I had a go at the route in June, did I make it? I'll spare you the suspense. No. But I kept a video blog for the days I rode and have stitched it together into this video. It is quite long I'm afraid and contains a LOT of swearing. Also, forgive the small section of misaligned voice I'll fix this so...

And another offer .. I've got a Nikon D50 with 18-55m and 200mm zoom lenses

I developed a technique for when I took my bike to the top of the UK 3 highest peaks. I took the wheels off and strapped the bike frame to my pack. I then used the wheels as "walking poles". This worked a treat for long extended hikes but is clearly a pain for short sections. I found wheel...

I'm just back from doing half of the route in 3 days. Had to bale out with major arse issues after a complete battering. I think the decision is sound as you cannot know how big an ask the distance and terrain is within the time period. Write up to follow soon

Well done Andy, keep firing away. I enjoyed talking to you about this at WRT and it's great to see you in action

fair chuffed to me means having a poker shoved in and out. I'm not 100% sure I'd like to be fair chuffed about anything?

Mart wrote:1,000 Miles in just over 3 days

Tommy Godwin used to do that sort of mileage in 1939 .. every day. Scroll down the link below to see his July figures

http://phased.co.uk/tommy-godwin-faq/

Jason lane is on a liquid only diet :shock: this will not end well Like gels and energy drinks, or liquidated proper food? Any idea how he does that as he goes? Seems to be working so far.. The guys filming it posted on fb "Jason Lane just picked up 2 'heavy' bags of powder. He's using a liqui...

I'll take the spork. Paypal details to dave@phased.co.uk

I just pushed the button on one of these http://bearbonesbikepacking.blogspot.co ... ealth.html

Looks perfect for my needs and a big trip planned to Midgeland at the end of the month

I'll take the Raceface seatpost. Drop me a line at dave@phased.co.uk with paypal details Hey Dave, I dropped you a line to your email address. Did you get it? Yes, paypal'd you the money immediately? In my payapl account it is saying that the amount remains unclaimed? Did you send me the right addr...

I'll take the Raceface seatpost. Drop me a line at dave@phased.co.uk with paypal details

Thanks both, I'm a bit torn as I'd like to get the tick and am comfortable with 100 mile+ days, I reckon I could do it in 6-7 days, I don't tend to do "touring pace" driven by impatience to see what's round the next corner ;-)

Might let the weather decide.

I've got a week in June when I could set out for 7 days unhindered bike packing. I've re-awakened the idea of doing the HT550 route (or similar) but speaking to a few guys at the WRT they advised that there is a LOT of hike-a-bike. If this is the case, any idea where so I could tinker the route a bi...

Mine are here, just don't ask about the route for day 1 which went utterly pear shaped

Day 1: http://www.strava.com/activities/137713852

Day 2: http://www.strava.com/activities/137714337

I have the XLS and swear by it. Last year I rode the three peaks (Snowdon, Sca Fell, Nevis) on it carrying a rear bag for my clothes (B&B trip) and a small backpack. Bike was rock solid and equally at home on the road and trails My build was pretty light as well, had to be for the carry up the m...

I cannot thank everyone enough for probably the FRIENDLIEST event I've ever done. Loved the banter at the start/finish and out there on the trails. I have completely seen the light and am already staring at maps and shaving the edges off my jetboil to save weight.

Just brilliant.
Dave

Ready to pack in the car.
First time out for me, the route I've planned is far too epic. Probably got the wrong tyres, food, kit. Can't tell you how excited I am ;-)

Hi, I want to buy and Ocelot on the day not quite sure of size somewhere between medium and large, will you have a few?

You need a Var tyre lever http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/var-tyre-levers-prod27539/

Tempted

Hmm Racing Ralphs or Nobby Nics?

And Dave, for toilet habits, wee first and then drop your pants for a number two

I learnt that the hard way halfway up the Aonach Eagach

I'm to blame for starting it. I've done a lot of touring lightweight on road via B&B's WRT will be my first foray off road carrying everything. The thread has a lot of great ideas but there are a few I am still dithering about. 1) GPS. I'm torn between using my Edge 800 with a cable to my PD hub...

Strangely I'm the exact opposite. Never ridden in the area off road at all and looking forward to epically failing all over the Welsh hills.