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I went one euro size up. Mine are actually a slightly older model with only 1 finger pull on the cuff, but I noticed that the following year they went to 2 finger pulls.

All of the plus point of my old Celsius which I’d had for years – like properly waterproof and stiff enough sole for road biking. But these new versions have a walkable rubber sole (although still not bike & hike cos the sole is too stiff) plus the extra warmth from getting the fur lined version instead of the normal version. The old type sole still seems to be available BTW if you prefer that.

My wolvhammers aren’t getting much use now…

Uberbike race matrix again, or e-matrix.

Get some more Northwaves. They have several winter shoe models with different amounts of insulation and different soles. They also have double finger pull loops on the cuff so no danger of a ripped cuff. I got the model with the proper rubber sole and Arctic fake fur lining. Definitely as warm as my 45nrth, which now only get used for winter rides with hike & bike. The Northwave are also a lot stiffer and lower volume than my Wolvhammer, so still suitable for road riding, as well as MTB.

I’ve done a couple of multi day beach trips and on top of all the usual stuff for day beach rides (only use wax on the chain (never oil), marine grease around all the bearing seals, etc etc) definitely take along a nail brush. Because I couldn’t rinse the bike with fresh water I ended up with a seriously Tango coloured chain the next morning. A nail brush quickly gets rid of even apocalyptic looking rust, and the chain was perfectly usable again after dry brushing off the rust and re-lubing with wax. I also had a rear brake piston seize on once. It just needed a rinse and working in and out a bit, but I didn’t have the tools, so I just unbolted it for the rest of the trip. So make sure you have something to push back a piston. A swiss army knife or screwdriver would suffice.

After bumping into Sanny again today on my way back from Black Sail, I decided I’d pay my subs and see what he’d said about me!! Hopefully a Morecambe Bay crossing might be on the cards again soon. The new Kings Bay guide Michael Wilson is seeming very active, with plenty of walks and a horse ride taking place. (Guide over Sands trust on FB).