I think old TdF routes are great for a route as in the earlier editions, the end of one stage was the start of the next day's. It'd be a tough challenge matching their mileage every day though. Some days the winner would have been riding for ~19 hours :shock: If I go back and do another, I like the ...

I've got a Regular THERMAREST NeoAir Xlite NXT Sleeping Mat here that is a brand new warranty replacement of an older model.

Comes boxed with pumpsack.

I hope everyone is having a good day.

Tom and I watched it. We were amazed at how quick a rider he is compared to us.

https://i.imgur.com/xxGKl9W.jpg Those who know anything about my cycling in recent years will know that I usually do most of my riding with my son. Tom is now 18 and informed me earlier this year that his summer cycling plan was to do a 4000 km route called the 100 Cols and that he was going to do ...

FLV wrote: ↑Fri Dec 22, 2023 5:27 pm

Richpips wrote: ↑Fri Dec 22, 2023 3:43 pm Out of office email set up.

Off to pick up a frame and fork from Shona and Rich shortly.

That is cheery! What did you go for?

Cheery here too matching your first point

A Salsa Journeyer.

Made a start on assembly last night.

Out of office email set up.

Off to pick up a frame and fork from Shona and Rich shortly.

A useless bit of info. The guy who built the shelter on Cross Fell Laurie Lambeth was also the first person to "everest" Great Dun Fell on a bike.

Thanks for the write-up James. You've reminded me that once upon a time I did a winter ascent of the N face of the Ailefroide, and that I should do a write up of my summer French trip. It truly is a marvelous place for bike touring.

2.4" would be a good compromise if you are rigid.

We take a spare wheelset to put ice tyres on which some years are useful for a few hours.

You will suffer on the last descent. My tool of choice would be a full susser, or at least something with big tyres.

There are a couple of others in the locale. Similar in as much as no sleeping platforms, and no fireplaces. DM me if you want details

The end of my first week at a new job.

A slight change of direction but still working within the cycling industry.

It's been a good week!

PaulE wrote: ↑Thu Dec 14, 2023 11:04 am Have you seen the ridiculously cheap Octanes on chain reaction? https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/o ... -bike-2022

Looks good, but only small left.

Was doing some idle ebay searching and came across this - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/355253806608?hash=item52b6c6e610:g:vKkAAOSwWfpla4cs&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwOGUds%2FdJi7wgMk4srAeWHPKqaagyi3UPHmzdiL5g62K%2Bu4xaAWY2aYLvaoLfSHbaho6KtlhKpC8OZxjHmkBosepe3rxBewoF2OVOMdFphEhIdUxOn5hDX%2F6zTRNJhFsIBD...

I'm looking for a steel gravel bike ideally, definitely not a carbon one as a beater for work.

Back in October I had a bash at the HT550 northern loop before storm Babet persuaded me otherwise.

I applied and didn’t get the nod. Rather gutted as it’s been on my to do list for a few years. I hadn’t really considered how popular it’s become. 160 male entrants for 35 places. Assuming that 10 or so places will go those with proven race pedigree, the odds aren’t great for a first timer getting ...

Got a new tent yesterday. Our basecamp for Strathpuffer.

Fitted a jack for the woodburning stove today.

A warranty Neoair Xlite NXT mat and a Seiko Alpinist watch.

I'll take the Das light please.

Please DM me your PayPal. Thanks

Interested - * Patagonia Das Light jacket (medium, worn twice)

Can also be found on ebay if you want a "safe" shopping experience.

I've got some Klite Qube lights that draw such a tiny amount of juice (~20ma) which means a normal powerbank will turn itself off. I found this device which when plugged between the battery and lights keeps the battery awake, and therefore the lights lit. https://lectronz.com/products/power-bank-kee...

AndrewL wrote: ↑Wed Nov 08, 2023 12:36 pm I have pulled myself together and entered, I will be furtling for the warm camping gear in the back of the cupboards!

Thanks Rich

Great stuff, see you there!