I use a Minix 65w charger, it's got 3 ports on it so you can charge a few things at once. However, there are some other ones about by Anker etc that do 100w+.

Thank you, hope you have some goof bikepacking trips planned!

@ you never know maybe we might see each other on one next year

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Where are you planning on bikepacking next?

I will soon be going from lands end to John o’groats . Your videos sure have helped .

@ wow that'll be a challenge. Look forward to hearing about it 😊

It's because 'average' bikepacking equipment might not make for an interesting title! But in all seriousness the gear I mention in the video has all been fantastic. I paid for it all and have no incentives to big it up, so hopefully it is useful to someone.

It's a good one isn't it. If they made it waterproof it would be even better! Got any bikepacking trips planned?

Hi! I am getting some serious Atlas Mountain Race fomo at the moment! I didn't have any issues with the 6-pack, circulating between low and high. I charged it off the Anker Power Bank - perhaps test it a few times before you go? I made sure I didn't drain the light before charging, maybe topping up during the day. I think you could have some potential issues if you completely discharged the Six Pack battery. It fits in my 1.5L flip top back and allows the USB to fit etc - the one in the video. You could store it in the top tube bag and only charge when not moving OR put it in a stem back whilst charging? During the race there is a fair bit of darkness (I think 13 hours) - but I probably stopped for around 6 hours each night so that reduced some of the time the Six Pack was in use. Had a head torch too for setting up camp and also in case of an emergency if the light stopped working.

​@@CycleXploreryeah thats more or less my plan also (4hrs sleep + 2hrs faff) and ill have a Joystick on my head. I usually have to use the anker from a feed bag, but that can be a bit impractical, and it's risky if it rains. I'd rather carry it off a TT bag and leave it there all the time. Who knows....maybe Tailfin will come out with longer TT bags soon!

@ I think they are making a long version one. My biggest bit of advice would be to savour the night skies. They're amazing and I've never seen so many stars. I went back to Morocco a couple of weeks ago but didn't get so see the sky like it is in the desert 😢 ✨

Apple air pods - battery life if fantastic and great for long solo stretches

@@lizzycampbell3665 That's a good one, can't beat a little bike boogie in the middle of the night!

Thank you for watching. All feedback is a gift, gives me something to look into improving.

Thanks for the 'feedback'*, it's something I'll look to improve. *excuse the pun

I appreciate that, other than the foil blanket I use all of this gear on bikepacking trips that are more relaxed. The ultra 'race' riding is a good testing ground for kit as it gets absolutely battered. Due to work etc I don't have the luxury of big extended (in terms of time) trips but doing it in a 'race' setting let's me cover some good distance/time on the bike. But I do love a little overnight micro adventure close to home 😁

Haha I can vouch for the annoyance of the charge port in the rain 🌧️ I've got a couple of things entered, looking at a few other things in-between. How about you?

Thank you. I'll have to have a look at the Nitrcore ones, not heard of them. My ideal power bank is very small, charges fast, is waterproof and has loads of capacity. Maybe one day as technology improves, we might not even need to recharge!

A 20,000 mha weight is half of the Anker (324 g), it doesn’t have the fast charging integrated feature but you can get a fast charger until we find the infinity source of energy 😅 I’m going to the AMR 2025 and I’ll rely on nitecore pawerbank and Fénix lights, see you in Morocco to talk bikes and gear 😎💪🏻🚴🏻‍♂️

@@omare_biketonature Nice weight saving, can carry a few extra snacks 😉I'm afraid I am not doing the Atlas Mountain Race next year. As much as I'd love to do it again, there are a few other events I want to do - too many events not enough time! You'll love it, the route and scenery is amazing.

That's interesting. For me it's kind of been the other way around. Especially on the mtb. Guess it all depends on our individual bodies. Numb fingers and hands are so horrible. Especially months after the bikepacking or ultra event and you still can't use them properly!

Thanks Tim. I expect you've got a great list of gear

A buff 😉, pack of hot cross buns, ibuprofen gel, and a get outta jail card (bank card)

@ still use a buff you gave me. And who could forget hot cross buns.

No worries. You'd probably want some ear plugs too

I may set one up for my events/videos. My own one feels a tad personal to share widely, but I'll think about it 😊

@@CycleXplorer respect bro! ok but at least share with us, how long was ur riding time, vs your elapsed time on atlas?

@ sure, my elapsed time was 145 hours and my moving time was 88 hours. The moving time probably isn't 100% as when I was hike a biking my Garmin paused at times.

Haha a 90 inch screen would be epic. Maybe I need to up my Zwift game. I tend to watch a film or series on my phone when I'm not doing an event. If it's a race I listen to some music, a bigger screen would make it easier to see what's going on 😂

How could I forget the sound system/headphones

Thanks. My theory, and I could be completely wrong, is if the tyres soft it will bob about a bit when your stood up, making a big effort. So you'd lose a bit of your input power into the movement of the front end going up and down.

Get out there and get it done, winter is coming 😱

@@CycleXplorer out there or in there?

