In the end you’ll realise that babies are actually very hardy things and just use cold water straight from the tap and a 30 second blast in the microwave (for 6oz, 800w microwave, adjust as necessary).

We really should have an STW Northumberland branch ride out.

Few years ago I was taking some Cheviot virgins around. Up on the border ridge between windy gyle and black brae the north wind was so strong it was blowing helmets off heads and people off bikes. Then it started hailing. There is no shelter along that part.

Still, had a nice tailwind on the down into coquetdale.

Unfortunately the usway burn stretch isn’t as good as it was after the loggers got their machinery on it.

Northumberland is crap. Don’t bother.

The Lakes would get my vote to, very convenient for the NE, just avoid holidays

My birthday falls during half term, hence going north to avoid the crowds in the Lakes. Thanks everyone.

Bump for the morning lot.

Can be done. Was once involved in restoring a huge one (about 80m long, 2.5m high) at a engineers I used to work for. Google ‘dry stone retaining wall’ and one of the first results should be a technical spec from the dwsa (dry stone walling association). Make sure you leave enough horizontal distance between each wall so the upper one isn’t surcharging the lower.

I’d be extremely tempted to go with a faced block retaining wall as andyl suggests above though for quicker build and reduced maintenance.

My dad is a carpenter/joiner who has fitted lots of them. He says they’re ok which in anyone else’s language would be really good as most other kitchen manufacturers he describes as s***e. It’s all about the carcasses apparently.

Sprouts (I’m banned from eating them), Marstons Oyster Stout (banned from drinking it). Curry, something like tahka dahl should do nicely.

You are Igor AICMFP.

Got any piccies of a Reverb one?

“the next ten years”
How long do you think cheap modern toasters last?

That’s about how long my last one lasted.

I replaced it with the latest model.

Tefal Avanti Classic 4 slice. Ticks all your requirements.

Report to police for harrasment?

Leave life size cardboard cut outs of yourselves out the front with a radio set to a chat station hidden away somewhere whilst you’re in the back.

Stand in front of her calmly looking back – stare off!

Bigger hedges/fence?

It’ll be winter soon…

Forgot to mention you need special valves too. Either get some from superstar/nextdaytyres, etc or make your own by cutting up a couple of old innertubes..

See this thread too.
http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-me-go-tubeless-please-what-kit-etc

Yep.

T’is easy. Just get some of the stans rim strip (if they’ve not already got them on. Comes in various sizes – there’s a selector tool on the link below) to seal the spoke holes, put one side of your tyre fully on, most of the other side, add a cup or 2 of sealant, fully put tyre on, pump like a crazy thing. It can help to seat some of the tyre onto the bead on both sides of the valve using a tyre lever to help stop the air from escaping.

Useful info:
http://www.notubes.com/help/index.aspx

Lots of vids on youtube too.

At least it’s got mtbs on this series.

I use daily disposables from daysoft. Way more comfortable in my eyes than the ones I used to get from Specsavers.

https://www.daysoftcontactlenses.com/GB/CountryHomepage.aspx

Set up by the chap that invented them after his contractual restrictions ran out.

Checked the email address is correct?

FB/twitter/sign behind a plane time.

Already got my 4 year old obsessed with Star Wars (Episodes 4-6 obviously).

Thanks for the Trap Door shout – I’d been trying to remember what that was called for months!

Not sure about how well the tr would stand up to the gap jumps and drops you’ve stated.

Have you seen the video of ratboy thrashing it?

I’m 6’4″ with a 33″ inside leg (I’ve got a long back). I got the XL.

I got one back in Jan to replace my old Spesh FSR-XC. It’s bloody brilliant!

Way more capable downhill but perfectly happy to climb and run through the tight twisty paths in the local woods. I’ve taken it on long moorland rides in the Pennines and it was a lovely bike to be on but it begs to be hammered downhill as quick as you can go. Grins a plenty. I’ve got it with 150mm Pikes (SC only recommend 140 forks max but I spoke to Stif/Jungle and they recommended putting 150 forks on) gives about a 67 degree head angle for hooning DH and having fun. The front is really easy to lift even with my 70mm stem.

Pedals really easily with no hint of bob even with the shock open, first bit of rear travel feels really fluid but then ramps up to give a larger than 125mm travel feel. I’m really happy I got it.

Not Kermit but he definitely sounds like he’s a Muppets character. Glad I’m not the only one that thinks that.

Just re-watched the Rach clip and there is a marshall holding a yellow flag just before she gets on to the wood (fnarrr!)

Dust is spreading north too…

That look of joy on his face. :D

Thrunton is doable on a 29er hardtail but I think you’d have more fun doing this route.

Cracking cafes in Rothbury too. Start the ride in Rothbury though (the car park is just before the 35km marker).

Some photos:

These are all from the last bit just north of Rothbury.

Before I send you to Thrunton how far are you willing to travel / what’s the required gnarr factor?

A TAG McLaren P1 amplifier back in about 2000/2001.

Yep,

I’ve had a fair few of these over the years from various companies. Keep on top of what you have to do to get your cashback as they like to shift the goalposts IME, send your bills recorded if they need physical copies.

I’m 90Kg/200lb ish and run mine at about 23psi tubeless

Might have just been a bad surface.

Assuming it’s an Evo version and not the crappy performance line? If it is – get rid.

High 5 summer fruits?

Well, I’ve just handed my notice in as a structural technician to be a stay at home dad for our 2 boys for the next few years minimum until they’re both at school.

After that, who knows? Probably a bit of freelancing or professional dog walking (which I do with our mutt anyway).

Yep,

They’ve got a few massive shops up here in the toon and they’re a good bunch of lads & lasses.

Only ever bought goods in shop but have had no hassles with returning/swapping faulty items.

Poltergeist.

I started from equal pressure with about 20% sag then tweaked. I preferred them with about 5psi more in the -ve chamber then the +ve. Seemed to soak up the smaller trail chatter better.

What NSN said.

Wear ear plugs.
Don’t ride bike.

Pretend an angry swarm of bees is chasing you so you go quicker.

core: go here and read the Top Tarp Tips pdf – handy instructions and piccies for using your bike to support the tarp.

5kg weight with two tie-wraps to hang it from. Move it up the handle to the point where the torque wrench ‘clicks’. Distance = 17.5cm

So,
Force = 5kg x 9.8 = 49N
Torque = 49 x 0.175 = 8.5Nm

You forgot to take the self weight of the wrench into account.

Train to Edinburgh?

any beach will be clean & quiet unless near one of the towns

Then it will be clean with 3 other people on it. [/quote]

Weekend in summer eh? The beaches are Northumberlands best secret.

Walks – go to Barrowburn in the Coquet Valley and walk up to Windy Gyle – the view is spectacular but I can guarantee you’ll be wishing you had your bike (unless it’s blowing a gale) or do the 5 miler circular one from there which is more sheltered (ask at the tea room).

You are bringing your bike aren’t you?

Warkworth castle is fantastic.
Alnwick Castle / Gardens are impressive but expensive.
Housesteads is a good fort plus you can tie it in with a walk along the best preserved part of the wall in stunning scenery.
The Ship in Newport is good but small so book a table.
Cragside