No, Richard. I'm going to ride to the start after work on Saturday afternoon (115km) and I'll carry sleeping kit so it won't be 'an ultralight in one go through the night' ITT.

Hi Duncan,

Going to start early this Sunday/Monday from Henfield at km 132. Any last minute advice? Weather looks good, it should be dry.

Well, the Hell of the North is over. Very bumpy, dry route, better for higher volume tyres (but then it wouldn't be that hell) but could have done with less pressure. Good day out riding. Met Steve at the start, mid point feed station and we finished within 3 minutes of each other. Didn't look like ...

wriggles wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2019 8:26 am I am driving from Reading, if you can get out here Javi

Thanks wriggles.
I've found a lift from Harrow but I have to leave home at 4:30am to get there

Riding on 38mm tyres. Hope to see you guys there.

I've just been offered an entry for it but it's a PITA to get there so I'll stick to the original plan of Surrey Hills.

Oh no, tubolitos. Stay away! :???: I had them for the mtb and for the road gravel bikes and for me they are utter garbage. They aren't as tough as they claim, leak air around the valve area. Couldn't pump air at the BB300 and for the North Cape to Tarifa event last summer they quickly developed slow...

https://doctap.co.uk
Did it for an event in France. Done in minutes

Hi,

I use a Petzl Actik core. Light weight and still 350 lumens for an emergency. I bought this one because I can recharge the removable battery via standard USB cable or use AAA batteries instead

This is my January '19 BAM. Just in time, as I was recovering from a road incident that stopped me riding for over 3 weeks Left very late after dinner and went to a place in Epping Forest I've bivvied before, just 20-30 minutes away from home. First time sleeping with quilt + sleeping bag combo. It ...

Test https://photos.app.goo.gl/2VhsvyM8LMRBbjXA8 https://photos.app.goo.gl/2VhsvyM8LMRBbjXA8 https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/eCJnK92pAvP1EHgwvTnOQmri7hYEtA4m_7DGmrMf7hlKleRwhUbRE0oli6JF1BVZZC1j3EuwQBKSr8muX1re9CwyCz7ckEIaFZnXAEzywlUpPw-RyzkKB4Yn5V04HjCBxG_kjBj2K_rMM8oOcnt2pDtDLAnSF4iTLRYFp4rUv-LVE...

I've had 3 zendure chargers, models A2 and A3. Contacted Customer Service when I had problems on the A3 and got replaced under warranty. When charging the A3 or using charge through we suggest using a 2 Amp or 10 Watt USB wall charger and not a PC or laptop. That was I was told, so I only plug it on...

Hi, I'm also looking at doing the Big Bear. Only problem is I have only 3 days in a row. Looking at the last 2 weekends in March and starting from Machynlleth, which gives me around 70 hours (counting sleeping) and train tickets are cheaper. Who is up for it? Edit to add that starting from Caersws g...

You could try to contact Shona and Rich, from Keep Pedalling bike shop in Manchester. I'm sure they can give you good advice.
Or you could buy the Ribble or Sonder and get forks separately.

:shock: :shock: :lol: Here attempting to sort the problem with my tyre filling it with leaflets in a toilet block at 100km from start. Nothing as exciting as the other pics but it made me laugh! https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1976/43552086160_98d60b1a84_z.jpg Leaflets in tyre BB300 by sarpullido , o...

Lee Craigie was a pro/elite athlete for Scotland, and she's an excellent bikepacker. I don't see anything wrong with being a pro rider who happens to like going on bikepacking adventures or a bit of long distance racing. Obviously, having those big engines and being surrounded by such different envi...

Hi Matt,
Thanks. I bought one from Rich Seipp.

Spot tracker wanted from 15th (or earlier) June until late July. Or if someone wants to sell it...
Thanks

Hi Sean, spot customer care is aware of the loss but haven't contacted police. I think it should start tracking if someone finds it.

Hello, who wants to sell me a spot tracker gen 3?
Mine lives now somewhere near the top of Devils staircase and went 3 days later with the coordenates of last point but couldn't find it.

I'm in Fort William now but soon travelling to the south east of England

Hello!
Has anyone got a spare Toro or similar bar light I can borrow? Forgot mine at home and have no chance to recover it until maybe mid June (it's a long story, homeless until Sept)
Or a piggyback battery for the Equinox I'll be using?

Edit to add it's all sorted

At 5pm, just 12 km from The Squirrel, my right crank arm fell off and had to retreat to the nearest train station, Seer Green and Jordans.
I was following the route from Chalfont St Giles and at Hodgemoor Woods this happened.

A pitty, such a good afternoon!!

Ok, got the gpx routes. I'll see you there on the trails or at The Squirrel.

For the third year in a row I'm going with Maxxis Ikon protection in 2.35 size. Haven't tried others here than Continental, less reliable. Bontrager seem to be popular as well
Sean, I wouldn't trust worn out tyres. For batteries I use lithium ultimate.

Will it be a wet event this year?

Hi! I work on Saturday until 2 or 3pm and then it's another 2 or 3 hours ride to Berkshamsted and won't be able to join the ride. Let's say I could be there at 6pm but you'll probably be riding. Where are you planning to stop for the evening? And what time? If I make it quicker I may be able to &quo...

I'm doing the 600km straight after HT500. Then I'll disintegrate.