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Another book
Just saw this on bikepacking.com - https://bikepacking.com/news/bikepackin ... -kingston/
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There's another review up on ADVNTR. Liking the look of a few of the photos that go along with it...
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After my previous disappointment with the 'other' bikepacking book, I was a bit more excited about this one, promising as it does on the cover 'multi-day' rides.
It's a lovely book - really nice guides to a variety of areas, but I'm really not sure about the 'multi-day' bit. A lot of the rides seem to be around the 100km mark. Surely that's a nice big single day, but a bit short for two days?
Hoping to use it as a starting point for some inspiration though - we'll see :)
It's a lovely book - really nice guides to a variety of areas, but I'm really not sure about the 'multi-day' bit. A lot of the rides seem to be around the 100km mark. Surely that's a nice big single day, but a bit short for two days?
Hoping to use it as a starting point for some inspiration though - we'll see :)
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That's the Tennyson Trail on the Island (I didn't even need to click the link to know that) and when the weather's nice it's a nice ride, not so great when there's a 60mph+ headwind
From Carisbrooke to Freshwater Bay it's 9.5 miles (only the western end is chalk) and the KOM on strava is 38 minutes, so not quite a mulit-day ride
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It's a lovely book - really nice guides to a variety of areas, but I'm really not sure about the 'multi-day' bit. A lot of the rides seem to be around the 100km mark. Surely that's a nice big single day, but a bit short for two days?
Not everyone is as physically blessed, and/or in a rush.From Carisbrooke to Freshwater Bay it's 9.5 miles (only the western end is chalk) and the KOM on strava is 38 minutes, so not quite a mulit-day ride
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I dont think we are the target audience but most folk starting bikepacking will probably find that a long ride /enough for an overnighter.A lot of the rides seem to be around the 100km mark. Surely that's a nice big single day, but a bit short for two days?
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I have recently got a copy of this book and it is very nicely done. I like the way each route starts out with a little "story" style snippet to give you a flavour of it rather than just a bare route description.Lazarus wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 12:09 pmI dont think we are the target audience but most folk starting bikepacking will probably find that a long ride /enough for an overnighter.A lot of the rides seem to be around the 100km mark. Surely that's a nice big single day, but a bit short for two days?
Being a newcomer I am probably more in the target market and the routes and distances look to be pitched nicely for those just dipping a toe into bikepacking and the advice section at the front looks good for beginners. I can see that those who knock off 100km of tussock-hopping before breakfast might find them a bit tame though.
Also I like the fact there are several routes fairly near to me in the south (including two or three I could easily do from home) rather than all being in the more remote parts of the country.
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I think we can perhaps anticipate a run on bikepacking route books over the next couple of years. I predict that most, if not all, will be squarely aimed at those new to the whole thing. I tend to think that as people gain experience, they're far more likely to 'wing it' on shorter trips and follow established routes on longer ones.
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In view of the slug discussion on the other thread does someone need to write a book like 'Bikepacking, this is what its really like' or something??
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Ooh that's a good idean view of the slug discussion on the other thread does someone need to write a book like 'Bikepacking, this is what its really like' or something??
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The book under discussion sort of hints at it. I quote:
Broadly speaking a tent is often a slightly heavier option, takes time to set up and can make you more conspicuous, but it does provide a heightened sense of security and offers better shelter from the elements and curious wildlife.
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Stobbit .Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 4:45 pmOoh that's a good idean view of the slug discussion on the other thread does someone need to write a book like 'Bikepacking, this is what its really like' or something??
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As has been pointed out frequently Here, this "security" is entirely illusory of course . In fact it can make you worse off because you think you're secure when plainly you're not. Unless the said tent is erected inside a locked room of course
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Anyone seen 'Dog Soldiers'?arkay wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 5:56 pm The book under discussion sort of hints at it. I quote:Broadly speaking a tent is often a slightly heavier option, takes time to set up and can make you more conspicuous, but it does provide a heightened sense of security and offers better shelter from the elements and curious wildlife.
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Yeah, even a well fortified bothy didn't help those ladsAnyone seen 'Dog Soldiers'?
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Or read page 26 of Bill Bryson's "A Walk In The Woods" as I've been doing recently...htrider wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 7:51 pmAnyone seen 'Dog Soldiers'?arkay wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 5:56 pm The book under discussion sort of hints at it. I quote:Broadly speaking a tent is often a slightly heavier option, takes time to set up and can make you more conspicuous, but it does provide a heightened sense of security and offers better shelter from the elements and curious wildlife.
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I hate to tell you all but there is another one coming hot on the tails of this. I did not write it but have been asked to endorse it. Can’t say too much but bikepacking books are clearly on the ascendancy.
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Hannah and Joolze having a nice chat with Emma (the author) on their WOACA Division podcast (episode 6):
https://www.woacadivision.com/podcast-catch-up
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Reg, I've searched high and low but couldn't find your 'no poo' story... Was it not in the thread Dave made about going natural...RIP wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 7:10 pmStobbit .Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 4:45 pmOoh that's a good idean view of the slug discussion on the other thread does someone need to write a book like 'Bikepacking, this is what its really like' or something??
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Nah it's hidden away in Cheery Friday. Not for those of a delicate disposition perhaps though . (Not that I'm saying you are of course Shaf )redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 1:40 pmReg, I've searched high and low but couldn't find your 'no poo' story... Was it not in the thread Dave made about going natural...RIP wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 7:10 pmStobbit .Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 4:45 pmOoh that's a good idean view of the slug discussion on the other thread does someone need to write a book like 'Bikepacking, this is what its really like' or something??
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Aha... ok. I was checking in the 'no poo' thread by Dave. Yeah, I've heard enough Reg and will leave it hidden until its publishedRIP wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 3:57 pmNah it's hidden away in Cheery Friday. Not for those of a delicate disposition perhaps though . (Not that I'm saying you are of course Shaf )redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 1:40 pmReg, I've searched high and low but couldn't find your 'no poo' story... Was it not in the thread Dave made about going natural...RIP wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 7:10 pmStobbit .Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 4:45 pmOoh that's a good idean view of the slug discussion on the other thread does someone need to write a book like 'Bikepacking, this is what its really like' or something??
PS> By the way, you can have my latest "no poo" story if you like...