How about the 29 September to 2 October (Thursday to Sunday)?
Subject to the usual caveats with the weather. Don't mind some rain, but if they've forecast four days of solid rain I'd rather shelve it until early spring next year.
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- Thu Aug 25, 2011 1:14 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Great Orme to Worm's Head
- Replies: 35
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- Tue Aug 23, 2011 9:47 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Solar Battery Charger
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1861
Re: Solar Battery Charger
Not solar, but you could make your own, like this: http://ianbarrington.com/2010/03/21/portable-power/
- Fri Aug 19, 2011 10:00 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Lets Pretend ... Dream Kit.
- Replies: 30
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Re: Lets Pretend ... Dream Kit.
Yes, they're Specialized Z-cages. Saw Aidan had some on his bike for the WRT, and subsequently for the TD. They work well around frame bags, though the vertical one ends up being left handed, which is their only drawback.
- Fri Aug 19, 2011 9:57 am
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Great Orme to Worm's Head
- Replies: 35
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Re: Great Orme to Worm's Head
The year does appear to be advancing rapidly. End of September maybe?
Early October would have been OK if it wasn't for the BB200.
Later you leave it, the shorter the days and greater likelihood of poor weather.
Early October would have been OK if it wasn't for the BB200.
Later you leave it, the shorter the days and greater likelihood of poor weather.
- Fri Aug 19, 2011 9:42 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Lets Pretend ... Dream Kit.
- Replies: 30
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Re: Lets Pretend ... Dream Kit.
Right, here you go: Wildcat Clouded Leopard, 150g on the nose. Stuffed with tarp, bivvy bag, sleeping mat, first aid kit and few other bits and bobs: http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6182/6058666924_4e49546e21.jpg Wildcat Clouded Leopard by ianbarrington , on Flickr http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6080...
- Thu Aug 18, 2011 4:38 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Mach' winter bivvy.
- Replies: 48
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Re: Mach' winter bivvy.
If you want pepperoni, does that mean you have to bring a whole cow?Fresh Pizza made from scratch.
- Thu Aug 18, 2011 1:21 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Mach' winter bivvy.
- Replies: 48
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Re: Mach' winter bivvy.
Well you don't I suppose - I just imagined that you'd want to. Progress and all that. Refinement of the process from lessons learnt first time around.Why do I have to better it?
Besides, if someone did do the one this year how much do you want to keep that crown?
- Thu Aug 18, 2011 1:02 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Mach' winter bivvy.
- Replies: 48
- Views: 22649
Re: Mach' winter bivvy.
Water? http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5086/5239148932_19f125d38f.jpg P1030451 by ianbarrington , on Flickr At -10 degress Celcius? The more important question surely, is how is the Flat One going to better last year's Christmas dinner? http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5285/5239143410_f6f729e50b.jpg P1...
- Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:28 am
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Mach' winter bivvy.
- Replies: 48
- Views: 22649
Re: Mach' winter bivvy.
Is it better to wait until the temperature is 10 degrees below and there's snow on the ground, for maximum effect, an' all?
Unless you know something about the weather this December that I don't
Unless you know something about the weather this December that I don't
- Thu Aug 18, 2011 9:39 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
- Replies: 4932
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Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Crux top - damn you Anthony, I really want one of those but I'll be in big trouble if I spend any more money on gear just at the moment...
- Thu Aug 18, 2011 9:36 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Nice video
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2110
Re: Nice video
Nice video that. Looks an amazing place to ride though.
I don't think he has all that much stuff - no stove, simple tarp, lightweight bag etc. Doesn't take up all that much room really.
I don't think he has all that much stuff - no stove, simple tarp, lightweight bag etc. Doesn't take up all that much room really.
- Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:03 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Kit to get started with?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3915
Re: Kit to get started with?
I'm not sure how far away Wildcat are from having theirs finished and into production ... hopefully Ian will come along and shed some light. Building work at home has slowed development/ production somewhat. Ideally, in time for the BB200 (Mid October). Wildcat Mountain Lion harness has its straps ...
- Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:55 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Lets Pretend ... Dream Kit.
