Thedktor wrote:Oh, hope you don't mind me asking but how do you pick the bike up, assuming you do only have one leg?

I have to use the bend-the-knees, straight-back technique or end up with a k-nackered back...

The DR is not heavy, well not compared to picking up my KTM 950

Wonkyconk wrote:

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Went out on my own today, well worth it for the views.
Was slicker than my old science teachers hair and she was nicknamed 'the greasy weasel'!

Nice one B)

Excellent, good view of Chew Valley lake. What did Gabe ride?

Yeah, nice to meet you as well, I didn't go south as there are more hills :laugh:

There are many downsides to having just a part-time job but there are also advantages, today I took advantage of not working today and went out for a ride in the snow. The worst part was getting out of Bristol as there was carnage of nearly every hill but eventually I got out to the good roads.........

Horses for courses. For me the most important thing is grip, that's why I wear trials boots with a grippy sole but I fully understand why others vote for protection first. Whatever boots you buy make sure you get a good pair of ex-army sealskins as that's what will keep your feet dry, not the boots.

herman wrote:I'll raise you with this one then, I recognized a few of the lanes from your excellent tale and this was in it albeit from a different angle.

That's Tramps favourite bath at Stratford Tony

Bob, I haven't done this one yet. Wide enough all the way for an outfit ??? I think me and Cabby might just try to fit it in this year.Transalp + Outfit. Or we may take the DR & dommie solo in a van. (if I've learnt to ride it by then ;) ) :laugh: My AT Fuel pump went today, :( :( Thank Steve a...

I did it two years ago, fantastic trail and lots of others in the area.

The guy who sells the badges will be at a point on the trail that he considers is dooable on a road bike, the postition changes from year to year depending on the conditions. We will be heading over to Bardonecchia for the rally from the Dolomites, being hard-core riders we are letting the train ta...