Interested but I'll confirm nearer the time.

Nice frame the Open U.P. Do you mean the Easton EC70 AX gravel drop bars? I have that one and am very happy with them but it's not a fair comparison with my commuter all steel bike. Using a Rotor crankset mixed up with the the cx spider in 165mm. Velotech did it for me as the cx crankset doesn't com...

Wonderful trip! I also have that pass in the 'must do' list.

I'm tired of destroying few very good Gore Alp-x 3.0, quite light and good fit. The grit and mud on the saddle easily destroys fabric. Now just bought these army waterproof trousers and going to cut around the knees. I hope they'll survive winter. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/British-Military-Army-MTP-...

I'd like to do this but it's seriously close to next year's HT550 (Saturday, May 26th, 2018) which is also on my radar. We are getting spoilt for choice :-bd Ditto! I believe I can 2 both. Problem will be more about logistics Why don't bearbones make one? Paper one, for the wall. Has been spoken ab...

Interesting event, 400 for me ideally but 2018 agenda is getting seriously busy. Need to get 2018 calendar.
Why don't bearbones make one? Paper one, for the wall.

I also have in the fast bike the G Ones 35mm tubeless Ian is using and I rate them quite fast for the size. But they are rubbish in mud, for obvious reasons. The commuter has the G One speed 30mm (former S Ones I think) also tubeless and they are much faster and can easily cope with gravel terrain, ...

boxelder wrote:JustChris - sounds like the GT24

Much longer than 8-20 hours time limit Richard asked. I'd say it belongs to ITT non stop through the night type rather than a long day in the saddle mtb marathon.

Buy cheap, buy twice. I also love Woollie Boollies. 1 + year and still going strong.

It's not very technical but there's a brutal climb after Livigno, Chaschauna pass, 4km at 17% average...
Rode the route under 9 hours (not race). Amazing views, Livigno is stunning. Recommended

Ultra raid La mejie, France. This September. 112km and 5000+ climbing. Another monster. http://www.ultraraidlameije.fr/ Grand Raid Godefroy,in Belgium, soon as well/ 160km and 4000+ climbing Found some of them here http://www.bikecalendar.eu/index.php Edit to add a few from Spain, how can I forget! ...

Trans Dinara, 3 day stage race. You can see the route,m aybe this is what you are looking for?
http://www.dropbike.com/timun/

And the gpx for 2016 event http://www.dropbike.com/timun/en/downloads/

Heard very good opinions of La Forestiere in France. 100km and winner last year in 5 hours. As a reference, 5h30min for Ben Thomas. Expect 7 hours to finish
https://www.la-forestiere.com/page-vttxcm-en.php now in September.
Have the time off to go but I'm visiting my family

Salzkammergutt in July in Austria. 200+ km and 7000 metres climbing. Limit 16 hours. MB race, 140km long one, Clombloux/Megeve, France in July. More than 12 hours guaranteed, same climb as Salzkammergutt Sellaronda Hero, June, Dolomites. Less technical, best views. Just 84 km and nearly 5000 metres ...

I've just done the SDW this Saturday on 35mm G Ones. Not happy descending, better something bigger. Someone told me to try Surly knards 41mm.

I(...) My attempts at watching this are currently frustrated by the site not showing peoples coveed distance or race oosition other than the numbers on the map. Is it working for anyone else? https://www.frrt.org/tcrno5/ Better than Trackleaders in my opinion but I use both. I have 13 tabs open fol...

Driver flew away, apparently. http://m.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20170729_02993432

Liam's goal is under 10 days by the way

Just seen Javi there too in a live video....Either that or he's got a twin brother! :lol: Was in his riding gear but didn't have a numbered cap on.. He could be stalking Chew :grin: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4322/36062935582_7a069acac9_n.jpg I was passing by coming from a bikepacking trip. Eve...

Bravo Bob!

Well done, Pete! Really entertaining. Midges were bad this year but only 1 night caused me real trouble at Kinlochewe sharing ladies toilet with Pavel Machacek

Big tyres+ low pressure= lons of grip. I'm surprised how many people have tyres inflated like balloons

All year around with Maxxis Ikon triple compound and protection. 2.35 front and rear for rocky riding, 2,2 rear for weight saving on easier terrain. Not very light, there are faster tyres but I don't bother much changibg them. 2 HTR's and no punctures. I made sure tyres quite new. Don't like them at...

Plugged in Huw Oliver's laptop and is working now! Relief!!! Thanks! Good - was going to offer you mine but not due into Tyndrum till about 7:45. Any idea where everyone will be - (who aren't off for a Mike Hall drink?) We were maybe 25 or so there. Everyone dining time and last minute faffing. Che...

Plugged in Huw Oliver's laptop and is working now! Relief!!!
Thanks!