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by mikehowarth
Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:43 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: North West/Welsh Borders Contingent - Winter Lecture Series
Replies: 9
Views: 2123

Re: North West/Welsh Borders Contingent - Winter Lecture Ser

Well its certainly more north west than Bristol ;-)
by mikehowarth
Wed Aug 02, 2017 11:59 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: North West/Welsh Borders Contingent - Winter Lecture Series
Replies: 9
Views: 2123

North West/Welsh Borders Contingent - Winter Lecture Series

Hey all. I'm planning to set up a series of monthly winter lectures running in Chester. For anyone in the north west area - South Manchester, Cheshire, Liverpool, North Wales, Welsh Borders I'd really value your feedback to gauge the level of interest and help out validating the idea. There is a sho...
by mikehowarth
Mon Jul 31, 2017 5:20 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: four national parks route
Replies: 10
Views: 6823

Re: four national parks route

GPX for me as well please!
by mikehowarth
Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:20 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Exiting the Rat Race!
Replies: 15
Views: 3477

Re: Exiting the Rat Race!

I spent over two years riding bikes in remote places around the world. In many ways it was one of the best things I've ever done and would recommend anyone to do the same if they are thinking about it. People often worry about returning back to the 'real world' or the 'rat race', to be honest you'll...
by mikehowarth
Tue May 30, 2017 10:49 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: The 2nd Torino-Nice Rally
Replies: 124
Views: 47107

Re: The 2nd Torino-Nice Rally

Hoping to make it out for the second edition, just need to sort out my other riding plans for July.
by mikehowarth
Tue Apr 18, 2017 12:32 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd Jones loop bars
Replies: 12
Views: 3387

Re: Wtd Jones loop bars

I have a pair of 660mm bars as well if anyone missed out.

PM me if interested.
by mikehowarth
Tue Apr 18, 2017 11:59 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Rohloff advice please.
Replies: 21
Views: 3330

Re: Rohloff advice please.

Like others have said its all about context of where and when you plan to ride your bike. I've ridden in excess of 15,000kms on a Rohloff hub, in fact I currently own two of them, so I guess I must like them and am fairly well placed to understand their pros and cons. If you want a fast light bike, ...
by mikehowarth
Mon Jan 16, 2017 7:02 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Summer Solstice(ish) Run to the sun.
Replies: 135
Views: 46703

Re: Summer Solstice(ish) Run to the sun.

Sounds like a cracking idea Stu.

We did a solistice ride last year, keen to repeat it.

Hopefully make it along if I haven't moved to France by then.
by mikehowarth
Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tuscany Trail 2017
Replies: 34
Views: 6361

Re: Tuscany Trail 2017

Yep I'll be on the Manchester flight!
by mikehowarth
Tue Jan 10, 2017 1:36 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tuscany Trail 2017
Replies: 34
Views: 6361

Re: Tuscany Trail 2017

Not guilty I'm afraid!
by mikehowarth
Tue Jan 10, 2017 1:29 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tuscany Trail 2017
Replies: 34
Views: 6361

Re: Tuscany Trail 2017

Hi Gairy

I managed to put an entry in this year.

Its been on my list for a while, looking forward to it.

Hopefully catch you there!

Mike
by mikehowarth
Wed Oct 26, 2016 12:48 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: When you're not sure if it's a spoof....
Replies: 84
Views: 13430

Re: When you're not sure if it's a spoof....

Plus +2 to Dr May and the Pips... Its a nice film trying to capture the spirit of travel with friends. Equally they're a nice set of lads over at Pannier, I caught up with them last March for their weekender which was great fun. I mean if we're being cynical about things...I'm sure some of the guys ...
by mikehowarth
Wed Jul 27, 2016 10:04 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Moving Clear Out
Replies: 2
Views: 1410

Moving Clear Out

Hi all I seem to be dragging around a box of spare parts in between various house moves, happy to supply pics of any items you're interested in below: Charge Spoon Brown - Good condition - £10 posted Sold Hope T Rex - 40T Ratio Expander - Good Condition - £30 posted Shimano M424 SPD Pedals - Good co...
by mikehowarth
Tue Jun 21, 2016 12:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: tent for longterm regular use?
Replies: 6
Views: 1999

Re: tent for longterm regular use?

