How little can I get away with for an out and back with a B&B overnight stop.
I assume folk have done this.
My old steel road bike doesn't have any specific brazings or even mudguard eyes. It doe's have a brooks with strap hangers though.
1 night, eating out, B&B?
Spare shorts + inner layer for day 2 + spares in case it gets wet + something to wear in the evening - possible doubling up = not very much, 10L?
If you reckon you can dry out any wet gear in your B&B overnight then all you need is something to wear in the evening, maybe a pair of sandals, light shoes plus minimal toiletries. If you opt for MTB-style cleats then you might get away with no spare shoes.
You'll get all that in a large seatpack (Carradice?) or a smaller seatpack and bar bag. I like bar bags. They are convenient for carrying stuff like wallet/camera and are easily removed fro the bike for carrying around.
The minimalist in me would post day 2 stuff/evening wear to the B&B, then post day 1 stuff/evening wear home.
But I am an idiot 🙂
Doing it in the winter months adds to the problems I guess. A B&B that would just let me stay in all evening would be ideal.
[quote=oldgit ]Doing it in the winter months adds to the problems I guess. A B&B that would just let me stay in all evening would be ideal.
That's called a hotel. HTH 🙂
Still though, you don't want to be sitting around in wet clothing and getting out to the local pub is one of the highlights - especially in winter as the evenings are so long.
Just priced up a medium seat bag and bar bag, Carradice if I never use it again it'll sell secondhand.
I've got a down jumper, some Ron Hills and Inov8s for the evening
I'm thinking a steady 100-120 miles with a lunch stop and take my risk with evening food arangements
FWIW, on long winter rides I like to take a bit of "emergency insulation" - something (unlike down) that'll still provide some warmth even if it gets wet.
e.g. http://www.montane.co.uk/products/men/insulation/prism-jacket/182
Packs up small and can be used for popping down to the pub too.
Youth Hostel?