Was going to do a version of the Altravesur starting from Malaga but not sure I can be arsed with the faff of the train journeys needed. Guessing you didn't fancy doing the Spanish Divide from the 7th to 16th of April, I invited you in December but no response. There's 8 of us this year. Logistics ...

Weird. I'm considering doing this in April

Was going to do a version of the Altravesur starting from Malaga but not sure I can be arsed with the faff of the train journeys needed.

I remember the eastern descent to be really, really good. *Shrugs*. Yeah, it's tremendous. There were a couple of better descents on the trip which didn't need quite the same exertion to reach though - the eastern drop off the Meidpass might have been my favourite. The bottom of that is wonderful h...

Dave Barter wrote: ↑Tue Feb 21, 2023 9:14 am I climbed through your hole.

Sh!t news Stu. Following on from what was said about bats - as someone who's seen construction projects massively changed and indefinitely delayed due to flora and fauna I'd say an ecologist would be the first person to get on board. If they can demonstrate the presence of any protected species then...

Did the Haute Route (Chamonix to Zermatt) last Sept. Didn't summit any mountains but some of the passes are pretty high and are an absolute battle to get up to. This is Col de Riedmatten at 2919m, the peaks either side are "only" about another 200m up but you'd do well to get up and back d...

I'm trying to find a legal off the "main roads of death" route from Horwich to Farnworth or Walkden to get on route 55 into Salford. Ideally it would follow the A6 as that's the watershed but I don't expect that to be nice. There seems to be something highlighted elsewhere near middlebroo...

BreninBeener wrote: ↑Tue Jan 10, 2023 5:37 pm Not anymore, im retired!

You've never metioned it!

Love the 2.35" Big Apples

Where are you thinking of going Bill? I've never had any bother. Usually use a cardboard box as it's easier in many ways - you can fold it up and put it in a left luggage locker at the airport then ride straight off. Or if you're flying into and out of different airports you can bin the box then get...

Going to have a go again.

Happy new year Stu and Dee. Be in no doubt that the work you do at BBB is very much appreciated.

Happy new year to all assembled Boners too. Hope to see as many as possible of you this year.

A thread title to separate people according to how they spent their teens and twenties.

Let's just hope the OP isn't a copper.

I've settled on Chronicle front/XR2 rear for anything other than bone-dry gravel and tarmac. which would then be XR2 on both ends.

Guess I'm going to need something to replace the Chronicle longer-term. ☹

Lost the cycling mojo a bit over recent months so a few things to target will be good: Probably only one big trip this year - hoping to do Sea to Peak in France. https://erminig.cc/epreuves/la-sea-to-peak/ Had a mech in BB300 last year so hope for better luck in that this year Hopefully a bunch of o...

I use the Dexshell Wading Socks. They've been They're full knee-height so you look a bit of a bell wearing them but my pair are watertight and toasty warm.

Bit more on this for those interested from one of the trade rags Future of Bridges | Network Rail breathes new life into Barmouth’s timber viaduct https://cdn.ca.emap.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/10/shutterstock_2039563856-BArmouth-August-2021-1024x604.jpg Network Rail is giving its 154 year ...

Getting strong Unabomber vibes off John's shed.

Be careful opening any christmas cards off him please everyone.

Lazarus wrote: ↑Mon Dec 05, 2022 11:43 am Secondly the hope solution is daft( and weakens wheel due to excess of unequal triangle )

Is this true? Doesn't feel like it is

Not a bad return A big overseas ride solo, maybe one of the Spanish routes. ✅✅ Managed 2 of these - Italy Divide in April and Haute Route in Sept A big overseas ride with other people would be nice too. ✅ Veneto Trail with Wotsits and rufus All the domestic stuff usually just seems to fall into plac...

FLV wrote: ↑Sat Nov 12, 2022 3:09 pm I was considering a few changes as part of reviving the route

Oooh, this interests me. Discuss!

"Fisticuffs" is such a great word

I swapped my stem for a slighter shorter riser stem for comfort and handling reasons.

You're more flexible and more talented than me though so you'll probably be fine

I would definitely be interested Chris.

I like the garment in the OP. I don't see a problem with the description either tbf :lol: Definitely the sort of thing I'd see the youngsters in leafy south Manchester wearing. Full disclosure: I own a romper suit of sorts, although it hasn't been worn for a few years and I think the crotch area may...