They've changed the checkpoints? I've a train ticket for Inverness indended for this but not bothered about a gravel route. If I was, I would have gone for their xduroScotland ride later in the year

Slip on 'aquashoes' from decathlon

Pringles base here too

Borderer wrote: She has apparently tried ABC already and was told it was only for adults

That is absolutely wrong advice. Most of the clients I see are children, some just toddler age. I hope she can try again as it would be great if they could come by

Yes, please send me a message. I volunteer on Sundays at ABC (All-Ability Bike Centre) in Edinburgh https://www.facebook.com/EdinburghABC/ The contact details of the two Davids who work there are in the link. We support anyone with additional support needs, whatever that need might be, to enjoy ridi...

PHD make quilts too

I have been lucky and my postcard picked from the ballot. It has been an anxious few months waiting as I've been looking forward to doing this ride

Ive an inexpensive plastic out front xcombi one from ebay, but used for a light rather than camera. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bike-Bracket-Holder-Handle-Bar-GPS-Computer-Mount-Adpter-For-Garmin-Edge-Gopro/371998237482?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D56491%26meid%3Db3418cf226...

Received. All is fine

I use Tacx Carbon Assembly Compound when grippage is required. And Park Tool High Performance Grease HPG-1 when carbon-friendly grease is required

yes please. I was actually currently looking at quilts but this will be perfect

go on BMX / Raleigh Burner forums. Tin foil dipped in cola. Clean off the general mank with Screwfix degreaser

Carradice now make one in lighter weight fabric. i don't recall if it is like a Barley, Audax or something else. They have a few one offs currenly on their Ebay store

Jeez-o, thanks for the warning.

Just nipped in the lunch hour to select a thick, glossy one of Edinburgh castle, which is hopefully thick and glossy enough to draw James' fingers to

AlasdairMc wrote: Ray, Jamie - where shall we meet up? I’m thinking I’ll head over the bridge, so would somewhere like Corstorphine or Hermiston Gait work?

Either is fine, thank you: I'm tollcross

More roadie/grrrravel focus:
Torino-Nice Rally
5 ski centres Tour of the Highlands (sportive!)
TransScotland
200, 300, 400, 600km Super Randonneur audax series
A serious think about Paris-Brest-Paris

I'll now be coming and would appreciate a lift, Alasdair :-bd

I joined Duncan on his Tarragona/Bilbao C2C earlier this year, and previously stayed in the area for a roadie holiday. I think it's a perfect base for a gravel, XC/CX or road cycling holiday

"Comfortable at 15°C"

Ah well, I think it'll look elsewhere

Is it really expensive? PHD half bags are about that price. How can one tell if it'll be cold without knowing the fill, and how that compares to other brands? I dunno, maybe the fill isn't all that since its 270g must also include a weighty zip. Im interested in the specs: I like the idea of a hoode...

Lazarus wrote:I assumed he was just taking the mickey with his comment

Same here!

No, not on my 'cross, hardtail or hybrid commuter

an inexpensive 29er rigid-forked MTB might be a good bet - fitting the Alpkit Confucious bars, which are only £29, might help with hand positions. Cant give you the link because work blocks the website

fingers crossed with getting the train back if this evening - all are currently cancelled across the central belt; Forth bridge closed

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shimano-Adapte ... ref=plSrch

Di2 bottle mount adapter