34 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: closing national parks, and imposing fines?
Replies: 62
Views: 9284

Re: closing national parks, and imposing fines?

It appears that Dartmoor is welcoming visitors again https://www.dartmoor.gov.uk/about-us/ho ... rus-update

Can anyone recommend some routes for a 2/3 night trip please? :cool:
by Blue Wheeler
Fri Jun 07, 2019 12:03 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: Trans Cambrian Way?
Replies: 50
Views: 16849

Re: Trans Cambrian Way?

Just completed this last week (for the second time as I did it in last years HOT summer). Carried camping gear again and stashed it in Rhyader as we stayed at The Bluebell Inn in LLangurig on the second night (far more civilised especially as it rained continuously for the last day). This is a great...
by Blue Wheeler
Sat May 04, 2019 10:04 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: WRT 2019
Replies: 3
Views: 1624

Re: WRT 2019

I really should keep up to speed with this forum ..... I didn't know about the WRT and was the Muppet riding Route 8 going the opposite direction today ....doh!
by Blue Wheeler
Sun Jul 29, 2018 5:18 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Gower Loop
Replies: 1
Views: 1171

Gower Loop

Did this a couple of weeks back http://www.bikepacking.com/routes/gower-bikepacking-loop/ highly recommended! My GoPro mount broke so hence the lack of decent footage in the (thankfully short vid) ... that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it ;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AXnCmD4SrQ&t=6s
by Blue Wheeler
Mon Jun 18, 2018 10:59 am
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Trans Cambrian Way
Replies: 6
Views: 2323

Re: Trans Cambrian Way

Have you considered doing it backwards? Dyfi junction is a total anti-climax, there's nowt there. Knighton has shops and feels more like a destination. Also, W to E will likely put the wind at your back and remove the draggy grassy climbs out of Knighton. Hmmm ... hadn't considered it TBH. I've got...
by Blue Wheeler
Sun Jun 17, 2018 11:30 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Trans Cambrian Way
Replies: 6
Views: 2323

Trans Cambrian Way

Planning a week or so of cross country/downhill/bike packing (not all on the same bike) :smile: I'm spending a day riding Forest of Dean then a day at Bike Park Wales. If I survive the downhill mayhem I'm heading to over for a short overnighter on the Gower Loop http://www.bikepacking.com/routes/gow...
by Blue Wheeler
Sun Jun 17, 2018 11:15 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Ruta De La Plata
Replies: 5
Views: 2473

Re: Ruta De La Plata

Downloaded from Ruta de la Plata site
[url]http://www.larutaenbici.com/es/etapas-all/url]

Yes, I bumped into some English guys riding from Salamanca to Zafra and they told me about wiki loc
. I've yet to try any of their routes but looks great
by Blue Wheeler
Sun Jun 17, 2018 11:00 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Our Highland Trail 550 write up.
Replies: 20
Views: 4704

Re: Our Highland Trail 550 write up.

Good work men! The scenery looks stunning and I'm sure the riding was every bit as hard as it looks!! Looking to do this next year in early May when the midges are (hopefully) fewer. Thanks for sharing and amazing effort by your lad :-bd
by Blue Wheeler
Sun Jun 17, 2018 9:48 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Ruta De La Plata
Replies: 5
Views: 2473

Re: Ruta De La Plata

Hi Bluewheeler. Joe and I did the Ruta via de la Plata this April. I couldn't see much to recognise in your video but maybe I didn't look hard enough! http://www.weirdosonbikes.com/2018/06/04/spain-c2c-part-2-seville-to-astorga/ Probably a combination of the off road gpx files and getting lost! :ro...
by Blue Wheeler
Sun Jun 17, 2018 9:45 am
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Elan Valley
Replies: 8
Views: 2842

Re: Elan Valley

Bearbonesnorm wrote:
The Trans Cambrian Trail Trail incorporates Rhyader (I have the the gpx file) but it's 3 days?
Or just under 11 hours :wink:
:lol:
by Blue Wheeler
Sun Jun 03, 2018 11:25 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Ruta De La Plata
Replies: 5
Views: 2473

Re: Ruta De La Plata

Here we go warts and all ......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH4e1T6idVE
by Blue Wheeler
Sat May 26, 2018 10:47 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Ruta De La Plata
Replies: 5
Views: 2473

Ruta De La Plata

Just spent the last 3 days cycling from Seville to Caceras. Bit of a brutal journey if I'm honest as I should have allowed more time. Met some guys along the way who were riding from Salamanca to Zafra (North to South) which from the sound of it is a far better choice. I've recorded a video blog alo...
by Blue Wheeler
Thu May 17, 2018 10:21 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Ruta De La Plata
Replies: 13
Views: 4414

Re: Ruta De La Plata

In Seville now ready to start the ride next Weds :cool:
by Blue Wheeler
Thu May 17, 2018 10:19 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Elan Valley
Replies: 8
Views: 2842

Re: Elan Valley

How long do you have? The Trans Cambrian Trail Trail incorporates Rhyader (I have the the gpx file) but it's 3 days?
by Blue Wheeler
Sat Apr 21, 2018 7:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bikepacking - the dream v. the reality
Replies: 9
Views: 2341

Re: Bikepacking - the dream v. the reality

I love this and because of 10 it's all worth the effort :grin:
by Blue Wheeler
Thu Apr 05, 2018 10:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: many happy returns to our leader
Replies: 16
Views: 3059

Re: many happy returns to our leader

Hope you had a great day happy birthday :cool:
by Blue Wheeler
Sun Apr 01, 2018 7:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Coleman Exponent Avior 2 Tent £75
Replies: 0
Views: 739

Coleman Exponent Avior 2 Tent £75

I've only ever pitched this in the garden to try it out (bought on fleabay secondhand) but can confirm that it's in excellent condition with no rips or tears. It's marketed as a two person tent but in reality it's more like a 1.5 Plenty of room for one person and ample storage space with the seperat...
by Blue Wheeler
Sun Apr 01, 2018 7:05 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Forclaz ultralight trekking tent
Replies: 12
Views: 2909

Re: Forclaz ultralight trekking tent

Thanks for the tip regarding the Vango F10 Helium Go Outdoors are doing 15% discount for everything using code Easter18 so I snapped one up for £152 delivered :-bd
by Blue Wheeler
Tue Mar 27, 2018 12:40 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Forclaz ultralight trekking tent
Replies: 12
Views: 2909

Re: Forclaz ultralight trekking tent

I'll try and be of more practical help this time ... for an additional £40 you could buy a Force 10 Helium. A superb tent that weighs just over a kilo but can be tweaked to weigh just under, which in my mind puts it into the realm of real ultralight tents. https://www.alloutdoor.co.uk/tents/tents-/...
by Blue Wheeler
Sun Mar 25, 2018 4:33 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Forclaz ultralight trekking tent
Replies: 12
Views: 2909

Forclaz ultralight trekking tent

Anyone heard of Forclaz tents? At 1.6 kg and a small pack size they seem like a good deal?
Decathlon supply them for £95 https://www.decathlon.co.uk/900-1-perso ... 92462.html