I got an appraisal at work once.

"Once he has been persuaded a task is worth doing, he can be relied on to achieve it."

Rumbled...

seemed like a good idea at the time, got other plans now. sold out entry.

want back what I paid, confirmed with xcracer that I can change the entry details myself.

£60 paypal gift.

But just think of all the moody black and white photos you'll get out of it...

most expensive hi-viz jacket i've ever bought. now wondering if I can get it through as a work expense....

Thread reminds me of why I bought a boot dryer. I really like my five tens (laughably they're the "water resistant ones"), but they take days to dry naturally. "The new synthetic upper dries overnight so you will always be ready to ride" Nope. Does that really fit the TLS ethos?

I fit right into my Ogre with its 100mm suspension on duallys and 2.4in tyres; short steep stem on jones loop bars and a Brooks Cambium to plonk my butt on. Unloaded its the ugliest bike going - a right ogre - but loaded up its a thing of beauty and a super dependable iron horse for long hours. If ...

Just bought some 5:10 gtx guide tennies. It's from their approach shoe range, but the sole is pretty good for riding. If your river crossing lots (you will be in the highlands) then waterproof shoes don't really matter. Carry a second pair of light shoes or sandals for the river crossing. http://i30...

All but the 20l drybag sold and posted.

Due to issues associated with fire bans, I am planning on getting gassed-up for trips. Has anyone got a pocket rocket 2 and, if so, what are your thoughts on them in general? Cheers! Yes I have one and its very nice - better than the Mk1 being a bit more compact and less weight. Negatives - its jus...

Regarding carbon wheels; there's some footage somewhere of a rider in a race on some Lightweight (brand) wheels, which are virtually entirely made of carbon. He's riding in the bunch and accidentally gets too close to the QR on another riders bike - cue the carbon spokes all get cut and the wheel c...

Alpkit kraku, never used £15 posted http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/Jim_Gardiner/A0818D99-933A-44B6-A164-09A8050AFA26_zpseetltefk.jpg Alpkit stem cells. Used for one 10day trip. No straps. £25 posted for both, £15 for one. http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/Jim_Gardiner/916DF473-39F3-46...

DoctorRad wrote:I definitely run 'hot' and sweat A LOT, hence my interest in highly breathable jackets.

then pit zips are more important than the fabric.

I've just bought a half price arcteryx alpha fl. Goretex Pro. I've got another goretex pro jacket which is probably the most breathable jacket i've ever had but doesn't fit as well.

Arcteryx sale at SportPursuit.

Brings it down to merely expensive.

The first one is only a couple of miles away from here. Seems to have made the BBC so might be a little busier than usual tomorrow.

New 2.6 rekon and forekasters look interesting.

they aren't cheap (nothing in iceland is) and in the more popular locations will be booked out.

ianfitz wrote:2.35 ikons are noticeably bigger than 2.4 X kings.

Fun in mud too

2.35 forekasters are about the same size as ikons and pretty good in mud.

Bacon makes any day 100% betterer.

neoprene is not a strong material. at all.

its basically rubber sandwiched between two thin sheets of protective material. if that material gets comprised, the rubber tears very easily.

new bars and stem. hoping the vibrocore is as comfy as the reviews say it is.

or get proper tubeless rims.

https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/accessorie ... y=T130#id=

lots of cheap.

Great photos again Daniel, dare I ask where the second photo was taken? The daytime one of the pool/shelter? looks like foggintor quarry to me. Close but not quite! It's Haytor Quarry. Was a PITA getting all the tents up there, but quite an atmospheric place to go. didnt even know there was a quarr...

voodoo_simon wrote:Great photos again Daniel, dare I ask where the second photo was taken? The daytime one of the pool/shelter?

looks like foggintor quarry to me.