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by jaminb
Sun Mar 10, 2019 5:09 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: WRT only 8 weeks away
Replies: 15
Views: 2557

Re: WRT only 8 weeks away

i have got a lift to Middleton Top on the monday evening and then 4 days to get as far along the PBW as possible. Certainly won't be a strenuous pace and hopefully there will plenty of opportunities to refuel, rehydrate and dry the Welsh moisture from my soggy gear!
by jaminb
Sun Mar 10, 2019 4:36 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: WRT only 8 weeks away
Replies: 15
Views: 2557

Re: WRT only 8 weeks away

Super excited here - it will only be my 2nd WRT. I have the following week off to recover whilst cycling the Pennine Bridleway Way before the Moors 100. My plans to ride between the three rides have been scrapped on the grounds of I am not very good! The opportunities for over packing / thinking are...
by jaminb
Thu Mar 07, 2019 10:07 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wildcat - the final sale
Replies: 49
Views: 10005

Re: Wildcat - the final sale

Lion, Lioness, Tiger and Ocelot user and bikepacking novice here (probably less than 2k miles). My Wildcat set up is the only thing I haven't had to question or vary since I started. Thank you.
by jaminb
Sun Feb 24, 2019 5:47 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2019
Replies: 1141
Views: 236990

Re: Bivvy a month 2019

2 / 12 TheBrownDog and myself ticked off feb over the weekend. 20 miles of the finest chilterns to a pub for a quick pint and then on to Tim’s secret barn for dinner, a fire and rum. The beautiful weather was repeated today and another 20miles retracing are steps to try and find a lost exposure ligh...
by jaminb
Sat Feb 23, 2019 10:21 am
Forum: Routes
Topic: WRT to MoorsOneHundred - possible route
Replies: 8
Views: 3354

Re: WRT to MoorsOneHundred - possible route

thanks for the offer of help Chew - I certainly need it! My thinking about the PBW is that the riding will be off road and hopefully b stunning, a more direct route could see me riding roads between Doncaster and York (no offence meant but I grew up around there). My trip is less about completing th...
by jaminb
Fri Feb 22, 2019 5:57 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: WRT to MoorsOneHundred - possible route
Replies: 8
Views: 3354

Re: WRT to MoorsOneHundred - possible route

Sorry Mike. I missed both last year due to the birth of daughter no. 2. She is probably going to disown me, along with the rest of the family, for missing her 1st birthday! After further research I wonder about incorporating the Pennine Bridleway in my route north. I am now worried I wont be able to...
by jaminb
Tue Feb 19, 2019 7:23 am
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Feb 23 - Lower Chilterns Shed Night (Playing with Fire)
Replies: 9
Views: 3043

Re: Feb 23 - Lower Chilterns Shed Night (Playing with Fire)

Great All being well I will be there. Have you got a mobile just in case any last minute hitches!
by jaminb
Mon Feb 18, 2019 10:38 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Feb 23 - Lower Chilterns Shed Night (Playing with Fire)
Replies: 9
Views: 3043

Re: Feb 23 - Lower Chilterns Shed Night (Playing with Fire)

Evening BDS Is this still happening?

I think the planets are aligning and sat night Is a goer plus it will be last opportunity for Feb BAM!

What time are you thinking of heading out - would like to meet up with the Chiltern BB crowd
by jaminb
Wed Feb 13, 2019 1:54 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: WRT to MoorsOneHundred - possible route
Replies: 8
Views: 3354

WRT to MoorsOneHundred - possible route

Just had notification that MOH is the following weekend after WRT - would it be even feasible to consider a 4 day ride linking the two.

Google suggest 250 miles but with an interesting off road route that could easily double!
by jaminb
Fri Feb 01, 2019 11:53 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: It's open - WRT 2019
Replies: 59
Views: 9967

Re: It's open

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by jaminb
Tue Jan 29, 2019 9:51 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Went to Ashopton to push the bike around!
Replies: 7
Views: 2081

Re: Went to Ashopton to push the bike around!

thankfully no toilet action

your film made me smile - thanks
by jaminb
Mon Jan 28, 2019 7:16 am
Forum: MYOG
Topic: Bar roll bracket ( instead of a harness)
Replies: 25
Views: 10961

Re: Bar roll bracket ( instead of a harness)

BigDummySteve

Sorry no not referring to your RK set up but the On One link in my post

Ben
by jaminb
Sun Jan 27, 2019 12:34 pm
Forum: MYOG
Topic: Bar roll bracket ( instead of a harness)
Replies: 25
Views: 10961

Re: Bar roll bracket ( instead of a harness)

I don't think this would be man enough for the job and it probably needs more forward projection, to ensure the bar roll clears the cables and head tube, but I am sure it wouldn't beyond the Bearboners to fabricate something similar. It is beyond my bodge set although I thought I could make a protot...
by jaminb
Thu Jan 24, 2019 10:38 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Feb 23 - Lower Chilterns Shed Night (Playing with Fire)
Replies: 9
Views: 3043

Re: Feb 23 - Lower Chilterns Shed Night (Playing with Fire)

TBD I would love to come along (subject to usual domestic humdrum blockers falling into line).

