trob6 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 05, 2022 9:33 pm I'm south midlands, near Redditch if that's any help, I have one spot that's really good with no murders atall!
Could go for a spin and show you if you like?
Tim.

I’m Leamington so not far away…but now you’ve got me very nervous

Thanks for all the responses..think the general message is to just get out there!
Definitely interested in joining the group at Welsh Ride Thing having watched the videos. so will aim to get myself sorted by then.

I know most on here will be well beyond this but does anyone know of or preferably have experienced of organised small group trips? I really want to do some bikepacking next year but am still a bit nervous about going out and doing it alone. I’ve no issues with getting myself to the relevant fitness...

Thanks for the offer but one thing I’ve been told is to make sure I spend what I can on a sleeping bag. Love your ‘ramble’! I’m taking this up at 50 with the whole idea of getting some adventure and fun back in my life! quote=benconnolli post_id=295189 time=1662303547 user_id=4665] I've got a 15 deg...

Not far away as in Warwickshire
If you see my thread, you me and Rob form a midlands triangle!
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22313

Hi Rob, thanks for responding.
Sure we could make that work…will just add a warm up to the start of our ride!!

That looks perfect (presuming I can export box to wahoo bolt)

Just bought my first gravel bike and keen to start doing some bikepacking,
If there is anyone based in Midlands and interested in getting a few people together that would be great, as a newbie it’s all quite daunting!.
I’m based in Leamington.

I know lots of people like to carefully plot their routes either good old fashioned maps or maybe via apps. But for someone who is new to bike packing like me, is there a simple planner a bit like Google maps where I can just put in my start and finish post codes and it will just plot me a route fol...

Hi all I’ve just bought a boardman adv 8.9 gravel bike And really want to start some touring adventures. I’ve got the bike, tent, camping stove but basically after most other things (but in particular bike bags and sleeping bag) Don’t want to spend too much as I’m just starting out, so if any of you...

Hi all I’ve just bought a boardman adv 8.9 gravel bike And really want to start some touring but could do with some advice, in particular re Bags - set up and recommendations on decent but not too expensive ones Camping kit - I have light tent and stove etc but what are other essentials - definitely...