HT560 a (long) blog

Share your rides with us.

Moderators: Bearbonesnorm, Taylor, Chew

Post Reply
User avatar
Dave Barter
Posts: 3611
Joined: Sun Jun 16, 2013 6:21 pm

HT560 a (long) blog

Post by Dave Barter »

OK so you've seen the film now read the novel.

I typed up my HT560 experience over a couple of train journeys so it is quite long I'm afraid. Hopefully you'll find it reasonably interesting and empathise with some of the mistakes/incompetence/feelings/highs/lows and general ace-ness of bikepacking contained within.

http://phased.co.uk/the-highland-trail-550/

I'm going to update it with a kitlist shortly.
Elite keyboard warrior, DNF'er, Swearer
slarge
Posts: 2647
Joined: Mon Aug 22, 2011 4:49 pm
Location: MTB mecca (Warwickshire)

Re: HT560 a (long) blog

Post by slarge »

Dave, that was a really enjoyable write up - you have a way with words that shows the true emotions going through your whole body. The video was great and the write up was even better! :-bd
User avatar
Richpips
Posts: 2154
Joined: Fri Oct 25, 2013 2:57 pm
Location: Peak District

Re: HT560 a (long) blog

Post by Richpips »

Great writing as ever Dave.
User avatar
Ian
Posts: 4655
Joined: Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:10 pm
Location: Scotlandshire
Contact:

Re: HT560 a (long) blog

Post by Ian »

I'm going to have to read this later - started it while at work, but getting funny looks from the muffled laughs...
RobMac
Posts: 416
Joined: Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:55 am
Location: Fife in Scotland

Re: HT560 a (long) blog

Post by RobMac »

That was a good read Dave esp the fireworks display in your shorts :lol:
User avatar
fatbikephil
Posts: 6550
Joined: Wed Apr 02, 2014 10:51 pm
Location: Fife
Contact:

Re: HT560 a (long) blog

Post by fatbikephil »

Quality!
User avatar
Mart
Posts: 1754
Joined: Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:57 pm
Location: Oot 'n' aboot

Re: HT560 a (long) blog

Post by Mart »

Started reading in the office. Barse: I never knew there was such a word :shock: (Yes I had to look it up)

Edit: im reliable informed by her indoors it called 'The perineum'

Double Edit - sod working, finished the words :-bd Well done lad
2924 miles per Gallon
User avatar
Farawayvisions
Posts: 539
Joined: Fri Jan 03, 2014 10:04 am
Location: Hampshire
Contact:

Re: HT560 a (long) blog

Post by Farawayvisions »

A long good read. :-bd
Post Reply