Really enjoyed that. Well done and thanks for sharing

I'm in Ireland so very jealous at the thought of heading off for 2000km. Currently we can go 5km from home and that extends to 20km on June 8th. I figured there might be some stumbling blocks with regard to Covid19 restrictions alright. The food packing and hauling logistics are fascinating though. ...

This'll be very interesting to see how it all works out. https://www.theracingcollective.com/gbduro.html# #GBDURO20 just got a whole lot scrappier... we have taken the decision to safeguard the 2020 edition of GBDURO by making it COVID-19 compliant under the strictest possible set of rules, describe...

Could I have a copy of the gpx too please? Considering a summer ITT. Is there any plan for a group start?

Brilliant write-up Dave, I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing

The Wicklow Way is a good route, about 130km and is mostly off-road with some quiet roads thrown in. I went from Clonegall to Marley Park then returned via road to the car (good shoulder, mostly downhil ). Here's a link to the track.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28801171

Some very good stuff here too. Not all bikepacking related. The last two for example are conversations with this years winner of the Indian Pacific Wheel Race and the guy who started the Everesting thingy.

https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-hidden-athlete

I recently replaced the headset on a 2013 El Mariachi. I hadn't replaced a headset before so I just ordered the same as the spec sheet for the bike. It's a Cane Creek 40.ZS44 | EC44 Short Cover Complete Headset Tapered - ZS44/28.6 | EC44/40, it came with all the replacement parts. Here's the link: h...

Here are a couple of podcasts that I found interesting if you're looking for more Tour Divide entertainment :grin: It's interesting to note the positive attitude of these top competitors. You get the feeling it'd take a lot to stop them, not just in a bikepacking race but life in general. The guy be...

sean_iow wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2019 3:04 pm I've heard Josh Kato trains with rocks in his framebag, picks them up at the bottom of climbs and loads up for extra weight and ditches them at the top

Yep that's true https://bikepacking.com/plog/adventures ... -training/

A few years ago it was the HT440 and then Alan added the top loop. I think there are some slight variations due locked gates, bridges out etc but mostly it's the same.

Liam Glen is just at the Coffin Road. Things are pretty close at the pointy end. It's going to be an interesting evening\night. I hope the weather is a bit better for everybody out there.

Yep I was moving pretty slowly by the end alright but it was worth it

When I come to do it I'm going to have to know where all the bothy / B&B options are in advance. I wont get through 6 or 7 days without sleep, and I very much doubt I'll have learned how to sleep outdoors by then. I have the same as problem you. Can’t sleep in a bivi or tent..... but I did the ...

Same here. Sent them 2 X Diablo’s just over a week ago, they were repaired and delivered to me today. Great service.

Here you go, very handy

http://whatbars.com/

I liked it. Life or bikepacking aren't always sunshine and flowers. Keep your chin up and keep going. Attitude is everything.

I've Ergon GP3s with On-One OG bars. Worked perfectly well on the HT550 this year. The GP3s offer a lot of different positions for long days. Admittedly, I rarely get points for style

The On-One OG bars are worth a look too. I have them on my bike and like them a lot. Fitted with Ergon GP3 grips, give loads of different hand positions. Not quite the backsweep of the Jones but not too far off looking at a comparison on the whatbars site. £25 too https://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/HBOOOG...

johnnystorm wrote:OG Bars from One-One are 25deg, link on the fleegle page from up there.

+1 for the OG bars with Ergon grips. Many positions and adjustments available to find your sweet spot. Used for HT550 this year and no hand issues.

The Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland is all sealed, most of it is on quiet roads and in fairly good condition. A great cycle with plenty of pubs, food and accommodation options along the route. It starts in Derry and ends in Kinsale. Could maybe fly into Dublin, stay in a B&B and let your gear there...

Back home again. What an adventure, delighted to have finished. It's an unbelievably tough and beautiful route that Alan has put together. I feel privileged to have been part of it. I must admit that I'd a lot of research done but found the going a lot tougher that expected. It's hard to get your he...

Checked back through my emails and the edit link is there. Is Peter still going? His SPOT has been at Loch Clair in Torridon for nearly two days with no update. I had the opportunity to change from ITT to Group Start so that's how I know :-bd I was hoping Peter would pop up along the route but no s...

When you registered for Trackleaders they would have sent you an email 'Highland Trail Race 2018 Tracking Registration - confirmation'. There is an Edit Submission link on it and you should be able to change your details by clicking it. It might be a good idea to email them directly too to be sure, ...

I'm open to correction but I'd have thought if you restart an ITT from the beginning again then the clock resets.