Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:03 am
Coming soon but only for a limited time.

Ooh, limited edition. I like an exclusive design

A local organiser of fell races simply adds 10% to the permitted numbers (the limit is set by Natural England) knowing that at least that percentage won't turn up and therefore he's likely to be back at full capacity on the day. If there aren't as many "no shows" as predicted then he's on...

Even though it's not an event for me I find it disappointing that there are so many DNS. If the event is oversubscribed, and I assume it sometimes is hence the opening up of a second weekend, it would be a shame if people able and willing miss out? I appreciate that some people are genuinely not abl...

Put that aside for an evening read and it was well worth it! Really enjoyed it. I'm thinking that you made notes along the way during the journey (photo with exercise book) ? That's a great idea on a more leisurely ride especially coupled with photos (or indeed sketches if that's your thing). And pr...

godivatrailrider wrote: ↑Tue Nov 07, 2023 9:04 am Not many uk manufacturers though, only really found Travers & Olsen.

Aren't Alpkit offering a Pinion option now. I know it's not UK manufacturer but they are UK based although I doubt they can offer any sort of custom build.

Probably not what you had in mind but...

https://youtu.be/_VyA2f6hGW4?si=FZ7If1FDUT2-JwCZ



Sorry about ads!

I like (and use) the Ortlieb ones https://www.ortlieb.com/uk_en/products/water/dry-bags

Not the lightest but strong and waterproof.

Eh??? Wot you on about man? Have I missed summat important? It was how I described my face Reg :wink: Ah! I tried searching the forum but couldn't find it (censored probably). You need to broaden your horizons Reg and read the linked blog/ feature! :wink: :wink: Inspired by it currently being conke...

I've noticed we're perhaps not quite as ribald as we used to be though.... must be getting old The trouble with being an old git Reg is that "most people" seem to think miserable old git :lol: :wink: ...and IMHO sometimes getting a little bit too interested in "pre-set" named ro...

You can never be one hundred percent inclusive because it's human nature that somebody will feel excluded. And somebody else will be offended on their behalf....

RIP wrote: ↑Thu Oct 19, 2023 6:29 pm Ace book that Peter! Am going to take leaf out of Mr Karlsson's book when I'm a centenarian.

What, lose your virginity?!?

The writing style isn't everyone's cuppa. "Sparse" I would call it. And I like it!

I do enjoy dry humour and the book is full of it

I have been reading The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared.
A thoroughly enjoyable read especially if you enjoy an irreverent and humorous take on history from the viewpoint of an irascible 100 year old man. Total bollox really

Had me worried for a paragraph or two there Stu

The End!
Nice one Sean, well worth the wait for the final installment
Great mix of terrain, trails and weather keeps it interesting over several days - inspirational, I shall be poring over maps later....

I'm trying to reconcile the picture with the kit list. Nice roomy panier bags but mat & pillow in one, brewkit in the other? That's a lot of bag for not a lot of stuff!? Plus walking poles? I'm guessing there's a lot more to your first trial ride than just an overnighter and maybe the kit list i...

Brilliant blog Phil :-bd When I get a bit of time later I'll add some thoughts from the days years ago when I drove a lot of those trails in a Series I Land Rover. Suffice to say that I stopped driving most of them because of the damage being caused as more and more people started driving them in mo...

I just hope everyone got through the bollock deep river crossings of doom. Had to go back in and help slarge who was literally being swept away. 🫣 There was a tragic incident there some years ago (2008) when a 17 year old girl drowned after the 4x4 her father was driving got washed away crossing on...

Dave Barter wrote: ↑Sat Oct 14, 2023 3:19 pm A replacement cat flap so Jan Åga can finally get in the house

I'm 'babysitting' a couple of 9 week old kittens at the moment. I think I'd be better off riding through a thicket of brambles and nettles...

—so I can safely share my fave route vs. reality segment from last weekend. https://i.imgur.com/7sEVt4E.png What do each of those 2 lines represent and is either of them the actual BB route? Without being there it's hard to tell if one goes straight through a quagmire whilst the other is beautiful ...

redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Thu Oct 12, 2023 1:59 pm Yup... Andrea. I was trying to think of her forum name which I can't believe I forgot...

TrepidExplorer

I'm a bit annoyed at myself for not embracing being wet and uncomfortable, it would have made for a more enjoyable ride Ha ha, I think the only time any sane person embraces that is when they are sitting comfortably in front of the fire enjoying their favourite tipple and recounting the fact that t...

What I didn't enjoy: - - the GPS track: possibly an issue with my Garmin but I found it very inaccurate in places, leaving existing trails to go to nothing. That meant that I started to constantly doubt the track especially when there was a lack of established trails and wasted time trying to under...

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.

Like a scene out of Kelly's Heroes. Don't give me those negative vibes. There's a bridge, a beautiful bridge....

Escape Goat wrote: ↑Mon Sep 25, 2023 5:54 pm I believe he’s a magician…

Yes, but like a good BBer he has been known to frolic in the Autumn mist....

Have to say I wondered how quickly the Tumbleweed would be snapped up. I have one, a lovely bit of kit