Planning on heading out on the John Muir way tomorrow but the cold is making me wonder if it's wise. I've a pipedream 200 XL and an equally light down underquilt which were great high on the GR247 last year but I'm doubting my gear for 3c forecast. Anyone else tried a similar combo?

Dave

I did it last April. Fabulous!

I'll put my paramedic hat on just briefly here...... Bang to head followed by vomiting worth a visit to A&E. Concussion is a form of Traumatic Brain Injury and it's always hard to triage the potentially serious from the not so. Vomiting is a red flag. Glad you're ok and enjoyed the rest of your ...

Someone after two on the event Facebook page.

Dave

This article on using rivnuts popped up today.

http://www.bikepacking.com/gear/rivnut- ... ETdA2OsOkQ

Dave

Please could I go for camera? I'll PM. Thank you.

Dave

I'm like you, it'll be more highest terrain rather than slack lining to my bed!

It's the YOTHH for me. Crap year, seen too much death so going to rebalance things with more hammocking. The Year Of The High Hammock will be me trying to find the highest natural hangs for a night. First on my place, then Argyll, then a days ride from the house, then maybe Mull, Islay and the Alps ...

After the Gravel Dash there a creaking noise from my front wheel. Inspection reveals where the spokes cross there's wear. I think the noise is from them rubbing. Maybe a drop of oil will do. Is this common?

Ta
Dave

I think upto 6m is same price as car, £13 + £4 driver, one way Oban-Craignure.

Yup, 2 of us heading south from Argyll, talk as well. Ideally I'd like to hammock but doubt I'll be quick enough to bag a hang.

Weather looks ok, dry but windy.

I find my ToughRoad perfect for forestry roads which I'm surrounded by. Not sure it's the best choice for bridleways etc.

Dave

Vulture landed on rock above me, I must look terrible! Stunning place.

Dave

Well.....I didn't expect the 1st to be a massive back holiday here in Spain. I need gas, had planned a Decathlon stop on way to hills to get gas and bidond but that is scuppered. Know there's a few folk who know Spain well so should I stop at every petrol station between Malaga and the hills looking...

I'm on my last nightshift after a particularly rough week at work but tomorrow I fly! Should be turning the pedals just after lunch Tuesday.

Covering an area with no Ambulance station so working from a hotel all weekend. I've the tunes on, the GR247 route info on the Chromebook and I'm annotating a map.

Happy day not in an office!!!

Tempting.,... Long drive from Malaga airport though!!!!!

Looking a bit muddy just now...... This pic shared from bikepacking.com from a few days ago.....

Just found this reply in email so going further afield to purchase necessary.

Hi David,

That cassette is not in our European program due to limited rear derailleur compatibility.

Kind regards,

Sturmey-Archer Europa NV | SunRace Europe

I decided to risk that early today. Be nice if it was here for Dorset!!

Many thanks!

I've not found a UK supplier for the CSM680 11-40t 8spd cassette. I've emailed the manufacturer and tried an Irish seller who won't post to Highlands. Has anyone spotted a seller?

Ta.

Thanks folks. The cassette ticks the boxes! The inner ring is riveted on, no ready swap.

I'm tracking down a supplier now that will post to Scotland.

Cheers.

This is my bike, https://www.cyclesolutions.co.uk/p113727/giant-toughroad-slr-gx-3-2018-road-bike And I love it. It just fits and it's comfy. The gearing is ok....I can spin up most things but I know it's going to be hard on longer rougher climbs. On my road bike I've changed the cassette to give me...

When do you need it? I'll be using it first week in May next.