Project Finish Projects (fixed, bikepacker, beater and crabon)

Bothy weekend was successful although the rain and wind was really awful and made us all question why anyone would enjoy cycling or even simply being outside. The Saturday was much better and fun was had. Write up filled with type 2 woes to follow.

Photo courtesy of Euan Camlin

Bike worked well and my best efforts at wiring the dynamo lights up myself seemed to withstand the drowning we experienced so very pleased. Ditched the longer, thinner and shitter Restrap drybag and instead used a 13L Alpkit number. The added width meant it was rock solid and reduced sway to almost nothing with about 10L packed.

Went on another bothy micro adventure last week with @Cupcakes to Wills Bothy. An excellent overnighter down to the borders of England and then back to Edinburgh. Battled some serious headwinds over the Granites which made the rest of the ride feel easy. Will's Bothy has had a touch up with a new fire place, new stove and new sleeping platform.

Updates:

• Dolan has replacement pedals which are exactly the same as the old ones, cheers to @Eamesy for sorting that.
  
• My shoes are fucked and need to go back for warranty, tide-me-over shoes need to be sourced as I cant see Planet X being speedy in sorting me out with shoes that dont have massive cracks across the soles.
  
• Bikes are in dire need of a wash.