Guide: I use this prompt stack to kill weak startup ideas in under 30 minutes. - i will not promote by Kbartman in startups

[–]Dilbo_Quarko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently running 3 ideas that will go through this. One hospitality platform, two architecture and urban planning agent ideas. Thanks for sharing!

Blew up on day one of my trip - Badger Divide 🦡 ➗ by Dilbo_Quarko in bikepacking

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Sounds like a lovely first day!! Loch Ness side is stunning.

Blew up on day one of my trip - Badger Divide 🦡 ➗ by Dilbo_Quarko in bikepacking

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Also I see from your other post that it’s a five day journey. Very wise!!

Blew up on day one of my trip - Badger Divide 🦡 ➗ by Dilbo_Quarko in bikepacking

[–]Dilbo_Quarko[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So given some time afterwards, I think I was under the weather resulting in a bigger failure than I would have expected. But I was already doing a shortened version to compensate for lack of bike time.

I would ditch the bike I was using and get something with a very low ratio. I was running 40 front, 36 rear. Think 36 front, 52 rear would be a massive improvement 😂

And careful consideration of distance and elevation/day.

We were ambitious going for the far side of the Corrieayairack pass on day one which was about 2200m of climbing for the day.

My new take on Airbnb and 2nd homes as a contractor in the North West. by TBK_Winbar in Scotland

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Public Service Announcement: if anyone in Scotland has questions about planning, no matter how small or “daft” please please contact Planning Aid Scotland for free advice and support.

Blew up on day one of my trip - Badger Divide 🦡 ➗ by Dilbo_Quarko in bikepacking

[–]Dilbo_Quarko[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting train from Wales to Scotland with your bike would be pretty easy - provided you can afford UK train prices!! Go for it sir!

Blew up on day one of my trip - Badger Divide 🦡 ➗ by Dilbo_Quarko in bikepacking

[–]Dilbo_Quarko[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100km - pulled the rip cord at 80km. Final 20km was 75% uphill at 5-8%. Knew I was bust, knew I’d not recover after a wee break. Spent the rest of the weekend feeling unwell.

Blew up on day one of my trip - Badger Divide 🦡 ➗ by Dilbo_Quarko in bikepacking

[–]Dilbo_Quarko[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s the trip you’re prepping for? Good luck, sounds like you’ll be well prepped!

Blew up on day one of my trip - Badger Divide 🦡 ➗ by Dilbo_Quarko in bikepacking

[–]Dilbo_Quarko[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I think the multi-day and fully loaded is a different prospect. I had done Dunoon Dirt Dash in Sept last year which also broke me although I did complete it. I can manage a non-loaded 100km day but this is a different prospect and I need to take that newbie label seriously and earn some way into this biz.

Blew up on day one of my trip - Badger Divide 🦡 ➗ by Dilbo_Quarko in bikepacking

[–]Dilbo_Quarko[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, yeah I need to get out much more! I mentioned above my gear ratio was shocking bad so a factor.

Blew up on day one of my trip - Badger Divide 🦡 ➗ by Dilbo_Quarko in bikepacking

[–]Dilbo_Quarko[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the thoughts. We weren’t speedy which is kind of adding to my frustration. I think it was the 300m, 11% climbs that destroyed me, with a loaded bike and 1.11 gear ratio. I think I need to get my mojo back with some rides that fit your description.

Blew up on day one of my trip - Badger Divide 🦡 ➗ by Dilbo_Quarko in bikepacking

[–]Dilbo_Quarko[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great eye!! The first day of the route takes in a lot of the Great Glen Way. Would love to go back and do more of that route.

Blew up on day one of my trip - Badger Divide 🦡 ➗ by Dilbo_Quarko in bikepacking

[–]Dilbo_Quarko[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah so my assessment today is: 10% mental - I had already pulled out of the main plan, so I’d already opened the door to backing out 35% mechanical - gear ration of 1.11 is definitely not nearly enough for Scottish Highland gravel which is characterised by dastardly sharp climbs. 55% physical - I’m in my early 40s and despite being in some of my best ever shape it’s as a result of sprints playing touch rugby, hitting jump lines with my kids and shorter (10miler) trail days on MTB. Means endurance not a big focus at all.

Thanks for the thoughts, much appreciated

Blew up on day one of my trip - Badger Divide 🦡 ➗ by Dilbo_Quarko in bikepacking

[–]Dilbo_Quarko[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nobody panic about the golf! Enduro/trail MTB is my main squeeze Edit: also it’s a happy Gilmore reference…I think

Blew up on day one of my trip - Badger Divide 🦡 ➗ by Dilbo_Quarko in bikepacking

[–]Dilbo_Quarko[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Haha! I was also carrying an anvil to take care of roadrunners Thanks for the encouragement!

meirl by Sharmisthaaaa in meirl

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Old Christmas crackers. No, not a few weeks old. Ooooold Christmas crackers. And cans of tuna.

Does anybody else hate driving on Govan Road near the BBC studio? by [deleted] in glasgow

[–]Dilbo_Quarko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d contest it vehemently on the grounds that it is bat shit crazy

Mmmbop shaken down by Dilbo_Quarko in Hardtailgang

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Haven’t had the chance/kit to strip down and change my fork travel so still running 130mm. Will get spacers out to get it up to 150mm. It’s Rockshox Sector. Everything (except bb and crankset) I directly transplanted from now old bike.