Author: Simon C

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New Zealand Travels!

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Anyone got ideas, advice, top things to do and see lists for New Zealand??

I’m going out for a few weeks, through December and returning mid January. Will be based in Wellington so will travel to the best bits for Walking, Riding, Diving, Exploring and generally having fun. Opportunity of a lifetime so got to make every second count.

Cheers

 

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GPS Map Help!

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Looking for advice and help using an Android mobile as my GPS. Currently have Endomondo as the Trail/Route app but they don’t use OS maps, so there is no detail, just white and green spaces.

Thanks to a GMBC post I signed up for the free, 3 month OS subscription! Installed the OS Mapfinder on my mobile. I can now see all the UK on my laptop, create routes and export them to mobile but I cant get the 1:25000 OS maps onto my mobile! I need maps on my mobile rather than constant uploading of data as most of the places I go have no mobile coverage!

Any ideas for easy OS map use on an Android so I can see where I am and plot the trail i’ve ridden? Forget OS and use Viewranger? Forget the mobile and buy a GPS?

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Grand Tour of Scotland

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Planning a wee Grand Tour of Scotland before heading  south to Englandshire in a few weeks. Taking my 29er for some sweet singletrack, walking boots for a few peaks, a tent and my van so can go anywhere. Sadly, my fitness is at an all time low so no full days out.

So where can you recommend I go in a week??

 

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Cree T6 bike light and head mount kit

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7 Day Shop are selling the Cree T6 bike light for only £21.99 + £1.99 P+P. Usually delivered within 2 days rather that 3-4 weeks from DealExtreme!

Rather a narrow beam so helmet mount is best. I cut the elastic off the head mount and cable tie it to top of helmet. Tiny and lightweight battery easily gives 3 hours burn time on low setting! The cable is long enough to reach a jersey back pocket.

http://www.7dayshop.com/7dayshop-bike-light-hyper-bright-t6-cree-led-bicycle-light-with-headlight-kit-rechargeable-genuine-cree-t6-xm-l-led?utm_medium=email&utm_source=7dayshop.com+Limited&utm_campaign=4513818_2014-08-01-DOTD&utm_content=DS009IMAGE&dm_i=18LS,2OQVU,DLT111,9TBFN,1

 

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29er tyre advice wanted

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Any advice out there on 29er tyres to find the balance between fast rolling and traction on the mud, dirt, leaves and some rocks and roots.

Continental’s Mountain Kings aren’t doing it for me, very sketchy on the corners . . . .