It might be useful to detail where you plan to use the tent and what style you're planning to travelling in to offer a relatively informed number of options.
by mikehowarth
Mon Jun 06, 2016 9:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: For Sale: Surly Pugsley - the Andean pass stormer
Replies: 13
Views: 3197

Re: For Sale: Surly Pugsley - the Andean pass stormer

Now considering splitting.

Shout up if there is anything anyone is interested in from this build.

Cheers

Mike
by mikehowarth
Mon Jun 06, 2016 9:28 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Kinesis Maxlight IX 29 Carbon Fork
Replies: 1
Views: 879

Re: Kinesis Maxlight IX 29 Carbon Fork

** SOLD **
by mikehowarth
Tue May 31, 2016 5:26 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: South Peak Loop
Replies: 7
Views: 3528

Re: South Peak Loop

Cheers for the heads up. I'd seen it referenced somewhere else and wondered whether it was worth a look.
by mikehowarth
Fri May 27, 2016 8:51 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: For Sale: Surly Pugsley - the Andean pass stormer
Replies: 13
Views: 3197

Re: For Sale: Surly Pugsley - the Andean pass stormer

Couldn't have put it better myself Northwind.

Every time I walk past this bike, I can't help think someone else out there should be enjoying this bike rather than it sat gathering dust.
by mikehowarth
Fri May 27, 2016 8:37 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: For Sale: Surly Pugsley - the Andean pass stormer
Replies: 13
Views: 3197

Re: For Sale: Surly Pugsley - the Andean pass stormer

Yep its a pretty niche build, but for someone with plans for some big dirt road adventures I don't think you could go for wrong - but I would say that ;-)

I'm certainly open to negotiation, so if you have something in mind feel free to ping me a PM.
by mikehowarth
Fri May 27, 2016 8:24 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Kinesis Maxlight IX 29 Carbon Fork
Replies: 1
Views: 879

Kinesis Maxlight IX 29 Carbon Fork

Hi all

I've got a Kinesis Maxlight IX 29 Carbon fork thats gathering dust.

Tapered steerer - 20cm length
9mm QR

In great condition, and will throw in the headset bung as well.

£110 posted

Image
by mikehowarth
Fri May 27, 2016 8:08 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: For Sale: Surly Pugsley - the Andean pass stormer
Replies: 13
Views: 3197

Re: For Sale: Surly Pugsley - the Andean pass stormer

I do love a bit of gold laaaaamey, I'm also partial to alpaca if you have any of those going round.

Otherwise talk to me goose.....
by mikehowarth
Fri May 27, 2016 3:08 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: For Sale: Surly Pugsley - the Andean pass stormer
Replies: 13
Views: 3197

Re: For Sale: Surly Pugsley - the Andean pass stormer

Thanks guys, part exchange welcomed.

Apparently this bike coverts around 5 llamas based on my last sales discussions in Peru.

If you've got some llamas....lets talk :lol:
by mikehowarth
Fri May 27, 2016 1:10 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: For Sale: Surly Pugsley - the Andean pass stormer
Replies: 13
Views: 3197

For Sale: Surly Pugsley - the Andean pass stormer

Are you looking for something different? A bike which will make you ride faster, enabling you to shred the gnar whilst hanging with your bros? Something that will instantly make you looker cooler in a plaid shirt, and your beard grow fuller and thicker…. I’m afraid to say this might not be the bike ...
by mikehowarth
Wed May 25, 2016 1:50 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: South Lakes 100 - Bank Holiday Weekend
Replies: 3
Views: 2002

Re: South Lakes 100 - Bank Holiday Weekend

Well its me and Scattamah so far.

From the current plan sounds like we'll in Staveley for around 9:30AM if anyone else is considering joining us.
by mikehowarth
Tue May 24, 2016 8:04 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: South Lakes 100 - Bank Holiday Weekend
Replies: 3
Views: 2002

Re: South Lakes 100 - Bank Holiday Weekend

Hey S I'll be travelling up from Delamere/Northwich area on the Saturday morning. Happy to drop you back off in Manchester afterwards if that works. Pretty relaxed about what time we get started, I just need to make sure I get back to Yorkshire on Sunday evening as I have stuff to do on Monday AM. C...