Bearbonesnorm wrote:And there's only one crap bit ... although it did feature on the 2014 BB200

Don't the crap bits make it more fun though? I'll be going in a couple of weeks and seeing how I do (probably poorly)

I'm super excited for this!! Spent some brownie points to slip under the mrs' radar for a few days. Will have a bit of making up to do after, but not before I head to Jenn Ride and "The Distance" Unless I get my tent or tarp sorted before all of the shenanigans I'll be using old Kwick Save...

Bearbonesnorm wrote:I'll email you a route Allen but don't expect it to include any of the CyB trails

EDIT: Route emailed.

Perfect. Spent a decade mountain biking coed y - so not riding the trails would be grand!!

Thanks again, I did thank you via email as you know, but I can't wait to play!!

I prefer this video from your YouTube account. :mrgreen: https://youtu.be/pQJ7F4xERR8 I'm not very good am I... Enjoyed that. The going back bit was fun. I rarely take photos unless I'm already stopped or its especially worth it so I'm never going to make a video as the going back bit would annoy t...

TheBrownDog wrote:Enjoyed that, thanks. Particularly liked the title graphics and the Going Back for The Camera Bit

Haha, thanks for the feedback!! The going back for the camera bit was real time and there was a little banjo etc also there, just a coincidence really!

jaminb wrote:thankfully no toilet action

your film made me smile - thanks

Haha, it reads that it's a film about my toilet. I'm glad it's not and I'm also glad you enjoyed it :D

Bearbonesnorm wrote:There's only one bothy within the vacinity of CyB ... what are you after, a day ride that goes past it? Where do you want to start from?

Yeah a days ride past would be good. Would be better to start north of it and head south to it to save too much driving.

Hi

Has anyone got any .gpx routes they could share that got via the bothy? I can't do an over nighter yet but just want to get out, even if for the day.

Many thanks !

Not brilliant at editing, but here's a little 5 minute toilet video for you today

https://youtu.be/Qb9FQx-VRi0

It's basically that, but I use two of these with a separately purchased rod to give it a bit more width (hard to clamp on the handlebars near the stem): https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cycling-Bike-Bracket-Handlebar-Extension-Stopwatch-Bicycle-Light-Mount-Extender/401651143432 Not that model exactly, bu...

Hi all missing not being in the hills, so i'm taking to the internet and trying not to spend money! There was a nice guy who joined us (Richard) on his GT 26er who had a great light bracket to help get the light beam over the front bag, I was wondering if anyone knew what model it is he rides with? ...

Escape Goat wrote:Little video of Nant Syddion.


https://youtu.be/8Qkvs2r6spc

Also, a non pi$$ take here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RvyFtX ... gRjsZmAObg

Little video of Nant Syddion.


https://youtu.be/8Qkvs2r6spc

Were you sleeping with clothes on? I hope for everyone else's sake he was! Haha I had just a base layer on and some tights on too that I didn't ride in. I imagined I'd be as toasty as in bed and as dry as I am in the morning. Still, as everyone knows I'm very much a n00b and I guess I'd learn if I ...

Taylor wrote:Are you sure John went outside for a piss at 2am?

I'm not 100% sure.

Thanks for the info guys. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't sleeping wrong!

Maybe a cooler bag may be the answer. Or colder weather? Come on snow!!

Hey All, Managed to meet a few of you last weekend on the Tomb Raider ride, was great fun! First night in a bothie too, first everything really :-bd . I just wanted to ask a question of my sleeping bag. I was WAY too hot when I got in the sleeping bag until about 5 am, so I just had it unzipped it a...

Thank you again! I had literally the most fun in the world. Going from one local little camp out to a bothie event was brilliant. I've got the time off for the next one already!

Can't wait! Great pictures!

This was my first of MANY events. Thank you to everyone who listened to my silly questions and gave me advice. I really enjoyed it. Great route, great people. See you all again!

Allen

Bearbonesnorm wrote:

Ooooh not the SMD Trekker, Trekkingtent....

No, a different thing entirely

A little bit more research into that one too I guess before u pull the trigger

With Bob on this one... Trekkertent, go to the 1.5 for much more room. I may be a little daft here, I can't see a "1.5" option? It's not listed on the Stealth One page but here - http://www.trekkertent.com/home/home/17-stealth-tent-15.html Ooooh not the SMD Trekker, Trekkingtent....

Mbnut wrote:With Bob on this one... Trekkertent, go to the 1.5 for much more room.

I may be a little daft here, I can't see a "1.5" option?

Bearbonesnorm wrote:

I know someone who could do you a good deal on some poles for it

I will need some won't I

I really like the look of the Skyscape! Think that's my choice made! Thank you for all your input, again! There's 3 big things I needed to get right. Tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mat and I've sorted all three now. Just get Xmas out the way and then I can look at spending some more money!

Fat tyre kicker wrote:Same as the Solo then ?
Edit;...as in the Solo is available through Uk sites but many order direct

Apologies, I meant the Aeon Li uggestion. I'm sorry. Pretty tempted by the SMD Trekking tent. Appparantly fit 6ft people in a-ok and it's not single skin.

If you can wait till apparently next month when it's released, the new Tarptent Aeon Li Looks like it could tick a lot of boxes, seems to be like an SmD solo with improvements :-bd Edit..escape goat, apparently the Aeon is for tall users too... Just seen that. Fits up to 7ft, is there going to be n...