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by Dave Barter
Sun Mar 12, 2017 8:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Is there such a thing?
Replies: 10
Views: 1112

Re: Is there such a thing?

I could make such a thing using a £6 Raspberry pi and a few bits. I reckon total cost £20 - £30 and I would use it having lost a days shooting in the Forest of Bowland. Might have a tinker...
by Dave Barter
Sat Mar 11, 2017 6:45 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Really hated this winter... (Spanish trail suggestions!)
Replies: 36
Views: 4546

Re: Really hated this winter... (Spanish trail suggestions!)

This is just my point of view...but weather never ruins a ride for me as I'm outside. My summer excursions onto the Ridgeway would not be the same if I didn't do the same thing type 2 fashion in winter. I really find it hard to understand not riding because of crap weather because it is always so ac...
by Dave Barter
Thu Mar 09, 2017 10:08 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been - who done it special?
Replies: 24
Views: 3596

Re: The post man's been - who done it special?

I'm guessing that at your age you were well overdue a hip replacement Stu

<retrieves coat, heads for door>
by Dave Barter
Tue Mar 07, 2017 4:29 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What's the word for that thing ?........
Replies: 14
Views: 2084

Re: What's the word for that thing ?........

Premature encapsulation
by Dave Barter
Sat Mar 04, 2017 7:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The Racing Collective.
Replies: 31
Views: 5116

Re: The Racing Collective.

Not really understanding the negativity. I am surprised no one has set at 1000 mile road LEJOG ITT yet. Gethin Butler has two days, seven hours, 53 minutes and seven seconds It's that unsupported Dave? If so that's a bit mental Good point, no. But his Lands End record is probably the most amazing c...
by Dave Barter
Sat Mar 04, 2017 7:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The Racing Collective.
Replies: 31
Views: 5116

Re: The Racing Collective.

Chew wrote:Not really understanding the negativity.
I am surprised no one has set at 1000 mile road LEJOG ITT yet.
Gethin Butler has two days, seven hours, 53 minutes and seven seconds
by Dave Barter
Thu Mar 02, 2017 9:57 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Your input required.
Replies: 62
Views: 10317

Re: Your input required.

Spar diver

Pretty Vagrant <- Pistols fans will understand

I found myself back there somewhere

Aspired to greatness, achieved only smiles
by Dave Barter
Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:41 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: I've been dreading this
Replies: 23
Views: 3780

Re: I've been dreading this

I would just like to say that, I'm a little disappointed with this thread. Having seen 'I've been dreading this' posted by Mr Barter ... I was kind of hoping it would be about Dave's vist to the tattooist to get the Bah Bah Bikepack route added to the two big W's that already adorn his arse cheeks....
by Dave Barter
Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:26 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: Something Welsh for summer - Big Bear.
Replies: 150
Views: 60886

Re: Something Welsh for summer.

Bearbonesnorm wrote:
Are you going to make a full week of it and ride the Cambrian Trail too?
No, Mike will have to return to work at some point. The entire west mids fire service will grind to a halt without him :wink:
You mean the section in charge of the holiday booking forms
by Dave Barter
Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:25 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: I've been dreading this
Replies: 23
Views: 3780

I've been dreading this

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-39125720

I hate the fact that when in many of the US National Parks I can't go for a walk or camp without applying 1000000 years previously for a permit.

It appears to be on its way over here.
by Dave Barter
Mon Feb 27, 2017 7:25 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: One Year Time Trial
Replies: 24
Views: 2676

Re: One Year Time Trial

Changed his diet and surprisingly weighted it to protein more than carbs. I am not sure I fully get it but after a period of adaption it seemed to up his energy levels. Thanks for the kind words. When I discovered this record it had been forgotten hence the meticulous research that went into the boo...
by Dave Barter
Mon Feb 27, 2017 2:41 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: One Year Time Trial
Replies: 24
Views: 2676