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Lots of beautiful places

Thanks. Enjoy Zwift!

Thank you. I took some dehydrated porridges and just had them with cold water. However, I think you could easily ask for some hot water. They'd probably charge you a small amount for it. Perhaps learn the French and Arabic phrase for hot water? There is a lot of coffee in Morocco and I imagine even the little shops would have a kettle. Morocco is a lovely place and the atlas mountain race is an amazing event. Have you done any other events before?

Hope they help!

Got to keep cool 🥵

thanks. I was indeed wandering about the New Forest. Was just trying to film in a slightly different way but not sure I'll do it that way again as there was a load of background noise at one point and I had to redo it 😂

Haha thanks, I gave it a go! Lovely part of the world of you live there.

There was a fair bit here and there, but nothing that went on for too long (like I wasn't waking for hours on end). I was wearing Specialized recon 1.0. The cheap ones with Velcro straps. They have quite a lot of flex in them so are pretty comfortable walking. I'm not sure with regard to flat pedals, I know some people may but in the atlas mountain race there was a lot more riding than walking. I think shimano do some spd shoes that are quite like flat shoes but with the benefit of clipping in.

Thanks for the useful info 👌

@@colingoulding3227 no worries. Are you planning on riding Atlas Mountain Race next year?

Certainly considering it. Application is on Friday so need to make my mind up but with no ultra experience, I know it’s a big ask. Why not jump in the deep end 🙂 I’ve been cycling consistently with a coach for a while and will ramp up training and I will need to do a 2-3 day test run in Wales with the gear to test everything. Did you have a plan on x miles and x amount of sleep per day or just go with a flow on how you felt avoiding the cut off of course?

@@colingoulding3227 go for it! I had a rough idea of what I wanted to do but it kind of went out the window. So I basically went with the flow. One mistake I think I made was not sleeping at all on the first night. If I did it again I may chose to get a couple of hours kip to make the second (first full day) a bit easier going and not kick off the sleep deprivation so early. A big chunk of getting to the end isn't about riding the bike - it's dealing with problems, working out things like where to get food, how much water do l need to carry, where shall I rest etc. and then a massive dose of mental resilience to keep turning the pedals. The landscape does help inspire!

Causing chaos? 😂

I used double Mezcals which would be good on a dry King Alfred's Way! Brazos would be better on wet King Alfred's Way. I didn't change them as I've been trying to wear them out before I do but so far they've done Atlas Mountain Race, a couple of 500km UK events and a number of long distance rides. Very robust 😂

@@CycleXplorer ah mezcals fair do's I just saw Vittoria on the tyre not the model I'm currently running maxxis high rollers and they are fairly quick but lose traction too easily on mud and wet grass.

@@zedddddful mezcals good on gravel and in the dry. Not very good in mud and wet chalk 😂

I might have to agree with you there

Hopefully the rest of the time was good? I can't say the ridgeway was particularly pleasant 😅 I've done King Alfred's Way before when the weather was good and it was a different experience 😂

@@CycleXplorer it was perfect apart from that we really really enjoyed it, seeing some of the climbs we did on your video but completly soaked really put into perspective how good we had it 😅

@@Lou-Lou. glad you had a good time!

Thank you, nice place to be for access to the South Downs Way. It is up their with my favourite routes

Thanks. In the process of deciding. I thinking my 'big one' may be the Alps Divide. Then some other ones in the build up. Quite fancy another crack at the Dales Divide.

Have you got any planned?

​@@CycleXplorer The Alps Divide looked absolutely stunning, though I’m hoping for them to have better weather conditions next year. I had El Piri, Basajaun, and The Goats lined up for this year, but had to push them to 2025 due to spinal surgery.

@@OscarMager sorry to hear that, but some nice things to looks forward to. I've not heard of the goat, will check it out. El Piri looks like a great one.

@@lydiagould3090 for me it's as much about a mental reset. Kind of been coasting along for the last month or so. Will use the time to set a few winter goals to get back in the training mood. I didn't do Borderland as I was kind of done by that point and just enjoying some shorter, faster riding for a bit! Have you got any plans for next year?

@@CycleXplorer Yes, Borderlands guys are organising a 24 hour event in May I’ll be doing and possibly a shorter bike packing event. Going to Fuerteventura next month to do a 400k event ( not a race) My liking for Premier Inn goes against me when it comes to being competitive 🤣🤣

Thanks

Thank you for following along. I'm not 100% which ones yet. Maybe Alps Divide 🏔️

Yay! ​@@CycleXplorer

@@stuartcaughlin2788 maybe 🤔

@@CycleXplorer Alps, Alps, Alps, Alps!

@@stuartcaughlin2788 maybe maybe maybe

They asked me if I wanted my water bottles filling up. Premier Inn don't really mind

Thank you

Maybe you'll come back and drop everyone!

Same

Thank you! It's an epic race/route and an amazing country

Thank you very much, hopefully it helps someone. Even me if I decide to go back 😂 are you planning on riding atlas mountain race?

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Oh no I best go back and get it!