My Setup for the Dales Divide Bikepacking Race

[@CycleXplorer]

The Southern Divide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/boCzdWZ4fM55nMUsi=7jJvYsw1Hk8cAmEy

[@lydiagould3090]

Very useful information here for any beginner bike packer. I think you’ll like the Tailfin rear setup. I used an Apidura back bag with an Exo rail on the mtb but it caught my rear wheel and made a small hole in the bag. Now using the Tailfin! Good luck in the Dales divide! To complete it in 2 days seems incredibly fast given the shite weather.🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🥶🥶🥶

[@CycleXplorer]

Thank you, for the short while I got to use it the Tailfin was great. Unfortunately the event didn't go very well for me and I was ill. My short video will be out later in the week 😞

[@Forest_velo]

Good luck, Tom. Hope the weather treats you well!

[@CycleXplorer]

Thanks FV. I don't think it will be amazing but may be a case of it could be worse 😂

[@Bikepacking]

ALWAYS COOL TO SEE OTHER SETUPS

[@CycleXplorer]

The gear is half the fun! Love geeking out looking at other people's stuff.

[@Bikepacking]

@@CycleXplorer Total agree almost finished my setup only took 15 years of trail and errors and lot of shake downs

[@CycleXplorer]

And then something new will come out 😅

[@-Steve-01]

Good luck! Looking forward to seeing the trip report! Am off to a much shorter distance gravel ride on the Saturday, possibly both of us in very changeable weather - am hoping for the best!

[@CycleXplorer]

Thank you, yes the weather isn't looking amazing. Final kit selection today/tomorrow. Enjoy your gravel ride!

[@Bikepacking]

The cambelbak vest is way good ive used mine for over 7 years now love it

[@CycleXplorer]

Agree, I've had it a few years. Should have used it on the atlas mountain race but took the backpack instead which was very hot!

[@ctouzelet]

Looks like you are ready. Have fun!

[@CycleXplorer]

The bag and bike sort of it, a few bits of kit have been changed out since the video. Not sure the legs and head are but we'll soon find out!

[@SusanLonghurst-x6s]

Good luck Tom hope the weather improves.

[@CycleXplorer]

Thank you

[@chrismoody8777]

Good luck, you will now be underway and weather looks not completely awful!

[@CycleXplorer]

Thanks Chris, it didn't really go to plan....

[@themoodyteam]

@@CycleXplorerlooking forward to an update. I found Dotwatcher very underwhelming again 😮

[@CycleXplorer]

I think there were a fair few tracker issues, with some riders not appearing at all@@themoodyteam

[@themoodyteam]

@@CycleXplorerThe organisers defo need a discussion about the quality of tracking. Were trackers compulsory, as there were plenty of checkpoints?

[@CycleXplorer]

@@themoodyteam I'm sure they'll speak to the company. You had to have a tracker, either a hired one or your own. The checkpoints were not stops as such on this one. Just points to pass through/enjoy. It's fairly low key event (it's just a small donation to charity to enter!) but a very well put together route.

[@HScutt-xk6ov]

Very informative video Tom.Hope the weather is kind to you but after 6 months of rain I guess you’re pretty used to it.Look forward to seeing how you get on.Have a great ride.

[@CycleXplorer]

Thank you. Maybe used to riding indoors, could be a rather wild one!

[@Laura-dv6cb]

Look forward to watching your next adventure . Good luck . How long do you think it will take you ? Xx

[@CycleXplorer]

Mmmm not sure yet. Hopefully a couple of days, would be good to finish early on Sunday for some Easter eggs

[@timmcdowell3097]

Nice 👌😎. Don’t forget a few Moroccan biscuits when you re stock, hopefully no wild dogs too hey 👊 #HotcrossBunseason

[@CycleXplorer]

Don't worry I've got a 4 pack of hot cross buns in there. RoweDog inspiration. I'll restock the bun supply en route. Assuming Tesco express is better equipped than Moroccan mountain stores 😂

[@albert85b]

Love this video - great to see you're tackling another event so soon after Atlas! I assume there are lots of accomodation options on the route but because it's Easter they will be fully booked? In any event, hope you get a little sleep, if you need it.

[@CycleXplorer]

I think there were still quite a few rooms available but sadly I only rode a short part of the event as I felt ill. Would like to give it another go somewhen, perhaps even just the route as it seemed nice (more so when dry...)

[@albert85b]

@@CycleXplorer sorry to hear that, hope you can rest up and recover soon!

[@CycleXplorer]

@@albert85b thank you!

[@themoodyteam]

How are you getting there? (You mentioned getting the train home) There’s an issue with the track between Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness. A sinkhole 🙄

[@CycleXplorer]

We are driving up. It was a bit of tongue in cheek. I didn't event look at the train as I assumed they'd be some sort of engineering work over Easter and no doubt cost about a million pounds 😂

[@themoodyteam]

@@CycleXploreryeah, I got the tongue in cheek, I just wanted to double-check 🤞

[@huntos83]

That peanut butter stuff looks good and a lot of calories for the pack size. How is it to eat?

[@CycleXplorer]

I think it tastes good. You have to keep it slightly warm and give it a few squeezes before you have it otherwise it's harder to get out the pack. I am a bit of a peanut butter addict!

[@huntos83]

@@CycleXplorer I just had 2 of each flavour delivered this morning from Holland and Barrett. Will give it a go and see what it’s like, nice and cheap as well, 2 for £2.25 👍

[@CycleXplorer]

Nice! I had a pack and it was tasty and a bit different to just sugar@@huntos83

[@CycleXplorer]

Did you enjoy the peanut butter?

[@huntos83]

@@CycleXplorer yes it’s great! Definitely going to carry a couple for the Southern Divide to try out properly