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All sorted now. Thanks everyone.

Looks good. There's an Ox Shed cafe near Wallingford, Oxfordshire. Google maps suggests it's a 68 mile ride between the two.

Thanks for all the replies, @tmevans I've messaged you.

Good to know. Thanks

I'm looking for a budget 1x10 conversion kit and spotted this Sungooyue branded kit. Any thoughts on this stuff? I've never heard of it but is it one of those cases of same bits as *** with a different name on them?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09NC67C7Y/

Trying to convert a cheap bike to 1x10 so I'm interested in any bits that mean I can do it cheaper than one of those conversion kits on ebayzon:

170mm cranks
narrow-wide chainring
MTB 10 speed cassette
rear mech
shifter etc

I'm in Berkshire/Oxfordshire so will probably need to be posted unless you're local

Seems like KNOWN is still very much alive?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajuhAgIyaI4

I've been watching a lot of the Killa Kela podcasts recently where he interviews some of the London writers that I remember from back in the day. The KOF and NEAT one is particularly entertaining.

There's a new documentary on Netflix about the history of Rolex.

Apparently it's a good watch.

Penrhos is open again, I met the MOs at a Nant Syddion work party recently.

Dulyn from Mellynllyn and across the dam involves some rock cut steps that you'll have to carry bikes up/down, however the "lower" path can be pretty boggy.

Despite it not being the least remote bothy in Wales Dulyn can be busy and can attract all sorts of characters. I don't think I've had either bothy to myself on a summer weekend.

Also if you're not already a member consider joining the Mountain Bothies Association or maybe turn up to a work party, the Wales area lot are a good bunch and everyone is made welcome whatever their skill level (or lack thereof).

Looks like you all had a great day. I'll keep an eye out for future rides.

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Penrose paving at the Mathematical Institute.

I've been using the black edition recently. Love the stuff. I put some matcha powder in my morning shake for a bit of caffeine too.

This is my kind of thing. I was in a very short lived project that had a recording like this (but worse!)

Sorry folks, as much as I want to come along I need to listen to my bad knee that's telling me a bike ride wouldn't be wise at the moment. Hopefully this ride is the first of many and I'll be able to join you on another one.

Thanks

Side pic and width if it helps.

Can someone confirm what speed this Campagnolo freehub is please. Comparing the spline pattern to pictures online I'm starting to think it's 9/10 speed but I've found a few websites that have made me doubt myself.
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This seems to be happening a lot lately in various locations around the UK, along with abandoned cheap camping gear and litter.

Some say that it's partly down to covid as people sought out holidays and activities they can still do when travel was restricted and other attractions/activities were closed but the ignorance of newbies is no excuse, it's just laziness and selfishness. Hopefully everyone knows leaving litter and human waste is wrong, or do people these days have the mindset that they should be able to have their fun without thinking of others or taking any responsibility for their actions?

If "Leave no trace" and "Follow the country code" arent getting through to people then what will? I quite liked a sign I saw North of the border that said "If we all love Scotland then who's leaving all the litter?" It seems we need to foster a culture of responsibility for the outdoors that a lot of people don't have. I'm sure if you asked a lot of the litter and stool leavers if they were proud of their country or loved their nation they would say yes, yet they aren't prepared to atc like a responsible adult to do their bit to look after it.

Yes. We caught the boat over and stayed in one of the cottages on the island. There is a campsite there too but being on a small island it'd be pretty grim if the wind and weather was bad, you'd want to bag a camping spot in the shelter of the wall if possible if you were camping.

There's a very small shop that does convenience store basics but if you have any dietary requirements etc and plan on self catering then I'd recommend bringing food with you just in case the range in the shop isn't very big. We visited a few years ago so this may have improved by now. They also have a pub which serves food and seems to be one of the main social focus points of the island.

I'd say 3 days is enough to see everything at a relaxed pace if you're walking. We walked around the Northern half of the island one day and the Southern half the next. The letterboxing trail will take you round most of the points of interest and clues for this can be bought in the shop. Obviously there's birdwatching and climbing to be done too which could take up a lot of time if those are your sort of things.

The only bit we didn't get to was Rat Island which is accessible at low tide however it's over slippery seaweedy rocks and we weren't confident we'd get there and back before the tide came in, plenty of people manage to do it though.

It could well be the same frame then. If so it's nice to see it being used.

Sorry folks, I might have to pull out as my bad knee is not enjoying cycling at the moment. Please tell me there will be more of these rides!

They're available, I've PMed you.

I can't stand Russian dolls.

They're so full of themselves!