So, only 36 finishers over both weekends?

I think it’s all down to the dress code

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Mon Oct 16, 2023 1:38 pm 32/21 which is my usual. It actually worked pretty well as I would have been pushing with any gear on some of the bits...

It’s interesting to see what ratios other people run. I use 32/16 with 26” wheels; not that I would ever attempt the BB200 with that ratio.

Great write up. What size chainring and sprocket did you use?

Looks great. I hope that smoothing plane has its blade retracted!

Has anyone watched the soul of a cyclist? I was wondering whether it was worth watching.

Alexinthepeaks wrote: ↑Sat Oct 07, 2023 10:20 pm Tough route but i gave it everything i had....13h 54min!

Wow, that is incredible. Well done!

Has anyone got an e thirteen 1 degree crank removal tool that they want to sell ?

Looks good, I’ve not ridden in the Peak District, so I fancy this. Is there a limit on number of entrants?

Great write up. I remember having the idea of cycling from London to my homeland of the Wirral, I thought it would be a nice easy pootle. A reccy ride as far as Leamington Spa soon put paid to that idea. Even with 3” tyres and a suspension fork it still beat the hell out of me and as you say, you re...

RIP wrote: ↑Sat Sep 16, 2023 9:47 pm And I thought I'd weigh everything before departure. Yes.... we've not had one for a while... it's...... gratuitous kit list time


PHD Minim K sleeping bag (394)

Sandals (687)

Sandals weigh almost 300g more than sleeping bag

redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Thu Sep 14, 2023 1:08 pm https://products.mtbr.com/product/bikes ... e/1fg.html

You're not the only one Simon. Well done at going against the grain (I assume) all them years ago. Hope it lasts another 20 for ya

Thanks Raz

That’s what everyone told me when I bought my Cannondale 1fg ultra back in 2003. Also got told that the headshock is sub standard and won’t last.

20 years on it’s still going strong. When I bought it, it was everything I wanted in a singlespeed and it still is.

I just love riding it!

Count me in please. As much as I enjoyed last year’s event, I preferred it when it was smaller and more low key. Also excited by a new route towards the coast!

Great little video, really enjoyed watching that.

The fact that I watched to the end says it all (I usually get bored, and give up ).

Mine arrived yesterday. Package also contains a very nice "off road road club" patch.

Done!

The Cafe at 59km have just emailed me to say: "This year we are putting together packs for you that include the following. Unlimited tea/coffee/ herbal tea etc. Just help yourself from the urn 1 x homemade cake from a selection or homemade scone , jam and cream 2 x sandwiches from a selection ...

There's an app called refill which shows where you can get water. Obviously not a lot of places on route, but it might come in handy.

Thanks. That’s one less thing to worry about

What is the petrol availability like near Bearbones towers? I managed to get some on Saturday, so that will get me from London to the Wirral to pick up my mislaid kit and back down to Llanbrynmair for the start. But will I be able to get petrol easily enough to get back down to London?

Nice one, time to get the highlighters out and get planning. Thanks Stu/Dee Bit miffed about the Strava ban although I could see it coming once the November date was added. For me it’s annoying but as I know the thinking and culture of this place I was resigned to it happening. I do however wonder ...

Not to hijack the thread, but I'm assuming to manage such accurate pressures it's common to carry a digital pressure gauge ? Are there any go to units I should look at? I doubt the gauge on my cheapo track pump is accurate enough. Track pump one is very inaccurate. I use a Topeak digital gauge, but...

Playing around with pressures is all part of the fun. I just tend to go by feel these days depending on conditions and terrain. You will soon get to find the sweet spot between bouncing all over the place and thinking WTF is happening to my steering. The Jumbo Jim's are good all round tyres, but you...

I couldn't do this

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