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Sweep wrote:What bothers you about wild camping alone slowroad?

I've done a little wild camping which I found ok as long as you put the efford in to get a decent spot you should get some good sleep.

I'm not a fan personally of doing it alone, during the 6 winter months at least, as I get bored...

roberts8 wrote:I think it is worth checking out rooms on Airbnb as they are often not much different from a hostel and if sharing they are very affordable. Mix and match all options seems another option.

AirBnB has never been something I've considered. If you're just staying for one night is it worth the hassle?

While I'm disappointed by the change I dont see it as having that big of an impact. Rooms tend to cost £20 a night these days anyway so you are £1 worse off. Where else are you going to go if a single traveller? B&Bs tend to start £40... Travelodges can be found for good prices in sales but they...

My only advice with london north western would be to avoid rush hour. ther than that I'ts always been easy enough.

Though they have no dedicated bike space. Its just a case of fold down seats. If someones sitting there you have the choice of asking them to move or keeping the bike in the doorway...

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Lots going on here but it shows some fascinating results ie

The prevalence of significant head trauma was 35% in the group of patients with helmet and 34% in the group without helmets

Even if you knew the numbers, you'd still have no idea how many passed close to your town. There isn't really a route though some without the desire to do their own thing follow someone else's. I've cycled through Dumfries but it's nowhere near my JoGLE route. But if you knew that x number of peopl...

thanks for the info matt. Why was it quiet at that time of year? Did you have any problems with biting insects while camping? Did you carry the CTC bag with you? cheers Hi John, It's after the Icelandic holidays, I think. A few people about but the high roads and campsites are pretty quiet. No inse...

That tent looks epic. I have been tempted to get some DCF to try a tarptent like construction but the stuffs so expensive it went wrong it be quite a waste.

What was the purpose of doing a stove? that would never occur to me?

thanks for the info matt. Why was it quiet at that time of year? Did you have any problems with biting insects while camping? Did you carry the CTC bag with you?
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Hi everyone! Looking at taking the bikes up to Birmingham by train, and cycling back via the canals and towpaths. Has anyone attempted this, and do they have any advice? Hi Chris. I'm very familiar with the sections from Birmingham to Warwick. It really varies from decent surface to a rideable trai...

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It's with a heavy heart that I put my beloved Thorn up for sale. The components are a mixed bag but campagnolo other than the brake calipers. Brooks swift ti saddle Brooks mudflap Tortec Cosmo rack (silly money new) Thomson seatpost Stunning condition but could do with a change of bar tape (I never...

I've been using a mirror attached to the bar end of a drop bar which is working well for me. There is a mirror that attaches to a helmet which I've seen a few people with.

Probably obvious but it really depends on the use. If weight doesn't matter because you're not moving you could just get a £50 synthetic bag that will keep you warm. If you want down then it will double the price. If you want the best down for weight to warmth ration (something with 800+ fill power)...

Lots of good points there Graham. It's only now that my cycling equipment is settled that I have the resources to try some MYOG pieces.

Pleased to see others posting their stuff from the past. I would love to have a crack at some bikepacking bags as well.