fatbikephil wrote: ↑Wed Oct 02, 2024 7:21 pm Spar at k180 open until 11!

Richard G wrote: ↑Wed Oct 02, 2024 5:46 pm Just had a look over the 200 route... it looks unusually friendly, which tells me I'm missing something somewhere.

In Reverse wrote: ↑Wed Oct 02, 2024 8:14 pm I'm in the Wynnstay but will be eating at the Alleppo so I'll see you there.

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Wed Oct 02, 2024 9:41 pm Well I got to Llanwrythl last year (K150) at 9 after starting at 7.30, so 180k by 11 is do-able on this route I think.

Hyppy wrote: ↑Wed Oct 02, 2024 10:15 pm

Richard G wrote: ↑Wed Oct 02, 2024 5:46 pm Just had a look over the 200 route... it looks unusually friendly, which tells me I'm missing something somewhere.

Yeah, suspiciously friendly. And re missing something, to quote myself from last year: "my virtual recce had totally missed what ‘fords’ on a map might mean in reality"

RIDE
• Whether you plan to use it or not, all riders must carry the following as an absolute minimum and failure to do so will result in a DNF. Shelter (either tent, tarp or bivvy bag). Sleeping bag. Mobile phone. Front and rear lights.
• No kit sharing or gear caches. Riders should be self sufficient in regard to equipment, spares, etc.
• Don’t assume that all shops / pubs will accept cards.
• Trust your gps - some tracks might be on the map but not on the ground and vice versa.
• Close all gates. Do not litter. Smile and say hello.
• It’s hedge cutting season in mid-Wales, so do make sure you have puncture related spares.
• In case it’s not clear, the route runs in an anti-clockwise direction from the split.
• Badges - BB200 sub 24 hour = Black. Sub 28 hour = Blue. Sub 36 hour = Green. BB300 sub 36 hour = Orange.

whitestone wrote: ↑Thu Oct 03, 2024 8:52 pm This was in last year's invite:

RIDE
• Whether you plan to use it or not, all riders must carry the following as an absolute minimum and failure to do so will result in a DNF. Shelter (either tent, tarp or bivvy bag). Sleeping bag. Mobile phone. Front and rear lights.
• No kit sharing or gear caches. Riders should be self sufficient in regard to equipment, spares, etc.
• Don’t assume that all shops / pubs will accept cards.
• Trust your gps - some tracks might be on the map but not on the ground and vice versa.
• Close all gates. Do not litter. Smile and say hello.
• It’s hedge cutting season in mid-Wales, so do make sure you have puncture related spares.
• In case it’s not clear, the route runs in an anti-clockwise direction from the split.
• Badges - BB200 sub 24 hour = Black. Sub 28 hour = Blue. Sub 36 hour = Green. BB300 sub 36 hour = Orange.

Does anyone recall the minimal kit list suggestion from precious years. Obviously we have the 'use your noggin' advice but I'm wondering whether it used to be, bag/quilt + bivy/tent + mat'. Or was it just tent/bivy + bag/quilt (in the minimal sleep kit requirement that is, obvs there's other safety kit that we'll have/take).

In Reverse wrote: ↑Thu Oct 03, 2024 11:58 pm I'm taking rain trousers.

Richard G wrote: ↑Fri Oct 04, 2024 2:30 pm I love the rear ass saver.

Edit - You'll all be pleased to know I still don't have a bike. I do have my tubeless tyres mounted though!

slarge wrote: ↑Fri Oct 04, 2024 3:51 pm I think it will keep your rear light clean Shaf, but not much else (it doesn't extend far back enough to keep your jacket clean). Good effort though!

faustus wrote: ↑Fri Oct 04, 2024 4:02 pm Money well spent, and easy to take off and on :
https://www.themudhugger.co.uk/collecti ... 9850035374