Guessing that would mean buying a proper gravelly kinda bike tho for a little off-road :shock: I managed to squeeze some 35mm G-one Speeds in my touring/audax bike. Worked well enough and offered a bit of added comfort. Others were riding 25mm road tyres but I'd imagine it took the enjoyment away f...

Dean's 'Steele Roads and Woolly Hills' 400km is pretty good. Mostly road but some decent off-road bits including Cam High Road. Bristol Glasgow Bristol (1600km) also includes some good off-road - Cam High Road, Salter Fell, Kielder, Galloway forest, Rooley moor etc. but still predominantly (minor) r...

Sounds like a medium should be fine then, without a duffle coat underneath of cause

Thanks for your input, appreciated

If you were usually a medium in normal cycling kit (Endura/altura/galibier etc. - not weird Italian stuff), would it be fair to say a medium in these would be comparable? Fwiw I'd usually be a small in outdoor gear - Rab/mountain equipment etc..

Ta, John

Leerowe76 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 20, 2022 9:42 am so may as well sleep in a field or somet

This is great logic

Aye, that's true but not really what I was getting at. Either way, it's a nice option to have

Good stuff! Did you manage to get a beer/pie and peas last night? :shock: I rode the long route in one hit but it was all locked up when I arrived back. Fortunately I dont live far away so had a beer at home instead :-bd Really enjoyed it! Super friendly with great organisation and communications. T...

I enjoy them. The calendar events always have a great atmosphere, a million miles away from sportives etc. and offer great value.

Probably my favourite type of riding if I'm honest.

sean_iow wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 9:14 pm

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 8:50 pm with a potential 30 hour waiting time

If you make it in under 24 hrs you get a black badge

I'll be there, looks like it'll be a belter

I keep looking online for Out Dry jackets since they receive much praise on here. I have absolutely no idea how the model range is named and how to identify what's what

'Titanium' seems to pop up a fair bit but searching for that term throws up loads of different jackets.

Great weekend! Cheers Rich :-bd Managed to get off early Saturday morning and catch the first ferry across Windermere at 6:50am. Perfect conditions (other than the bracken and brambles), so I could keep moving at a reasonable pace to make it back in time for a shower and meal before the evening fest...

The only thing I'd really like is a jacket that's actually properly, reliably waterproof and breathable, and will stay that way forever (or at least for many years). I've bought a fair number of the 'best' jackets and found them all a bit 'meh' after the first few outings

I kipped in a toilet block in a graveyard in Leominster last year Jeez I bet that was scary 😳…. Leominster I mean ! :grin: Certainly an education, good chippy though :smile:. I could PM you the GR if you'd like to try the spot, most commodious it was :smile: :grin: PM away ! It's only 10 miles down...

I quite like cricket pavilions. Toilet blocks feel a bit claustrophobic and bus shelters are often OK for an hour but there's more chance of being disturbed. I'm yet to try a church entrance but they look reasonably inviting

Really enjoyed that Steve, it almost sounds fun! Superb riding and very inspirational, top job!

Jennride pt.2 - Hopefully in one hit Calder Divide - Hopefully in one hit BB300 - Hopefully in one hit Continue the monthly Audaxing for a Randonneur Round the Year award, and included a hilly 400km to achieve a AAA Super Randonneur award. Continue the BaM streak I'd quite like to top 10k miles and ...

Booked on for round 2. Cheers Rich, looking forward to it

Saturday night - August BaM 8/12 My future wife doesn't really cycle much, but we do camp/bivvy (and occasionally race mountain marathons) together. However, after attending Dorset Divide with me a few weeks ago, she thought maybe 'bike packing' might actually be a bit of fun. With all the gear load...

slarge wrote: ↑Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:35 am
It seems like a race that hasn't caught the imagination yet, whereas the Pan Celtic race has really taken off.

That's social media for you. The Pan Celtic crew (sorry, clan.. ) share more pretty pictures

Not much help, but I recall having a lot of trouble with Hunt 4 season rims and WTB tyres a few years ago. They were the last set of WTB tyres I used and hadn't encountered a problem since, until fitting my usual tyres onto a new set of WTB rims a few weeks ago! Perhaps its a WTB thing

I've no idea what the terrain is like but 600km in the first 2 days seems a strong start

Hopefully the new owner enjoys it.

I was sad to see it go to be honest but I've got a Stooge Scrambler on pre-order to fulfill future SS duties. Can't keep everything forever unfortunately

I like the Bombolini but found the Cannoli a bit overkill for my riding, quite heavy and draggy. A bombolini front and 2.6 mecal rear has been my choice for a couple of years. Great combo

I can post it in as many pieces as you like and include/exclude whatever you fancy