Planning on heading out on the John Muir way tomorrow but the cold is making me wonder if it's wise. I've a pipedream 200 XL and an equally light down underquilt which were great high on the GR247 last year but I'm doubting my gear for 3c forecast. Anyone else tried a similar combo?
Dave
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- Sat May 04, 2019 9:20 am
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: 3c in a hammock?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 865
- Sat Apr 20, 2019 6:13 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: GR247 in June, anyone fancy it?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2268
Re: GR247 in June, anyone fancy it?
I did it last April. Fabulous!
- Tue Apr 09, 2019 4:22 am
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Trans Cambrian Way?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 17645
Re: Trans Cambrian Way?
I'll put my paramedic hat on just briefly here...... Bang to head followed by vomiting worth a visit to A&E. Concussion is a form of Traumatic Brain Injury and it's always hard to triage the potentially serious from the not so. Vomiting is a red flag. Glad you're ok and enjoyed the rest of your ...
- Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:11 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Dorset Gravel Dash entries x 2
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1696
Re: Dorset Gravel Dash entries x 2
Someone after two on the event Facebook page.
Dave
Dave
- Thu Jan 03, 2019 5:21 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Attaching bottle cage to susp forks
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3639
Re: Attaching bottle cage to susp forks
This article on using rivnuts popped up today.
http://www.bikepacking.com/gear/rivnut- ... ETdA2OsOkQ
Dave
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Dave
- Thu Dec 27, 2018 12:08 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: FS: Bit of a clear out.......
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4381
Re: FS: Bit of a clear out.......
Please could I go for camera? I'll PM. Thank you.
Dave
Dave
- Sun Dec 23, 2018 8:30 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 2019 - what you got planned?
- Replies: 86
- Views: 14898
Re: 2019 - what you got planned?
I'm like you, it'll be more highest terrain rather than slack lining to my bed!
- Sun Dec 23, 2018 10:10 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 2019 - what you got planned?
- Replies: 86
- Views: 14898
Re: 2019 - what you got planned?
It's the YOTHH for me. Crap year, seen too much death so going to rebalance things with more hammocking. The Year Of The High Hammock will be me trying to find the highest natural hangs for a night. First on my place, then Argyll, then a days ride from the house, then maybe Mull, Islay and the Alps ...
- Thu May 31, 2018 4:54 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Creaky spokes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 888
Creaky spokes
After the Gravel Dash there a creaking noise from my front wheel. Inspection reveals where the spokes cross there's wear. I think the noise is from them rubbing. Maybe a drop of oil will do. Is this common?
Ta
Dave
Ta
Dave
- Sat May 19, 2018 1:52 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: West coast midge report?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2345
Re: West coast midge report?
I think upto 6m is same price as car, £13 + £4 driver, one way Oban-Craignure.
- Thu May 17, 2018 5:57 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Charlie's Dorset Gravel Dash - suitable for a first timer?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3478
Re: Charlie's Dorset Gravel Dash - suitable for a first time
Yup, 2 of us heading south from Argyll, talk as well. Ideally I'd like to hammock but doubt I'll be quick enough to bag a hang.
Weather looks ok, dry but windy.
Weather looks ok, dry but windy.
- Mon May 14, 2018 8:51 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Gravel bike in Scotland?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5397
Re: Gravel bike in Scotland?
I find my ToughRoad perfect for forestry roads which I'm surrounded by. Not sure it's the best choice for bridleways etc.
Dave
Dave
- Sun May 06, 2018 9:17 am
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Last day on GR247
- Replies: 0
- Views: 979
Last day on GR247
Vulture landed on rock above me, I must look terrible! Stunning place.
Dave
- Tue May 01, 2018 6:16 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Buying gas labor Day Spain
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1238
Buying gas labor Day Spain
Well.....I didn't expect the 1st to be a massive back holiday here in Spain. I need gas, had planned a Decathlon stop on way to hills to get gas and bidond but that is scuppered. Know there's a few folk who know Spain well so should I stop at every petrol station between Malaga and the hills looking...
- Sun Apr 29, 2018 7:26 pm
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Spain GR247
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2955
Re: Spain GR247
I'm on my last nightshift after a particularly rough week at work but tomorrow I fly! Should be turning the pedals just after lunch Tuesday.
- Fri Apr 20, 2018 4:05 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
- Replies: 3975
- Views: 502211
Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Covering an area with no Ambulance station so working from a hotel all weekend. I've the tunes on, the GR247 route info on the Chromebook and I'm annotating a map.
Happy day not in an office!!!
Happy day not in an office!!!
- Sun Apr 15, 2018 7:21 pm
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Spain GR247
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2955
Re: Spain GR247
Tempting.,... Long drive from Malaga airport though!!!!!
- Sat Apr 14, 2018 4:48 pm
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Spain GR247
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2955
Re: Spain GR247
Looking a bit muddy just now...... This pic shared from bikepacking.com from a few days ago.....
- Wed Apr 11, 2018 8:44 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What are my options?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3606
Re: What are my options?
Just found this reply in email so going further afield to purchase necessary.
Hi David,
That cassette is not in our European program due to limited rear derailleur compatibility.
Kind regards,
Sturmey-Archer Europa NV | SunRace Europe
Hi David,
That cassette is not in our European program due to limited rear derailleur compatibility.
Kind regards,
Sturmey-Archer Europa NV | SunRace Europe
- Wed Apr 11, 2018 8:40 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What are my options?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3606
Re: What are my options?
I decided to risk that early today. Be nice if it was here for Dorset!!
- Wed Apr 11, 2018 12:26 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What are my options?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3606
Re: What are my options?
Many thanks!
- Tue Apr 10, 2018 9:17 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What are my options?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3606
Re: What are my options?
I've not found a UK supplier for the CSM680 11-40t 8spd cassette. I've emailed the manufacturer and tried an Irish seller who won't post to Highlands. Has anyone spotted a seller?
Ta.
Ta.
- Tue Apr 10, 2018 10:24 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What are my options?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3606
Re: What are my options?
Thanks folks. The cassette ticks the boxes! The inner ring is riveted on, no ready swap.
I'm tracking down a supplier now that will post to Scotland.
Cheers.
I'm tracking down a supplier now that will post to Scotland.
Cheers.
- Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:39 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What are my options?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3606
What are my options?
This is my bike, https://www.cyclesolutions.co.uk/p113727/giant-toughroad-slr-gx-3-2018-road-bike And I love it. It just fits and it's comfy. The gearing is ok....I can spin up most things but I know it's going to be hard on longer rougher climbs. On my road bike I've changed the cassette to give me...
- Sat Apr 07, 2018 12:10 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Spot anyone?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3242
Re: Spot anyone?
When do you need it? I'll be using it first week in May next.