B.A.Nana – Member
Also they surfaced Skipton to Bradley this winter which used to be pretty potholed in places

Have they re surfaced any of the trail from Barnoldwick to Skipton as yet?

Bustaspoke – Member
Just wondering,how are you organising the logistics?

Personally I rode to the start at first light (Late May I think)
Got to Leeds planning to ride back the next day so stopped in a hotel (work paid ;-) ).
But the drag via Skipton and the strong head wind facing back to Liverpool was enough to make jump on a train home.

Hi Dave

Sounds like you are local to me, if you fancy a spin out give me a shout.

If you know what it’s like to Wigan, then be prepared for it twice and bad up near Skipton.
when I rode it 2 years ago the draggy grass really lowered my average speed and affected my overall time.

Wait until the route past the Blue Elephant near Wigan is completely dry then you know the rest of the route should be a a lot easier.

South of Blackburn watch for where the tow path crosses the canal with a foot bridge, this is easy to miss and you end up going up a dead end canal.

As for the bridges, my advise is while you are waiting for the route to dry out, throw your bike in the car and go and reccie the route around the tunnels, it will make it so much easier on the day of your big ride.

Rather than carrying lots of water, about every 20 to 30 miles you should find a locked tap for boaters to use.
Buy this key (but test it before you set out) to get fresh tap water along your way
Click here Canal drinking water key

Early doors

Well worth looking it up if you like The Royle Family

Richie of Silverfish was very kind a few years back volunteering stuff for a charity ride I was doing, without even asking him for anything.

10/10 from me…..

Actually 9/10 as he didn’t like Fat Bikes at the time.

Are you a Fat bike convert yet for the extra 1/10 Richie?

Iceland on BBC2 now (9pm Friday)

Shame it s a cooking program

Was going to say that.

You’ll need very deep pockets to get pi$$ed over there.

Fantastic place, but expensive

BB7’s currently on all of my bikes.
Superstar’s gold backed pads last for ages.

Rent it to me in September to get some of your investment back ;-)

http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/camper-van-hire-companies

Cheers Smogmonster.

Any others out there?

UK wherever the sun is shining

shifter – Member
Hovering over the buy button but worried about ordering 34s when I’ve been a 32 since Jesus was a lad. Can anyone who’s done the same offer any words of reassurance?

I’m a 32″ but needed a 34″ in these.
Press buy on the 34’s, I’m sure Brant will help you out if wrong.

I love then and have a pair of Lauf Grit coming for my new CX bike.

They really do “absorb the ride” taking out the trail buzz, stopping hand numbness and with no real weight penalty.
Plus others hate their looks which I love ;-)

If you’re over Essex way any time contact Michael of Travers Bikes as he can put you in touch with a few down that way

Was going to wear mine for the first time today, but the waistline lays across my recent operation cut/wound/scar that I now need to get air to now the dressing is off.
Low hip jeans it is for the time being then

If your near Lancashire/Merseyside you can have a go on mine either Fat Carbonara or 29er Trail Racer.

Don’t risk it.
Use the seatpostman
10/10 plus he saved my seatpost as well

Teetosugars – Member
But the sake of all mankind John, better be on the safe side and leave those God awful looking Lauf Forked BSOs you’re so fond of riding at home tho eh?

Spoilsport

Sorry
RIP

On his mothers birthday as well…

Lauf 29er Trail racer

http://www.laufforks.com/

Rigid, with 60mm of comfort ride bump absorption with no wearing parts.
Apart from the looks what’s not to love

What a crap head line

The washing machines don’t explode, just their glass doors.

My Beko washing machine in the garage that I use for my cycling gear is set at 30 degrees.
I can’t see how slightly warm water will cracking/explode the thick glass door.

If you read the article that’s a massive 0.003% ….. “Exploding washing machines” how very Daily Mail

What a fecker, she was, is & always will be a genius.

RIP Victoria

one_happy_hippy – Member

Nope.

It’s On One, don’t worry there’s another sale’s on the way.
Just wait and they will be back to £20 soon.

For the UK in September you don’t need a hood or even excess weight.

Although not available here in the UK a quick Internet search over the channel will find you your dream “quilt”
Just 350 grams, packs down tiny. I love mine for spring to autumn use and it’s in your budget.

http://sleepingbags-cumulus.eu/uk/categories/sleeping-systems/quilt-150?gid=53&vid=7

Blog update, just waiting for the doctor to hopefully discharge me today.

https://johnclimber.com/2016/04/16/looks-like-a-few-weeks-off-the-bikes/

Welcome to the club, I’ve got the fat and 29er front wheel change option as well.
Ref
“Believe the hype….. the ride is amazing….. It’s a true trail bike.”

You are so right, I’ve had mine for 8 years and it’s still riding the same, I just wish I was a better rider to use its full potential.

I survived it was by far the worst 48 hours (health wise) of my life.

They started key hole, but the scar I have means that it didn’t work and they had to open me up instead.

I’m still to hear from the surgeon how it went, but I believe he’s due on the ward later this morning.

Dr’s said my appendix has got to come out tonight or tomorrow

Oh joy

Cheers.
But what about any middle age riders who’ve had it removed?

More of a roadie miles counting GPS rather than a tracker.
I got mine with a heart rate monitor in the pack, when adding this to the Aldi price isn’t much of a saving over the bundle offers out there

Rorschach – Member

First rule of Footpath Club.

Where’s the Like button?

ridelikeadoper – Member

Has this link been posted yet?

http://www.ctc.org.uk/article/campaigns-guide/cycling-on-footpath-trespass

I stick to this rule
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Will4/5-6/50/section/72

The highways act of 1835, (25 years before the original “Boneshaker” cycle was invented) states
“If any person shall wilfully ride upon any footpath or causeway by the side of any road made or set apart for the use or accommodation of foot passengers; or shall wilfully lead or drive any horse, ass, sheep, mule, swine, or cattle or carriage of any description, or any truck or sledge, upon any such footpath or causeway; or shall tether any horse, ass, mule, swine, or cattle, on any highway, so as to suffer or permit the tethered animal to be thereon;.”

No mention of cycles on footpaths, your honour…

Looks as good, thank goodness

If you worry about the weight of a mainstream (not a cheap lump) Fat Bike then maybe Fat Biking isn’t for you.

5 fat bikes out tonight, here in Merseyside 35 miles ridden for me.

Here are some photos

Anyone interested on joining in on Thursday night through the summer please drop me an email for details

we’ll meet you in the pub for a Shandy off

The forecast is good for tomorrow

6.50pm meet up for a 7pm ride off from
Crosby Coast Guard Station
Hall Rd W,
Crosby
L23 8SY

Free parking here
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=329900&y=400502&z=120&sv=329900,400502&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=779&ax=329900&ay=400502&lm=0

I was a big believer in fat rigid that was until I got my latest fat bike with a Lauf Carbonara
Bouncy wins hands down.

And there’s me wanting some oak furniture without veneer only to see the out dates “Sale Ends Monday”* adverts

*Shop closed at 6