Bladders by Hola Siesta, on Flickr


Some ancient bladders I found in a ruined fort. Will come in handy for the longer stretches.
I just soaked them and they are as good as new.

Yup!

Just wrote a post but it got lost somewhere.

Been here a week. A few more weeks to go. Will post some pics when I have a better connection. Been wild camping each night.

Brilliant! Thanks both of you. And for the map links. I was expecting to get out of the airport by road but that path avoids it all. A few years ago I slept in the middle of one of the roundabouts. Loads of bushes. And with the rain on the bivi sack I didn't hear the cars. Got a tarp tent this time,...

I have a flight from London Gatwick at 7am. Check in 5am. Wake up 4am. Last couple of times I slept at the airport. But that was bad with the tanoy sounding every 15mins. Police dogs etc. Anyone know of a discreet spot nesrby? I'll head up on the last train and try to get 4hrs kip. PS. bike wrapped ...

Thanks for the replies. I heard zip-ties can be used in temporary mode.
I have an idea to do the Route des Grandes Alpes in sections. (Geneva/Nice). In winter, making snow shelters on the cols.

A side question for those who have them -

Are they for snow only or can they be used on roads too? How long would they last on road?

I did a couple of overnighters in the Alps last winter, on mtb tyres, not safe when the snowploughs had gone down to the icy tarmac.

I'm seeing 25°C everyday for Marrakech. What temps are you seeing/after?

I'm off to Morocco this month. Hopefully.

If anyone else runs a B&B in any of the other places I have mentioned, and aren't happy with my posts, then let me know and I will remove them.

To avoid another "dangerous" situation.

pistonbroke wrote: It's dangerous

Oman is popular for its safe desert camping, friendly people and fairly cheap flights. Via Dubai I think. I haven't been. Jordan will start to have very cold nights soon. Wadi Rum, by yourself? I don't think that would be possible and if it was - the harassment by the guides would be a nightmare. Yo...

Oman?

Morocco.
I did a 4 week cycle trip in the southern desert area a couple of years ago. I may also go again in a couple of weeks.

Take or buy local a roll of duct tape, string and a tarp for packing the bike.

I heard that your last event was a bit of a triathlon!

For sale - Trek Remedy full sus frame. Silver. 2010/11. Size large. 26er. Used for XC. Never jumped (I can't). But well used with scratches. 2 spare hangers. 1 spare frame bearing. Spare lower headset bearing. Rear shock Fox RP2. Extras included. For free with frame. Fox Float 32 fork. Gold stanchio...

Okay thanks.
Will cut at the recommended size.

Looks like I might be a couple of days too late. Snow, with the top section icy. I'm here for a while, so hoping for a thaw. May hike up for a camp instead.
Thanks for the replies.

I have spent a few nights in my 6MD LS, but I still haven't got round to cutting my carbon fibre pole to length. It has been fun finding nearby sticks or hanging it from a branch. And the 30g weight saving has meant I have been able to travel much faster. But mountains have less trees than hills - s...

Another TRAIL CENTRE today. C y B. Loved it. I was tempted to build a big fire and post a pic on here :lol: A bit of drizzle but dryish trails. Bike shop was closed. Snowdonia now. Planning a bike-a-night on the summit. Dilemma - bivi bag = up late, down cold. Tent = up whenever, down whenever, a bo...

I can't believe how dry it has been this week. Mudless trails. If this keeps up, I won't need a shower this month.
Just spent a few days riding around Afan. C-y-B tomorrow then up to Snowdonia.

Bearbonesnorm wrote:Don't forget, there's much more to Wales than trail centres

Sheep?

Cheers.

Cwmcarn today. Only 1 trail open but it was nice and dry.