- Replies: 30
- Views: 8634
Re: Lets Pretend ... Dream Kit.
Stu - found camera and cleaned bike but it was too dark last night to take a good picture.
Matt - might have a prototype for you in time for BB200.
Matt - might have a prototype for you in time for BB200.
- Mon Aug 15, 2011 5:08 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Lets Pretend ... Dream Kit.
- Replies: 30
- Views: 8634
Re: Lets Pretend ... Dream Kit.
Wildcat Clouded Leopard in VX07 fabric Beth has just finished this for me. 150g partial frame bag, into which I can fit sleeping mat, tarp, moonlight bivvy, first aid kit and few other bits. Cut specifically to allow me to use two bottles on the bike, thus negating the need for anything on my back....
- Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:54 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Good Book
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4717
Re: Good Book
Thanks chaps - glad it's not just me. I had to laugh a bit in the first Cordillera where she gets to Pie Town just before the pie shop closes and when asks what she would like, she says a salad... You've just ridden 100+ miles to a town famous for its pies, and you want a salad? :? :roll: While we'r...
- Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:37 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Whisky...
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- Views: 4472
Re: Whisky...
Yes, indeed it does - thank you :D :D
The Balvenie DoubleWood by ianbarrington, on Flickr
Very nice actually. Haven't had a Speyside whisky in a long while and this one was particularly smooth and balanced.
The Balvenie DoubleWood by ianbarrington, on Flickr
Very nice actually. Haven't had a Speyside whisky in a long while and this one was particularly smooth and balanced.
- Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:27 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: 18" slot dropout Inbred.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4998
Re: 18" slot dropout Inbred.
I was actually referring to the small piece in the foreground
- Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:22 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Montane Minimus Jacket
- Replies: 10
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Re: Montane Minimus Jacket
That Haglofs one looks good for biking - drop tail, and arms cut on the long side to allow coverage with a thumb grip. If you were to modify it to remove the hood, sub 150g? Basically like this, http://www.haglofs.com/en-us/products/clothing/layers/intense/men/shield_pullover_en-us.aspx, but made of...
- Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:13 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Nemo Gogo?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2422
Re: Nemo Gogo?
Mike Hall used one on the Divide too. They've got some nice details, such as the "swallow tail" foot box. They look like they'll be more bearable in bad weather than a tarp or bivvy bag would be. They're much less weight than any equivalent that I can find, and imagine as a result they pac...
- Fri Aug 12, 2011 3:41 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Great Orme to Worm's Head
- Replies: 35
- Views: 19207
Great Orme to Worm's Head
Just finished plotting this route. 403 km, 10,700m ascent. Very high proportion of off road, but mostly on tracks that I am familiar with so a high degree of rideability. I thought three nights/ four days to allow travel up to North Wales. That works out at around 80 miles/ day. There are good optio...
- Fri Aug 12, 2011 3:12 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: 18" slot dropout Inbred.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4998
Re: 18" slot dropout Inbred.
I find the piece of orange brick surrounded by grey slate offending to the eye. It should be removed forthwith.
And shut that door!
And shut that door!
- Fri Aug 12, 2011 1:41 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Good Book
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4717
Re: Good Book
Searching for something on here brought me to this thread. Just finished the two Corillera's, to which Jill Homer contributed two articles. Of all the the authors for both books, I found her by far the most irritating. Can't quite work out why, but can't stand her style of writing. Didn't even finis...
- Fri Aug 12, 2011 1:12 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What does your cooking kit comprise of?
- Replies: 8
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Re: What does your cooking kit comprise of?
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What does that weigh?
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- Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:35 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Singlespeed?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3476
Re: Singlespeed?
I much prefer the SS as it reflects the stripped-bare kit that appeals to me. I think this is why I find it appealing. If I was looking for an easier ride, gears would be the way to go. Selecting the right ratio is crucial to avoid walking all the hills. After this years WRT, I think it also depend...
- Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:31 am
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Cambrian Mountains
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8846
Re: Cambrian Mountains
More details here: http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/t ... ing/page/3
Taking care to avoid exposed hill tops and 45 degree slopes, I presume?I haven't really given any thought to bivvy spot, will just sleep where suits