Slug in my ear on the first night of this years WRT.... YUK!

Si

I run a 2.4 Conti X King on the front and a 2.2 X King on the back of my Fortitude... Great tyres. See no reason to change them...

After several rides when I really struggles after losing he feeling in my hands, I now ear fleecy liners under thicker wind/water proof gloves. Still not perfect, but loads better. I have also tried my neoprene gloves, that I used to use for kayaking. They feel like they keep your hands warm, even w...

A pair of Sealskinz socks under normal Shimano SPD shoes.... The socks seem to do a pretty good job of keeping some level of warmth, even when you have inevitably gone in water over the top of them!

Just a buff under the helmet if it's cold enough out there...

My Blackburn something or other only gave up this week due to water ingress... Had lasted 3 years though!

Si

I like both versions...

Would really like to see/try one out. May have to have a chat with my local dealer and see if he will get one in...

Si

I have a Genesis Fortitude and a Croix De Fer. I have completed the BB200 twice on the Fortitude. It is comfortable, capable and copes with everything I throw at it. I just wondered if anyone has ever attempted the BB200 on a cross (or similar style) bike? I have to add that having taken part in las...

Stuart explains this year's format here...

http://bearbonesbikepacking.blogspot.co ... ng-on.html

Cheers,

Si

I also use a Joystick. Single bar mounted Mark 6 in 2013 running in lowest mode. Lasted no problem. Helmet mounted Mark 6 and bar mounted Mark 9 in 2014 running in lowest setting. Upping them when required. Again both lasted no problem. Good job to as I had to use them again on Sunday evening as I t...

I quite fancy it, especially after my calendar disaster with the BB200... :(

Yes I would be interested depending on design... Even though my wife laughs when I wear one....

Big Peaks in Ashburton reckon there are no Longtitude frames in stock anywhere at the moment... Though they told me in mid April that another batch were due to get to the UK in October, due to the high demand....

Si

DON'T SAY THAT!

Just trying to convince myself Ben!

:)

In... 3rd in a row for me.

Can't be any worse than last year, can it??

Si

Not strictly bike related, but an excellent blog all about Dartmoor which could well inspire some bikepacking bivvy fun...


http://www.twoblondeswalking.com

Si

Very enjoyable Ian.

I had intended to take more pictures and possibly video this year, but I always get distracted by the riding...

Love your new Shand too... Fond memories of watching rallying in the 70's and 80's. Brilliant idea for the colour scheme.

Si

My Fortitude has also come out at 37lbs... Have to add the 10lbs in the rucksack though...

The only "heavy" bag I have is my Buffalo 4 season. It is lovely and warm, but weighs a ton a does not pack small at all, so it's the lightweight bag again for me. Though I think I might nip down town at lunchtime and get a silk bag liner...

Saw one of the new Stache bikes in the flesh at BigPeaks, Ashburton in Devon on Sunday. I was riding the Devon Dirt ride which is based out of Ashburton. They did reckon it was the first one in the country. It looks nice, and pretty light too. I have to say it certainly encouraged me to look at 29+ ...

Have to say I like it...

I have Madison Flux on my Fortitude and Croix De Fer. Seems fine on both bikes...

I like the look of the Brooks Cambium, but it costs a lots and is heavy... Haven't tried one though...

Yes, the screw on canisters are readily available as has been said. Fuel stations sell them too if you run out...

Fabulous place. Saving up to go back myself.

Si

Joking apart, I arrived in full darkness. When I took a proper gander around this morning, I was nearer to the edge than I had thought!!

All part of the fun (Until someone loses an eye)...

Si

4/3. Brixham Bivvy. 27 mile round trip. Weather forecast was reasonable, with little or no rain overnight, so took the plunge, left the tarp at home and set out just before 9pm on Saturday night. 1.5 hrs later, after a monster push up from Mansands beach on the South West Coast Path, found a nice fl...