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Re: BB200 route.
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 1:51 pm
by fatbikephil
Yes good luck folks, you'll have a ball!
Re: BB200 route.
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 2:51 pm
by whitestone
OK, here's my setup for tomorrow's BB300. Also posted in Shaf's thread in the MYOG(?) forum.
Salsa Spearfish.
Saddle bag: bivvy gear (quilt, mat, bivvy bag, Gatewood, merino base layer)
Frame bag: tools, spares, beer can stove and fuel, small mug, evening food.
Top tube bag: food
Stem cells: food, camera, glasses.
Loop bar bag (hard to see): battery for light on bars, phone, cash.
Spare clothes (not many) will be in a camelbak along with a couple of litres of water. I've been doing my long rides with the Camelbak so I'm used to it.
Have a Hope Vision 2 on the bars and a helmet mounted Joystick. The Hope is powered by a 4 cell battery from MTB Batteries. Just made sure that the Joystick is on the right setting (ref the Diablo thread).
Spare clothes are mainly extra gloves, a thermal top, buff and a spare pair of socks.
Re: BB200 route.
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 3:22 pm
by Richard G
I had my puffy with me, some leg warmers and thicker gloves, but thankfully it wasn't too cold when I did it so I didn't need any (7c at its lowest).
Re: BB200 route.
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 5:14 pm
by ChrisE
whitestone wrote: ↑Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:17 am
ChrisE wrote: ↑Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:09 am
Charliecres wrote: ↑Thu Nov 04, 2021 11:42 pm
I’ve been watching the forecast and have convinced myself it’s going to be lovely and warm
....and not at all windy
My first BB ride so not sure what to expect.....what could possibly go wrong???
The route is very similar (well it covers quite a bit of the same general area) as my first BB200 in 2016 and apart from the last 10km it was pretty straightforward. Think slightly muddier version of the Dales and you won't be far wrong. In fact this year's route is not too dissimilar to Stuart Rider's YD200 routes.
mmmmmm first of all I've only looked at and loaded the 300 which might be a schoolboy error!
Re: BB200 route.
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 5:39 pm
by Bearbonesnorm
mmmmmm first of all I've only looked at and loaded the 300 which might be a schoolboy error
Re: BB200 route.
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 6:09 pm
by Boab
Good luck to everyone who's riding this weekend.
May your bottom brackets last longer than mine!
Re: BB200 route.
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 6:20 pm
by substandard
See you all early doors tomorrow, driving over for 7ish. It’s been over 12 months since I’ve used all my bikepacking gear, have moved house as well in that time. Bike, clothes and shoes are in the van. Anything else I forget I’m sure I’ll make do without!
Defo attempting the 200, haven’t got the miles in the legs this year to aim for 300silliness. Getting the black badge last time four years ago destroyed me haha
Re: BB200 route.
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 6:34 pm
by thenorthwind
Escape Goat wrote: ↑Fri Nov 05, 2021 12:04 pm
I contemplated going to the Wynnstay, but I'm going to be good and just park up in the van and relax for the night. I've not drank for two weeks. Not really something to boast about, more reason why I've decided against it. I wouldn't be able to control myself to not just have one and feel sick the next day.
If the October weekend was anything to go by, all your missing is a nice pint Tetley's "Best", Tetley's Dark Mild being off. Someone opted for a coke and orange juice instead. I guess that's what counts for a cocktail in Llanbrynmair.
Good luck everyone riding.
Re: BB200 route.
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 7:18 pm
by Ian
Well, I’ve arrived. First one here (at least in the car park). Scoped out the Bivvy options; the Wendy house was a bit small, but they’ve put up a lovely wooden covered pergola thing round the back, so chances are you’ll find me in that tonight
Re: BB200 route.
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 7:41 pm
by Escape Goat
I'm parked up in my carpark too. Nice views, if I could see em. Got here. 630. Going to settle down with netflix :)
Hopeing for an early early start tomorrow. No later than 8. Hopefully.
Re: BB200 route.
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 7:45 pm
by Ian
There’s four of us under the veranda in the main car park opposite the pub.
Re: BB200 route.
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 7:47 pm
by macinblack
Is anyone having a beer, I'll pop up from Carno if so
Re: BB200 route.
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:07 pm
by Ian
Yes, four (possibly five once Bob arrives) up for a drink. 8 ish?
Re: BB200 route.
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:07 pm
by Escape Goat
Best of luck everyone.
Re: BB200 route.
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:24 pm
by macinblack
You too Al.
I'll be up for a swift half around 8ish
Re: BB200 route.
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:45 pm
by Charliecres
I’m at the Star. Only person here but I can’t be bothered driving any further as it took over 6 hours to get here. Enjoy the beer and good luck all for tomorrow.
Re: BB200 route.
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:29 pm
by Bearbonesnorm
If anyone spots two Polish lads tonight, please do introduce yourselves.
Re: BB200 route.
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:39 pm
by RIP
Nigh on 20,000 views for this thread now. Not bad going considering we're still not talking about what we're, er, not talking about
Goodness knows what innocent bystanders make of it all.
Best of luck to all you lovely mad people.
Re: BB200 route.
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:55 pm
by Dave Barter
Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:29 pm
If anyone spots two Polish lads tonight, please do introduce yourselves.
Is one called Karol?
Re: BB200 route.
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:59 pm
by Ian
Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:29 pm
If anyone spots two Polish lads tonight, please do introduce yourselves.
They’re in the pub with us. Had a good chat already.
Re: BB200 route.
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 10:41 pm
by jay91
Have a good one tomorrow boys/girls the 200 was fun a few weeks ago
Re: BB200 route.
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 11:15 pm
by Verena
Good luck everyone!
Re: BB200 route.
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 11:51 pm
by techno
Yeah, have a great time everyone
Re: BB200 route.
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 11:50 am
by Richard G
I assume given everyone would have started by now that we're OK making our rides public?
Can't see it being of much advantage to anyone to stop on route and check my Strava.
Re: BB200 route.
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 11:53 am
by Bearbonesnorm
Everyone underway (unless they've turned up very late). Weather's somewhat wet and windy and quite a bit colder than it was back in Oct, so it'll be interesting to see how people get on in comparison.
Anyway, yes no reason why we can't now share our Oct rides, thoughts, observations, etc.