Im currently on the start line: Here is a bit about the kit: Alex Berry Age 40 Disley, Peak District, UK THE CAUSE: Every year i try to raise a bit of cash for the Kinder Mountain Rescue Team, and this year is no different. I have set up a just giving page here, and if you can spare a few quid to su...

Just me than - haha!

Since entering for the 2020, my entry was defered as a result of Covid, and again in 2021 due to a wedding...

I therefore find myself on the startline for the 2022 grand depart, any others here joining?

It would be good to hear from anyone else starting in May and catch up....

My friend found a Barebones Bikepacking Cycle Cap outside the Sporty Pub in Hayfield.

Does it belong to anyone here?

Seems to be getting rather technical...i just thought it was summit to do?

You would need to do your own due diligence on this, however im sure alot of folk access the area on foot too.

Hi All, It may be of interest to those living near the Peak District, but there is a new hill bagging app called Ethel Ready. Its avaliable o teh app store - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/ethel-ready/id1559545575 or on Google Play - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.colton.ethel_read...

Hi Tim, No, im just running a 11 Speed Spire Narrow Wide chainring, on a 9 speed chain. Seems fine - no issues at all. So all i bought was the convertor - £30 and a 9 Speed chain £20....job done. Ive done about 5 rides now, all about 35km with 1000m of climbing, and my body is still holding up just ...

I decided to take my Pace RC627 that i used on Barebones and convert it to single speed for the winter - or till i decide enough is enough. I am running 30 x 16 using the Gusset Sram XD convertor, it was really easy. As the cables all run externally with one length of hose, its all come off in a sin...

I totally forgot to take a photo of my bike setup. Here it is earlier in the month when I completed The Icknield Way double. I had less stuff in the saddle bag, no backup water bottle, otherwise it was looking pretty similar. https://media.bobarnott.com/gravel/2021-10-02-dunstable-downs.jpeg Do you...

My Pace RC627

Steel frame, 160mm Pikes, 2.8 WTB Rangers, 30T x 11 / 42 gearing.

BTW did anyone stay at or visit the LBM Wynnstay Arms before/after? I'm highly tempted for the Winter Event after reading the appalling reviews, it looks ideal :-bd . https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g552059-d6904637-Reviews-The_Wynnstay_Arms_Hotel-Llanbrynmair_Powys_Wales.html We ha...

Gusset XD converter for Single Speed...had an itch that needed a scratch...

My biggest weight saving this year over 2019 and 2020 was the 1l water filter i got on amazon on thursday before the ride. Normally i carried a 3l full bladder in my frame bag....not now...500ml, topping up as i go.....i dont really worry about a few kg here and there as my bike weighs so much! Inte...

Done - Belinda did such a fantastic job sorting that out for us. The carrot Cake and Flapjack were out of this world!

1 and only starter and finisher on the 300km route. 26:07 - lots of climbing, some weather, and zero sleeps. Top route, and now the only person in the world with 3 orange badges (except Stu who has 58) Thanks to Stu and Dee for the organising. Apologies for not having much chat at the end - was a b...

Steel Pace RC627 running 10-42 gearing, 160mm Pikes 63 degree H/A. 2.8 DH casing tractor tyres! Basically a hardcore hardtail...

Got round in 16.23 too, was a fast one...Moving time only 13.17, managed to get loads of photos while waiting for my friend

All on flickr....https://www.flickr.com/gp/37648664@N06/K0W67D

Tough ride that...

My "plan" is 8am depart, cafe stop at 60km, ride to finish at round 10pm to 1am - Beer to finish! It looks like quote a fast route, possibly best on a gravel? But im going to make life hard for myself and use my 160mm travel hardtail and 2.8 tyres to really feel the burn. Will be at the pu...

The Cafe at 59km have just emailed me to say: "This year we are putting together packs for you that include the following. Unlimited tea/coffee/ herbal tea etc. Just help yourself from the urn 1 x homemade cake from a selection or homemade scone , jam and cream 2 x sandwiches from a selection 1...

Theres an option to do a 4k or so detour at 125.5k, but the shop in the town closes at 8pm, so i imagine that youll have to be on the faster side to reach it in time. I plan on getting a supply pack at the Community Cafe, and drinking river water from there on out!

Not too give too much away for the November riders, but there is a part time - community cafe open at 59.2k. I have dropped them a message and they are going to be prepared for hungry riders...Its CASH ONLY though as its a community cafe run by voluneters, so be prepared. £5 for botomless coffee / t...

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Sat Oct 09, 2021 5:45 pm Cheers Stu. Nay idea of the terrain obviously but my first thought is "Carry all your food as there is little or non en-route"

Can I do this on a gravel bike?

You could...but you'll probably break it in the process....if you do, opt for Sintered Pads!!!!

I dont want to tempt fate (doh to late) but the weather in the run up to BB (around mid wales) is looking dry so far!!!! Hoorah!