Years ago I enjoyed watching the 'Beard Brothers' on U tube. There was no 'meaning of life' crud that you get today, just good old banter. Came across their cousins 'Too Far Gone'. I have only watched their last two vids as they head off down to Morocco. Similar non serious stuff. Gets my recommenda...

Can't see the pictures

I started a bit of that route, but up the zig zags trail at the begining. Turned back due to a snow storm. It was nearly 1cm deep! There is a mine up there that I want to explore next time.

Suprised you didn't recognize the rare Ijoukak flowerpot cat.

Bunch of Rackers!

This forum is falling apart at the seams.

I am not after a rack. I like rough singletrack.

But thanks for the replies. It looks like I will have to head back down the home made route.

I haven't read the article but resupply looks good. 3 good shops with regular hours, I use them often. Strontian. Lochaline. Archaracle.

I know about 70% of the area/route.
The only worry I would have is crossing Loch Sunart. It faces west and can get quite rough. I have kayak/camped it a few times.

https://live.staticflickr.com/7820/39701299603_5ae4b0aaa0_z.jpg Massa Park by Hola Siesta , on Flickr As you can see from the picture, I don't have any problems clearing my back wheel. It is also pointless having so much weight high up. Is there a seatpack that fills this gap? I do a minimum of 2 m...

Hilleberg Akto has good sleeping room, but you lose a lot with a fat mattress and it is poor for sitting up.
SMD Lunar Solo has good room if you use the 2 end tie-outs. But mine didn't last long, so not worth the money, IMO.

Looks like you did a lot more than me. I planned on heading into the desert and took only summer clothes to stay lightweight for more water capacity. Ended up with some bike issues, so did a U turn and did multiple 3-4 day loops. But most was at altitude, minimal clothes and summer sleeping bag mean...

Somehow I knew you would reply to the moggy pic.

Just got back after 6 weeks riding in southern Morocco. I bumped into the Atlas mtb Race, which was intetesting. It was my 6th trip. 4th by bike. Such a great winter destination. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54371659238_222433c74f.jpg 20250228_170536 by Hola Siesta , on Flickr https://live.st...

20250228_170536 by Hola Siesta, on Flickr


BB code on flickr can only be selected when in desktop mode not mobile.

I am sure they used to be ........co.uk
Which I thought should be illegal as it was coming from Germany.

That is why I used them. Then tracking said they were at customs! But item arrived on time and was a good price. So no complaints except the misleading .co.uk

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Fri Feb 14, 2025 8:27 pm Valerio is number 203, finished in 6d 8h 34m

Thanks.

Just met Valeri'js Svincovs #236.
I wondered why he didn't recognize the secret Paddington Bear handshake.

Who is Valerio on the leader board?
Svincovs?

Stuart.

Just checked into a hotel.
Turns out there is a cycle race going on.
So I am unintentionally at one of the check points for a couple of days. (Maybe I can find a shock pump now).

I am a couple weeks into my Morocco trip and my fork has just failed. Rockshox Reba air. I have never needed a shock pump on tour before, so stopped carrying one. The left seal popped out. I have pushed it back in but I only have 45psi. That means no more off-road riding. Only lock-out for the roads...

https://www.slingfin.com/blogs/the-beta ... sun-damage

Very interesting for the tent geeks or those like me who are fed up with tents only lasting one season. SMD LS

I can't help with a host.

But... I can't link Flikr pics with Firefox on my laptop but can on my phone. Can't link with Samsung internet on my phone but can on my laptop. Different combinations give different menus on Flikr.

Been looking through some of those.
I think the people with personal blogs have put more effort into their photos and stories. CgOaB seems to be a place to dump your photos without much thought. But there are some good ones on there, just needs a bit searching.

Can anyone recommend a good 'ongoing' cycle touring blog? Lots of pictures. I have given up on Yoo toob videos. Too many drones and quotes from Walden. (A book by Thoreau). I-) I used to follow a few in the past. Cycling Dutch Girl. Stopped posting a few years ago. Great pictures. Cycling Cindy. She...

4) Open category for chat! - F it, here goes. On topic for a bike forum and equally a personal vent. From the inside I can tell you, the bike industry is a mess It would be great if a new topic was started on this. I can't start it as I have nothing useful to offer. But I am really jaded by it all ...

Just had a look at his webpage -

The realisation that the modern obsession with intimate hair removal was almost certainly exacerbating saddle problems

On a root too!