Went out cycling from Goring towards Avebury about 2 weeks ago. Exactly 20km into the ride the rear derailleur hanger snapped off due to mud. No spare hanger. Had to walk back to Goring Train Station. At least the last 6km was downhill. Washed my bike in the Thames . Next time and on every epic trai...

A 113mm should work on most bikes.

didnothingfatal wrote:Any ideas on a lightweight shoe for river crossings? Don't want to get my biking shoes sodden for days. Currently thinking crocs, or something similar.

If it's not that deep "barefoot" otherwise I would recommend flippers.

Sorry but isn't that a little ridiculous? So little mountain sense, help is needed to get a route? What happens when the mist comes in or gps packs up? As I've said in my original post - I can read an O.S map. To Answer your question - If there's mist or the gps packs up I'll just use my compass an...

I'm new to bikepacking and the WRT. Never plotted a route but can read an OS map. Got an Etrex 20 Gps. Will someone be so kind to plot me a route of about 180km. Needs to pass a shop, pub and mountain Bothy.
Reward u with a selection of ales. Thanks so much.

From Windsor to Goring you will definitely find an appropriate well hidden spot for the night. Check out OS maps to find woodlands. :D

Thanks Anthony for the reply. I live about a mile from Swinley Forest in Bracknell and tried a 33 x 21 (that is more or less the same as your setup) in the more hilly part. It worked quite well for me, not spinning to much but I will test run with a fully loaded bike in the near future. If to diffic...

What is the recommended gear ratio for a singlespeed when doing the WRT ?

Anyone heard of this make of framebags? Looks like good quality.

http://www.buggybags.co.uk/pages/BikeBagOptions.htm

Just want to know which OS maps to buy for WRT. If anyone knows? Thanks