Cycling in the Peak District
woollypigs We have just spent four days in the Peak District in the north of England, pootling about and enjoying the views. And, of course, sampling some excellent cake. Last year…
2011
Are you sitting comfortably?
I really do have the so-called “Brooks bum” – they work for some and not for others. Peli, for example, didn’t get along at all with the one we tested…
Fettling Ortlieb pannier hooks
I have talked about the Ortlieb pannier hooks and spacers falling off before (clicky here: Ortlieb Bike-Packer Plus (Rear). For some reason they fitted just nicely and snugly into the…
Is there HOPE* for my hub?
On my touring bicycle I have a HOPE XC rear hub with a Mavic A319 rim. But, over the last two years, I have had two rims crack and two…
Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tour
I have been running Schwalbe Marathon Plus 700x35c (37-622) and Peli the 26×1.35 (35-559), with great success. I think I have had only one visit in 8,000 miles and that…
Millslade Camping, Brendon, Lynton, North Devon, EX35 6PS
Description: (From ukcampsite.co.uk) Millslade camping site is in the heart of Exmoor national park, in the small hamlet of Brendon, Lorna Doone valley, also known as the hidden valley. We…
Bowdens Crest Camping & Caravan Park, Bowdens, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0DD
Description: Whether you are looking for a short weekend break, a family holiday or just feel like an overnight stop, Bowdens Crest can assist. We are situated in the the…
Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan & Camping Park, Dyers Lane, Bathpool, Taunton, Somerset, England, TA2 8BZ
Description: 2.5 acre, level. Advance booking advisable. Taunton to Bridgwater canal for walking nearby. Site visited: 8th of June 2011. At first glance this site just looked like a back…
I tip my hat to you
Because now I can! I picked up a hat the other day after many years of thinking about getting one; I finally narrowed it down to a Tilley Hemp TH5.…
We have moved!
After two years living in ‘Sweaty Betty’, our Blacks Octane 3 tent, we have upgraded and moved along to a Hilleberg! Sweaty Betty has done us proud on our tours…