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by cnb
13 Jul 2020, 6:12pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Pennine Cycleway
Replies: 9
Views: 1344

Re: Pennine Cycleway

Hi..Not sure if I can be much help as I cycled the PCW a few years ago and the alternate route you mention was still subject to negotiation with the M.O.D( I think)..But the official route as I remember was a really nice ride and there is or was a good cycle cafe in Elsdon...
by cnb
22 Jan 2020, 8:09pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Getting home from John O'Groats
Replies: 49
Views: 5413

Re: Getting home from John O'Groats

When I finished Le Jog, I used the train back to Inverness then Hired a car on a point to point basis..Dropping it off in Gateshead which left me a short ride home...I didn't plan to do that but the trains from Inverness were all busy and I hadn't booked...It worked out well in the end...
by cnb
18 Feb 2018, 1:43pm
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Macpac Citadel tent for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 898

Re: Macpac Citadel tent for sale

Yes sold it a couple of years ago..Thought that I'd amended the post Sorry..
by cnb
21 Jan 2018, 11:55am
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Decathlon lightweight tents
Replies: 90
Views: 8697

Re: Decathlon lightweight tents

I was using Leki Khumbu poles..I also have purchased the supports Tarptent sell for when I'm bike touring..Haven't used those in anger yet..
by cnb
16 Jan 2018, 11:46am
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Decathlon lightweight tents
Replies: 90
Views: 8697

Re: Decathlon lightweight tents

I agree..I have also been in an Ultra Quasar that was flattened in fairly strong winds.. The Stratospire I have is the solo which pitches very taught and the wind just seems to roll over it..I haven't used a Spacepacker but they seemed to be a popular tent a few years back..I did own a Backpacker 2 and also a Jetpacker..Both good tents but I prefer side entry tents now hence the Strat 1..I've also just treated myself to a Hilleberg Soulo. :)
by cnb
15 Jan 2018, 7:40pm
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Decathlon lightweight tents
Replies: 90
Views: 8697

Re: Decathlon lightweight tents

I was using a Stratospire 1 camping high in the lakes a couple of weeks ago..Wind was so strong it was difficult to stand..Strat held firm almost without a flutter...
by cnb
6 Jan 2018, 6:12pm
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Best Lightweight sleeping bag/ good quality.
Replies: 33
Views: 4331

Re: Best Lightweight sleeping bag/ good quality.

Last year I bought myself an EE Revelation quilt...I find it much better than a sleeping bag....
by cnb
1 Oct 2016, 6:51pm
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Pictures of your tents.
Replies: 698
Views: 94417

Re: Pictures of your tents.

MrsHJ wrote:
cnb wrote:4ED36D10579A46ABB234BE4A63E2461B.jpg....My best campsite tent...


Must be interesting to attach to your bike......

Just a tad heavy...Great for car camping though..
by cnb
27 Sep 2016, 8:27am
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Pictures of your tents.
Replies: 698
Views: 94417

Re: Pictures of your tents.

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....There you go..MLD Duomid..A bit different from the Robens..
by cnb
27 Sep 2016, 8:23am
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Pictures of your tents.
Replies: 698
Views: 94417

Re: Pictures of your tents.

Robens.Vista 600...Palace compared to what I'm used to...
by cnb
26 Sep 2016, 6:38pm
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Pictures of your tents.
Replies: 698
Views: 94417

Re: Pictures of your tents.

4ED36D10579A46ABB234BE4A63E2461B.jpg
....My best campsite tent...
by cnb
26 Sep 2016, 3:01pm
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Whats the best area in the UK for a weeks cycle camping
Replies: 19
Views: 2161

Re: Whats the best area in the UK for a weeks cycle camping

Northumberland...Lovely quiet roads..
by cnb
24 Aug 2016, 3:36pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: What bike did you use?
Replies: 37
Views: 24484

Re: What bike did you use?

ARTHUR CAYGILL Touring bike...Back in 1997 and again in 1998...
by cnb
25 Feb 2016, 7:50pm
Forum: Cycling Goods & Services - Your Reviews
Topic: Review of Ridgeback Expedition 26" Bad News Update
Replies: 191
Views: 40914

Re: Review of Ridgeback Expedition 26"

So are mine..Disc Trucker and Cross check...They are both drop bar and i want to keep them that way..Hence the +1... :)
by cnb
25 Feb 2016, 6:50pm
Forum: Cycling Goods & Services - Your Reviews
Topic: Review of Ridgeback Expedition 26" Bad News Update
Replies: 191
Views: 40914

Re: Review of Ridgeback Expedition 26"

Oh I don't know about that..I'm not an expert but i thought the OXFORD BIKES were pretty much spec'd the same as others around the same price and just because a frame's made in the far east doesn't make it inferior.(although some might be)..I was looking for a flat bar tourer ..Search the magic interweb and there are quite a few, but actually finding a shop that has any is a different story..I think OBW fills a gap in the market at the mo but other manufacturers are starting to catch on..Look at GENESIS..Two flat bar tourers that i know of and Salsa are also getting in on the act..Thorn stands out but its a long way for me to visit..I know customs always been an option but probably more expensive..