If you are thinking about Europe then forget the type of stove until you know what fuel is available. Alcohol is everywhere. Meths at hardware stores. Msr pocket rocket - forget it. Screw type canisters are difficult to get in a lot of areas. Msr Superfly is better as it also fits the French Camping...

I think the definition of bikepacking has gone out of the window. So don't worry about that. Half the stories on bikepacking.com have racks and panniers. Or worse, a saddlebag resting on an unused rack. And don't get me started on a saddlebag on the front, resting on an unused front rack :lol: As fo...

A couple of years ago I bought a Mavic wheel set. The rear freehub disintegrated. See link. The hub and spokes were replaced (not a new wheel - a bit tight) but I didn't use it for a year as I had bought a replacement. I started using it this year and my chain was jumping under load. I ended up chan...

Bo!!cks

I thought I was the first. So now I have to wait another year.

There is always someone who has to ruin it.

Snow on the summits of Mull this morning.

First this year? Anyone else?

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I am on my 4th Patagonia jacket (warranty). The first 3 were H2no membrane. After a lot of fighting, I managed to find out why they kept failing. There was a factory that got something wrong in the process. I heard that it took a couple of years for this to be noticed. But that is kept secret. Not s...

Oh! Forgot to mention. I have just spent 4 days camping and fishing with my inflatable on Loch Morar.

Careful. You might get banned from the forum.

Oman would be the easier option and there are already some good routes. Riding in the Empty Quarter would be something new. But I would assume that they would be after 'resort' $$. Not much money to be made from a guy on a bike who likes wild camping. Also the issues with roaming about without the p...

Bob?

If the roads are dangerous, then more incentive to find trails.

Desert riding can be very rewarding with some amazing views, sunsets and stars. I've done a lot of desert riding, so I'm interested.

If you are looking at the bad/political side of a country then that's the Tour Divide out.

Opening soon.

Anyone?

I'm here now. It's piddling it down.

Thanks for the links. :-bd It was almost certainly Joff. https://www.reddit.com/r/bicycletouring/comments/d6c25z/day_1_of_the_north_coast_500_just_setting_off/ https://www.reddit.com/r/bicycletouring/comments/d6swaj/day_2_it_doesnt_get_much_better_than_this/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkV2a-yd...

I was too late as usual. What happened?

htrider wrote: ↑Mon Sep 23, 2019 8:13 pm Ffs another fanny cycling the nc500. Just don't. Really trust me on this

I can't trust you. It's a forum. Please explain?
Seen lots of roadside signs n t-shirts. Great for boosting your carbon footprint. But on a PF?

Some tough hills up from Applecross to Loch Torridon. And today a bloke rode past on a penny farthing with a pith helmet.

Joff I presume?

Hundreds of folk cycle the A82 every year. I'm not aware of collisions involving cyclists. I don't know where you get your information from 'cos I've hit loads :oops: I could try waving a tenner at any van that passes, then a twenty.... I can ride back but I want to chill on this trip with some swi...

Oregon reviews on Amazon uk. Really bad.

Just checked the map - they cost 15/- net, and still do and it actually says - printed on cloth!

I had a few problems with my Edge a few years ago. Did a search and was advised to delete the memory each time it played up. Every time I have a glitch - delete memory - glitch gone. But that is on my unit. For the last couple of years I have been going into the charity shops and buying vintage maps...

Does anyone know of a good way to return from Inverness after doing the GGW? Bus that takes bikes? Cheap taxi with bike? The road is too dangerous to cycle. Is there a south of the lochs off road route? I've hiked and canoed it. Time to ride it. Just the return trip needs sorting. A few wild swims a...

I use them if my feet will get wet and stay wet. They reduce the flow of water splashing through my shoes. Rainy rides and canoe touring. I think of them as comfortable neoprene booties/socks like a diving wetsuit. When wet, the trapped water warms up. With this in mind, they work for me. But I have...

My Sealskinz socks are about 20 years old. Are newer versions better?
For me, they are just soggy socks but add warmth as long as I keep moving.