jay91 wrote:Jelous of you all hope everyone has a good ride

That would mean Stu got something very wrong, and more BB sauce is needed next year.

I'm going to say this quietly so as not to jinx it but ... I assume you've seen the forecast for weekend? Sunshine and temps approaching double figures. Completely unheard of and I believe an undeniable sign that bikepackers are indeed, God's chosen people. the weather is tormenting, as a cat with ...

Ordered the Dura Ace Ice Tech rotors and a job lot of "standard" pads from Rose Bikes in Germany.

Even with shipping from Germany the order was significantly cheaper than the UK.

Thanks all.

Catbaiter wrote:Maybe it's a health and safety thing?

hope some idiot doesn't follow the direction of the arrow.

GoalZero Flip 20 supports pass-thru charging. http://www.goalzero.com/p/308/flip-20-recharger https://www.solarpowersupply.eu/product-groups/powerbanks/goal-zero-flip-20-recharger-grey as does the Flip 30 http://www.goalzero.com/p/358/flip-30-recharger https://www.solarpowersupply.eu/product-groups/...

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won't bother with the heat sink pads.

dura ace rotors look interesting.
https://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/shi ... aid:886055

My new shimano disc brakes have pads fitted with fins. There is a vast difference in price without and without fins Resin: 5.50Euro without fin, 12.95Euro with fin :o Metal: 12.90Euro without fin, 21.90Euro with fin :shock: So, in the real world, are fins necessary? (I am a tight arse from Yorkshire...

robbie wrote:Its a shame they are taking out the hills on day 1

those climbs were bl00dy awful

WRT, Le Jog, then "this is not a tour 400" should pretty much finish me off.

In all seriousness though, don't think I'd be good enough for HT550, some of those rides look amazing.

400A BR entered so I can hold Dyffers up on the overnight section. :wink: "Don't worry, we know what we're doing" said Chris n to the Police once upon a wet 400 just outside Brecon at 1am Sunday morning, as I shivered in the drizzle thinking the exact opposite. Good times :lol: we know wh...

400km entered

It's that time of year to get thinking about winter tents. I doubt my Lunar Solo would cut it in deepest winter or very high winds. What light weight 1 person alternatives are out there please? I like the Terra Nova Southern Cross One. That said, how high is "very high winds" Otherwise a ...

Bearbonesnorm wrote:Is this simply proof that I'm not in the ST demographic ... or ... a belief that money alone can buy skill / speed / style / fun / ...

you even need to ask?

perhaps they're trying to buy cool?
as I have said before, we're bikepackers, and therefore automatically cool.

Dave Barter wrote:https://www.gpsies.com/map.do;jsessioni ... mhnkaazcpr

Dave Barter wrote:Here you go http://my.viewranger.com/route/details/NzU3Nzc=

is it possible to get a GPX of the route?

Alpinum wrote:My girlfriend an I rode from Jersey/Poole to Shetlands by the Outer Hebrides riding as much off road and single tracks as possible. I can send you the route.

I quite liked decent trails in spots I would not have expected so, like just outside Luton...
Or riding 2 h on a white beach...

thanks

Fat tyre kicker wrote:Have a read of his book " Obsessive compulsive cycling disorder " bloody good read

# free plug

The book has le jog route suggests?
Not quite sure I see the connection

Here you go http://my.viewranger.com/route/details/NzU3Nzc= We had to modify the route on the fly due to time and weather issues, so did not ride this exactly. Chicken Legs can link his Strava actual if he sees this. I've detoxed from it. I plan to return to it and improve the route once more, it i...

Considering Le Jog for next year; likely April /May time In order to give it a Bear Bones twist I would like to use as many gravel tracks as possible. Only recently starting planning, and have no preference on route. Aiming for ~1000miles max Any gravel tracks people would recommend be included? Be ...

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psling wrote:Well, 4 maps should just about cover half of Stu's potential grid points!

I did ask what maps were recommended.
Can always buy more next year WHEN needed

Whilst I use a Garmin Montana with full OS on the bike, it is nice planning with maps on the floor and a marker pen

Until 1st Oct there is 25% off OS active (i.e. laminated) maps at the OS website.

Add to the basket and the discount is automatically added to the order.

And, there is quidco cashback.

Ordered four paper maps for WRT planning.

jameso wrote:
General - don't expect great pics by stopping on the bike and taking a shot while stood straddling the bike.

damn, that's me buggered

I brought a couple of flat breads with feta cheese, pesto and tomato last year. Only managed to eat one in the end though. Struggled to keep eating I seem to remember... Si Last year i stopped at the town approx half way (like most people) bought two portions of special fried rice; inhaled one and ...