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by Chew
Wed Oct 21, 2020 9:28 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2020
Replies: 853
Views: 67501

Re: BB200 2020

I think she did a good job with that Yep, it showed all of the various highs and lows of the event and lets people know what they are letting themselves into. Also, she finished which is a good achievement based on it being someones first attempt and some of the other comments earlier on this threa...
by Chew
Tue Oct 20, 2020 6:59 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2020
Replies: 853
Views: 67501

Re: BB200 2020

I also feel that a lot of people make it harder for themselves, thinking that 24 hours is the target, underestimating how hard that is, and then bail when it seems unachievable.

If people set off with the mindset to just complete the route, there would be a lot more finishers.
by Chew
Wed Oct 14, 2020 4:04 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2020
Replies: 853
Views: 67501

Re: BB200 2020

Travel ban just announced from 18:00 this Friday into Wales from high risk areas in rest of UK. Come now. was just going to mention that Wales travel ban to start Friday evening Here's a bit more on the announcement from the Welsh government. They want to prevent people travelling to Wales if they ...
by Chew
Tue Oct 13, 2020 10:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Remember when we were discussing ...
Replies: 108
Views: 7477

Re: Remember when we were discussing ...

Under represented groups need encouragement if for no other reason than to to make them know we welcome people of all descriptions and we are an ally [ one for the woke amongst you ] and its just a misfortunate statistic that this forum/sport is mainly older white male ,middle class and straight Bu...
by Chew
Fri Oct 09, 2020 4:37 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Top loop of the HT550 vs Cairngorms Loop? Recommendations which please
Replies: 14
Views: 1989

Re: how interesting is the top loop of the HT550?

Asposium wrote: Fri Oct 09, 2020 4:35 pm don't want to break either of them.
Do the Cairngorms loop
by Chew
Thu Oct 08, 2020 1:23 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2020
Replies: 853
Views: 67501

Re: BB200 2020

I don't want to put the kibosh on it but the forecast for this coming weekend looks quite good (light rain, sunny intervals, & gentle breeze) plus the water levels in streams drop off quite quickly in the area :cool: Looking at the long term forecast, the longer people delay it the drier it sho...
by Chew
Mon Oct 05, 2020 2:35 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2020
Replies: 853
Views: 67501

Re: BB200 2020

Dave Barter wrote: Mon Oct 05, 2020 1:56 pmStop this route discussion now. The surprise is being ruined.
I was going to say something similar

Half of the "fun" is not knowing what you're going to find en-route.


Going to suggest that any ride reports are left until November?
(potential safety issues aside)
by Chew
Sun Oct 04, 2020 10:13 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Ride Analysis - Split checks and the like?
Replies: 8
Views: 778

Re: Ride Analysis - Split checks and the like?

I doubt it’ll make much difference to assuming a 10kph average moving speed.

For the avoidance of injury just ride to what your body tells you, rather than some vague algorithm
by Chew
Sat Oct 03, 2020 10:07 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2020
Replies: 853
Views: 67501

Re: BB200 2020

JohnClimber wrote: Sat Oct 03, 2020 9:56 amThen she says "17 hours”
To be fair, she doesn’t :wink:

It’s the guy in the video who says that number.
17 hours is probably the time that the likes of Mr Large, Booth, Barrington, .... would have been a good benchmark for finishing the route in.
by Chew
Sat Oct 03, 2020 9:53 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2020
Replies: 853
Views: 67501

Re: BB200 2020

It’ll be interesting to see the entry/start/finish rates at the end of the month, given it’s been open entry this year.
by Chew
Thu Oct 01, 2020 5:30 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Improving Bikepacking
Replies: 94
Views: 6641

Re: Improving Bikepacking

Moving to Scotland or somewhere were I might have half a leg to stand on! But out of all the the nights we’ve all had out, how many instances have we been asked to move on? I’m suggesting it few/nil instances from the 1,000’s of nights we’ve collectively had out. Just say you’re Mike from Bromsgrov...
by Chew
Thu Oct 01, 2020 4:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Improving Bikepacking
Replies: 94
Views: 6641

Re: Improving Bikepacking

3) perhaps a website where experienced types take new riders out - i am not sure how many on here would volunteer for this as there are likely insurance and legal implications of this re the route and where you camp for those who are not in Scotland We already have one of those :wink: Bring a packe...
by Chew
Thu Sep 24, 2020 1:33 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: the toughest road climb in the uk is.......... ?
Replies: 65
Views: 5763

Re: the toughest road climb in the uk is.......... ?

substandard wrote: Thu Sep 24, 2020 1:02 pmHaven’t found anything I’d say was truely hard on the road in the uk.
Come to Calderdale
Can show you several :-bd
by Chew
Fri Sep 11, 2020 10:06 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: King Alfreds Way.
Replies: 146
Views: 19957

Re: King Alfreds Way.

