BCF North Wales Trip [Picture Thread Link P12]

[DrSnoosnoo]

I'm gonna look like i'm on a world tour! my sleeping mat is HUGE. It's bigger than my tent ... balls to it though, I'll be comfy!
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[fatjames]

Afternoon guys. I've bought a blow up bed, 7 quid from sports direct. I'll get a battery powered pump tomorrow then I'm set. I also got some 1 piece waterproofs from j&s, so I'll wear jeans and a leather jacket under.
Aiming to test run the tent from chickenstrip tomorrow, unless it's dry when I get home later.

Fj

[-Matt-]

Weather seems to of improved further again - Friday is mainly dry for us from Poole-Bristol-Tremadog.

Although just when we're due to arrive/setting up tents between 4-7pm is when the weekends only heavy rain is due perfect timing

[-Matt-]

Is anyone likely to be arriving significantly before around 4pm?

[DrSnoosnoo]

[-Matt-]

Okay thats fine, i've let them know I expect the majority of us to arrive around then; just wanted to check in case anyones arriving majorly early so I can let them know and they can keep track of the group and where we get put.

About to commence packing. Think I might look at getting an air-bed too for a bit of comfort for once, hopefully I can fit it all on

[Dave70]

[-Matt-]

[chickenstrip]

[-Matt-]

I'm going with my tankbag in its waterproof-jacket regardless of weather don't trust the forecast to risk a sudden downpour drowning all my electrical stuff. Knowing my luck it would be the least of potential things that would destroy my travel-items

[chickenstrip]

Yep, hills make their own weather, and often unpredictable at that. Plan for the worst, hope to enjoy the best!
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[Dave70]

Well, I've just spent forever looking for my waterproofs.

Most of my stuffs still in bags and boxes since the move and I haven't bothered unpacking as this place is only temporary and I've only just finished moving it in here from the storage place, as I've been doing it in dribs and drabs.

Went through all the bags first....nope, they're not in any of them.

Went through every one of the piled high boxes....nope, not in any of them.

Just about to give up and was thinking that I must of left them behind in the Isle of Man, when a little light came on in my head...of course...I put them in the cupboard where the gas boiler is when I moved in.

Such an obvious place

I'm debating whether to do an oil change tomorrow, though it's not really due for another 700 miles, so might just check the level and top it up if needed.

Does anyone know if it'd be okay to top semi synthetic up with fully synthetic? My bike runs on either but, last oil change was semi synth and I only have fully synth at home.
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[-Matt-]

Might as well do it after if its not due, probably be near the recommended mileage by the end of the weekend too, if all goes to plan

Funnily enough ive lost my waterproofs too . Have my bike one piece but nothing to wear about the campsite, dont fancy sitting in my michelin man suit all evening friday

Waterproofs, camp bed, chain lube all need to be urgently bought tomorrow, whilst finding time to pack!

[Dave70]

I'm just taking the bare basics tbh, not sure how much I'll fit on the R. Jeans, pair of boots, socks, skids and T-shirt should do me on top of the camping gear and waterproofs.

Looking forward to this.
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2012: R125 killed by white van. 2016 R125 killed by 30,000 miles of redline. Current: 2016 Kawasaki ER6f.

[chickenstrip]

Bloody camping amateurs - all my camping kit is kept in the bag it goes onto the bike in, ready to go (ooooh, get you! ).
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[-Matt-]

Stuff everywhere right now, trying to sort out what to pack where and how to attach it all together
https://i61.tinypic.com/w13fac.jpg

[Dave70]

^^^You might need a trailer.

Very good on being organised though

I,on the other hand, will probably leave everything till the last minute, then start panicking and getting stressed because it's all going horribly wrong.
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[-Matt-]

'Final count' seems to be ten of us going for definate

[Dave70]

[-Matt-]

If you can get to a store tomorrow - Go outdoors sell them for not too much, mine are from there, very light weight but totally waterproof. An L-size will generally JUST fit a sleeping bag - an XL size will comfortably fit one and probably fit most reasonably small tents, i'd probably go for XL's for the little extra to play it safe.

I think sports direct sell them too but not sure on the sizing or if they stock any big ones at all. Most other camping/sports shops have them but they're often very expensive ones aimed at 'serious kayakers' etc [not that they seem to actually be any better ]

[Dave70]

Let's hope we're not Kayaking down the road to Wales then.

Aye, I've noticed camping shops seem to have most things overpriced. One of them wanted 4 quid for two small bungees. I managed to get a pack of 10 for just over a tenner in B&Q, much bigger too.

Not sure I'll have time tomorrow to get to the shops, so I may have to improvise with bin bags after all.
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There ain't no devil, there's just god when he's drunk.

2012: R125 killed by white van. 2016 R125 killed by 30,000 miles of redline. Current: 2016 Kawasaki ER6f.

[-Matt-]

Double wrapped tightly in binbags will be just as good to be honest, doesn't even take much longer to pack up really - I always bring a roll of binbags/sandwich bags to waterproof stuff in case anything leaks

Also, if anyone is bothering to bring a hefty mallet along for pegs - one of these works great and fits nicely in the tent bag - spanner end for whackin' in, hoop end for pullin' out
https://www.mackay.co.uk/images/product/unior-125-1-combination-spanner-1-2-a-f-56632430.JPG

[-Matt-]

FINAL INFO
Not sure how much i'll be available to post on here tomorrow so this may be the 'final post'. Should be on and off the chat though.

For the south-west/bristol people, we are meeting at
Granada Services - off the roundabout before the Severn bridge UK side.
Postcode - BS35 4BH
Time - 12pm

Campsite address
Bwlch-y-Moch,
Tremadog,
Gwynedd,
North Wales
LL49 9SN

Camping Costs
Camping - £6 per night inc toilets - Showers 50p

Barn costs - if available
£7.50 per person per night inc toilets - Showers £1 coin

Me and the group i'm coming with are aiming to arrive between 4-5pm. Theres no rush if you have to arrive late, i'm bringing lights so setting up in the dark will be no problem. If you do arrive early and want to check in just mention you're part of the weekend bike-group Matt contacted them about.

Inb4 unpredicted monsoon

[Dave70]

Myself, Sam and possibly Mo should also be arriving between 4 and 5pm. It's quite a straightforward run, so we shouldn't get too lost. I just need to check out and memorise the last section of the trip.
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There ain't no devil, there's just god when he's drunk.

2012: R125 killed by white van. 2016 R125 killed by 30,000 miles of redline. Current: 2016 Kawasaki ER6f.

[-Matt-]

I'll be checking my phone reguarly during stops so anyone can text me along the way if theres any updates/problems.