Bikepacking 1975

[Pirahna]

Blue Peter with the proper presenters. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny81vcxTZQk

[Charliecres]

That took me back :)

[Brothersmith]

Thank god for the lightweight movement! :)

[Bearbonesnorm]

I've just been reading the book 'Into the remote places' which is about some of the travels of Ian Hibell (the bloke in the clip). If you can find a copy it's well worth reading, you'll never complain about getting a bit wet or midges again. Looking at the Blue Peter clip you'd never know just what this fella put himself through in the pursuit of 2 wheeled adventure ... sadly he was killed in 2008 by a hit and run driver in Greece.

Crossing the Sahara.

[nobby]

Some 30 plus years ago I bought the panniers and handlebar bag that he designed for Carradice and could never get all my kit in them. I eventually realised that the bulk of his stuff was in a tarpaulin on top of the rack and panniers like a huge dhobi bundle.

Got a very good price for the panniers and bar bag on eBay a couple of years ago

[evilgoat]

Aaah shep, what a beautiful dog.

How many people did he cook for with that huge pan?

[Solo]

Brilliant! Loved watching that.

[Bearbonesnorm]

As I say, the book's well worth tracking down. It's fairly scarce which sadly means second hand copies are expensive.

[FLV]

very cool clip.

I've just tracked down a copy of that book.