Summer Solstice(ish) Run to the sun.
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when route is finalised will we be able to do it on a Croix der fer for example or would a mtb be better suited, aberaeron is nice, got a good chip shop as well
it's not that I can and others can't, it's that I will and others won't.
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I love it when it's dark I think i have a torch fetishBearbonesnorm wrote:Think you'll find that's plentyi got a exposure six pack is that ok

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Should be fine on a crosser / adventure type bicycle Mart.when route is finalised will we be able to do it on a Croix der fer for example or would a mtb be better suited, aberaeron is nice, got a good chip shop as well
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Change of plans - some places have been made available on a 400km audax the same weekend I wanted to ride so I'll be doing that instead. It does go to Aberystwyth though, so I'll wave if I see you.
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No trouble Chris ... we'll be thinking of you when we eat our ice cream 

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Bearbonesnorm wrote:Should be fine on a crosser / adventure type bicycle Mart.when route is finalised will we be able to do it on a Croix der fer for example or would a mtb be better suited, aberaeron is nice, got a good chip shop as well

it's not that I can and others can't, it's that I will and others won't.
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I'll sort out a gpx file in the next day or so. If anyone wants it, just let me know.
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A what?!Bearbonesnorm wrote:adventure type bicycle
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you can fire me the gpx stu , as I shall be there,
hopefully I will be on something with gears to make the flat bits faster than the ss
hopefully I will be on something with gears to make the flat bits faster than the ss

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I'd like the gpx too please Stu
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Yes please to the GPX. Looking forward to a bit of badger dodging.
Greetz
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Greetz
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You know, the bicycle formerly known as a cross bike but now going under numerous and varied namesA what?!

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What's the thoughts on eating on Saturday evening? Are there meal opportunities or are people taking cooking kit?
Just working out logistics.
Thanks in advance.
Just working out logistics.
Thanks in advance.
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My thinking is to stuff my face with ... a breakfast, ice cream, fish and chips and more ice cream on Sat, then just carry a few bits for the return leg. I don't envisage a late return on Sun morning.What's the thoughts on eating on Saturday evening? Are there meal opportunities or are people taking cooking kit?
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Sounds perfect, Norm.
I shall follow suit and pack accordingly.
See you then.
I shall follow suit and pack accordingly.
See you then.
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I'm more concerned with when I'm going to sleep!
I might, on infrequent occasions, have been the last one up when bivvying out, I like to sleep when I can. Missing a nights sleep is only going to exacerbate this. Might have to find somewhere for a snooze when we arrive on Sat morning
I might, on infrequent occasions, have been the last one up when bivvying out, I like to sleep when I can. Missing a nights sleep is only going to exacerbate this. Might have to find somewhere for a snooze when we arrive on Sat morning
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They have beaches and sea frontsMight have to find somewhere for a snooze when we arrive on Sat morning

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Just deciding on what lights to take.correct me if I'm wrong are we looking to ride for 6 to 7 hours in darkness on the Friday night/sat morning.how many hours of night riding on Sat.
I can get full burn for 6 hours
I can get full burn for 6 hours

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There'll be no need for a six pack on full burn, seriously, it'll be like riding in daylight and that spoils the fun of night riding
I reckon my bar light will be running on low most of the time with the odd stint on medium for anything techy
I reckon my bar light will be running on low most of the time with the odd stint on medium for anything techy
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Might the Saturday bivvy spot have water available or will I need to carry some?
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No real idea yet ... but it's wales, it'll never be far away.Might the Saturday bivvy spot have water available or will I need to carry some?
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I'll bring some divining rods just in case.
ti to save weight.
ti to save weight.

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Stu, have you got a general area in mind for the Saturday night bivi? Thinking of riding in from the south overnight Friday night to meet you all at the seaside and then maybe ride out to the bivi spot with you if it's not too far north before heading south again Sunday.
We go out into the hills to lose ourselves, not to get lost. You are only lost if you need to be somewhere else and if you really need to be somewhere else then you're probably in the wrong place to begin with.
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Likely to be Elan valley but probably the northern part.Stu, have you got a general area in mind for the Saturday night bivi?
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Thanks Stuart. I'll play it by ear and see how I get on; got all day Sunday to get back I guess!Bearbonesnorm wrote:Likely to be Elan valley but probably the northern part.Stu, have you got a general area in mind for the Saturday night bivi?
We go out into the hills to lose ourselves, not to get lost. You are only lost if you need to be somewhere else and if you really need to be somewhere else then you're probably in the wrong place to begin with.