Yay, and mine.

Looking forward to trying bamboo.

Thanks Stu and Dee.

Excellent news, looking forward to it & big thanks.

Something was nagging at me...and I realised what it was this morning: a comment in a Stuart's 'interview myself' blog post from a year ago: "Right, next up is a brilliant question from Rob, who'd like to know, 'What's your favourite mile of Welsh off road cycling?' That's easy Rob. It's a sec...

Agreed! Good luck and remember to hydrate....

Seriously though, will enjoy reading all the posts over the weekend and can't believe how hardcore you riders are!

All the best, Rob.

Thanks to Shand for the tickets. Here's a link to few photos that I took....

https://imgur.com/a/TbZ8smZ

Nice to meet Marcus Fitz & hear his talk. Scotland looks great.

Cheers Rob

I think a friend in Cornwall has just purchased one.....

The aim is for him to be able to take his Surf Kayak to the beach & to use it with his business.

I'll be having a look around the show Sunday, thanks to Steve @Shand...

https://www.shandcycles.com/2018/09/07/ ... show-2018/

Cheers Rob

Brilliant!

Definately up for a medium

Cheers, Rob

Hi Steven,

Many thanks for the link. We'll definately pop around to see your stand.

Cheers Rob

A post of sheer blatant cheapskatery....

Never been before and not entirely sure that there's going to be much of interest?

Any cheap ticket deals around, discount codes etc.

Cheers Rob

Not on their website but AS Watersports in Exeter has the Petzl e-lite for £13.95 plus p+p

https://www.aswatersports.co.uk

Cheap, small and light!

Just a note to say, speak to your local RNLI contact, they have a sea safety pack available, free, that includes reflective stickers and a waterproof phone case.... Did I mention FREE!

Ooh, photos required, which cooker have you got? I could do with either bigger legs or a smaller gear for mine. Cheers

Black and orange looks good. Stealthy with a hint of visibility.

Count me in. Tee, Jersey or gilet. I could have done with one on this year's Devon dirt even if bikepacking seems to be a once a year thing.
Plus I haven't got a Jersey for the road bike.
Cheers Rob

Great poll. Wanted to vote for Matt's, great photos.

Who would have thought dossing in a ditch could be so financially rewarding!

Great result and a great event. Continued thanks for to you and Dee for putting on the event.

Big up Princeton Tec!

Emailled them to say that I needed a few spare parts for a Fuel headtorch......

Email today, saying they are going to despatch them...

Fast response & very happy!

Cheers




p.s. Nice one Mr Barter on the move.

Simon Calder was on the radio recently and mentioned that there was no travel restrictions in Russia from two weeks before and after the World cup.
Will that help?

fantastic to see trips like these and best wishes.

Great photos and a great event.

Fannys Bramble for me.... and get yourself one too.

West Somerset railway has room for bikes on their trains. The westcountry way mtb is probably a little better sn but not that different, n to s would be fine as all the hips are pigs on Exmoor!
Maybe consider trying to get from Princetown towards Ivybridge and the Bigbury. Sounds like fun.
Cheers

A Disaster of bikepackers or a Pennant of bikepackers?

Just a few from a great weekend with great company & the weather. Big thanks to Stu, Dee & Si.... After a lovely day up in the hills, a quick link fix of a chain & some great IPA at the pub, even offering a place to stay in the garden. https://whatpub.com/pubs/CER/102/dovey-valley-hotel-...

Myself & Darbeze will be on the MTB's, We've got a nice loop planned, hopefully relaxed & in the spirit of the event. Loved the idea of the gravel bike GR's but getting lost on wild untamed bridleways seems more appropriate & can always head back up to Wales for a different weekend later...

How about ending your ride at Knighton.

I'd agree with Norm/Stu that it's better that way. Plus if you get the train to Dovey, you won't have to worry about getting back to your car.

Have fun, it's a lovely ride.

Cheers Rob