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by Leerowe76
Sun Dec 17, 2023 2:20 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2023.
Replies: 1037
Views: 201140

Re: Bivvy a month 2023.

A surprisingly tough task when you factor in family life, work and whatever pops up in between. My first year of trying this and failed after a run of 9 which I'll take tbh. Loved checking out the pics and stories throughout the year and some of the places people are willing to sleep to get the job ...
by Leerowe76
Sun Dec 17, 2023 2:09 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: R4pha500
Replies: 29
Views: 3242

Re: R4pha500

Always a good challenge to get you out and about instead of in front of the telebox eating all day, so will more than likely have a pop at it :smile: and see how far I get
by Leerowe76
Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:20 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2023.
Replies: 1037
Views: 201140

Re: Bivvy a month 2023.

Well that's me done, run out for 9. Sunday night was meant to be the night only to be told at 4pm we were leaving for a Fall Out Boy gig in Manchester at 6pm and obviously not getting back till late, thought I'll go Monday but the daughters graduation ceremony and leaving the house early meant that ...
by Leerowe76
Fri Oct 27, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 77071

Re: BB200 2023

Here's a little video from the BB200 for your entertainment. I'm hardly a Youtuber but while riding I remembered another gravel rider/youtuber left in tears by the event. The only difference is that I didn't record myself crying hahah Enjoy: https://youtu.be/AyRsoCUMIyo?si=GN6V_r-8nIljmOy9 Great vi...
by Leerowe76
Wed Oct 25, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2023.
Replies: 1037
Views: 201140

Re: Bivvy a month 2023.

Verena wrote: Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:03 pm
fatbikephil wrote: Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:35 pm I hope you fed the moldy crumpets to the slug!
Bashed it over the head with it :lol: ( do slugs have heads??)
Get down with the crumpets :-bd
by Leerowe76
Wed Oct 25, 2023 3:52 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2023.
Replies: 1037
Views: 201140

Re: Bivvy a month 2023.

Evening all, I'm new to the forum/bikepacking and was inspired by all the amazing posts to try the 'Bivvy a Month' challenge. Possibly a daft question, so do humour me! Can I start this month and carry on till next October, or do I have to wait until January to begin? Many thanks!: ) Welcome, I sta...
by Leerowe76
Mon Oct 16, 2023 7:01 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Which freeze dry meals would you recommend?
Replies: 27
Views: 2059

Re: Which freeze dry meals would you recommend?

I've tried the Adventure foods Carbonara and the muesli breakfast found them pretty tasty, tried Wayfarer when I started out but not my cuppa tea tbh
by Leerowe76
Sat Oct 14, 2023 1:05 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11453
Views: 1960393

Re: The post man's been ...

Discs, pads & jockey wheels for the Big Bro :-bd
by Leerowe76
Fri Oct 13, 2023 8:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Big Bear 520
Replies: 13
Views: 1414

Re: Big Bear 520

Can this be started anywhere on the route as its reasonably close to Corwen for me, may have a dabble next year.
by Leerowe76
Fri Oct 13, 2023 8:27 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 77071

Re: BB200 2023

Well done on finishing Matt, was a proper tough route
by Leerowe76
Fri Oct 13, 2023 6:40 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 77071

Re: BB200 2023

Southbysouthwest wrote: Thu Oct 12, 2023 9:56 pm Just wanted to say thanks to those people who were picking up after me last weekend so that my driving licence and bank card weren’t swallowed up by the earth

I posted a licence off first class on Tuesday I think hope it found its way home to whoever's it was William Leo ?? :-bd
by Leerowe76
Fri Oct 13, 2023 6:34 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 77071

Re: BB200 2023

Good luck to all riding this weekends BB200/300
by Leerowe76
Thu Oct 12, 2023 5:28 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 77071

Re: BB200 2023

I packed reasonably light with just bivvy bag, down jacket, leggings and thick socks for emergency sleep You seem to have missed sleeping bag off that list Lee. With it being as warm as it was what I'd taken would of done the trick, thankfully it kept me pedalling. Great to meet and ride with you H...
by Leerowe76
Thu Oct 12, 2023 3:11 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 77071