I am not that local to the Chilterns (Sunbury) but am starting work for a new client in Wooburn Green next week and am keen to explore the after work bikepacking potential.
by jaminb
Wed Jan 23, 2019 12:55 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: I was cold last night
Replies: 18
Views: 3043

Re: I was cold last night

Thanks for all the responses. Stu interesting you thought the 400 not warm enough - what did you buy instead? I do have a silk liner but I find it hard enough getting in and out of the bivvy and sleeping bags without a third layer. I like the idea of using my jacket as a blanket, taking the quilt wi...
by jaminb
Sun Jan 20, 2019 9:17 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2019
Replies: 1141
Views: 236990

Re: Bivvy a month 2019

1/1 With renewed determination I have launched the 2019 BAM campaign. The previous two years have come up short so here is hoping third time lucky. I had a lift to Dorking so only a 7 mile cycle up to Leith Hill with a quick pint at the Plough enroute. Bivvy up in the shadow of the tower, rum coffee...
by jaminb
Sun Jan 20, 2019 5:28 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: I was cold last night
Replies: 18
Views: 3043

I was cold last night

My Exped Downmat Winterlite and Pipedream 400 partially failed me last night (both inside a Hunka XL) According to the Garmin in it was a mild -2 celsius (28.4F) at 5am in the Surrey Hills. Alpkit's website suggest the 400 should be good for most people down to -6C. I was wearing thermal leggings, t...
by jaminb
Thu Dec 20, 2018 8:56 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Side entry bottel cage
Replies: 17
Views: 2575

Re: Side entry bottel cage

Anyone tried a fidlock twist? Looks a brilliant idea and more convenient than my squashed side entry cages but not sure it’s £20 betterer

https://enduro-mtb.com/en/fidlock-bottl ... er-bottle/
by jaminb
Sat Nov 03, 2018 10:29 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bamboo this week, jerseys next week.
Replies: 6
Views: 1090

Re: Bamboo this week, jerseys next week.

Lovin mine thanks bearbones
by jaminb
Thu Oct 04, 2018 10:00 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Trans Cambrian Way
Replies: 5
Views: 2104

Re: Trans Cambrian Way

The TCW beat us. My friends were in too much pain to complete the official route and we ended riding the last third on day two and three on the road. We also paid for official camping at the campsites in Rhayader and Llangurig. However everything else was great. The route is stunning; the conditions...
by jaminb
Thu Oct 04, 2018 9:25 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: The Traversée du Massif Vosgien, Alsace, France
Replies: 7
Views: 3319

Re: The Traversée du Massif Vosgien, Alsace, France

In June I completed the 260 miles and 35,000 of climbing. I think technically it was off road touring rather than bike packing - I had a hammock, a sleep mat and spare footwear FFS! It was my longest ever cycling tour and I loved it. I drafted a write up but it was so boring it wasn't worth publishi...
by jaminb
Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:20 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Parking for TCW
Replies: 5
Views: 1142

Re: Parking for TCW

The IMBA info says you can park round the back of the Offa’s Dyke Centre if you let them know. I have emailed them about parking this weekend but no response so far.
by jaminb
Sat Sep 22, 2018 10:37 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Trans Cambrian Way
Replies: 5
Views: 2104

Re: Trans Cambrian Way

thanks both

planning a leisurely 3 days - Knighton to Dovey

Is it getting close to freezing in the evenings Stu?
by jaminb
Sat Sep 22, 2018 9:39 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Trans Cambrian Way
Replies: 5
Views: 2104

Trans Cambrian Way

First atttempt next weekend - no records will be broken (well maybe a new slowest time)

I have read plenty of threads but any specific tips? Assume it is a given that conditions will be wet and boggy

thanks
by jaminb
Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:06 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Stove Set, Mytipot, Trailshot, Dried Food
Replies: 4
Views: 1678

Re: Stove Set, Mytipot, Trailshot, Dried Food

Hi did you get my PM?

Thanks

Ben