I do appreciate that 'racing is sexy and can be packaged in a way that 'Mike and Norm's wet ride' can't :wink: I dunno, you seem to be doing your best... https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eexM6jiqmhM/Xox8ZO-eAfI/AAAAAAAAHlI/QLz4qm36I3MzH1MleJMjPRqByDM5vw4ZACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/mike.jpg From experience the &qu...
by Chew
Wed Sep 09, 2020 5:57 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: MontañasVacias Mapping Artwork Available
Replies: 24
Views: 3224

Re: MontañasVacias Mapping Artwork Available

My map arrived today :-bd
by Chew
Tue Sep 08, 2020 5:43 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Minimalist typre rear rack n panniers
Replies: 5
Views: 904

Re: Minimalist typre rear rack n panniers

Dave
I have a spare rack laying about that you can have.
Will dig some details out when I get home.
by Chew
Sun Sep 06, 2020 11:36 am
Forum: Routes
Topic: 2nd City Divide
Replies: 30
Views: 6446

Re: 2nd City Divide

FLV wrote: Sat Sep 05, 2020 11:13 pm Sometimes I enjoy an easy "touring" route, so maybe it's ok as that?
It’s good for that
by Chew
Sat Sep 05, 2020 2:45 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Lamina to Alpkit bag choices
Replies: 6
Views: 1105

Re: Lamina to Alpkit bag choices

Bang for buck seems to lean toward the Alpkit offerings. Specifically, the Sky-high 500 at a similar weight to the Lamina, but a limt of -4*c, and cost of around £150. Question is, is this really an upgrade or a sideways step? Sideways Look at the comfort rating rather than limit rating. Comfort is...
by Chew
Fri Sep 04, 2020 6:00 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Etrex 30 mapping not loading
Replies: 4
Views: 641

Re: Etrex 30 mapping not loading

Turning off and on again seems to fix it. The maps are on the Micro SD card. Anyone else had this before? Wondering if it's the card or the contacts? Is worthwhile having a second card with the maps on as a backup? Now and again. Usually just take the card out, give it a wipe and put it back in and...
by Chew
Fri Sep 04, 2020 11:55 am
Forum: Routes
Topic: 2nd City Divide
Replies: 30
Views: 6446

Re: 2nd City Divide

How do you mean fella? A bit difficult to say really. Unsure who its aimed at, and felt its been a bit overhyped. Probably a case that its a way to link up two Cities, rather than it being a good collection of trails. Just seemed it was a case of zig-zagging around on the road to pick up the odd bi...
by Chew
Thu Sep 03, 2020 1:34 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: 2nd City Divide
Replies: 30
Views: 6446

Re: 2nd City Divide

I rode this last week, with some others who it was their first multi-day bikepacking trip. We hired a one way van up to Glasgow to save on the hassle of the train, and between the 3 of us it wasnt overly expensive for the extra convenience. The weather didnt particularity help but my thoughts of the...
by Chew
Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:28 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Tuscany Trail or Veneto Trail?
Replies: 62
Views: 15260

Re: Tuscany Trail or Veneto Trail?

Anyone thinking of making it (assuming that the Zombie Apocalypse v2.0 doesn't stop everything again)??? I have an entry. Im not sure though. I think there is a lot of positives and negatives about from the UK. I fancy the riding, dont fancy the travelling to and from the start and finish at all. F...
by Chew
Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:32 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: A Lost Lanes, TINAT-revisit meander through Wales, South to North and South again
Replies: 30
Views: 4907

Re: A Lost Lanes, TINAT-revisit meander through Wales, South to North and South again

so I drank the rest of the beer like a true wino
:-bd

Thanks for the inspiration
by Chew
Mon Aug 03, 2020 11:52 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: MontañasVacias Mapping Artwork Available
Replies: 24
Views: 3224

Re: MontañasVacias Mapping Artwork Available

Just having a look at the email asking for payment.
Cant grumble at €2 each :-bd

Is it just easier to get them delivered directly as doubting its worth the additional effort of having you mess about with coordinating them Duncan?
by Chew
Sun Aug 02, 2020 6:09 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: OCD question of the week or day
Replies: 28
Views: 2431

Re: OCD question of the week or day

I have a 38/28 and 11-32 on the gravel bike and it’ll give you all the range you’d ever need