New bikepacking guide book... WIN A COPY

[Yorlin]

Don't groan, it's by Salsa!

http://salsacycles.com/culture/introduc ... kers_guide

I can't find it anywhere to buy just yet but it may be worth a look...

[Bearbonesnorm]

Hopefully, there'll be another available next year too

[Solo]

Hopefully, there'll be another available next year too

The pipeline is on fire today

[Yorlin]

That sounds interesting!

Slight disclaimer; although I'm not so sure about how valuable a book about bikepacking (a bike, a bivvy bag and a stove...? ) I will definitely buy this book as it looks shiny with pictures of cool kit in. Any details of this welsh-specific one?!

[Bearbonesnorm]

Any details of this welsh-specific one?!

Ahh, not Welsh specific as such but certainly in-depth and covering every conceivable topic related to the heady world of two wheeled trampage

[Yorlin]

Just a heads up Charlie has 'em for sale atm.
http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/sal ... 9728-p.asp

[Solo]

Just a heads up Charlie has 'em for sale atm.
http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/sal ... 9728-p.asp

Kicking myself I missed this when I ordered stuff from CtB the other day

[Yorlin]

Just a heads up Charlie has 'em for sale atm.
http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/sal ... 9728-p.asp

Kicking myself I missed this when I ordered stuff from CtB the other day

It wasn't there then :) He only just got them in! (You can follow him on facebook for this sort of thing)

[Pirahna]

I bought one and it arrived today. It's very thin, with lots of pictures. I'll have a read when I go to bed and report back.

[Bearbonesnorm]

Sadly, having seen a copy, I think 'book' is overselling things a little. Much more of a pamphlet, catalogue or the sort of thing given away with MBUK, MBR, etc.

[Dave Barter]

Get in with it then Stu ;-)

[Bearbonesnorm]

Get in with it then Stu ;-)

I am, I am

[JohnClimber]

Sadly, having seen a copy, I think 'book' is overselling things a little. Much more of a pamphlet, catalogue or the sort of thing given away with MBUK, MBR, etc.

Same hear, I saw a copy today.
For all that Salsa have done for us, this is a very poor show from them

[GregMay]

Sadly, having seen a copy, I think 'book' is overselling things a little. Much more of a pamphlet, catalogue or the sort of thing given away with MBUK, MBR, etc.

Same hear, I saw a copy today.
For all that Salsa have done for us, this is a very poor show from them

I know. Designing all these bikes we lust for and love, showing us how we can get out there and ride, inspiring many people. Terrible show on their part.

:/

[Bearbonesnorm]

Lets have a little competition. Answer the question below by replying here and whoever gets the answer correct by tea time tomorrow will win themselves a copy.

'Rules'
Only one answer per person. If you already have a copy please don't enter (why anyone would want two, I don't know) and if there's multiple right answers (you can pick the same answer as someone else) the winner will be decided by 'eenie meenie miney mo' or similar.

Question
What average moving speed in mph, do the authors predict a 'relaxed bikepacker' will ride at while on dirt road / gravel track?

Don't ask me to explain the question in anymore detail, don't ask how many days they've already been riding for or how many they have to go, don't ask if it's winter or summer or if it's raining or fine ... just have a guess!

[whitestone]

My guess is: 9mph

[Scattamah]

As 9 is gone, I'll say 8.5.

Greetz

S.

[Solo]

I'll take 8mph

[atk]

Going low - 6mph...

[Ray Young]

6.5 mph I'm betting on.

[Taylor]

8

[ootini]

5mph! It's heavy going yeah?!

[benp1]

Hmmm, gravel track can be quite quick. Its US so they're thinking in km/h

15km/h, so I'm real money that's about 9.4mph

[Yorlin]

7.5 mph I'll go for then!

[slarge]

5.5mph. I think that's still available....