Saturday, Sunday and Monday were spent scouting for the Bear Bones 200. The weather was superb, the riding fantastic and the midges out in force … anyone entering is in for a real treat! The finishing touches are just being added to the route at the moment, some ups are being turned into downs and […]
There’s now 28 days left to enter the 2011 Bear Bones 200. If the idea of taking part in the Uk’s only bikepacking ITT appeals, then get over to https://www.bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/ and enter on-line … you never know, it might not be as misty as the above picture would suggest!
Everyone likes reading about other peoples bikepacking trips and everyone enjoys hearing about new bits of kit that folk have tried … oddly not so many people like writing about either! Now’s your chance to inspire the world with your tales of trips to near and far or maybe sink everyone into greater debt by […]
That’s right on-line entries for the Bear Bones 200 are now open. Nip across to the main site and get signed up, it’ll either be the best or worst thing you’ve done all year! https://www.bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/
Well we’re nearly ready to unleash the Bear Bones 200. All being well you should be able to enter on-line sometime late next week. The route is just being finalised … don’t expect easy. The food has been decided upon … yum yum. The finishers ‘awards’ have been designed … In years to come people […]
For anyone who doesn’t know Bear Bones Bikepacking has a forum https://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB3/index.php?sid=1b732c17e3ea88c0397bf0b164535d90 Everyone who is registered on it by the end of August will be entered into a draw where they’ll stand the chance of winning something worth winning. If you’re already registered then carry on, if you’re not, pop across get signed up (hey […]
So that’s my little secret out in the open … everytime I’m out riding I find myself drawn to staring at the hills and mountain sides looking for natural cover to sleep under. Caves, overhangs and cairns can all make fantastic sheltered spots. Some stuff is just big enough to keep you out of the […]
A few weeks ago I happened to be out riding and smelt smoke. The fact I was riding through one of the largest forests in Wales gave me cause for a little concern. I poked my head through the trees and found that someone had set up camp in the trees. No harm done, so […]
Have you ever thought how great it would be to take mans best friend along on your next trip? … well now you can! I spotted this the other day and thought it deserved a picture. The dog seemed to be guarding the shopping … well I assume it was because it was sat on […]
The pictures below were taken at places which may (or may not) make up part of the Bear Bones 200 route. They were taken over two consecutive days … the first day was slightly damper than the second, I’m sure you’ll be able to guess which are which. I’ll add a full trip report to […]
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