Nice graphics, but unless I'm missing something it's just eye candy. When I finally buy a powermeter I'll subscribe to a proper performance analysis tool like Training Peaks, but I don't see much point to this over the free online logs.

Thinking about a trip to Northern Norway in June. Does anybody have knowledge of trail routes in the Narvik to Alta area?

Walks like John Wayne!

What extra functionality does it provide over Garmin Connect, or other free services?

No problems with the post in Somerset. Feet still numb though - proper f**ked!

So many gorgeous bikes out there, but I'm another fan, and would love to own a Rob English. Sadly I am not patient enough to wait 2 years, in which time I will have fallen for something else!

Still dig the look of the Cannondale Scalpel, Lefty front, zero pivot articulated rear; sexy and functional.

You're missing out Dave; my missus loves playing nursey with the Sudocreme, especially if it hurts my raw arse! I wouldn't let her loose on my bike with the spanners though, even if she is a qualified aircraft engineer...!

Trying to get organised and start planning events for next year, by which point I may have some feeling back in my feet! Does anybody know of a consolidated calendar of Bikepacking events? The options so far consists of: WRT - 2 May Cairngorm Loop - 2 May HTR - 23 May CTR - August? TBC BB200 - Octob...

My feet also went numb, and are only very gradually getting back to normal - front third still feel very odd and not great for walking. They have 5 weeks to get sorted before the first Telemark ski trip of the winter; not so easy without dexterity in the toes! I'd be interested to hear how you get o...

What's the difference between SP and USE dynamo hubs? I used a helmet-mounted Diablo at the weekend, but on the 12hr setting (mode 2, low pwr) it was barely enough for the flat sections and woefully inadequate on descents... But it did produce a constant level for 12 hrs! Not aware of the piggy-back...

Feet are also still numb, and the doc isn't sure if it is cold induced or a nerve thing related to my lower back... Apart from that I'm feeling better than expected, with minimal DOMS, but I deliberately avoided drinking ground water.

My Alfine 11 experience was very poor, but at least JRA recognised it was a widespread problem and gave me a refund. I've yet to meet anyone who has not had problems with it. Shame, as I really like the concept but reluctant to spend a grand on a Rohloff unless they produce a lighter version.

Another Traverse... Need to find the energy and motivation to sort it out. Lessons Identified: - PF BB Bearings have no place on a Mtn Bike, but we all know that anyway! - Tubeless tyre plugs are brilliant - plugged a 3mm gash in the sidewall that the Stans fluid could not cope with and held for ano...

More thanks for Stu & Dee - these events don't organise themselves and regardless of the hate I vented enroute, it's amazing how much can be forgiven over a mega bacon buttie! I expect a few short cuts where taken, as others have mentioned, but who can blame them - I may have done the same if I had ...

Shitting myself with excitement! Bring on the road trip...

Bike Hike struggling... Anybody offer a recommend for supper in Barmouth? Presumably there are no hot food outlets north of there?

Many thanks - sorted. Also discovered I have ViewRanger installed, but not used it before; rather good actually...!

Can anybody recommend an app for viewing this file on an iPad? Can't wait until I get home tonight...

Given that the forecast is firming up, with a fair bit of rain inevitable, what's everybody thinking of wearing? I think I will now go for full leg & arm soft-shell with a gore-tex waterproof jacket for the heavier showers.

This could be the best riding bike in the world, but it is just so fugly I would never give it a try - perhaps my loss. BIkes don't have to be works of art, but they cannot be this aesthetically challenged.

How safe / risky is this? Seriously, I have never visited Israel, but all we ever hear on the British media is about the violence and dangers associated with this part of the world…
It does look appealing.

Thanks for the tips - I don't think it is the Map SD card as it works OK when in the Edge 800 - not much of an IT person, but it appears the processor, or working memory in the old GPS just can't handle what's being asked of it…

I am currently using a Garmin Oregon 300 (looks a lot like a Dakota), which I bought for general outdoor use in 2009 as I wanted something that use replaceable batteries - not an option with the Edge 705 I had then. I have experienced quite a few snags with it recently, particularly when trying to l...

Same for me - Ardent F, Crossmark R, on the 26er. Bit heavier than Schwalbes (Ralph/Ron), but no probs with running tubeless and less trouble with punctures.

The British military recently adopted MTB as a recognised Adventurous Training activity, based on the self supported exped concept. Sounds promising, but sadly the implementation of this is based on outdated ideas, and a misunderstanding of the real requirements for multi day riding in the wildernes...