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by Dave Barter
Tue Feb 07, 2017 5:30 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Which maps on an Etrex?
Replies: 40
Views: 5996

Re: Which maps on an Etrex?

This way means you can do it without taking up a USB port and gives faster map loading

http://www.javawa.nl/virtualdevice.html
by Dave Barter
Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:45 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Which maps on an Etrex?
Replies: 40
Views: 5996

Re: Which maps on an Etrex?

Yes, it will load them when you plug the GPS in or there is a hack where you can copy them to your computer via a disk mount pretending to be a garmin
by Dave Barter
Tue Feb 07, 2017 9:19 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Turin - Nice Video
Replies: 38
Views: 8372

Turin - Nice Video

For anyone thinking of doing it this year, this video was posted yesterday featuring myself and Chicken Legs briefly in the opening sequence.


https://vimeo.com/202758190
by Dave Barter
Mon Feb 06, 2017 1:49 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Getting bike to Hook of Holland
Replies: 13
Views: 3021

Re: Getting bike to Hook of Holland

Thanks Mike

Helen booked us a hotel so we're not camping just need to get my 18 hole docs in a seatpack somehow
by Dave Barter
Mon Feb 06, 2017 10:50 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Getting bike to Hook of Holland
Replies: 13
Views: 3021

Re: Getting bike to Hook of Holland

Yeah in hindsight it's not too bad. But when we pissed-up-booked it we were thinking nearer £100.

Next question, is it relatively easy to cycle out of the port and Hook of Holland? I've planned a route using a Dutch cycle route planner which has hopefully got us onto quiet paths/roads.
by Dave Barter
Sun Feb 05, 2017 9:02 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Getting bike to Hook of Holland
Replies: 13
Views: 3021

Re: Getting bike to Hook of Holland

Mike we have to go on overnight ferry which is mandatory cabin.

Please tell the route!
by Dave Barter
Sat Feb 04, 2017 9:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Getting bike to Hook of Holland
Replies: 13
Views: 3021

Re: Getting bike to Hook of Holland

We don't have enough time for the Dunkirk option so I've sold one of Helen's kidneys and booked the ferry. Just need to tell her now.

ps. Chew I have some books sat on my desk that I should have mailed you about 3 months ago :oops:
by Dave Barter
Sat Feb 04, 2017 8:01 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Getting bike to Hook of Holland
Replies: 13
Views: 3021

Re: Getting bike to Hook of Holland

I don't know if you've ever seen them live Stu but there are few bands better on the stage.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8dbAeRMHEQ
by Dave Barter
Sat Feb 04, 2017 7:17 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Getting bike to Hook of Holland
Replies: 13
Views: 3021

Getting bike to Hook of Holland

in a moment of pissed-up-ness myself and Helen bought tickets to see the Toy Dolls in Arnhem in 2 weeks time We've decided to cycle there and back from the Hook of Holland as a penance for our alcoholic ways but the ferry option is looking quite expensive. We need to be there Saturday AM and the Fri...
by Dave Barter
Fri Feb 03, 2017 9:50 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11450
Views: 1926982

Re: The post man's been ...

My Cordillera 2016 arrived today and will now probably make me think about maybe next year...even though I probably won't
by Dave Barter
Mon Jan 30, 2017 11:42 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Musings on a Spanish Coast to Coast
Replies: 121
Views: 21445

Re: Musings on a Spanish Coast to Coast

My flights booked

Leaving Bristol 4th May to Barcelona arriving 21:45
Leaving Bilbao 14th May at 16:40 to Bristol

Ye and Ha!
by Dave Barter
Sun Jan 29, 2017 10:34 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Musings on a Spanish Coast to Coast
Replies: 121
Views: 21445

Re: Musings on a Spanish Coast to Coast

I'm in as well once travel logistics are sorted
by Dave Barter
Fri Jan 27, 2017 1:21 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Volume 8 Cordillera available.
Replies: 25
Views: 4075

Re: Volume 8 Cordillera available.

