Interesting that there's now an Ottolock Version 2. I wonder what they changed. Edit - https://bikerumor.com/2017/12/04/ottolock-v2-updates-durable-lightweight-combination-cafe-bike-lock/ Had V1 kickstarter and it had a rubber tip that felt off pretty quickly, they replaced with V2 (and provided re...

Currently got the guys at raceware direct looking at a similar thing but putting a garmin quarter turn mount on the back. Opens up a raft of possibilities for mounts out front etc, and makes transfer between bikes way easier. now that would be brilliant, keep us posted on that possibility, unless D...

I got the dreaded renewal notice and luckily my credit card has expired, didn't stop then processing it though, despite my cancellation. Luckily the bank picked it up as fraudulent activity. :roll: I have started using bubbler on my phone instead with £9 for the app and Spotwalla tracking pages. wor...

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Quit work in March and become a cycling hobo.
Very limited budget will mean riding everywhere and as much wild camping as possible, can't wait.

how about the hardcore version

http://www.lejoghardcore.co.uk/lejog-ha ... he-stages/

some swamp and bog riding over winter is getting me up to 40x40 now it gets hard. Need to plan some base camp trips away to hit areas.
good fun in the planning too.

did a blog a while back, the KML download from veloviewer comes in handy.

https://burlycross.wordpress.com/2017/0 ... -grabbing/

A Hilleburg Anjan 2 tent in preparation for some new far and wide adventures starting next year.
The thinking was this is the last shelter I will ever have to buy

good post cheers as looking for a new shelter.
so as plenty of time as passed since this, what did you go for ?

I have a Z-paks Cuban pyramid shelter which is great as stu says, inside bivy and under that nice and warm and able to cope with all the elements. There are times when I stop on a campsite, mainly to get showered and chill and I want to go off site, and I am not comfortable leaving my kit "on s...

Top tip is be sure to fit a switch. Ive killed 3 cycle2charges and a iguro d1 mk1 by over heating the internals by riding at high speed with no load (fully charged or cable not plugged in) - thanks to andrew at igaro for taking the time to explain. So when the replacement igaro mk5 came i was sure ...

Dave Barter wrote:Found this https://www.amazon.co.uk/1-7mm-4-0mm-Ri ... B00WZ85JK6

Edit I will shortly have 10 of these.

50p posted to anyone who wants one ;-)

Yes please Dave, couple if possible, mail me when you have them

Right angled ones would be more reliable, anyone found a reliable source for those.

Amazing how long the MK1 Revo has been in production without updates, an on off switch was hinted at long ago.
Having said that my has had heavy use and has been faultless........ (kiss of death now of course)

waiting for the 600K announcement it will be a beast no doubt.

Had a wakeup this year when a fit healthy cycling friend passed suddenly after mysteriously contracting Sepsis. Have now decided to quit a good job next March and go do lots of stuff that free time allows. I will be living on the breadline, so loads more hobo bikepacking trips is just perfect. If I ...

RIP Frank another tragic loss. One thing on the risks, doing these events i have certainly ridden on many roads i would never consider riding on normally. On two occasions i have truly feared for my life on a bike, in the TCR and in the Transam. Yet still i do it thinking i have the risks managed. A...

looks like Kev has turned back and heading for the start, not a good sign, and Chew is carrying on solo. Hope all is ok kev.

If it involves a camping weekend would be interested.
Like the idea of no pitting as then no penalty for not having helpers, and encourages riders to ride to the event, take part and ride home, old skool

How about a bonus lap for those that ride there, camp and race.

I like the challenge that my square consists of routes ridden from home to grab squares, means planning longer and longer rides.
Lost interest in looking at other riders squares when they just drive out to a spot and then ride the bike for a few miles to grab tiles.

Dave Barter wrote: I wish people would forget Guinness in terms of cycling records and leave them to be recognised by the community.

Wiki Records

All credit to the guy, but he likes making it hard for himself doesn't he. Saw a picture of the bike he attempted it on, Salsa with front forks and flat bars and Tri bars. like some of the stupid things I do :???: Some of the best endurance self supported boys would be proud of 250 miles a day on fu...

Seems the way with a lot of these new events. pay me some cash for the idea and the kudos of being part of it, but oh we still do it. :-bd Tracking pages cost to setup, then what, Interesting it says includes insurance, surely that can only be third party liability at best, not full personal medical...

Not seen this on here yet
Interested as its a good time of year for me.
Start and finish group sleep, party adds some fun too.
http://www.a-crossthe5.be/

Have been messing about with routes to do this for some time......it's a bloody long way, 2300+ miles. had hoped to do a little "dark" race round the coast one day. 250 miles a day is monumental, but made a little easier with someone supporting you, cutting out all the food and sleep findi...

99percentchimp wrote:I'm in too (with a couple of mates) - will be my biggest day on a bike so I'd better pull my finger out soon

Entered, will have to search you out on the day and say hi.