Nail and head spring to mind Reg :-bd I'd say if you set out on the 300 with the thought you might bail to the 200 that you're already part way to failure. The key to success is not physical fitness but mental strength. Set off with the sole intention of finishing, no back-up plans for short-cuts, ...

Richpips wrote: ↑Tue Oct 31, 2023 8:25 pm.

Thanks Rich. Reply to your PM sent.

redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Tue Oct 31, 2023 7:04 pm Hi Matt. The best colour too of probably the best bags. I've let my mate know who's looking for some bikepacking bags.

Hope he manages to make a decent choice (in time).

Yep I think he has PM'd me and I've just replied

SOLD Revelate Terrapin 14L, Blue. Only lightly used as moved to a rack. All buckles/straps are in perfect order. No damage to dry bag - £85 [As per - https://www.bikemonger.co.uk/revelate-designs-terrapin-system-14l-13865-p.asp ] "SOLD" Luxe Outdoor Minipeak tent (2014 version, not Minipe...

Richard G wrote: ↑Fri Oct 27, 2023 4:28 pm That crazy shitty / muddy bit where Alan complains... could have been worse, I went all the way down the hill there.

You are not the only one that did that!

Here's a little video from the BB200 for your entertainment. I'm hardly a Youtuber but while riding I remembered another gravel rider/youtuber left in tears by the event. The only difference is that I didn't record myself crying hahah Enjoy: https://youtu.be/AyRsoCUMIyo?si=GN6V_r-8nIljmOy9 Thanks f...

A nice blonde with pistachio + Italian grape ale 6.6% both very tasty.

First time BB200 last wke and very happy I completed it - 39.5hrs…. no badge for me obviously but really happy just to finish! Good luck everyone for this wke and thanks to Stu and Dee for setting the challenge. Lots of learnings for me…. Including how quickly the brain air gaps the ‘difficulties’. ...

I'll be on it. Training for my first BB200 attempt

I've just gone through the same decision process, replacing an old, original version of the Luxe Mini Peak (mentioned earlier in the thread by @bearbonesnorm). My final 2 were the Durston 1P Solid vs the Nemo Dragonfly Bikepack 1P. It was really close, the Durston looks excellent but in the end, I p...

:-bd yep, lots of preparation and learning between now and then. BB virgin, looking forward to it as a type-2 fun 50th birthday present to myself! It's only type 2 fun if you think of it like that. I remember James Hayden mentioning he enjoys it all. Now I'm mentally adjusted and it's all type1. Jus...

BB virgin, looking forward to it as a type-2 fun 50th birthday present to myself!

Back in May we stayed at Waterside Farm Campsite, Edale, in my van. Great location and nice small site but the area is best out of holiday/peak season if possible.

Every day is a school day Lincolnshire doesn't really have hills but does present some other challenges to keep things 'interesting'!!

If you don't find an ECR maybe take a look at a Big Bro.

I'm no bike expert but my Hope F20's are providing bags of grip and confidence.