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- Sat Apr 20, 2024 12:53 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Hammock in the garden
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2224
Re: Hammock in the garden
I’ve got one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00PITYCWA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 It’s great, easy to put up and stored in bag so I take it when camping in van. Really discounted today as well! So, I ordered one of these, and it showed up today. Very sturdy fra...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 7:31 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Hammock in the garden
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2224
Re: Hammock in the garden
I’ve got one of these
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00 ... =UTF8&th=1
It’s great, easy to put up and stored in bag so I take it when camping in van.
Really discounted today as well!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00 ... =UTF8&th=1
It’s great, easy to put up and stored in bag so I take it when camping in van.
Really discounted today as well!
- Sat Feb 03, 2024 9:05 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: WRT entries CLOSE SATURDAY
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2095
Re: WRT entries open
Will there be a lonely hearts group again?
- Thu Oct 05, 2023 11:06 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Newbie bikepacking tent advice
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2443
Re: Newbie bikepacking tent advice
I've got an alpkit soloist XL - good value for money v weight but it's quite tight size wise and I'd have preferred one where put external sheet up first (cant remember the word I want for that!)
- Sun Oct 01, 2023 12:49 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: The Tor Divide - bikepacking challenge across the Peak District
- Replies: 25
- Views: 9311
Re: The Tor Divide - bikepacking challenge across the Peak District
This looks great, well done in setting up.
I’m definitely interested and hope it might inspire me to get fitter over the winter so I can do this and the WRT.
Just need work out if I ca; be certain on dates so can enter now
I’m definitely interested and hope it might inspire me to get fitter over the winter so I can do this and the WRT.
Just need work out if I ca; be certain on dates so can enter now
- Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:24 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Wanted Boardman MHT 8.9 medium
- Replies: 0
- Views: 293
Wanted Boardman MHT 8.9 medium
Bit of a long short but I'm wanting to buy a relatively cheap 2nd hand mtb. Decided on boardman mht 8.9 as it's light, decent spec and whilst £1k new I reckon can get a good one for <£400. Bit of a longshot but thought would see if anyone on here has one or knows of one for sale. Just to make chance...
- Sat Aug 26, 2023 10:16 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Gravel bike clothing
- Replies: 10
- Views: 487
Gravel bike clothing
rockbus Full Member I know I’m opening up myself to ridicule and/or wear what you want responses! but I’d like some recommendations on gravel bike clothing. I’d like to get some shorts and tops for gravel bike riding. Preferably stuff which will look ok if I pop in to towns or pubs on my ride. So ye...
- Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:52 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Not getting out there, wasting time (and my life) instead
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2850
Re: Not getting out there, wasting time (and my life) instead
What about out along the cycleway through Newbold Comyn Park for a lap of Dreycote Water on a gravel bike? Not certain this link will work but https://explore.osmaps.com/route/18008969/dreycote?lat=52.310665&lon=-1.480185&zoom=11.2527&style=Leisure&type=2d Check Komoot for other ide...
- Mon Jul 31, 2023 1:44 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Not getting out there, wasting time (and my life) instead
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2850
Re: Not getting out there, wasting time (and my life) instead
Definitely interested in some small group rides if arranged. Coincidentally had the event guide for the Calder divide trail arrive today so that should provide some motivation to do some training for that. James - up for that challenge, I’ve loads of road routes so prefer something for my gravel bik...
- Sun Jul 30, 2023 10:49 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Not getting out there, wasting time (and my life) instead
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2850
Re: Not getting out there, wasting time (and my life) instead
This thread strikes a lot of chords with me. Riding / fitness / motivation has really tailed off since covid, especially as my main riding buddies are unable to ride any more. I was wondering if there was any scope for a regional BB get together once a month or something where we could get some dat...
- Sun Jul 30, 2023 9:43 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Not getting out there, wasting time (and my life) instead
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2850
Re: Not getting out there, wasting time (and my life) instead
Rockbus - give us a 4 fig grid ref of where you live (quick search suggests Warwickshire) and we can maybe plan a few short jaunts/set a few challenges - as a nudge to get you out. A sort of virtual Mr Motivator? Thanks, don’t even know how to get a grid reference but my post code is cv32 7tb, Not ...
- Sun Jul 30, 2023 9:42 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Not getting out there, wasting time (and my life) instead
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2850
Re: Not getting out there, wasting time (and my life) instead
Thanks all for the responses.
Appreciate some of the concerns, glad to say it’s not a case of being depressed, just a bit down and p’d off with myself.
I’ll have a think about some of the ideas but at least try and focus on at least getting out of the house and doing something.
