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- Thu Dec 12, 2019 1:19 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Favourite bike of 'all time'?
- Replies: 74
- Views: 14860
Re: Favourite bike of 'all time'?
A wholly knackered nth-hand tandem. But it wasn't the bike itself, it was the people and places associated with it.
- Wed Dec 04, 2019 2:13 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Schwalbe G One Byte Tyres 50 x 622
- Replies: 1
- Views: 808
Re: Schwalbe G One Byte Tyres 50 x 622
Yes, please. PM on it's way.
- Tue Oct 15, 2019 11:59 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Washing a down bag
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2043
Re: Washing a down bag
I've used this south Cumbria company and really rate them. http://www.mountaineering-designs.co.uk ... /index.htm
- Wed Oct 09, 2019 1:57 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: A different sort of bikepacking challenge
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4535
Re: A different sort of bikepacking challenge
If you don't mind a detour via Newcastle then I can recommend the NCN 72 from Carlisle to Newcastle, and the NCN 1 from Newcastle to Holy Island. The former is flat at the start and end, but with a big climb at Once Brewed. The latter is pretty much flat, not once getting over 300'. Lots of accommod...
- Thu Aug 08, 2019 5:16 pm
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Safe Route To The Lakes From Formby
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3224
Re: Safe Route To The Lakes From Formby
It's all rideable. Gets a bit wiggly in the middle. Not the fastest A-B but is a lovely green corridor away from major roads. If you're on Komoot you should see it here: https://www.komoot.com/tour/84737971?ref=wtd. If not, let me know and I'll PM a GPX.
- Tue Aug 06, 2019 9:24 am
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Safe Route To The Lakes From Formby
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3224
Re: Safe Route To The Lakes From Formby
You can follow the canal north from Preston to Carnforth, then one of a couple of NCN routes either side of Arnside to Levens, then along quiet back roads towards Windermere or Kendal. I can send a gpx if needed.
- Mon Jul 22, 2019 3:58 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Cheeky Showers in the Lake District
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2013
Re: Cheeky Showers in the Lake District
If you're near Langdale you could try the National Trust campsite for showers, and the Sticklebarn (Langdale) or the Brittania Inn (Elterwater) for food.
- Sat May 04, 2019 8:38 am
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: TransScotland race
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3481
Re: TransScotland race
You'll be wanting Applecross TIC: 57.4334671, -5.8135760
(Found using a combination of http://dracos.co.uk/made/nearest-postbox, Google Steet View, and OpenStreetMap.)
(Found using a combination of http://dracos.co.uk/made/nearest-postbox, Google Steet View, and OpenStreetMap.)
- Sun Apr 28, 2019 11:07 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Which .GPX Site Do You Use?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2597
Re: Which .GPX Site Do You Use?
In my experience, Komoot *does* ask if you want to "Stick to original route" or "Match route to known ways" when you import a GPX. At least, it does so on the web site.
- Wed Apr 24, 2019 10:26 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Sleeping bag repair
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1747
Re: Sleeping bag repair
Maybe try Mountaineering Designs, http://www.mountaineering-designs.co.uk ... rod_REPAIR.
I can't speak to their repairs but their cleaning service is excellent.
I can't speak to their repairs but their cleaning service is excellent.
- Thu Mar 14, 2019 6:40 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 11449
- Views: 1924271
Re: The post man's been ...
Don't ask me how I know, but the screw thread on that syringe is as useless as.
- Thu Mar 07, 2019 9:22 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Wildcat - the final sale
- Replies: 49
- Views: 10304
Re: Wildcat - the final sale
You'll be sorely missed. All my Wildcat Gear is tip-top.
- Mon Feb 25, 2019 12:37 pm
- Forum: MYOG
- Topic: sticking GoPro alloy adaptor Garmin outFront mount
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2972
Re: sticking GoPro alloy adaptor Garmin outFront mount
Can you not just bolt it in? Or in the orientation 90 degrees out?
- Thu Feb 21, 2019 2:00 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 11449
- Views: 1924271
Re: The post man's been ...
Some funky "No, you're vaguely exciting!" stickers from Mike Travers.
- Thu Feb 21, 2019 10:26 am
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Planning A Route & Finding A Gate...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2505
Re: Planning A Route & Finding A Gate...
