Another point to note is that if we are fancying dinner at the Plume, we will almost certainly need to book a table...

Just saying...

I have not partaken of Cafe360 yet, but everyone I know who has been rate it highly and say it is very bike friendly...

Si

Helo chaps! Sorry I have only just read this! Count me in. I am happy to put together a route from Bovey Tracey up onto the moor to Princetown, then onto Foggintor quarry for a bivvi if you like? It's quite spooky there at night.... Be a pleasure to ride with you Dave. We can meet up on the way out ...

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Mon Nov 04, 2019 1:00 pm
Anything that runs from the community centre is capped at 80 Reg.

A small matter that I managed to forget this year...

See you in May!

Si

October BAM done and dusted. Another local ride to a high up spot overlooking the bay. It drizzled all night, which was not too bad. My permavent groundsheet stopped the rain water running off as I was in a little dip. By this morning, I could just start to feel that my feet may be getting a little ...

I have to say their pictures make it look absolutely stunning! Obviously it is really stunning. It certainly doesn't evoke my memories of BB200s :lol: Can't deny the fact that we are very lucky to be able to ride somewhere so beautiful and even luckier that Stu puts together routes that are true gem...

There was a quiz in the newsetter?

Didn't spot that...

Having said that, wouldn't have had a clue...

Oh well...

Si

Dave Barter wrote: ↑Tue Oct 22, 2019 1:47 pm I do a little botty flourish when having a stealth dump to make a proper walnut whip and then admire it.

No need, I'm already on my way out and I didn't bring one as it is a hot day.

Weirdo!!!

Dartmoor will certainly provide plenty of BB200 like challenges!

The hills may not be as big as Wales, but there are many. Much bog, many tussocks, and lots of suffering available...

Si

A fab weekend in Wales. I had a cracking ride in some wonderful scenery. I didn't finish the full 200 this year, but I had the most sociable ride I think I have ever had at a BB event. I had a great chat with Shafiq, a very amusing walk through bog and carry across streams with Al, and a very agreea...

Sounds interesting. There is a night event round these parts called the Dartmoor devil (or ghost)I have been thinking of having a go at for some years...

Si

bike cleaned, chain lubed, crud catcher fitted, GPS mounted, lights charged, bivvi equipment packed and mounted.

Getting ready for this weekend and the BB200...



Si

Thanks Stuart,

Route received. You have brightened my morning (genuinely)!

Si

B but that doesn't necessarily mean a sub 24hour time for me!

No tracker

Si

Started 6, finished 4

Really want to finish this year as I feel like I may have lost the ability to do it, and I don't like that thought...

Si

Not forgotten a mat but have forgotten the sleeping bags (once!) when camping. There's a hysteresis or lag in ground temperature compared to air temperature across the seasons - the ground takes a while to heat up but by the same means stays relatively warm as the air temperature begins to drop at ...

September BAM done. I was planning to go out on Saturday night, but torrential rain and high winds did rather dampen (haha) my enthusiasm, so I postponed until last night. Despite it being a school night the weather was very obliging so off I went. Another very local spot on a cliff top overlooking ...

Don't worry about talking to yourself. I do that loads on the 200, especially through the night. Often questioning why I am in mid Wales on my bike in the middle of the night and using alternative names for the evil genius who put the route together! Keep moving... Even when pushing, carrying or cra...

My boys are 28 and 30 years old now. We used to paddle kayaks on white water together when they were in their early teens. We had a blast and all enjoyed it very much. Then they got interested in other things and the paddling together fizzled out... We still don't paddle together, as they live in di...

August shows me that it doesn't always go to plan. Not every night out under the stars is a triumph of man or woman against nature. I had picked a spot a few weeks ago whilst out having a van picnic with Mrs Darbeze (Fi). So late Friday night I ventured out a couple of miles down the road to a spot ...

Frame bag received safely thanks. My first frame bag. Looks like it fits a treat too... My set up does make me smile. Every piece of luggage is made by a different manufacturer. Don't think I would make a very good "Influencer", whatever that means :lol: Much appreciated Stuart :-bd Si

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Thu Aug 29, 2019 12:18 pm

Usual PP to you with a note to detail what Im buying?

Yes please Si but no need for a note as I've already packaged it and added it to the post pile

All done

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Thu Aug 29, 2019 11:26 am £15 is fine Si ... I'm on a roll now

Usual PP to you with a note to detail what Im buying?

Can I go for the Lomo frame bag if it is still available?

Is £15 too risqué?

Si

I always use a small backpack. Despite what most people say, I like the feel of a bag on my back. I do have a rigid framed 20ltr bag which spaces the bag off the back, so you don't get too sweaty...

Si