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North Birmingham CTC, have today Saturday 30th April 2016 , conducted our vote and the outcome is that we will remain a Members Group.

Much happier now.

M

Hello All

The Current Contact information for the North Birmingham CTC is:-

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Thule do this but i don't know much about it "Thule PACK N PEDAL" apparently it fits front or back and has attachments for thin, medium and large (suspension) tubes

Preference in tread pattern and also i got a good deal at the LBS for 4 Land Cruisers

I've fitted the Schwalbe Land Cruiser on our mountain bike touring setup

http://www.schwalbe.co.uk/active-line/land-cruiser/

My wifes and my setup using Specialized Rockhoppers they are used on and off road and so far have proved very versatile.

dynamo hub, bar ends and Brooks Saddle are among a few alterations.

Just a thought ........

My nephew got a volvo off ebay for him self and 3 mates to go to the alps with 4 mountain bikes for a fortnight when they returned he put it back on ebay and got more back for it.

All 4 bikes were stripped of there wheels and went in the back.

My wife and I went over there for a short break last year.

here is our story. http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?o=1 ... 12536&v=65

Matt

If you need a file then.

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/engineers-files/2390030/

but i've got a Park tools cable cutter

http://tinyurl.com/p6nhxmn

so you don't need a file.

I too just take my Smart phone (samsung galaxy s3) I have a 32gb micro sd card and store loads on that and have the kindle app for reading books plus about a 100 albums
it comes with a satnav, plus i run the UK atlas Lite app but if you cant get the internet then I also photograph the relevant maps and just zoom in using the phone is easy.
We take a Video camera my wifes phone and kindle. I can keep it all charged with my hub dynamo and a USB-werk from Rose we dont carry any other tech. its all kept switched off untill needed.

Matt

My wife and I did it in two 2 days this is a our short story

Day 1
My Wife and I drove to Carlisle but didn't locate the long stay carpark (which is right outside the front door) in time and missed the first train to Whitehaven which meant we didn't start cycling untill 10 o'clock. The weather was nice as we set off to Alston, the half way(ish) point where we had pre-positioned our caravan.
We passed 2 red squirels on our way to the first major climb up the Whinlater Pass and once in the forest trail centre missed a way marker and got lost before retracing our steps and finding our way out and on to Keswick.
The leg to Penrith was very pleasant with a few climbs but nothing too bad.
Penrith to Alston = Two sharp climbs out of Penrith to Langwathby which after 50+ miles hurt a bit but then the suffering started. From Renwik to the summit of Hartside Fell (at 70 miles) was really hard work and we reached the top in the dark. The long descent to Alston was pleasant (but a bit chilly).

Day 2 - The route to Allenheads was lovely with fresh(ish) legs, beautiful scenery in sunshine with two nice climbs including the highest point on the Sustrans network. The ascent out of Rookhope took us off road and over the moors to Parkhead and a welcome cup of tea. The descent down into Consett was pleasant but in Consett we got lost and went round in a big circle before finding our way out. From Consett to Tynemouth was a bit of a drag to be honest, after the beatiful Penine scenery, the last 37 miles followed, in the main old rail routes and the Hadrians Way Cycle route. But we made it to the North Sea, turned our bikes round and rode the 10 miles back to Newcastle and train station, where both the Newcastle and Sunderland supporters made the wait quite erm... interesting.
We got back to the car, drove back to Caravan for a Lamb shank dinner and LOTS of wine.

Our Kit
Wifes Bike :- Specialised RockHopper hard tail with Fox 100mm front forks.
My Bike :- Giant Anthem Full sus 100mm of travel.
each day we carried our Cammel back Mule 3 litre bladders filled with SIS Go isotonic drink.
each day we carried and eat 2 Gells. and 2 small packets of trail mix (nuts and raisons) some flap jack and a snickers bar.
front and rear Lights and a lightweight wet weather jacket.
Between us we had a tool kit and 4 innertubes (2 each, but nothing was used)
Cash, Card, a mobile phone each and a video camera
the sustrans Map and Guide book
we had helmets, gloves and we were wearing sunglasses, hit it.

cheers

I didn't know that existed.

M

I suppose that some thing allong the lines of the hot showers network could be of us for "drive Space" by cyclists for cyclists
I live near *** and have a space for 1 car etc.

Just a thought

M

In France 2 weeks ago one of the camp sites we stayed on the ground was so hard I popped to a Big Mat (type of Wicks) and got 2 packets of 6 inch nails and a 2 euro claw hammer worked a treat but i was in the car so weight was not an issue not having to carry them

My Wild country Duolite Tourer 2 man tent on the Isle of Harris