SixPotBelly wrote:

Richpips wrote:Paint it maybe, you'll certainly not dye the fabric.

I'd be worried painting might make it less breathable, risking CO poisoning

Whoa - that seems just a wee bit extreme

Scrim-netting FTW!

From the "rules" link Greg posted previously: No rider will be notified of possible relegation mid-race. It is the sole responsibility of all riders to know the rules, police themselves, and in cases of course deviation, recognize their error + correct it before proceeding on route. Ideall...

stevenshand wrote:

I hope they enjoyed their ride.

I'm pretty sure I know what you wrote. I think I probably feel the same way.

Utterly baffling exchange

Thought the Como thing also counted as outside assistance with Nav' so maybe related to that or in combination

Whatever, she's ridden all the way across the States. Pretty vaguely exciting thing to have achieved anyway

I say this bearing in mind it takes all sorts and one man's pleasure is another's poison, however, I couldn't give a FF :cool: Nice ride, nice spot, comfy pit and a bit of bait, whisky/booze and a banter or more often just getting lost in my own head in a peaceful spot. Powermeters don't come into i...

[s] SOLD 29+ rear wheel (Northpaw rim on black Hope hub - Pro2 IIRC), standard QR caps / spacing. Bought from Travers IIRC. Never ridden or even fitted so brand new and un-used still in its box. £160 posted.[/s] Red Hope Pro2 front hu b, standard QR caps / spacing. Brand new and boxed. £40 posted. A...

Also check Karrimor or uniqlo.

This might contain some help: http://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=10265 :cool: I think the answer is usually MTB and road Shimano stuff has different pull ratios so is not compatible but an "old style" 9 spd mech usually works and if it fouls the cassette get a...

Thanks to the wonder of the internet and dots I spotted she may have been staying at South Park hotel/como rating house. Sent a FB message which David picked up at 3:15am local time! She'd already left but I think he must have chased her to down as she's turned around and is headed back :-bd Looks ...

Bearbonesnorm wrote:To enter the hall of fame? - No. To go to Otley of your own free will? - Probably.

There's worse, we all know that

Loving the forum and posts. Very entertaining, down to earth stuff

I'm not sure what the point of a Hall of Fame is, genuinely curious?

I met Gary Fisher in Otley once. He was bonkers, in a nice way. Do you have to be bonkers?

I also get frustrated with reviews published by bike journos, using spanking new kit, they rarely report on how well something works after its had a good thrashing, and, ultimately they know their words have to satisfy an editor acutely aware of the industry money keeping their publication alive. S...

"A man called Ove"

A nice book which evoked a bittersweet range of emotions.

They say a picture paints a thousand words and these pictures certainly do tell a story. Fascinating insight into the murky world of audax. The thread title alone deserves a prize. https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=60861.0 Some of those genuinely made me laugh, probably because they're such ...

Quite a character. Previous RAAM finisher I believe? Definitely a character. Yes, previous RAAM finisher and currently sitting in 4th place in the Trans Am Bike Race. He tried to draft off me on some of the tarmac sections, so I dropped him . Oh so very ....... https://img.rt.com/files/2016.05/orig...

I've read that over two days, someone's got to do some work

A really great story. Congratulations and thanks

whitestone wrote:

voodoo_simon wrote:Have noticed that the riders are passing through a sheep experimental zone

Wales?

Nope that's a sheep *entertainment* zone ........... I'll get me coat

Broadly speaking not to plan and not such a great year but whining about it (to myself or anyone else) won't funkin' help :cool: Looking forward to this broken knuckle healing and getting back to stuff. In typical silver-lining style am finding that running (very early stages) isn't absolutely awful...

Would love a go at a fat bike/ packraft trip, but can't really afford the £800+ for the Alpacka models, anyone experience of these Klymit, seems a lot for the money and reviews seem quite positive? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Klymit-14LDBl01C-LiteWater-Dinghy-Packraft/dp/B00E4KOQE8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&...

Taylor wrote:Arse, was just about to order one of the ramins.

Me too. However, it's a tight month (bought a kayak) and TBH a built one on B2W will be cheaper / better value as I'd need to get wheels and tyres if frame only.

Was very tempting tho

Chew wrote:If it was me I'd be looking at 29er hardtails

I'm with Chew on this

https://www.doyouyoga.com/whats-the-dif ... tes-76215/

Sometimes a case of needing to find the *right* yoga for you

(Good) yoga. It lacks a certain something compared to more dramatic or adrenaline activities but if you can relax into it the mental (bloody hippy) and physical benefits are pretty good, IMO. Also, a good instructor or programme will be able to focus on the bits that are broken, tired or need streng...

THIS ... all because none of you selfish b'stards would buy it when I asked. I just hope you're all happy with yourselves? https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H9hzQzKWu_0/WTfP9VbjNyI/AAAAAAAAGE8/_UjS-oBUpWMWxwIwZLpvo_qcVD7s17G2wCLcB/s1600/cx.jpg You just keep telling yourself whatever you need to get you th...