Cheers FLV, but that is (i think) the Sustrans West Country Way (http://www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map/rout ... ountry-way) which shares the name but not the same route...just to add to the confusion...

Thanks Si,

I looked at that, and it's the same Plymouth->Chagford but then the routes seem to split. The EWE goes up to the north-west along the sustrans routes whereas (from memory) the WCW goes more north-east past North Tawton...

Hi, does anyone have a gpx of the mbruk route The Westcountry Way - http://mbruk.co.uk/mbruk_WestcountryWay_details.htm (or a close approximation of it) Am thinking of doing it this summer over a weekend, and have bought the mappack but don't fancy creating a gpx if someone already has one. Cheers Dan

I'm a bit worried about the plushness issue. I already have a Rido saddle and a Thudbuster seat post. If you're worried about weight, cost and too much plushness, then you need some of these ;) Are those On-One forks truly dreadful? I'm after some rigid forks to replace an ancient pair of SR Suntou...

Glad you asked...I was tempted by these too, although I was torn ( ) between a Numo and an Airo.

So can anyone shed light on either model?

Being a lanky-type a pole gives much more flexibility in pitching options, so a cheap, lightweight option would be highly desirable. Like others I find pitching with just a bike tends to make getting in and out of the tarp tricky (possibly just due to crap pitching :? ), and also often ruins the vie...

Was trying to resist, but ok....me too! (although whats the RRP?) :?

It seems strange to me that they've gone for custom frame bags as a product, rather than seatpacks or fueltanks which could be churned out in 1 or 2 designs much more economically...

Now available to order:

http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?tar ... ory_id=276

Huge discussion on this topic here: http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20005&t=12660193 Lots of options including mounting torches vs dedicated bike lights. I have a "MagicShine" and a couple of the P7 torches which gives a whole stack of light for well under £100 includin...

Maybe it's a "Dan-thing"?

All interesting stuff...and it does run a very real risk of descending into macho b*llox. IMO, it all boils down to why you're out there. To me, it's about having fun. If it's no longer fun then I'll modify my plans/goals to something that will be (or has a greater likelihood of being). As I have a ...

Thanks for the info. I've looked into the trains and the latest I can leave Mach is 14.07 and Dovey Jnc 13.54 on the Sunday and both have a bus service running, which I'm not sure will be possible with 2 bikes I'm going to be driving up from Devon on Friday morning, so could get to Dovey/Mach by Mid...

Hi, hoping to do the TCW over a leisurely 2.5 days this weekend, but need to get back from Dovey Jnct to Knighton on Sunday late afternoon/eve. What's my best bet for taxi's/trains? Anyone got any recommendations?

Cheers
Dan

Good idea...

I'd only come up with this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tin_foil_hat

Everyone raves about the GoPro, but I suppose it depends what you want it for...I've not sure my riding deserves 1080p :roll: I've got one of the older Keycams that are reviewed here (HD808 #11 I think): http://www.techmoan.com/blog/2012/2/6/whats-my-favourite-insert-category-camera.html and can be ...

Yup, pot cosy is made thanks to FlatFishy's foil bubble wrap...

Plus I've a bit left over so looking for other things to make with it...suggestions?

D

Not spotted it in anyone else's lists but what about a spare mech hanger? I know you can SS it in an emergency but would be no good for a long trip.

Flatfishy - received!

Thanks so much,

All the best,
Dan

You're a legend! Thanks a lot...mail sent!

Cheers
Dan

Hi all,

where's the best place to get small (ca 1m sq) sections of foil bubble wrap? I can only seem to find it on massive rolls.

Cheers
D

Anthony - is the ridge line thicker than your standard guy lines?

Thanks for the words of support and encouragement

I feel you *have* to try these things...then I can join the ranks of the confirmed cynics

for my birthday yesterday I got a balloon bed...any top tips on use/popping avoidance/spare balloon sources etc?

Must admit it was very comfy in my limited living room trial...