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by Richard G
Sun Oct 01, 2023 2:41 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 70423

Re: BB200 2023

I could do with a couple more hours on that sunset time.

Always much tougher in the dark to do the sections where there's no obvious route. Lights are a poor substitute for the sun.
by Richard G
Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:36 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 70423

Re: BB200 2023

I'm so glad I look over the routes so carefully. So is everyone else but more importantly, what's going on here. Can't be right can it? :shock: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYFyN_fxSv1qPWPmcN5cBBut8b4AaNWNOjk684NrSogWu2vCVY6vRg5Au91aRPEeDo8V3xaFKQ72zDjhRp2rNOF-n9us2I_o...
by Richard G
Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:14 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 70423

Re: BB200 2023

Bearbonesnorm wrote: Sun Oct 01, 2023 8:50 am New gpx file emailed this morning which avoids the tangled and twisted remains of the 'bridge' east of Llanidloes.
I'm so glad I look over the routes so carefully. :lol:
by Richard G
Sat Sep 30, 2023 7:47 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 70423

Re: BB200 2023

riderdown wrote: Sat Sep 30, 2023 7:41 pm
Plenty boozers en-route anyway
Where? Looks as dry as north wales
There's about 6 in one of the towns. :lol:

Plus if you get your timing right you could visit it twice (admittedly going slightly off route the second time).
by Richard G
Sat Sep 30, 2023 6:27 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 70423

Re: BB200 2023

Bearbonesnorm wrote: Sat Sep 30, 2023 6:14 pm There did used to be a bridge but I'll admit to not passing that way for a while. I'll go and look tomorrow.
"May the bridges you burn light your way"
by Richard G
Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:54 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4901
Views: 1191979

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

jay91 wrote: Sat Sep 30, 2023 6:53 am Just had my order cancelled too as they cannot find the stock :roll:
It looks like they might have sent me one item.

What a joke. There was definitely stock when I ordered as some items only had a couple left.
by Richard G
Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 70423

Re: BB200 2023

There's a river crossing I can see, but I can't seem to see any sort of actual crossing... given the size of the river I really hope it's just the various satellite pics not being particularly detailed. :shock:
by Richard G
Sat Sep 30, 2023 3:25 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 70423

Re: BB200 2023

Cheers Stu. Not going anywhere near where I thought we were! Ah well! The 50km from around the 75km mark looks, err, interesting :shock: Riderdown - looks like anticlockwise to me. Not a great deal of... anything. Edit - Barely even on Strava heatmaps. Timings will be interesting. Going to be cutti...
by Richard G
Sat Sep 30, 2023 12:53 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 70423

Re: BB200 2023

Urghhh... I've done the section around half way (200) a few times before. It's a slog.
by Richard G
Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fat Fighters '23
Replies: 483
Views: 82885

Re: Fat Fighters '23

ledburner wrote: Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:03 pm It probably will be by the end of theBB200 :wink:
I'd wager I'll be carrying as much in mud as I lose in weight! :shock:
by Richard G
Fri Sep 29, 2023 11:34 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4901
Views: 1191979

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

So apparently my order with Evans is still "processing". Clowns.

What's the odds everything magically goes out of stock.
by Richard G
Fri Sep 29, 2023 11:25 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fat Fighters '23
Replies: 483
Views: 82885

Re: Fat Fighters '23

06/01/22: 67.6kg
---- BIG GAP ----
15/09/2023: 62.7kg (-1.3kg)
22/09/2023: 61.9kg (-0.8kg)
29/09/2023: 61.3kg (-0.6kg)

Wont make 60kg for BB200, but I'd consider 59kg to 62kg my "race weight" range anyway, so not the end of the world.
by Richard G
Thu Sep 28, 2023 4:04 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4901
Views: 1191979

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Aye, that's very much not a problem. :lol:
by Richard G
Thu Sep 28, 2023 2:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The great British train scandal
Replies: 37
Views: 3874

Re: The great British train scandal

I was impressed in Spain. I don't have much experience other than there though.

