Seasick Steve at Wembley in October

I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety over 6 years ago and am still on medication and have been through 2 or 3 series of counselling. Been depression free for 6 weeks now. One thing that I took away from the counseling was being told “if you can’t look after yourself how can you expect to be able to look after others.” I have spent many an hour trying to put myself first, and been beaten by feelings of guilt, etc. The last 6 weeks I have succeeded, but its been an effort over a number of years. Bets wishes OP

I had one, it was great fun. Had to sell it because the width of the bottom bracket wasn’t good for my knees

We had a khyam tent a few years ago. Erected in 5minutes by one person as the fly, inner and poles all connected. Great piece of kit

Used them for a family cycling holiday a few years ago. They were excellent. Beautiful part of the world. Highly recommended

3 for me:
1997 Orange P7 that I bought new and cant part with; Karate Monkey singlespeed – a keeper; and given that I like my bikes of the steel kind, a surprise when I built up a budget Titus Rockstar

Just fitted a mix and match nukeproof headset. 49mm internal diameter for the bottom. Just need a seatpost and clamp now

otsdr is correct. Picked mine up from their Barnsley store and they checked the measurements and recommended Hope. Staff were surprised at the price at £299, so not surprised they’ve gone up.

The Planning Authority, the access may have been secured through the planning process for the quarrying activity.

There are 240000 miles of road in the uk and only 20% are heavily used. The infrastructure is there. Remove he term accident from vocabulary – there is no such thing; there is always a cause. That cause results in serious injury. My view is greater penalties for causing injury and death.

I got some rock shox revalation (?) off eBay from a guy in Eastern Europe after much searching

Like the slides but cant make out the text on the website

I bent mine so they run below the calliper and then cut to length

I have a 1997 P7 in the garage that I’ve had since new. Always said I would never part with it. I bought a Karate Monkey singlespeed and its the best bike I’ve ever owned including the P7. Bought the KM for the same reasons as OP. The P7 is on its way out.

I’m a scout leader. Contact your local explorer group. You’ll be involved with like minded kids and learn valuable skills to use in your cycling ambitions

Descending Holme Moss yesterday at 70km/hr on my On One Fatty overtaking roadies – slow? Definately fun

Karate Monkey. Best bike ever. Got mine cos it’s steal with rack mounts.

Loads of camping available in Holmfirth area. From here say, it appears overpriced and underbooked at the moment. Room on my lawn for a 1 person tent

Tarp hat from tarphat.co.uk

Kintyre Way – there is a good video on the web of a bikepacking trip

I have a Carrera with a flip flop hub for sale. Aluminium frame steel forks, and v brakes. Easy maintenance. Might suit your needs. Looking for around £150

Karate monkey. Best bike I’ve ever owned.

Nice. Love mine. Pity I pranged it at Gisburn at the weekend! Front wheel trashed. New rim ordered

+1 for trangia. Simple reliable

Just recently bought a 16″ karate monkey for the same use. Can’t praise it enough.

Karate Monkey

Thanks guys. I’ll be there on my new steed, SS karate monkey.

I am hoping to come along, but have a must not miss appointment in Holmfirth at 5 (8yo daughters dance show). Any idea of a finishing time? Rough estimates are all I expect!

Nice one. What was the signage like, route easy to follow? I have some time on my hands next week and thinking of doing this.

You can serve notice on the council requiring them to take action under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000

16″ Karate Monkey here. Ridden a 17″ Orange P7 for over 16 years and the KM is a perfect fit

Just bought a Karate Monkey, and judging by the way it rides it may well become my only bike. Cant see me riding any other at the moment. Full susser sold, even considering selling my 1997 Orange P7 that I’ve had since new – the Karate Monkey is soooo good

I know a really good mortgage advisor, based in Garforth. Used his service a number of times over the years. Email me if you would like his contact details

Ongoing trail sanitisation or maintainance of the public highway network?

I did it a few years on a fixed with 28mm tyres. No problems but body took a beating on some stretches

As a rights of way officer for too many years I have come to the conclusion that either (1) we stick with the current legislation and put the staff in place to implement it; or (2) the law is changed in many areas of access so that the low levels of staff have a chance of implementing it. Neither is going to happen, ever. So I ride on footpaths, respectfully and carefully

have a look at http://www.transportdirect.info for journey planners. We found it useful. Sometimes it throws up what you think are unusual routes, but closer scrutiny shows them to be sensible. Our Travel Plan Officer got home postcodes for all staff off HR, put them in the journey planner then emailed the options to staff. First hurdle over, quiet routes found.

I work for a local authority and have been looking at the same issue. Try looking at why people dont cycle to work and the issue will boil down to a fear of cycling in traffic. We have the CTC on board who are offering on-road training for those who havent cycled in a while, a cycle route planner which highlights quiet routes, and a bicycle user group that offers a buddying service. For it to be a success the change has to be supported by ongoing events, I am thinking about evening rides after work for socialising, not far, not fast.

Halfords can source most bikes. Planet X?

had one for a few weeks – no issues.