Flipflop wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 10:23 am As suspected, this thread has turned into a discussion about Covid and politics - when it was specifically requested to keep to topic.

Sorry... I was on topic initially...

Hard not to though, with how we are all affected.

Money, not medical reasons are opening up Southern Europe for external tourists. Then plan was that travelling should require a proof vaccination. This has been the statement all the time. But now... all the is needed is a test. Loosing money to require a prrof of vaccination. The Hotel owners lobb...

Been wondering what the position is likely to be for a trip through Portugal later in the year, as it is now on the Green List... However it will mean transiting through N Spain from the Ports. I realised that the procedure will have changed in 3-4 months, but what is the situation now for a quick ...

Been wondering what the position is likely to be for a trip through Portugal later in the year, as it is now on the Green List... However it will mean transiting through N Spain from the Ports. I realised that the procedure will have changed in 3-4 months, but what is the situation now for a quick r...

I currently have medical cover through my bank account (Nationwide). Whether this will still apply or cost me more after January I am not sure. I would expect all medical insurance for UK residents travelling to the EU to go up as at the moment the insurers know that a significant proportion of med...

Watching the Stelvio stage.... Fahkin hell!! :o Decided not to ride it about 9-10 years ago, on my way back from several days riding in the Dolomites as me and my riding buddy were both on a deadline to get back towards Blighty. Big Mistake... Next year I think...Covid might keep the numbers down a ...

That 25% climb 2/3 of the way through today's stage!!!

Mad crazy gradient...

I have a Keis heated Gillet and its very good, doesn't catch fire!!! and keeps your core warm front and back. As said go for either Gerbring or Keis as they are the leaders for this sort of thing, oh and you can also get heated gloves and socks that can plug into the jacket as well if your that col...

You are promoting herd immunity as if it is a magic pill when actually we don't even know that such a utopia exists. Rather than imprison our vulnerable for the remainder of their time on Earth we need a virus beating test system and a support scheme for those who test positive to make it economica...

Interesting article here, he make some very interesting points. Would you call him a rambler ? https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/aug/09/forgive-us-our-trespasses-forbidden-rambles-with-a-right-to-roam-campaigner#Echobox=1596982420?utm_source=pocket-newtab-global-en-GB Good manners prevent me...