Might be possible although I would need to be at work in Poole for 8am most days. Do you go from work or drive to the NF?

I'm planning a trip from Bordeaux to narbonne at the end of July anyone been there before? I'm going to use the train to get to the start and back at the end, camping along the way. The canal du midi looks a good start for some traffic free miles. Any tips would be great. Thanks

Anyone down this way? I am in Bournemouth and would like to try an overnighter somewhere near home. Thanks

I've got the same bag it fits as a rear gas tank. Above the top tube attached to the seat post, only downside is the side zip pocket is upside down but if you are careful gels or bars just slip out into your hand so good for on the go access.

Can I have a pic of the PhD please and if you can pop it on the scales as well that would be great. Thanks

Ajungilak seem to owned by Marmot now but I have 2 of their synthetic bags a winter and a spring. Both great.

For the same price you can probably find a thermarest Neoair xtherm. I waited and got one on ebay for £100. It is comfy, really warm and has no down inside to risk getting damp (which is mainly why I chose it over the exped ones). It packs very small for a full sized mat and is one of the lightest I...

The trailer is good. Some crazy people there.

I made something similar to firestarter's pic out of a 6 pint milk bottle, put a couple of holes in and zip tied it to the rear brake bridge It worked well but the plastic is a bit floppy. I've been meaning to make another with some strengthening to stop it bending. i'll post a pic when i get round ...

Not bike bits but my new travel camera and some nice lenses

Go on tell us about the dog collars sounds interesting

Have you got any pictures of what you've done with inner tubes ? I'm looking for some projects to attempt.

You both continue to be an inspiration. Even before I'd found this forum recently I had seen your blog. Glad he came away unscathed and you finished the 500.

I got knocked off my bike by a van when I was 15 on the way to work experience, and spent the insurance money on a new bike

put this in the bargain thread mate. There is loads of karrimor stuff on sports direct as well.

http://www.lookinlookout.org found it. I can see a plan coming together.

Great write up! is there any more information about the observatory? I would love to go when it is in Burton Bradstock I've ridden that way from Weymouth before and a night in a bothy would be a great addition.

Work colleague caught lymes in the new forest from a tick. Not nice at all and took a while for a diagnosis.

For stills or an action camera (lots of which take stills as well)? Garmin virb's have been £75 and I bet will be again in the Jan sales.

Enjoyed it on iplayer. Great stories of the couple who started the MBA and the guy who lived in one.

Can't really complain for riding opportunities in Dorset and Hampshire. You forget when it's on your doorstep sometimes

Surfdome.com have 20% off and free next day delivery if you spend £75. Most of the stuff is fashion but they have montane and lots of nice down jackets. :-bd And 6% Quidco cash back, and Sorel boots like SWMBO wants for Xmas. Sorted. Cheers! :) No probs the next day delivery was very good as well, ...

Following on from what Jackt said the RX100 is available as a lens only to use with your phone. What phone do you have? I think compact cameras and even bridge cameras to an extent are redundant now next to android or iPhones. Sony make http://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/cyber-shot-compact-cameras/ds...

Great write up Ben. I've walked your route from Chapel Stile over to Little Langdale and beyond lots of times but you have inspired me to do it on the bike next time. You are the second person this week to tell me about that cave but I've never found it so that is a mission for next time as well. I ...

Surfdome.com have 20% off and free next day delivery if you spend £75. Most of the stuff is fashion but they have montane and lots of nice down jackets.

Army surplus basha?

Yes for stopping / bivy time