Re: BB200 2023

I packed reasonably light with just bivvy bag, down jacket, leggings and thick socks for emergency sleep You seem to have missed sleeping bag off that list Lee. With it being as warm as it was what I'd taken would of done the trick, thankfully it kept me pedalling. Great to meet and ride with you H...
by Leerowe76
Thu Oct 12, 2023 11:35 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 77071

Re: BB200 2023

Hi peeps, after entering the previous 4 BB200 events (2x shoulder injuries, 1x covid & 1x head not in the game) this was the first one I've actually made to the start line (so 1st one in 5 attempts :roll: ) so that in itself was a win in my book. I packed reasonably light with just bivvy bag, sl...
by Leerowe76
Thu Oct 05, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11453
Views: 1960393

Re: The post man's been ...

Some tubeless valves, now fitted and sealed up. That means my new Fairlight Holt is ready to ride. Just sitting on it feels world's apart from the Stooge I've been riding for years and I can't remember the last time I rode a bike with suspension. There's a strong temptation to ride it this weekend ...
by Leerowe76
Thu Oct 05, 2023 2:26 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11453
Views: 1960393

Re: The post man's been ...

Bar tape 2x new tubes and still waiting on 2x new tyres for the lads road bike. He wanted to try a road bike and as it was a bit of a steal at £150 for a full carbon Ribble off a work colleague its worth a few new bits to tidy it up, personally I think it'll be sold on as he's more football than cyc...
by Leerowe76
Thu Oct 05, 2023 8:45 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2023.
Replies: 1037
Views: 201140

Re: Bivvy a month 2023.

Nice one JimmyG
by Leerowe76
Wed Oct 04, 2023 3:01 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2023.
Replies: 1037
Views: 201140

Re: Bivvy a month 2023.

Thanks for the write up Phil, glad to jump on the award train :lol: :-bd 'Tis the end of the third quarter! And what a summer... A fair few cheeky bivvys this time which is always good to see and some fine outside catering. As of now I have the following as being still up to date. I'm awaiting Boab ...
by Leerowe76
Wed Oct 04, 2023 2:25 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2023.
Replies: 1037
Views: 201140

Re: Bivvy a month 2023.

Cracking riding & pics Boab, great prep for the BB200
by Leerowe76
Wed Oct 04, 2023 2:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The BB200 Tyre Anxiety Thread
Replies: 14
Views: 1257

Re: The BB200 Tyre Anxiety Thread

Using 2.35 Ground Control Grid F&R cuz there on the bike and can't be fluffed changing :lol: plus they are quite comfy on the rigid :-bd
by Leerowe76
Thu Sep 28, 2023 12:12 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: What you done t' your bike today
Replies: 1547
Views: 267228

Re: What you done t' your bike today

Will be pulling the Reba fork off in favour of the rigid on the Big Bro for the winter and probably before the BB200, more than likely be hanging the Full suss up for the winter for the arrival of the slop around North Wales bridlepaths etc
by Leerowe76
Wed Sep 27, 2023 6:48 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 77071

Re: BB200 2023

Heart rate profile :lol:
by Leerowe76
Tue Sep 26, 2023 10:45 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2023.
Replies: 1037
Views: 201140

Re: Bivvy a month 2023.

I certainly didn't have the (bowling) balls to bed down on the green itself :lol: the security lights were very sensitive throughout the night and with houses just over the hedge I thought best stay out of view but did also remove the Tango can from under my bench and a few others from around the in...
by Leerowe76
Tue Sep 26, 2023 7:53 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2023.
Replies: 1037
Views: 201140

Re: Bivvy a month 2023.

September BAM inbetween my days and nights :| I had serious doubts over this one as I really couldn't be ar**d for some reason and especially after steak & chips for tea, but just after 9pm I sprung into action with a vague plan to get out and get it done seems the weather was playing ball and n...