Go on then.
Might have a few others joining me as well.
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- Wed Apr 30, 2014 9:20 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Announcing "The Shindig"
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6345
- Sat Apr 26, 2014 10:02 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Cairngorms Loop Best Cairngorms Three Dayer?
- Replies: 87
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Re: Cairngorms Loop Best Cairngorms Three Dayer?
You do need to pre-book bike on the train. I just bought my tickets for the race of the loop next Saturday and there was only one space on the early train, so best book early for your trip. £28.60 for an off-peak return which gives me flexibility if I either need to bin it early or finish later than...
- Tue Apr 22, 2014 9:50 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Dull sleeping bag poll.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2039
Re: Dull sleeping bag poll.
I'm in two minds about bags. I'd be hoping to use my Cumulus down bag as it's 700g, but my Lamina 35 is fine for prolonged use in the damp - all depends on the weather coming up.
- Fri Apr 04, 2014 12:35 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New sleeping system needed
- Replies: 11
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Re: New sleeping system needed
TN Laser Comp is a great tent. Mine has been up in all weathers, with no issues. Weighs about 900g. However, I've also got a bivi and tarp setup which wins on weight.
- Sun Mar 23, 2014 3:02 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Highland trail 550!!
- Replies: 391
- Views: 56716
Re: Highland trail 550!!
I'm riding an El Mariachi again this year, but a different one now as a hardtail instead of rigid. Racing Ralphs most likely, and I'm going to lighten up the stock build where possible. It'll still be heavier than the bike I rode last year due to the forks though. Training is mixed. I've been gettin...
- Tue Feb 25, 2014 1:32 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Easter Highland Trail
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5381
Re: Easter Highland Trail
RobMac - I've got the route and PDF maps for the HTR430 if you want them - just send me a PM for the link. I'd rather not share openly as it's from Memory Map so I don't know the licencing restrictions.
However, in simple terms, cut the top loop out of the HTR550 and you're pretty much there.
However, in simple terms, cut the top loop out of the HTR550 and you're pretty much there.
- Mon Feb 24, 2014 10:57 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Easter Highland Trail
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5381
Re: Easter Highland Trail
I wish I could do that - Easter is also wife's birthday and our wedding anniversary so little or no chance of being allowed out then. However I suspect your pace is a bit beyond mine anyway...
- Mon Feb 24, 2014 10:52 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Cycling Bucket List
- Replies: 9
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Re: Cycling Bucket List
Highland Trail (actually finishing it this year)
Tour Divide
Idaho Hot Springs Mountain Bike Route
Plus a few that are on the road:
John O'Groats to Edinburgh in a weekend. Half day on Friday, train up, then start riding from Wick
Dunwich Dynamo (hopefully this year)
A double century (in old money)
Tour Divide
Idaho Hot Springs Mountain Bike Route
Plus a few that are on the road:
John O'Groats to Edinburgh in a weekend. Half day on Friday, train up, then start riding from Wick
Dunwich Dynamo (hopefully this year)
A double century (in old money)
- Mon Feb 24, 2014 10:46 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: coffee on the go
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3241
Re: coffee on the go
I've tried a few instants, and the best by far is Starbucks VIA, despite being quite expensive for what it is. It's far better than Nescafé and is the closest thing to real coffee but without the weight. I also have a Smartcafe cafetiere mug which while heavier doubles up as a mug so the weight pena...
- Sat Jan 04, 2014 12:59 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Cairngorms Loop Best Cairngorms Three Dayer?
- Replies: 87
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Re: Cairngorms Loop Best Cairngorms Three Dayer?
Is this the race one you're talking about? I'd recommend it, and as a three day route it would be great. I did it with about 25hrs moving time, so spread over three days it would be good fun. Perhaps stop at Linn of Dee on the first night (incidentally the last loo for miles), then Ballater on the s...
- Sat Jan 04, 2014 12:54 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: bikepacking frying pan
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1730
Re: bikepacking frying pan
There's one in Poundland that is flimsy with a crap handle, but is a quid (obviously) and weighs next to nothing. Worth a shot
- Mon Dec 23, 2013 1:12 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Karrimor X lite bivi bag
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1438
Re: Karrimor X lite bivi bag
They're not Moonlite bags as the Moonlite only has a one-sided drawstring and is a different colour.
- Mon Dec 23, 2013 12:47 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Your 'goals' for the coming year.
- Replies: 49
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Re: Your 'goals' for the coming year.
Bivi a month for me too
HTR550, and actually finish it this time
Sub 36hr Cairngorm Loop as I did ten minutes under 40hrs this year and reckon I could drop some time off that.
HTR550, and actually finish it this time
Sub 36hr Cairngorm Loop as I did ten minutes under 40hrs this year and reckon I could drop some time off that.
- Sun Jul 07, 2013 12:04 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Cheap night out challenge
- Replies: 24
- Views: 12119
Re: Cheap night out challenge
Shouldn't cost per night be a factor? My Argos tent at £17.50 is approaching a quid a night, and was my tent of choice until I got my Laser.
- Mon Apr 22, 2013 12:39 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Lost my tool!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1113
Re: Lost my tool!
Just got a Topeak Hexus recently and am impressed. The chain tool is the same as on the Alien, but the Hexus ditches all the ring spanners I'd never use. It seems well made and also well thought out.
- Thu Apr 11, 2013 11:15 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What 29er (frame and forks)
- Replies: 23
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Re: What 29er (frame and forks)
El Mariachi? £300 for the frame, £100 for a carbon fork.
- Sat Apr 06, 2013 12:20 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bikepacking nightmares?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1777
Re: Bikepacking nightmares?
All mine seem relatively lame by comparison. Last week I remembered that the loch I was going to fill my bottles from was a sea loch, after I'd pitched my tent. I then discovered that six degrees below the limit temperature for my sleeping bag felt pretty cold on my feet. No permanent harm done thou...