Scud wrote: ↑Wed Jun 23, 2021 9:35 am
Edge of the Fens there, so edge of the Wild West

Yep, the Fens is where I reside, and the fact it is like the Wild West is the reason I’ve fallen for it’s own unique charm.

What an absolutely wonderful trip! Sowing the seed for future adventures, they looked ecstatic. Brilliant work.

ledburner wrote: ↑Fri Sep 03, 2021 9:20 am oh may the wind be always on your back.

I live in hope, cheers.

A parcel from Wales containing a fab looking Acepac seat harness, to go match the handlebar harness I got a while ago, and some fuel bottles. I only ordered it yesterday, rapid delivery, cheers Stu.

ScotRoutes wrote: ↑Thu Sep 02, 2021 10:02 am My experience of flatlands riding is that it can be very tiring as there is never an opportunity to freewheel!

You're not wrong, but the biggest factor is the seemingly incessant wind. I find a mix of laughter and swearing gets me through.

I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that I've often looked at all the amazing places round the country there are to bikepack with an envious eye. I long to cycle in Scotland, Wales, and so many parts of England, but my family and I moved and made a home three years ago in the fens. The flatlands. I looke...

Hi, thanks for getting back to me. I was interested for my lanky teenaged son. He has now said he wants a full length mat, sorry. Hope it sells soon.

Possibly interested in the sleep mat, if its still available.

Sounds like nukeproof is the way to go. Cheers.

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll check both out.

Alas, I'm a paltry size 8. Cheers, though.

Hi, now that I'm going to start getting out more, following my how fit am I post, I'm really keen to stop using spd's and try out flats. Having spoken to Johnclimber on Instagram he recommended Pembree pedals, but funds at the moment won't allow for that. So, if anyone has got any cheaper alternativ...

From personal experience; I can manage a fairly tough first day but often struggle on subsequent days. I put that down to not managing my hydration and nutrition very well. It might be worth exploring that side if things too. OTOH I sleep pretty well (for me) when outdoors whereas many don't. That ...

aim to do a day What does 'fit' mean and what does 'unfit' mean I wonder? Who gets to say? I agree, it’s all relative. I think I was just a little shocked/surprised at how much I was struggling, certainly based off of my previous fitness levels. The lack of any proper riding clearly has had a subst...

Bit difficult to tell form just the info you provided, how much of the 24hrs was riding time? How much did the bike weigh? What bike? Conditions? Most importantly, did you have fun? On the Gower weekend we did 85 km in 27 hrs but had a great time. Unless it's a race what does it matter as long as y...

Hello all, curious about others on here, as a comparison. I’ll preface this by saying I’ve never been particularly goal oriented, much more interested in the joy of being out on a bike as opposed to distance covered. I’ve just got back from an overnighter on part of the King Alfred’s Way I did with ...

Not the sexiest topic discussion, but any recommendations would be great. I’m fitting my acepac handlebar harness and want to tape up to prevent rub. Which does sound a little suggestive. Cheers.

Thanks for all the suggestions, I’ll check them out today.

Hello all, I’m after a bit of advice. I’ve been on a few bikepacking trips and next year me and my biking mate are planning on going on a three night trip. It has to wait till next Easter as he’s just become a dad again. So what I’m asking for is any really good UK based 3 nighter routes with an emp...

K1100T wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:01 am Time to go and check out this chapel...

Happy riding. Let me know how you get on, keen to do something similar in a months time.

redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 8:23 pm

robsmuddygloves wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 6:11 pm An alpkit hunka xl, cheers Shaf! Now I can go out with my eldest lad.

Amazing. Enjoy. It's certainly a lovely bag...

Cheers! Now need to get him a sleep mat and we are all set!

An alpkit hunka xl, cheers Shaf! Now I can go out with my eldest lad.

redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 11:42 am Alpkit HUNKA xl bivy bag. Postage to me. Whatever you wish to donate, straight to the forum...

Bivvy bag nabbed, cheers. This means I can now go on an adventure with my eldest son. Thanks once again!

I can echo all of the above about the Decathlon jacket, absolute bargain.

Stormsure tape. Waterproof and very very sticky! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Miscellaneous-Stormsure-Tuff-Tape/dp/B00PC6AFJI/ref=asc_df_B00PC6AFJI/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=344340269007&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11900274572336984229&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&...