I've ordered. Greg and Jonny your bits had better be good
by Dave Barter
Thu Jan 26, 2017 4:22 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: Bikepacking in Berkshire
Replies: 8
Views: 3384

Re: Bikepacking in Berkshire

The "Graveyard" is in this view it is the copse that is led to by the short branch off the clear track. You can also see the bunker in the view. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.5196674,-1.6937224,1149m/data=!3m1!1e3 Liddington Hill is the copse in the centre of this view. It doesn't show...
by Dave Barter
Thu Jan 26, 2017 3:27 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: Bikepacking in Berkshire
Replies: 8
Views: 3384

Re: Bikepacking in Berkshire

Liddington Hill, Wayland Smythy are two good spots my end of the Ridgeway...but not in Berkshire

I can also point you to "The Graveyard" that Mike and Ione found, not sure I'd bivy there though.
by Dave Barter
Wed Jan 25, 2017 7:36 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11450
Views: 1926982

Re: The post man's been ...

A nice new set of BB carbon poles along with a bonus water bottle.

Thanks Stu, first expedition this w/e.
by Dave Barter
Tue Jan 24, 2017 1:16 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Films - what would you like to see?
Replies: 38
Views: 6755

Re: Films - what would you like to see?

I am loving "Furious Cycling" it should be mandatory to append it to every cycling film ever.
by Dave Barter
Sun Jan 22, 2017 8:14 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Films - what would you like to see?
Replies: 38
Views: 6755

Re: Films - what would you like to see?

I rarely make it to the end of a cycling film. But "Ride the Divide" did it for me (apart from the dodgy Alan Goldsmith takes) as it was just about the right balance of drama, scenery and making me think I could *possibly* attempt it myself. In bikepacking there are mega-heros and ordinary...
by Dave Barter
Sat Jan 21, 2017 9:04 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Alternative Lights
Replies: 14
Views: 1190

Re: Alternative Lights

Get the dynamo wheel built. It's changed my riding life never having to worry about batteries or charges. I do so much more night riding now I have an SP on the cross and MTB. Even if the bearings go I reckon I will have saved money and more importantly hassle when compared to other options.
by Dave Barter
Fri Jan 20, 2017 2:05 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The bikepackers guide to - ethics
Replies: 36
Views: 4257

Re: The bikepackers guide to - ethics

Ray Young wrote:
ScotRoutes wrote:1/ No swearing....
How about an alternative swear box, for each profanity uttered a piece of someone elses kit is added to your bike. (Sorry Mr Barter).
Burty would have had a full bike after I called him Phil for the 5th time
by Dave Barter
Fri Jan 20, 2017 12:36 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: The bikepackers guide to - ethics
Replies: 36
Views: 4257

Re: The bikepackers guide to - ethics

MarkW wrote:I think a comedic set of rules would go down well.
Like these http://www.phased.co.uk/oldsite/index.p ... lines.html
by Dave Barter
Thu Jan 19, 2017 10:06 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: swap of goods failed
Replies: 40
Views: 5772

Re: swap of goods failed

ton wrote:
ton showed me around Leeds on the mtb many years ago. He's forgotten, I haven't. Top bloke
i remember that well Dave. just didnt know it was you on here. and dont see your name much over there>>>
I plead the fifth or the "Mark Alker" as those in the know call it
by Dave Barter
Thu Jan 19, 2017 9:23 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: swap of goods failed
Replies: 40
Views: 5772

Re: swap of goods failed

ton showed me around Leeds on the mtb many years ago. He's forgotten, I haven't. Top bloke
by Dave Barter
Wed Jan 18, 2017 10:59 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Brutal Off-Road Climbs - South / Mid Wales
Replies: 51
Views: 7038

Re: Brutal Off-Road Climbs - South / Mid Wales

Personally I think some decent hill intervals will do more for your climbing and VO2 max that hefting a brick up a long climb
by Dave Barter
Wed Jan 18, 2017 6:07 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Which compact camera??
Replies: 6
Views: 1261

Re: Which compact camera??

Canon D30