If I do Badlands again I may even choose to fly into Madrid and take the train down from there to Granada (don't particularly enjoy coach trips as I can't walk around).
by Richard G
Thu Sep 28, 2023 1:11 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4901
Views: 1191979

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

yourguitarhero wrote: Thu Sep 28, 2023 7:44 am Aren't they a bit funny about returns?
Distance selling regs mean you can technically "cancel" the order no matter what they say anyway. Nothing they put in their T&Cs affects your statutory rights.
by Richard G
Thu Sep 28, 2023 2:30 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 70423

Re: BB200 2023

Escape Goat wrote: Wed Sep 27, 2023 10:19 pm Anyone else keep refreshing emails every few hours?
Quite the opposite. I have considered looking at my bike though.

Currently in 5 pieces.
by Richard G
Wed Sep 27, 2023 2:00 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4901
Views: 1191979

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Tomwoodbury wrote: Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:42 pm Hate to promote a Mike Ashley company but…..Hefty discounts plus an additional 20% off code on 5 ten shows on Evans.
That's really helpful to me, thanks. Just put in an order for four different pairs (not keeping them all, will check out and return).
by Richard G
Wed Sep 27, 2023 11:01 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fat Fighters '23
Replies: 483
Views: 82885

Re: Fat Fighters '23

gairym wrote: Wed Sep 27, 2023 10:32 am Down 10.5kg since June, I'll take that!!!
Fantastic job. That's great progress.
by Richard G
Tue Sep 26, 2023 1:50 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: cheap packable down/insulated clothing ??
Replies: 9
Views: 651

Re: cheap packable down/insulated clothing ??

I bought a half decent set of down trousers from Amazon. They aren't light, but they seemed pretty decent. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0728P95FB I've since replaced them with a spendy set from Cumulus, but I'd still recommend the original. Fat Viking. Norway in January. :-bd I really fancy ...
by Richard G
Tue Sep 26, 2023 1:35 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Trial Period Saddles
Replies: 17
Views: 990

Re: Trial Period Saddles

I've just measured my narrow arse, and found that it is, indeed, narrow. :lol:

Looks like 130mm saddles are the sweet spot for me, which does limit my choice somewhat... I guess that's a good thing though, there are already way too many choices out there.
by Richard G
Mon Sep 25, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: GPS Unit of choice?
Replies: 19
Views: 1656

Re: GPS Unit of choice?

I bought the Edge 1040 for the battery life, which is unquestionably fantastic... but dear god do I hate the unit. It's slow, and the interface choices are a complete mystery to me.

I loved my Edge 1000, so this is especially annoying to me.
by Richard G
Sun Sep 24, 2023 5:57 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 70423

Re: BB200 2023

Escape Goat wrote: Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:37 pm Heh, 16 hours 45 it is then for you.
If I find my way in there I might never be seen again!
by Richard G
Sun Sep 24, 2023 2:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Fat Fighters '23
Replies: 483
Views: 82885

Re: Fat Fighters '23

Richard G wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 3:08 pm Suspect I'll see that rebound tomorrow (I'm quite dehydrated), but it's still heading in the right direction for the BB200.
Sadly I was right, big rebound. Work cut out over next week or so. :|
by Richard G
Sun Sep 24, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 70423

Re: BB200 2023

Today after some searching, I found the final piece of the puzzle. None of you should be happy about that. :wink: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAWIPRxMVDzgcLePzPaSxXUZLrkAHZSCreVFFYA5x5PmCtTMtD7y3JQ9KDEJDb37N_-X4NUlageSP2yBTVd4bdhqDUaBJUz1lPzYx-fL-WmNtmnEIqRHvlvPwVQZx5...
by Richard G
Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:18 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 70423

Re: BB200 2023

Actively choosing to ride a part of the BB200 outside of the event...

...so, so wrong.