That road is normally very quiet. A lot of land thereabouts is owned by the Graythwaite Estate; pink "private" signs everywhere. If you're worried, you could always stop 1km to the south, then follow the footpath up towards High Dam, or find somewhere off a bridleway in Grizedale Forest; b...
- Wed Feb 20, 2019 11:02 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: GoPro adapter for Garmin Out-Front
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2757
Re: GoPro adapter for Garmin Out-Front
Yes. The Out-Front has an adjustable adapter which can be rotated for different Garmin GPS units; it's held in place with a couple of short bolts. Replace these with those supplied by VeloChampion and you have an Out-Front which functions exactly as before but with an additional GoPro mount undernea...
- Tue Feb 19, 2019 5:14 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: GoPro adapter for Garmin Out-Front
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2757
Re: GoPro adapter for Garmin Out-Front
Ordered yesterday, arrived today. A lovely piece of cnc'd alloy. It's the small things sellers do that that impress me; the mounting bolts come with thread-lock.
- Mon Feb 18, 2019 4:41 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: GoPro adapter for Garmin Out-Front
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2757
Re: GoPro adapter for Garmin Out-Front
Thanks all.
I've ordered one of these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122025373163. Will report back when I've had a chance to test it.
I've ordered one of these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122025373163. Will report back when I've had a chance to test it.
- Sun Feb 17, 2019 12:01 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: GoPro adapter for Garmin Out-Front
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2757
GoPro adapter for Garmin Out-Front
Does anyone know of something that adds a GoPro mount to the underside of a Garmin Out-Front?
I know I could get a new K-Edge dual-purpose mount or similar, but I'd much prefer to re-use what I've already got.
I know I could get a new K-Edge dual-purpose mount or similar, but I'd much prefer to re-use what I've already got.
- Sat Feb 16, 2019 4:41 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Route planning assistance; Southport to Whitehaven
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1427
Re: Route planning assistance; Southport to Whitehaven
Some more suggestions. Take the quiet roads of NCN 62 from Southport to Preston, then either NCN 6 or the canal to Carnforth (the former is straightforward with some gentle rollings hills on quiet roads, the latter will be alive in spring - swans, geese, ducks, herons - but it's not a fast route), N...
- Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:14 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: WTD: cheapish calipers and levers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1460
Re: WTD: cheapish calipers and levers
I've got a pair of TRP Spykes going spare, complete with cables, Avid levers and spare pads. How does £30 plus postage sound?
- Sun Feb 10, 2019 8:20 pm
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: West Cumbria child friendly route
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2870
Re: West Cumbria child friendly route
If it's not too late, how about a ride up the forest path in Ennerdale?
http://www.wildennerdale.co.uk/wordpres ... valley.pdf
Black Sail hostel isn't open til mid-March but would make for a proper adventure for a young 'un.
http://www.wildennerdale.co.uk/wordpres ... valley.pdf
Black Sail hostel isn't open til mid-March but would make for a proper adventure for a young 'un.
- Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:24 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 11449
- Views: 1924271
Re: The post man's been ...
Collected this afternoon - a new dynamo wheel from the wonderful chaps at Ghyllside Cycles. Also discovered they're running an irregular series of evening talks w/ beer & pizza; recent speakers have included Jenny Graham, Lee Craigie & Steve Abraham.
- Thu Feb 07, 2019 7:00 pm
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: West Cumbria child friendly route
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2870
Re: West Cumbria child friendly route
Recently rode a re-purposed railway line into Whitehaven. There you can find food, and I reckon a night spent atop the cliff might be pretty special. https://www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map/route/whitehaven-to-sheriffs-gate-rowrah https://www.visitcumbria.com/wc/whitehaven-to-ennerdale-cycle-path/ You s...
- Sat Feb 02, 2019 11:16 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: SPOT Tracker Renewal Fees - Being Gouged?
- Replies: 270
- Views: 58725
Re: SPOT Tracker Renewal Fees - Being Gouged?
I needed to call out our MRT last weekend; first time in over forty years in the hills. Obvs, they did a sterling job and the casualty was safely returned. Chatting with them later, this was said: "Spot Trackers are a mixed picture. The signal will be received in the UK and eventually it will g...