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I had to dig my winter bibs out today, a pair of Endura Pro's that are about to start their 4th winter. They have a decent seat so don't need an extra layer - bit weird at first but they've kept me warm on minus degree rides with just a jersey and thermal jacket (a Lidl special!) the winter bibs wer...

No need to get uppity or defensive, you said you were going to 3000m ish not 5000m+, not bothered where you are going, i'm sure you'd tell us if you wanted to share.

Good luck

3400 is not very high. There are places in the Alps for example where you can get that high by cablecar, the train up the Jungfrau will exceed that in less than an hours ride. I have no problem with being prepared but I think you are worrying about not a lot here. 5000m - yes i'd start to be thinkin...

I feel I wouldn't rescue half the skids I do without some tread. That sounds like you skid/slip a lot. I do a fair number of miles on all sorts of roads and surfaces and it's very rare for me to have any sort of grip issues - that's riding essentially slick GP4000's or similar at @ 100psi almost ex...

You can't 'dye' it lighter, you will have to bleach it to remove colour. If you can find one try your local haberdashers for advice on what to use.

Vaude Taurus Ultralite http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab107/red_house1/P1050207_zpsufu4ob5q.jpg http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab107/red_house1/DSCN0895_zps5dvwizex.jpg So I don't own the only one! Never seen another out on the road (or Power Lizard for that matter), always get admiring gla...

So this year i've ended up with quite an impressive tan - well its the usual cyclist job of white torso and tanned arms/legs. This would indicate that my usual cycling gear is quite good as a protective layer. So last week I went to Austria to ride a sportive, 6 hours of sunshine and mountains, very...

1. I only use water in mine, so a hot soapy wash is adequate 2. For those who have one hot wash in dishwasher. 3. Milton then wash How long I keep them very much depends on how it looks or if something on it falls apart / breaks. You would think plain water would be okay but my bottles seem to get ...

I get that some people have this thing about not paying for anything however I fail to see any fun in 'wild' camping as some describe. Why ride into the night and leave at dawn? You could simply ask permission at a farm/pub etc and have a better, less fraught experience. Yes I know it's not always p...

Some form of map holder so you can see the route without stopping. It's also sometimes worth jotting down (on a post it maybe) the places you intend passing through. I generally try to memorise the next few turns anyhow so I don't have to check at every junction. I'll be touring so stopping to navig...

I feel demotivated and out of sorts after any break away from home. Indeed I just got back from a road trip last weekend, I would happily have caught the next ferry out to return to the euphoric feeling of visiting new places in furren lands. My cure is to go for a ride on those familiar roads asap ...

PS: Correction. 134mph. From my records of LEJOG and Back. http://lejogandback.blogspot.com I stopped at Ludlow, 8 miles short of 1500 miles and found a little cafe tucked away in a corner just off the town square and asked for the menu. Bike and Trailer were just across the alley-way, and I lifted...

What puzzles me...the lorries are restricted to a maximum physical speed of 56. Yet a coach which can weigh as much as some lorries, and have over 50 souls aboard, can barrel along at 66. Actually a coach is limited to 100kph/62mph. Yes as much as some lorries but only the small ones, 15( is about ...

Of course if you are planning on the Hebrides training for headwinds might be more appropriate!

The little climb west out of Pately Bridge should test your mettle! That bit at Pool doesn't even need a gear change.