Booked.
Better start riding my bike again.

I have some Vittoria mezcals on one bike.
They are pretty much what you are looking for.

Lack of staff at work means I cannot make it now.
Sad for me, but it reduces the chance of rotten weather for the rest of you.

I have fond memories of night riding in Epping forest with smart lights. The battery weighed a couple of pounds and the bulbs where as bright as a Christmas tree decoration.

I have entered.
Hope I have enough sun block.

Funnily enough I spent some time yesterday trying to find some likely bivvy spots in your area on bing maps.
I visit my dad in Walmer every fortnight and was planning to spend this Thursday under a bush.
Do you have any suggestions for a peaceful night?

I am not far from you, Willoughby near Braunston.
Let me know if you want some company.

I foolishly attempted a small jump when wearing cycling mitts.
Bars slipped out of my compromised grip.
Seemed like an age being airborne whilst reflecting on my stupidity.

Why didn't the rescue service send him a text as well?
A lot of folk don't answer unknown numbers.

I am up for both the southern option with RD and the Lakes loops.

I have two, a carver with a rohloff and a hummer set up rigid with gears.
Love them both but just not riding enough recently.

It's not Cheers, it's Hill Street Blues.

Seems like Rich has contacts with Boris's inner circle. Jennride on the first weekend of freedom with all pubs open. Could be busy in the hills.

I will be doing the Jennride. I will also be doing at least one of the old Jennride routes in July and August. If anyone can't make the June date, you are welcome to join me.

Me too please.
Paul - Daventry
After zero bivvies in 2020 it will be nice to restart slowly.

Saw a couple of groups ebike MTB touring in the Alps. Recharged batteries at lunch stops and overnight in refuges. I was a little envious.
Can see myself doing similar in my dotage.

I have done Kirby Stephen to Middleton top, took three days.

Plenty of life in that sprocket lifio. I once heard a pinging sound on the trail. Third time I heard it I thought it was worth investigating. Turns out that it was the toothpick thin sprocket teeth snapping off. By the time I got to a bike shop there were only nine left and most of them didn't survi...

I have a carved you can try. Pm your address and I will post it.

Similar to that straight arm technique, but with two modifications. Firstly use a bumbag/hip pack as a sling over shoulder and top tube. A quick release buckle helps with this. Secondly face the bike backwards. Makes everything balance better, the front wheel will hang straight as you are climbing u...

If it is on, I am definitely going. However it won't be the same if all the pubs are closed

I believe that zoom has lifted the 40 minute
Limit during this lockdown

Hi Mike
I am quite flexible on both time and duration, a week would probably be right.
Trans Verdon is good for me.

Last year I took a solo trip along the southern part of the GR5. It was a fantastic experience, but would have been better with some company. Some of the descents (and even the traverses) were a little too techy to commit to without someone to call for rescue if things went wrong. I have also promis...

+1 on the Ainsley cous cous.
Followed by as much Swiss roll as I can manage.