Thinking of entering WRT this year, not sure what to expect as iv'e never bike packed before i have entered the Brecon Beast a few times so i'm familier with the terrain 85 miles over 3 days sounds quite fesable
i also have a Garmin Eurex 30 but i will have to puchase a sleeping bag, bike bags etc, i own a 29er full susser but was thinking of using my Niner SIR9. I follow lots of Bike Packing blog's etc as i'm really keen in getting involved & i will have to start somewhere, would you think this event is more catered for the experienced Bike Packer? the other question is am i likely to be riding mainly on my own or do people tend to tag along with one another. Any advise & tips would be most appreciated .

When I did it last year I had done precisely one night out bikepacking before. If anything I'd say this is one of the best ways to start as you can always hook up with a friendly group (or the lonely hearts club) who will no doubt help you with anything you need to know.

The wrt 2014 was my first time out . I did it with the lonely hearts club (chew) was a very good weekend.

Who are the lonely Hearts Club ?

Chew and I tend to have two lonely hearts club going and we cross paths quite often on our routes.
100 miles or so for the weekend seems to be the norm.
Pace isn't fast but it's not glacial either. Somewhere inbetween but nobody gets left behind.

1kcove
If you're going on your own and its your first time, definitely go with the LHC. Last year was my first time. I was very well looked after my mine hosts and had an excellent time, great company and superb riding!
Might even tag along with them this year if I can't drum any trade up at my end!

LHC looks like the way to go then, were do i join them at the start ?

There will be info in the anyone playing out? Page closer to the wrt I'm guessing ?

One of the things that comes across most often when talking to those riding for the first time, is just how friendly everyone is. There's no elitism or clique, everyone's there for exactly the same reason and no one cares whether you ride 200 miles or 20. I really do think the WRT is unique in its format and atmosphere. In my opinion, it makes a very good introduction and an ideal place for the bug to truly bite

Thanks for the advise, as a Newbie should i do the LITE or the STD course ?

Thanks for the advise, as a Newbie should i do the LITE or the STD course

There is no standard course, it's quite feasible (though not likely) that everyone could go somewhere different If you want to join the LHC you'll be signing up for the full fat WRT.

I'm starting to get the picture, so i could ride with the LHC for the full duration also thinking i would't have to plot a course as i will be with people who obviously no where there going & perhaps won't get lost, correct me if i'm wrong. Trust me i will most defiantly do some research on kit, nutrition etc & check the Forum nearer the event. Thanks.

I'm starting to get the picture, so i could ride with the LHC for the full duration also thinking i would't have to plot a course as i will be with people who obviously no where there going & perhaps won't get lost, correct me if i'm wrong.

That's pretty much it ... although they still may become mis-placed from time to time

Had hoped to ride the lite version myself this year as a newbie but just realized im on my way back from Scotland that weekend with the wifey :( ......
Maybe next year

I might be on my own this year

I might be on my own this year

Why?

Fantasticmrmatt (urban fox) wrote:I might be on my own this year

I might be able to fix you up with someone

Bearbonesnorm wrote:

I might be on my own this year

Why?

Mark is running Marathon week before

Colin is doing Etape de Caledonia week after

Taylor is doing a newbie Pied Piper thing

You can join the South Coast posse if you want, much better than hanging out with Northerns or the Welsh!

Or take your chances with the Antipodean...the world is your oyster, Matt :)

Greetz

S.

Fantasticmrmatt (urban fox) wrote:

Bearbonesnorm wrote:

I might be on my own this year

Why?

Mark is running Marathon week before

Colin is doing Etape de Caledonia week after

Taylor is doing a newbie Pied Piper thing

Might be, might not. Might be going to Amelia's party.

dlovett wrote:You can join the South Coast posse if you want, much better than hanging out with Northerns or the Welsh!

You shut your filthy mouth!

Fantasticmrmatt (urban fox) wrote:

Bearbonesnorm wrote:

I might be on my own this year

Why?

Mark is running Marathon week before

Colin is doing Etape de Caledonia week after

Taylor is doing a newbie Pied Piper thing

I'm available if you fancy a bit of ging big boy

We can both dress as bike-ninja's again

Isn't everybody going to Amelia's party

Isn't everybody going to Amelia's party

as long as every one takes a present