Is DEET likely needed for the weekend? I got eaten to death last night in the Midlands...

I've just looked at the route, all the tracks seem fairly rideable so I'm aiming to do it in one go, really want sub 30 hours although my BB200 time end of last year has left me worried!

Confirmation email out! Let's hope for good weather! Are you guys aiming to bivvi or do it in one shot?

Has anyone received any more info or a newsletter about the YD300 event? I signed up ages ago and haven't got anything apart from my ticket!

I've used a Vango Banshee 200 for years cycle touring, it's been incredibly durable in some horrific conditions. Probably spent 6 months or so under it and it hasn't skipped a beat.

vaguely exciting, can't wait to plan my 3 day walk with a bike again!

Or this one:

https://youtu.be/eLEGyJUHza8

I think this guys videos are perfect in my eyes, check out this channel:

https://youtu.be/iFTcJrragMU

He has done a fair few videos now, some of the things he does it madness and he's just so down to earth!

Will a 2017 Genesis Fortitude be suited? 650b+ but rolls fairly fast.

Just had to go through this, just keep working around the rim with your thumbs till it pops, it's not easy. There's usually a slightly easier spot where it wasn't as tight.

Booked, gulp. This will be the longest ride I've ever done, BB200 is the closest...

I'm in! I was thinking spending one night out a week after work, bought the OS maps for the surrounding areas so should be good exploring!

Also just seen the VV explorer thing, looks like it could be a fun one, currently on 10x10 but should easily be able to expand it! Planning on starting Bivvy a month, also have signed up to my first Winter Event, and I'm hoping to make a better route for the WRT (will remember spare brake pads this ...

Any hint on the spread of OS maps needed for the winter event Stuart? Similar to WRT 2016?

Going away for Xmas and would be good to take the right maps to work out a route!

Just ordered some XM9's to my local Evans to try on for size. 15% off discount as well today so costing £105, not bad!

I have had one of these for about 5 years now, and yes i know it can be a tad hit and miss with these but at £15 quid a pop on ebay its worth the risk if you get a good one ! my one has been used for bike packing - winter climbing . now there are a few tweeks that i have done ... i filled the wire ...

just need tubeless rim tape Or any other type of tape. http://www.parts-express.com/Data/Default/Images/Catalog/Original/340-012_HR_0.jpg Buying the proper stuff would be against my ethos! I used '100mph tape' from work, it's a weather resistant tape used in wind tunnel on vehicles, it makes gorill...

If its a 'Edge' model, you need to drop the gpx into 'NewFiles'. Once you turn on the Garmin it'll format this files and moved it automatically into the 'Courses' folder.

Fantastic write up, really enjoyed the read. The HT550 and the Cairngorms Loop are on my to do list!

Taped the rim, added a valve and it inflated perfectly. Rims and tyre are tubeless ready, just need tubeless rim tape.

Well it's now tubeless, never had to wrestle a tyre off like this before, getting it off the head was a nightmare! Holding 30psi with no sealant which is great!

Lighter than I expected it to be! Setting it all up this weekend for tubeless and getting the fit right, seems perfect for bike packing, plenty of space in the frame for a bag, and a decent gap between the bars and front wheel for more stuff.

Can anyone find an online link to this event? Sadly I emigrated to the midlands but my parents might be interested.

I'm picking mine up today! I'm 6 foot and went for a large, sounds like you'd be a medium, can you compare to other bikes you have?

What are people's thoughts on the best SPD shoes for bikepacking? My old cheap pair are feeling their age. Looking for something that's perfect for pushing through tussocks and cow excrement (looking at you BB200 2017!).