macinblack wrote: ↑Wed Nov 03, 2021 12:11 pm I was getting somewhat confused (easily done) about McDonalds in Welshpool until I twigged you were on the 300 - Hell of a detour for a Big Mac otherwise.

not just me then

I've got some stomach bug - thought it was sheep poo related coupled with a weakened immune system from the BB at the weekend. Been on and off the toilet for 3 days now. Glad to know its not just me after the weekend then. Thought I was just feeling rough after my exertions over the 200, but then t...

For the November group The surface is 100% rideable. The gradient not necessarily so in a few places. Probably the most gravel bike friendly bb route I’ve ridden. Though a hardtail would be more fun on the single track and technical downhill. Gravel bike but with MTB gearing. Did that and struggled...

1 and only starter and finisher on the 300km route. 26:07 - lots of climbing, some weather, and zero sleeps. Top route, and now the only person in the world with 3 orange badges (except Stu who has 58) Thanks to Stu and Dee for the organising. Apologies for not having much chat at the end - was a b...

New tyres and a bigger cassette for BB200. Few other bits to be sorted this evening before the off. Nothing like leaving it till the last minute

Loki wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 8:18 am Alternatively and just as expensive, remove and sell the caliper and fit Hope?

or some regular shimano post mount calipers. Pre flat mount, thats all the ultegra level kit was.

Anti seize or copper slip for going between dissimilar metals - steel against alloys, seatpost being the classic example, stuff that doesn't move, but you don't want it in there forever. Thick, moly grease for assembly parts like alloy bb cups into alloy frames. Thinner, lithium type greases for mov...

voodoo_simon wrote: ↑Fri Jul 23, 2021 10:30 pm Birra Moretti Zero is one to avoid, the original is lovely, the AF definitely lacks taste Very disappointing

You can put the Peroni Libra in that category too.

A new Lomo seatpack, a slightly larger Ti mug so my gas canister fits inside and a inflatable pillow because I'm getting soft in my old age. All in time for next weeks Tour de Cotswolds loop.

Looks like he stopped overnight between ascents. Well into stage 12 now and building a decent gap between himself and the peloton. I guess the rest days are where he has to make the most of given some of the transfers.

After much computer related issues, I'm in. Best go ride my bike a bit now then. I've always advised people to practice pushing, carrying and dragging their bike. The bits you can ride are easy. :lol: :lol: :-bd True, I did it in 2017, lugging a loaded bike across a bog is a lot more physical than ...

Info about the tech here https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/06/lachlan-mortons-tour-de-france-alt-tour-how-the-tracking-device-site-works.html Wow, so being fully self supported could risk breaching anti-doping... VeloViewer did more than just come up with the initial route in conjunction with Lachla...

Got in, I was wondering if I was going to miss out with the page not loading.

After much computer related issues, I'm in. Best go ride my bike a bit now then.

Sorry for the post resurrection, but hoping I can have another crack at the BB200. So far my only event that I've entered and loved it. Is there a time that entries open on the 1st?

The alignment tool should have come in the box with the mech. Failing that, just follow the instructions and don't worry about it. I find the different settings make such a small difference, it can work fine so long as you get the cable tension correct.

Did the 300 Slow, loved it. Got round in a smidge over 24 hrs. My first 300km event, and judging by the feedback from others about as tough as an audax gets so quite tempted to try more in the future. Obviously helped by amazing weather, but I think I'll be back for the 400 slow next year. Thanks to...

Big fan of my Cat S41, huge battery life, ( i do a weekend on a charge whilst using the in built gps for navigation via Viewranger) Rugged, waterproof, upto date Android, good internal memory size The viewranger looks good will it work on Google maps? Is this adequate though:- 3gb of RAM and 32Gb I...

Does the Shand Tam have the tyre space ? Always fancied going full custom at some point, so many good builders in the UK now. Just got to find the one that does what you want and knows how to achieve it

Ridiculous amount of money in current climate I'd say. Can't remember what I paid for the last incarnation of TransWales (Trail Masters) but if it was even a 5th of that I'd be surprised. Be interested to see what that sum actually gets you

I've got one of the Cat (s30, bit of old model now and showing it) phones. So far its been great, dropped and generally abused with little apparent effect.

It wasn't the lane I was looking to cut, google maps streetview assured me of that. It was those few miles of the A458 up to that lane I was interested in avoiding. Or do you think its more hassle than its worth? With ya. No, I wouldn't bother, that section of the A458 isn't bad, gets worse a mile ...

Quick question, did you consider the possible lane/bridleway thats just behind the garage at Mallwyd on the A458 to avoid that bit of road? I was just looking at it and have no idea what its like, but OS shows the later half is a bridleway and rejoins on the small road you're using. I wouldn't, it'...

looks like thew worst bit for busy roads is the last 100k (Dolgelau back to Llandrindod) it's primarily on the A470 & A483. looking to re-route through Dyfi forest and then who knows where. will post a link once it's done I'll be keen to see that. I've just been looking at the route, and the A ...

looks like thew worst bit for busy roads is the last 100k (Dolgelau back to Llandrindod) it's primarily on the A470 & A483. looking to re-route through Dyfi forest and then who knows where. will post a link once it's done I'll be keen to see that. I've just been looking at the route, and the A ...