Just saw this on bikepacking.com - https://bikepacking.com/news/bikepackin ... -kingston/

There's another review up on ADVNTR. Liking the look of a few of the photos that go along with it...

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 :)

K1100T wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 11:49 am There's another review up on ADVNTR. Liking the look of a few of the photos that go along with it...

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

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?

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

Not everyone is as physically blessed, and/or in a rush.

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?

I dont think we are the target audience but most folk starting bikepacking will probably find that a long ride /enough for an overnighter.

Lazarus wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 12:09 pm

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?

I dont think we are the target audience but most folk starting bikepacking will probably find that a long ride /enough for an overnighter.

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.

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.

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.

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??

n 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??

Ooh that's a good idea

htrider wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 4:30 pm 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??

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.

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 4:45 pm

n 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??

Ooh that's a good idea

Stobbit .

PS> By the way, you can have my latest "no poo" story if you like...

arkay wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 5:56 pm "tent .... does provide a heightened sense of security"

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

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.

Anyone seen 'Dog Soldiers'?

Anyone seen 'Dog Soldiers'?

Yeah, even a well fortified bothy didn't help those lads

htrider wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 7:51 pm

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.

Anyone seen 'Dog Soldiers'?

Or read page 26 of Bill Bryson's "A Walk In The Woods" as I've been doing recently...

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.

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

RIP wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 7:10 pm

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 4:45 pm

n 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??

Ooh that's a good idea

Stobbit .

PS> By the way, you can have my latest "no poo" story if you like...

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...

redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 1:40 pm

RIP wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 7:10 pm

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 4:45 pm

n 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??

Ooh that's a good idea

Stobbit .

PS> By the way, you can have my latest "no poo" story if you like...

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...

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 )

RIP wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 3:57 pm

redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 1:40 pm

RIP wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 7:10 pm

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 4:45 pm

n 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??

Ooh that's a good idea

Stobbit .

PS> By the way, you can have my latest "no poo" story if you like...

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...

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 )

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 published