Re: One Year Time Trial

One of you might know, given the experience with the subject in here... ...has anyone ever properly studied one of the riders doing this sort of event? Things like heart rates, heart rate variability, weight, body composition, lactate buildup, muscle breakdown, bloodwork, cortisol levels etc. Would...
by Dave Barter
Mon Feb 27, 2017 2:36 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: One Year Time Trial
Replies: 24
Views: 2676

Re: One Year Time Trial

I didn't think you were scud. Steve was criticised a lot for his last attempt (even though he actually gained the UMCA record for his age) some of it rightly so. I was part of the team telling him that is was time to stop and rethink his approach. It was desperately hard given how much time and effo...
by Dave Barter
Mon Feb 27, 2017 12:09 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: One Year Time Trial
Replies: 24
Views: 2676

Re: One Year Time Trial

Been following this over the last few years, and whilst i really admire Steve coming back for a second crack after being hit the first time by the fool on the moped, his approach of slow, long days doesn't seem to allow him the recovery time that Amanda Coker or the US guy, Kurt (surname slips my o...
by Dave Barter
Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:29 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: One Year Time Trial
Replies: 24
Views: 2676

Re: One Year Time Trial

Yes, I am involved in the attempt. Steve's been under a trainer in 2016 and has taken on board a lot of the failings of the last attempt and experience gained during his month record. You may not know this but Steve currently has a mountain to climb as Amanda Coker is averaging 230+ MILES PER DAY. w...
by Dave Barter
Sun Feb 26, 2017 6:06 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Highland Trail 550 - the book
Replies: 93
Views: 17490

Re: Highland Trail 550 - the book

My copy has arrived, well done Ian and all on a lovely bit of production. The only downside is that 2 of my pledges somehow got in. I thought I had changed one of them but it now looks like I'm committed to completing the loop. I had to pay extra to make sure that one was kept in for you. :grin: Yo...
by Dave Barter
Sat Feb 25, 2017 8:28 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Highland Trail 550 - the book
Replies: 93
Views: 17490

Re: Highland Trail 550 - the book

My copy has arrived, well done Ian and all on a lovely bit of production. The only downside is that 2 of my pledges somehow got in. I thought I had changed one of them but it now looks like I'm committed to completing the loop.
by Dave Barter
Thu Feb 23, 2017 2:23 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11421
Views: 1905915

Re: The post man's been ...

A Kaffenbach frame ... for Helen
by Dave Barter
Wed Feb 22, 2017 8:28 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Baa Baa Bikepack - 5360km in the UK.
Replies: 69
Views: 12125

Re: Baa Baa Bikepack - 5360km in the UK.

I'd explain it to "Dave" by the dirty great tattoo of the route on my arse. Think Ironman.
by Dave Barter
Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:26 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Todays ride
Replies: 3322
Views: 608761

Re: Todays ride

I can empathise

Rode bike to work planning an extended route home. Locked bike in courtyard. Worked late. Left office at 8pm. Courtyard locked by caretaker. Walked home in SPDs
by Dave Barter
Tue Feb 21, 2017 9:52 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11421
Views: 1905915

Re: The post man's been ...

The grass, shed and fence can be forgiven. The rainbow planter can't
by Dave Barter
Tue Feb 21, 2017 1:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Baa Baa Bikepack - 5360km in the UK.
Replies: 69
Views: 12125

Re: Baa Baa Bikepack - 5360km in the UK.

The inclusion of 100 miles of hilly chalk track is good to see, in theory. No way of riding that in damp conditions on a 25c road bike. Putting the Assietta in the TCR4 was a good call. It wasn't long enough to be decisive but this is closer to being influential. Much lolling at this James! Remembe...
by Dave Barter
Tue Feb 21, 2017 9:01 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Baa Baa Bikepack - 5360km in the UK.
Replies: 69
Views: 12125

Re: Baa Baa Bikepack - 5360km in the UK.

Are you sure it goes on bridleways? I cannot see for definite on my phone. I don't have hate for this event, it seems a convergence of Audax with racing to me rather than a divergence of bikepacking. I think the bikepacking tag is the unfortunate bit. I know a few of those signed up and it is right ...