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Thanks!
I've no doubt it's possible on a cross bike, I saw a chap coming the other way at one point on one, but I'm not sure how much fun it would be. Coming from a mountain bike background, before moving to road bikes later in life I've been puzzled by the cross bikes for anything other than racing cross or winter commuter if I'm honest. That's just me though, my wrists are accustomed to suspension of some form when it gets lumpy.
My bike was certainly slight overkill for the downs, but it's my only mountainbike and what all my bikepacking gear is orientated around. It also eats up flinty, gravelly descents without batting an eyelid. Much fun and very confidence inspiring even fully laden.
Tarp set up was a cheap thing off Ali Express, I'll try and find a link later. Used a small ground sheet as well so just like a small tent, just no inner and no poles to carry. Not sure how it would hold up in any serious weather. I managed to get everything connected to sleeping in the 13l dry bag up front (tarp, groundsheet, thermarest, sleepingbag travel pillow and pegs/guy line bits). I'd probably take my hammock if it was warmer, however there are not many woods on the second half which could have been interesting.
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Great write up, looks like a fun weekend. Do you think it would be possible on a cross bike?
Oh and that tarp setup looks great, where did you get it from? the wheel supports one side and the bike the other? good idea. How small did it pack up?