BANTER GMU 2017 - KIELDER

You should be used to that coming from Ireland!

 

Looks that way... Sucks. And I'm camping !!!

 

Sorry folks. It's my fault. It always rains when I'm due to have a biking holiday or go anywhere on the bike. The last time it did this I took the car instead, but I don't think I would be too popular rolling up in the car.

 

Up until your post Wayne, I was feeling a bit sad at not being there with you guys. But it's a big birthday for me tomorrow - presents, party etc so unfortunately I won't be there.

On the upside, it's scheduled for 30°+ here for the next week - so not all bad then.

Have the very best time of your lives guys - and keep safe. Have one for me in the evening would you ?

I'll be thinking about you all.

 

Damn, I was looking forward to put a face on the tag...

 

me too

 

I'll have my camera. Fully Waterproof.
I'll try to take as much photos as I can.

 

I don't have waterproof boots, (yet) so I might ride in hiking boots for the first time...

 

Never mind Jez, it looks as if kitchen-cooking will be our best deal anyway!
(And you have less stuff to carry around with you..)

My WX-App still says 'sunny-spells' among the rain showers.
I stay optimistic.

 

Cards against humanity is freaking awesome indeed.

 

That's very much appreciated. We'll see how ugly things get. I haven't camped in years, but I'm not made of sugar either.

Regarding the metal head - badass biker - ginger-head rocker - anything-engineer, I doubt he will take you up on that... Sometimes I wonder if he's not the son of an actual viking and a mountain bear... ( Sorry Dan... )

 

Hadn't thought of the laces being a safety issue Jez - good thought though as I ride in Doc Martins all the time nowadays.

I'm assuming you're worried about them coming loose?

 

I often ride wide with laced boots (Red Wing Iron Ranger), and, of course, I make sure the knot is tied up properly. Not to mention, even untied those laces would be too short to reach the wheels.

But I appreciate the concern (gotta love the care have for each other... ).

And I'll bear it in mind if I ride with hiking boots, which laces might be dangerous is loose. When not commuting I usually ride with a pair of lace free mid-calf boots, but those are not waterproof. And if the Sealskinz hold up in rain, they will be eventually give up to strong rains.

very soon, though, those will be no worries anymore, I'm gearing up with the TCX Fuel boots.

 

FFS... Now I'm terrified of riding with laces !

 

I'd never thought of it like that Jez - you've put the shits up me good and proper

Thanks mate. We're havin' a bit of a do tomoz night in the local alehouse - pop across if you're about.

 

I just stuffed my pannier's front pocket with as much elastic bands as I could find in the office.