Thanks so much for all them links there Wotsits :-bd I'll check em over. If you do use one of those carbide files, make sure to wear some goggles as the swarf can go everywhere. Also have a search how to use them as they ideally need to be used at a high rpm. These are better than the tapered type ...

I actually ordered this from Screwfix for my Dremel (yes, it's not the first time I've had to deal with stripped bolts, but bikes are easy peasy) https://www.screwfix.com/p/dremel-952-grinding-stone-3-pack/65026 Have a search for a carbide rotary file, something like these- https://www.shop-apt.co....

I think our reasoning for carrying cooking gear was because of the perception that there may not be many places for food & drink. The last thing we want to do is get caught without food after a days riding. Our group consensus is that we’re just going to take a few freeze-dried meals just in cas...

🙈 You might have been better off removing the hub & taking it to a workshop to be welded. As Phil said, be very careful with easy-outs & taps, they’re really hard, but snap like a carrot 🥕 Try to use a t-handle instead of something like a shifter & don’t try to force it. Get some heat on...

Shaf I think Stu means use a nut welded on the inside like this- https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XODPhxEMCzw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ0YkPb3oVs The heat from the welding should also help break the bond in the thread. Initially just work it back & forwards in order to get some movement in...

Teaman, to book the bike tickets for the train i had to ring Renfe Customer Services in Spain, they're open 24hrs & were really helpful..

https://venta.renfe.com/vol/buscarTrenE ... do?c=_6QSA

Fashion victim!

Due to the altitude & location of the refugios I’d already made the decision to take my winter bag!
Also another reason why I’m taking the mtb…

Spent the weekend in Valencia being deafened by the Fallas festival, there are 3 Decathons in the city but the best bet for gas near the airport is Campanar which is on a retail park about 3km from the airport on the main road through to the city centre. They have 3 types of screw in containers 100...

pistonbroke wrote: ↑Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:26 am Decathlon city is about 15 minutes ride west from your hostel, open till 10pm Saturday but closed Sunday

Thanks Duncan, appreciate the info.

Do you know where the best place is in Valencia to get gas from? I've noticed that there's three Decathlons there!

The liner in Joe’s shop is good & could be worth considering, I use one during the colder months-
https://www.weirdosonbikes.com/product/ ... ag-liners/

Then train to Teruel or are you picking up the loop nearer to Valencia and riding there? Be aware that the Valencia Teruel line has been a bit hit and miss lately due to railworks. If you need any help I'm about 2 hours north of Valencia. Re gravel Vs mountainbike, it's quite rough in places, I'd c...

Is there an 'optimum' age for a whisky? Is there a point of diminishing return?

Good thread!

Amongst others, got a bottle of 13yr Craigellachie at Christmas, but i'm struggling to pull myself away from the Lochnagar as it's so easy to drink!

James is obviously the man for this, but i've done the route 1 1/2 times & found flight availability to Turin much better via Stansted or Gatwick. Looked at loads of other options including Pisa, but taking everything into consideration, including lugging bike boxes around, ended up going via St...

Maybe looking for a lost peg from their winter event pitch?
Also a weekend Brynje fan…

Mine was waiting for me on my doorstep after returning from the winter event Sunday. Get the feeling it had been there since Saturday! :-bd Ordered it through Indiegogo kick-starter thingy. Looks good & works ok with my expeds, although doesn't appear to be sealed against moisture, so will spend...

VW Transporter (and variants) wasn't affected by the emissions scandal, some versions had the EA189 engine but they never had the cheat software installed, so weren't subject to the update. That’s really interesting, thanks. I was going off the Caddy & even discounted buying a transporter once ...

Sounds like it’s too late for Dave, but VW have an option of an extended warranty for vans up to 6 years old, but they have to satisfy certain criteria… https://customer.vwfs.co.uk/service-plans/VWCV?traci_c=UK%7COSP%7CS%7CSales%7CCore%7CVWCV:DM-P:&traci_s=SI:VWCV:SEA:Google:SearchAd:2023-01:&am...

I think mechanically they're good, although problems do seem to vary with different engine types.. The standard 1.9TDi is a good engine, but the ones around the 100bhp could feel underpowered in that sized van when loaded up.. If it's one from the years of the emmissions cheating & has had the u...

Thanks for keeping the scores on the doors Phil & well done everyone!

12/12! My second full year & only a couple of months missed in 4 years.. Finished the year off with a night at Mosedale cottage in the Lakes, was a last min decision after the original plan fell-through due to illness.. Was a wet slog in, but a good couple of groups inside. https://live.staticfl...

That's really useful, Ta. No probs Andy We flew Jet2 from Manc. I finished with a group that took 8 days in total, but that was at a fairly relxed pace & i think some of the others had done an additional loop near Cortina. Claire from that group did a ride report on Gravel Union if you have a s...

Couple of us flew Manc to Venice- Marco Polo, we then stayed at Camping Rialto & could leave our bike boxes & bags in their left-luggage (for a fee), which was also a good base to mooch into Venice, as there's a bus stop at the entrance. If anyone stays here i would strongly recommend gettin...