Sorry, I thought I'd washed all the sand out

Here's part 1 of Allen's WRT video from this year ... be warned, John features quite heavily

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFnc8E1Sbk0

I needed a 1/4" torque wrench the other month Dave (all mine were too big). Anyway, I went for a Sealey Premier and it's very good. 5 - 25Nm plus ft/lb scale and they're also certified calibrated unlike a lot of others. Just below budget. https://whiterosetools.com/products/sealey-torque-wrench...

Would it be possible to get the LHC gps track please. Interested in the day 1 Hafren section mostly

I'll send you a special gpx

Hanging's too good for 'em etc.

In theory, if you hang them by the front wheel then any air in the brake system will find its way into the master cylinder rather than the caliper ... probably doesn't make much difference in real life.

lurchers dont like getting wet in the night.

Very true

Wouldn't a Luxe MiniPeak or HexaPeak be a good option for Dog packing Stu?

Maybe, I was just thinking that the Lanshan might pack a bit smaller. I think I'll get her in a TS first and see how she goes on.

'Down Country' - is that an actual term people use then?

Now that ^ all makes a lot of sense people.

Maybe it was ever thus. Not where bikepacking's concerned Duncan, or at least I don't think so. Once people see the potential to make a few quid, then many will simply maximise said potential. Social media has made this reasonably easy and there's a good number of people who will lap it up. I'm als...

As important as fires and chalk spray are, I believe the real question is - will there be any mug dangling?

Yep, my fault entirely ... apologies to everyone for anything and everything. Weirdly, I bought a T shirt last night that on the front says "sorry about whatever I say next" and on the back it says, "see, told you so".

You mean that the participants are motivated to get away as quickly as possible?

Probably Bob but it's tough call. You can see them desperate to escape my clutches, yet hanging back through gritted teeth in the hope they may win something

... and I've just written a cheque for 2.5k to the Air Ambulance which I think puts the running total to around £35,000

and motivational speakers

Eh, I think you'll find my half hour stand-up at the start of the WRT is nothing but motivational

Once it started to become gravel-packing You know, that does trouble me sometimes - I realise it shouldn't but it does. Look at any established bikepaking event and the majority of bikes in attendance will be mountain bikes, yet 'the industry' continually push bikepacking and gravel as going hand i...

Dunno how big Ruby is

Think small donkey

Is that with or without an inner Chris or with the Pro version?

Glad you got sorted Julian and hopefully you got your T shirt as small consolation.

Lots of pics please Reg - I do like a cave me.

No they won't

See

I really wouldn't take any comments about pricing personally Marcia. It's something which will nearly always come up when events are discussed and obviously opinions will always differ.

For them down south maybe?

https://beyouradventures.com/events/rou ... 95fFdAlJZw

So Ruby is a dog

Oh yes No, I wouldn't inflict her on anyone else's belongs Rich but thanks for the offer.

Does anyone have a Lanshan 2? I'm thinking about some type of shelter for Ruby and myself. I'm not sure I'd trust her beneath an open tarp all night and any tents I possess aren't big enough for the pair of us. The Lanshan looks like it might fit the bill while being light enough for me to carry on ...

s too much contentment just calcification of the soul?

No, I don't think so. You can be genuinely content yet still lead an active, productive and generous life. It doesn't mean that you've become stagnant.

I've a 90 x 10.