RIP wrote: ↑Fri Apr 18, 2025 9:54 pm Trouble? Me? Absolutely no idea what you mean.....

Given that it's at Hallowe'en again I imagine Nancy Doll will be wearing the same outfit. Gulp.

Is that why you are holding your right arm away with your left?

Ouch.

Any idea of the bpm of those songs? They never let up. Not too sure to be honest, I never take much notice of BPM, it's more the "feel" of speed I like. Aye, I've had to install a spoiler on my zimmer frame so I don't become airborne at gigs now. Shortly booking tickets for the Sex Pissed...

Thanks everyone.

43 years cycling......... never worn padded cycling shorts. my current fave set up for distance riding is primark cotton trunk underpants, which are longish in the leg bit, mated with some Altura all road gravel shorts. which are light, stretchy and not too baggy.https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Altura-All...

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Mon Apr 14, 2025 10:14 pm I wear Bam bamboo boxers under baggy shorts - works very well and easy to wash and dry if need be.

Thanks, that's what I do. I was wondering if there were baggy shorts that were good for repeated long days due to seam position and the like.

voodoo_simon wrote: ↑Mon Apr 14, 2025 9:33 pm Used these for a few years and been impressed

Slim fit mind…

https://www.Crikey, how much.cc/gb/en/product/AWI01XXAPA/AWI01XXAPA


Edit - too late!

Thanks,

Which model are they? The link won't work due to the subtle alteration I expect.

Thanks John.

Oh, just noticed the discount code. Might as well get a couple of pairs regardless.

I'm off on a jaunt in June which will require at least a 100 miles a day for nine days. It's mainly off road and I'll be on a mountain bike. I don't like wearing padded shorts and haven't worn them for about 15 years. Any recommendations for shorts that may suit. It's likely to be hot weather, so li...

Rapideye wrote: ↑Sat Apr 12, 2025 9:16 pm Any idea of the bpm of those songs? They never let up.

Not too sure to be honest, I never take much notice of BPM, it's more the "feel" of speed I like.

Off to see these in Brum soon, so preparing my ears for the inevitable loss of hearing.

https://wormwitch.bandcamp.com/album/wormwitch

Nice mats. May as well get 3R for sake of 65g and marginally bulkier? All year round then. Third off : https://wildbounds.com/products/mummy-ultra-3r-lime-green?variant=44639054725287&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAz6q-BhCfARIsAOezPxkH9cvuPX_U7PPJf9fTAoixuborrnUw244sguu5fDIv3Rfzsh_1ORYaAuwSEALw...

I'm off into central Europe in June for a bikepacking event. Night temps don't go below 10 degrees and more typically are 15 degrees and I sleep quite warm. So, what do we think the best compromise of weight/comfort is?
I'm currently thinking Exped Ultra 1R MW Mummy.

I watched the video when you posted it and enjoyed it but I have enjoyed the read even more. It perfectly conveys the way those of us with less of the bikepacking superpowers feel when participating in this love/loathe event.

One of my favourite intros ever on this one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtJqcybZhq0

Great video.
It's nice to relive it in comfort.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQj-DdWwvvE Not your run of the mill black metal, this lot. Now this one I can listen to. Whenever you post something to listen to I can't help but think that when the Four Horses of The Apocalypse decide to rampage across the lands, they'll be drafting you in behind...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQj-DdWwvvE

Not your run of the mill black metal, this lot.

Hello Eric, I'm interested in this. Does it have the top length of pole for spreading the width across the top? Cheers Mac. Hiya @macinblack Yes, there’s a short pole across which holds the flysheet. You can see one end of it in the second picture, where the guy line meets it. Thanks Eric - PM inco...

Hello Eric,

I'm interested in this. Does it have the top length of pole for spreading the width across the top?

Cheers Mac.

I managed to get back in time for my first ever black badge, which I'm dead chuffed with. The apparently straightforward route was actually quite tough and there were plenty of those little touches that make the BB what it is. Well done!! You're not alone in finding the route tougher than expected....

Well I'm absolutely shattered today. I'm normally in green territory but made a concious attempt for a black this year. It was going swimmingly up to the the northern turn back and then I started to flag a bit and it was a case of head down, keep going and walk if you have to. It seems to be recurri...

Well, I'd like to say I'm all set but I've still got a load of faff to do before setting off tomorrow. I was going to have everything good to go by last weekend but life got in the way as usual. The good news is that because we are going to Italy on Monday and Mrs Mac is terrified of flying, there w...

I'll have to make sure I'm fully awake at the start otherwise I might be doing an "In Reverse."