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by Ian
Sun Nov 07, 2021 5:28 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 route.
Replies: 286
Views: 61508

Re: BB200 route.

I take my hat off to you, Steve, for doing the 300 in 26 hours. I got back in 32 hours + a bit, but had four hours sleep in Shelve, as I was cold and wet after the slog over Long Mynd and Stiperstones.

Good route, but very much unrelenting as usual :-bd
by Ian
Sun Nov 07, 2021 2:50 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 route.
Replies: 286
Views: 61508

Re: BB200 route.

Bad luck Bob. Things didn’t get easier after Bucknell, so a wise choice. I’ve seen Kenny and Andy W today. Kenny is bashing it out on his SS, aiming to finish before dark. Andy has ripped the drive side pedal out of his crank, but planning on walking/ coasting/ one-legged riding his way to the finis...
by Ian
Sun Nov 07, 2021 2:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 route.
Replies: 286
Views: 61508

Re: BB200 route.

Made it to Caersws. Last push (probably literally) still to go. But first, I have a jacket potato with tuna to demolish.
It’s pretty tough out there. Honestly, it is!
by Ian
Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:20 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 route.
Replies: 286
Views: 61508

Re: BB200 route.

That reminds me, that ridiculously steep and long push in Hopton. We used to come down that on XC races in the 90’s. It was called The Cliff.
by Ian
Sat Nov 06, 2021 7:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 route.
Replies: 286
Views: 61508

Re: BB200 route.

Currently recomposing myself in Clun, following a trip to the spar. Possibly went off a bit quick and paying for it now. Bit sketchy on the gravel bike in the wet, but could be worse.
by Ian
Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:59 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 route.
Replies: 286
Views: 61508

Re: BB200 route.

Bearbonesnorm wrote: Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:29 pm If anyone spots two Polish lads tonight, please do introduce yourselves.
They’re in the pub with us. Had a good chat already.
by Ian
Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:07 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 route.
Replies: 286
Views: 61508

Re: BB200 route.

Yes, four (possibly five once Bob arrives) up for a drink. 8 ish?
by Ian
Fri Nov 05, 2021 7:45 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 route.
Replies: 286
Views: 61508

Re: BB200 route.

There’s four of us under the veranda in the main car park opposite the pub.
by Ian
Fri Nov 05, 2021 7:23 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bikepacking. A sport?
Replies: 54
Views: 3210

Re: Bikepacking. A sport?

Bearbonesnorm wrote: Thu Nov 04, 2021 7:53 pm And what a great game this is. It's like throwing a grenade into a room, closing the door and running off :-bd
ScotRoutes wrote: OK, let's try again.
Baiting Colin looks like it could be a sport?

Image

:wink:
by Ian
Fri Nov 05, 2021 7:18 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 route.
Replies: 286
Views: 61508

Re: BB200 route.

Well, I’ve arrived. First one here (at least in the car park). Scoped out the Bivvy options; the Wendy house was a bit small, but they’ve put up a lovely wooden covered pergola thing round the back, so chances are you’ll find me in that tonight :-bd
by Ian
Fri Nov 05, 2021 11:57 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 route.
Replies: 286
Views: 61508

Re: BB200 route.

I’m out of touch, having lived away from Wales for 4 years.
Is anyone having a drink this evening anywhere, in the company, or not, of other bikepackers?
by Ian
Fri Nov 05, 2021 11:49 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 route.
Replies: 286
Views: 61508

Re: BB200 route.

Any folk having a drink at Y Star this evening?
by Ian
Thu Nov 04, 2021 9:36 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 route.
Replies: 286
Views: 61508

Re: BB200 route.

Thinking back to the first few we did way back then, the nights were punishing for cold some years in mid October. We’re not getting as cold a weather as early in the season anymore. That’s global warming for you.
by Ian
Thu Nov 04, 2021 9:31 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Scottish Winter Bivvy
Replies: 49
Views: 7862

Re: Scottish Winter Bivvy

I’m up for it, depending on where in Scotland suits most people. I’m in Perth. There’s a non-MBA Bothy out Dunkeld way which would be quiet enough I think. I did a trip recently to Faindouran (Glen Avon) which was pretty good, room for quite a few in the attic, but you’d need to haul in fuel for the...
by Ian
Thu Nov 04, 2021 8:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 route.
Replies: 286
Views: 61508

Re: BB200 route.

Minus 5? Really?

I’ve already set off south. Packed my summer bag. Forecast is for it to warm up over the weekend, fingers crossed.
by Ian
Wed Nov 03, 2021 8:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11421
Views: 1906332

Re: The post man's been ...

Bearbonesnorm wrote: Wed Nov 03, 2021 5:12 pm Number 2 of that list ^ is wrong. Nothing that's fun at the time should be regretted later.
Do you remember that lap dancing joint in Dolgellau?

:wink:
by Ian
Wed Nov 03, 2021 8:32 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 route.
Replies: 286
Views: 61508

Re: BB200 route.

Pretty sure I won’t make Welshpool for midnight. A 2am MacDonalds is a questionable strategy for me, as I’m sure that all I’ll want to do after eating it is fall asleep (even if I chase it down with two coffees). That said, it’s doubtful I’ll be able to ride right through the night, so perhaps aimin...
by Ian
Tue Nov 02, 2021 10:17 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 route.
Replies: 286
Views: 61508

Re: BB200 route.

slarge wrote: Tue Nov 02, 2021 10:13 pm
Ian wrote: Tue Nov 02, 2021 9:58 pm Edit - blimey, there's even a 24hr MacDonalds. In Welshpool. Chuff me. Wales has caught up :-bd
Bet they've never seen a muddy bikepacker at 2am, mind you...
They have Ian, but it was 12am not 2am😃
Ha! I'm not as quick as you though :wink:
by Ian
Tue Nov 02, 2021 10:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 route.
Replies: 286
Views: 61508

Re: BB200 route.

Right, got you Bob. Went over my head that one (out of practice). There's bits of the route reminiscent of 2018 (I think), though the other way around. That was a great route, and the off road bits look sufficiently punctuated with tarmac that there's opportunity to gather wits periodically. Looking...
by Ian
Tue Nov 02, 2021 9:58 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 route.
Replies: 286
Views: 61508

Re: BB200 route.

I suppose it depends on which side of the ridgeway track you ride :lol: There's a 24hr garage at Welshpool, it's a couple of km off-route but it's a flat off-route. As in Kerry Ridgeway? That section is pretty straight forward, is it not? (have ridden it before several times and nothing stands out ...
by Ian
Tue Nov 02, 2021 9:28 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 route.
Replies: 286
Views: 61508

Re: BB200 route.

Not much November BB200/300 chat then? Have scrutinised the 300 route carefully. Must be the most English BB route ever? A few resupply points. Might make Clun before it closes at 8pm. Welshpool will be shut, most likely. Bit of a sting in the tail above Llandinam, but the route does swing by Caersw...
by Ian
Tue Oct 19, 2021 8:51 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 route.
Replies: 286
Views: 61508

Re: BB200 route.

Are there any others down for the 300 in November, Stu?
by Ian
Mon Oct 18, 2021 10:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 route.
Replies: 286
Views: 61508

Re: BB200 route.

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...
by Ian
Wed Aug 26, 2020 1:31 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2020
Replies: 853
Views: 67525

Re: BB200 2020

Liking the sound of it being a bit south. Miss that it of Wales.
by Ian
Mon Aug 24, 2020 10:14 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2020
Replies: 853
Views: 67525

Re: BB200 2020

Bloody hope so. I need the orange to complete the set...