Kipped in the shelterstone in the Cairngorms a few times. Always felt claustraphobic when inside.
Summer was ok, winter was sheltered but it was more like a freezer than a cosy bothy.
After that I always made the extra effort to get in and out in one day from the Hutchison or Corrie Cas

I’m a bit like you (with a few bikes)

- built the SS this year and have really enjoyed riding it. Got me fitter too.
- geared hardtail
- FS bouncy

I enjoy all 3 and love the variety

I used to when climbing/walking prettyindestructable, but it’s the bulk that puts me off on the bike.
I do have a bit of Karrimat cut to the righ5 size for a rucksac, for use as back padding/sit mat

I used to do Barrisdale every year for New Year.
With the mountains and weather it was a wild time to visit

Has anyone seen any offers or discount codes for Ordnance Survey online maps? My subscription is nearly up for renewal... Are the gift cards any good for what you want? They’re £25.. https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/os-maps-premium-12-months-subscription-gift-card/ I picked up a renewal recently a...

Bugga - that mean I’ve not but I’ve got a plan
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Edit
Grrrr - knee surgery was not part of the plan.
We need a grumpy emoji!

Some lush carbon bars and a king cage dropped off by the postie from the best bike shop on the planet

Thanks

Thanks Stu - it’s mainly for doing chains and cassettes
How much dilution for getting rid of general bike crud?

Met Alan G on the ridgeway, I recognised him by chance. I was spanked after all day in the saddle and he was fresh as a daisy and just cycling home.
We had a good laugh about the crop circle disinformation van we saw

Wanting to buy some degreaser. Seen some expensive stuff in Bike shops (1 litre) and less expensive in motor factors (5litre tubs)
Are all degreasers essentially the same thing?
Don’t mind buying a big tub.

What’s your go to and where from?

Wet wipes help loads. You can buy in small packets which should be good for a few days

So first post on this thread …. Was 99 kg after Christmas and couldn’t fasten work trousers :shock: Didn’t weigh myself at all in between. Went on Keto diet (and still am, although not so strict) weighed by doctors earlier in the wk at 85kg. Not found it too hard as all that protein and fat you cons...

Love the write ups -

Phil you used my favourite word Glaikit
Oh and toffee waffles …….. mmmmmm

Safety specs. If you look for indoors/outdoors lenses they are a good balance at letting you see when in shadows (like under trees) and full sunlight.
Being safety specs they don’t break the bank

Just when you think you know the cairngorms, something always springs up to surprise you. Didn’t know anything about it.
Looks nice but a bit out my price range

I had a combination cable lock until forgot about it and cycled off - the lock just broke.
I now use of of these, in bright yellow so it reminds me I’ve locked it
https://hiplok.com/product/zlokcombo1/

Well not today but yesterday mr postie dropped off a box with a tyre, some grips, and a new bottom bracket.
The bottom bracket is another Hope SS, after neglecting to do anything to the old one for the last 3 years. I must learn how to replace just the bearings as probably a cheaper way of doing it

I think the MH flag is Mike's record time applied to the new route, right? it's a dot moving at 14.5 day pace on the current route rather than where Mike actually was on his ride (sorry if that's already been covered - just thought it's relevant for comparisons). I’m not sure it is - the MH flag st...

Saw a pic on FB that all 3 are crammed into a ‘pit toilet’ to escape the rain that has turned the ground to peanut butter

I read an article in which Mike has said that his schedule hit some important milestones in terms of resupply and parts of the route at key times.
I guess we will just have to see how that plays out with the leaders ahead of his schedule

Good shout

The text did say that they still made a pre tax profit.
Must have taken a right tumble in recent months.

His tracking is pinging every 20mins whilst some of the other used a much faster rate of every 10 or even 5 mins.
Faster rate = more chance to drop a point

landel wrote: ↑Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:13 pm 5th fastest to Correyairack this year.

4th fastest to Glen Cassley