Bit of an update on my Terraduro's, unfortunately after about 6 months they've bit the dust- https://farm1.staticflickr.com/759/21005300584_4c7f204a21_n.jpg Bit miffed about this as i really like this shoe & they've been great while they've lasted. Just don't think that they're built tough enoug...

Good news, hotel booked, trip is on! I like that idea John Plan A - lakes Plan B - leeds-liverpool canal Plan C - maybe peak district or north wales (i.e. somewhere in a different direction) decide based on weather Jason - any route tips around Staveley welcome! I'll order the OS OL7 map now PM sen...

Seen some beltin bodges over the years with the group i ride with, in fact they have an award for best bodge of the year. These include a seatpost clamp round a split rear hope hub, tyre leavers as splints for a broken derailleur cage & many more. There was a cracker the other month, one of the ...

Although i'm sure there'll be some hard work involved, it all sounds brilliant!

Good luck!!..

ton wrote:lakes is pretty rubbish........

Awful place, was hideous there yesterday afternoon

benp1 wrote:Couple of options is a good idea. Although potentially not so good if anyone else is going to join as it makes planning a bit more difficult. Either way, don't fancy riding in a monsoon!

Point taken!

If you're in the center i reckon you're looking at around 1 1/2hr drive to Staveley..

What area of Liverpool would you be coming from Ben? Tbh, i think you're better having a couple of options & see what the forecast is like nearer the time. There's a few different directions you can go in this part of the country & we quite often do this when approaching the weekend to get t...

If you don't mind a drive of a tad over an hr from Liverpool then i'd consider the South Lakes Ben.. Staveley is a great base to ride from, could sort you out with a route(s) if interested.. Could even possibly join you if you wanted some company. If you did the MTL you could quite easily extend the...

Brill pics Mike, looks like a great trip

Like a two wheeled tramp on a kebab...

If you like Maxxis there a few to choose from that'd do..

Imo go for one in EXO flavour, something like Crossmark rear & Ardent ('original') front would be worth trying..

If it's really cold i use a Giro Merino Winter Cap, it's brilliant & for an impulse buy is one of the best pieces of winter kit i've got..

There's loads in the Lakes Barney, i do it regularly with a group i'm in. Just pick your area & pull some Google Fu moves.. Hawkshead is ideal as they have both camping pods & the hostel. The camping pods have a heater & light inside, with porch area outside you could cook on if needed. ...

I know I'm probably fortunate but I do believe that, if you're worried about someone nicking your bike during the night ... you've pitched up in the wrong place. +2 But if you search 'personal alarm' on fleabay & amazon there's plenty of choice for one with either a pin-pull, that you could att...

This was an ace weekend, really enjoyed it. Even riding with a busted pedal for over 100km couldn't spoil it for me! Big thanks to Bryan (& any others, Alasdair?) for organising, was also good to put a few more faces to names off here. Been trying to get some piccies loaded for a while now but f...

As Ian & Whitestone said, it's good going till you get over Walna Scar, the next section after the quarries is always wet. There's also some quite large ruts that maybe hidden by undergrowth, especially if you miss the turning to Stephenson Ground & end up heading down towards Natty Bridge. ...

Done & good luck!

s8tannorm wrote:

is there a choice?

There is Dave ... there's a 2 hour window berween 8.00am and 10.00am*.


*You listening Jase?

Ship to shore

Put me down for 9.59..

There's 4G at the campsite!

Kinnel that's a beast of a ride Dave, good luck!!

Had some MT500 3/4 Spray jobbies, had a strange fit & kept sliding down, plus they developed a tear in the ass sooner than i would have expected..

Tip with the screen protector- don't take the temporary one that comes with the unit off until ready to fit to other one.
They're a bugger to fit without getting any dust underneath otherwise..

I feel your pain with the fingers Ian, did one of mine about 6 weeks ago. Thought it was dislocated at first & was a good job i never took my mate up on his offer to 'yank it back in'.. Turned out that there wasn't much keeping it attached to the rest of my hand! https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5...

Ground Effect also do some good cycling specific merino gear, the socks are very good-

http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/collections/merino

Looks like i'll be riding with a couple of others in the Lakes on Sat, might even take my gear for a possible solo overnight in a spot that i've been meaning to try for ages..