Appreciate some of the concerns, glad to say it’s not a case of being depressed, just a bit down and p’d off with myself.
I’ll have a think about some of the ideas but at least try and focus on at least getting out of the house and doing something.
- Sat Jul 29, 2023 12:22 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Not getting out there, wasting time (and my life) instead
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2850
Not getting out there, wasting time (and my life) instead
Firstly, I know there’s a complete irony that I’m spending my time posting this on a Friday after midnight ……but Am I the only one who is caught up in a habit of wasting my time thinking about, planning and buying things for adventures, events, trips etc but not actually doing ANYTHING?? So frustrat...
- Mon Jul 24, 2023 9:32 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Proper clearout - get your crap here!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1899
Re: Proper clearout - get your crap here!
Don’t need any of the stuff but thought I’d just say hi as I’m in Leamington so nice to see a member near!
- Sun Jul 16, 2023 2:17 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Campsite recommendations for camper van
- Replies: 2
- Views: 353
Campsite recommendations for camper van
Made a promise to myself to use my van more this year (Vw t4). know there are a few on here with vans so what are your favourite campsites? Im happy with relatively basic facilities, would prefer nice location, clean and cheap over ones that seem to cost more than a hotel! Allowing camp fires also a...
- Mon Jul 10, 2023 8:44 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: FS: Mighty media player
- Replies: 1
- Views: 184
Re: FS: Mighty media player
Pm sent
- Mon Jul 03, 2023 11:21 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Songs to play at your funeral
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2019
Re: Songs to play at your funeral
My family are all aware I want "Nothin' but a good time" by Poison at my funeral. Totally inappropriate but it's my favourite song and how I want to have lived my life. Cant stand the idea of morbid hymns being played. My main concern is if they can find a venue which will allow pyrotechni...
- Sat Jun 10, 2023 1:13 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What other sports/fitness/exercise do you do?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1725
What other sports/fitness/exercise do you do?
I’ve lost my mojo with the bike at the moment, even the great weather this week hasn’t got me out. So thinking about whether I should give something else a go for a while as I desperately need to do some form of exercise to get back in shape. I’ve given loads of sports a go over the years (football ...
- Sat Jun 10, 2023 1:09 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Hiking socks (actually for Glastonbury!)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 244
Hiking socks (actually for Glastonbury!)
Not sure if it is just old age but I really struggle at festivals with my feet really aching. Reaching the point that even for the first night headliner I am struggling to stand for the whole set. Bit worried that the answer may be less walking/band watching and less alcohol but also been recommende...
- Sun May 14, 2023 12:20 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Best bike for WRT for under 1k (second hand)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1774
Re: Best bike for WRT for under 1k (second hand)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265784032632?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=c95iPe42RRi&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=Zu5RGONJRNO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=MORE Might this be of interest rockbus... I have the 650b 3+ version and absolutely love it in rigid form....
- Sat May 13, 2023 11:55 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Best bike for WRT for under 1k (second hand)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1774
Best bike for WRT for under 1k (second hand)
I failed miserably at wrt, mainly due to lack of fitness. But like any cyclist I’m blaming my bike as well (calibre bossnut) which I found too heavy. So I’m going to spend the next year getting fitter so I come back stronger but also keeping my eye out for a new bike. Budget will be limited to under...
- Thu Apr 27, 2023 4:47 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Rebellion way -first trip!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1503
Re: Rebellion way -first trip!
It might have been me warning about Norfolk being somewhat hillier than I expected [/quote] Your warning was definitely appreciated and there were quite a few times where I was swearing to myself about how right you were! I guess the first trip is always going to be a learning experience (although e...
- Mon Apr 10, 2023 11:19 am
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Rebellion way -first trip!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1503
Re: Rebellion way -first trip!
Well I did it! Must admit my lack of preparation made it a very tough ride. Probably not helped by doing c85 miles day one and therefore managed Norwich to Aylsham in 2.5 days. The wild camping was fine as plenty of spots but seemed to have to go ages between food stops so should’ve planned that bet...
- Mon Apr 10, 2023 11:10 am
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Pre WRT Friday 28th April
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1891
Re: Pre WRT Friday 28th April
I’m interested do we need to let them know if planning on staying in campervan overnight?
- Sat Apr 01, 2023 8:38 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Rebellion way -first trip!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1503
Re: Rebellion way -first trip!
Hi, I live near Aylsham so have a little bit of knowledge of the areas around there. Not that I've done the route myself. Are you starting in Norwich? If not where? Yep starting at Norwich. Will actually be finishing at aylsham as thats where we are holidaying for the week. Although might do last l...