I used the Exped mat with my Cloudcover and it was very comfy indeed. Was good to sit in comfort and get the heat from the fire https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV84BAuWMUNDC7W8swQa8g2dfF6DpG5bClkYtEegUP5_gGdzcISmuKdTCgrHvq-3iDpd8Q4DTf4NpWOrO1oxrmXzqnsWltnWyA3iAuj9fXr_XW2Fpa7Sd=w1500-h750 Su...

He'd probably want to amend 3 & 4, but the rest are still relevant .

Charming photos, thanks for digging them out HUX.
I note the practice of photographing one's bicycle leaning against something is not a new thing (John O'Groats hotel)

Feb 2024 BaM: windy!
https://www.instagram.com/p/C3ATX3wo1Ub ... ZoNHU2Njhz

2023 - Oct, Nov, Dec.
2024 - Jan, Feb.

Will there be a dogpacking group?

Well done Ben. We're you still awake by tea-time?

RIP wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:40 pm

First time tarpist, by the look of it. They can be confusing .
Are those poles carbon?

Bah, not sure I can make it work this year. Two days later I'm supposed to be in Spain riding with Duncan and (Sweary) Dave. Not sure it would be sensible to take my last minute panic weekend and schedule to be away. Surely the answer is to pack before the WRT and don't unpack until you return from...

I'm in .

Lazarus wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:58 am Will do a proper rude report tonight

What? With naughty words, an' all?

I wouldn't mind if I'd done a massive ride,but the riding total was less than 5 miles out & back! Did a lot of resting but not much sleeping, it's all good tho, I personally use the very local one's too experiment with different bivvying techniques. Bailing home making it less risky...I've not ...

...and have felt spaced out all day. I won't be making a habit of School night BaMs but glad I'm in again for 2024 :-bd Same here: by 3pm I'm usually I-) when I bivi Thursday nights. Fortunately we have a flexible working policy so most of management don't work Fridays, which co-incides with one of...

And again, from the 2024 WE.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C2uNmnjohUl ... kwdzlvZQ==

Fording action from the 2024 WE at Badger's Ford, shortly before we got really cold and wet in the mine.
Thanks to Kev for the photo.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2uMVKEIcgM ... Z4cnJwdWJn

We're all expert practitioners Here of the noble art of the Second Breakfast, and indeed Third Breakfast. I'm not sure how this suggestion would go down with Boners: https://amp.theguardian.com/food/2024/jan/26/english-breakfast-society-recommends-swapping-tomato-for-pineapple Swap the fried toms f...

...and here too, from Alistair Humphreys. https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/jan/17/ive-made-secret-discoveries-on-my-doorstep-a-year-long-journey-across-my-local-os-map Reminds me of the "Doorstep Adventure" article in Singletrack issue 27 . Inspiring stuff! And not a mention of &quo...

Another Reg-tastic selection of venues here...

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024 ... -histories

I'm not sure who this is, but I'd be interested in finding out what these overshoes are...? They look like they're over flat pedal shoes, if so, I could really do with a pair... https://media.bobarnott.com/gravel/Screenshot_20240122_130511.png Blimey - That's me! Two video appearances and I'm weari...

The hipflask of Bailey's or Amarula I carry to put in my coffee, instead of milk .

benp1 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2024 3:59 pm And sadly mine ia a tad dented now.

Shiny kit is overrated: every dent tells a story .

Escape Goat wrote: ↑Sat Jan 20, 2024 12:32 am Not a massive write up person, but I put a few clips together here; https://youtu.be/gMte97jZR-0?si=a_P9-wdgsBn8_768

Good film, thanks for that .
Surprised & delighted at my cameo appearance, too. How did that happen...?

johnnystorm wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:52 pm Electric Socks: Danger! High Voltage!
https://youtu.be/2a4gyJsY0mc?si=6Ph6cEjKEearvgHz

... Basic principle I suppose is keeping the blood warm(er) on its way to your feet. Indeed. Warm body and legs prevent the capillaries in the feet contracting and allow warm blood to circulate to your toes. When it's proper nippy I've found that insulated ski sallopettes, flat pedals and boots del...

Excellent stuff Neil and Dave. Sounds like you were fully immersed in fun of the "Type 2" variety there .
Down socks: I completely agree

It was a pleasure to meet you both and (of course) thanks to Stu & Dee for all of their hard work .

Great stuff, Jeff