Looooonnnnnng time no post.... I managed a sneaky August BAM up near the top of Helvellyn after my gig in Glenridding. Started hiking well after 11pm, in "bed" by 1:30am on the ridge. Which to be honest meant that I got to bed earlier than if I'd driven home with the rest of the band. The...

Bridge of Orchy! Go on ya good thing!

Richpips wrote: ↑Tue May 25, 2021 6:39 pm

summerwastin wrote: ↑Tue May 25, 2021 6:33 pm

Richpips wrote: ↑Tue May 25, 2021 6:11 pm Liam has just started in a Strava segment to the finish. The KOM is 1:45:39.

So he should finish just before 8pm.

He has special legs though. Deffo gonna make it!

(Yes Rich, it’s Will Lenton here. Stooge cycles forever!)

Hopefully see you next year at the start!

YASKWEEN

Richpips wrote: ↑Tue May 25, 2021 6:11 pm Liam has just started in a Strava segment to the finish. The KOM is 1:45:39.

So he should finish just before 8pm.

He has special legs though. Deffo gonna make it!

(Yes Rich, it’s Will Lenton here. Stooge cycles forever!)

That last hill after Inveroran may slow down his pace. But damn it looks close!
I’m sitting a car park, while my kids do a circus class in Rochdale. Glued to his dot! Go Liam!

(I ride a stooge too.... oh you know...)

Liam for president! Dotwatcher just said he was going at 15mph! Someone get a drone out there to follow his final run. They’re all riding brilliantly - sounds like there’s been some full on weather. I’ve been hooked all weekend. Gotta love this. I tried to ride this route last august in blazing sun....

Wanna sell me your fully functioning Thomson dropper seatpost 27.2mm? The one without a remote lever. If so, let me know. Thanks

https://live.staticflickr.com/7846/47574129631_32e58515a9.jpg unnamed-8 by will lenton , on Flickr Beginning the faff: I carry 3 bottles on the frame and forks, tools in my saddle bag, stove and ti-mug and other odds and ends in the frame bag. then food in the top tube bag and bar feedbag. The ruck...

yeah I agree with all that, it is definitely as much about riding technical trails with bike that feels more "normal", as it is about making hiking with the bike easier. don't think I'm getting out tonight after all but I'll post some pics of the setup while I do some light evening fettlin...

I've been reducing the faff on my bike, by putting my sleeping gear on to my back. I know that's bad for long journeys (i.e.: weeks on end) and for non-technical stuff; but my routes are fairly technical and are mostly only 1 nighters at the moment. I can get my sleeping bag, bivvy bag, mat and some...

Just thinking about the Mossdale disaster, the radio programme mentioned at the end of the article is still available on the BBC website here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b009fwy6

Also, (and sorry if you've answered this question before) - how do you like the Jones riser bars?

Scattamah wrote: S.

Thanks, that's an old flickr account that I haven't used for years. I think this thread is set to highjack it somewhat. (even more exciting saxophone pics can be found here - www.mrwilsons.org.uk - its my current "day" job...)

now. back to bikes!

Sneaked out for my second BAM last night. -6 degrees was a bit of an eye-opener i.e. I didn't sleep loads, but I loved it. The snow and the calm night meant it was beautifully quiet. My feet got pretty cold by the end of the night and packing the gear back on the bike was a nightmare for the fingers...

Finally getting off my ass to join in with this thread, after years of checking out other people's trips. My January trip was a late night loop ride from my house. A couple of hours of Calderdale moors and then a bivvy in Hardcastle Crags woods. Then back in time for breakfast. Next month I hope to ...

I've just entered for the first time and I'm on the waiting list for the solo category. What chance have I of getting a place do you think? Cheers

Thanks for all the advice, I'm going do some more research about the options mentioned. I'll let you know how I get on....

I'm guessing there is plenty of chat about Garmins here already - please recommend other posts if so.... I plan to buy my first Garmin this year. Specifically I am going to do the Cairngorms loop (group start in september) and some ITT training rides as well. I plan to attempt the ht550 next year an...

Received it Monday, its perfect thanks!

Viscacha still for sale? If so, I'll buy it. cheers

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I wish I could have got over to Kendal for last night's event. Their films are being uploaded to the site now, there's one up already and the others cue up on vimeo afterwards.

"poo responsibly" - wise words

thanks, I'll give it a go just as soon as the Andy gets those frames in stock.

good to know. so the velocity rims don't need tape? (silly question possibly... )

tubeless means I can take advantage of running lower pressures yeah?

Honest question to the experienced: are tubeless really worth the effort? Its a question I keep considering. I've never run tubeless but as I finally retire my cotic soul and plan a stooge mkIII, I find myself a bit confused. I think I would like to try velocity rims (Dually front, blunt 35 rear) w...

gonna go monkii i think. its future proof after all - they fit everything it seems! thanks for the advice