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by Sanqhar
Fri May 05, 2023 7:34 am
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: Statins ?
Replies: 28
Views: 7938

Re: Statins ?

Heart attack in 2005, statins ever since.

I eat worse post the MI compared to before.

Everyone has a different reaction. My advice, keep taking them, your body eventually gets used to it. In the meantime they're keeping you alive.

tom
by Sanqhar
Sun Feb 12, 2023 10:40 pm
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Bike shipping to the USA
Replies: 10
Views: 2747

Re: Bike shipping to the USA

Re the TAT, have you seen this thread:

https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/in-w ... s.1164307/

Lots more TAT threads on that forum.

tom
by Sanqhar
Fri Nov 25, 2022 10:42 am
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: Online training to legally ride off-road!
Replies: 7
Views: 3792

Re: Online training to legally ride off-road!

May also be something to do with wildlife and flora protection.

tom
by Sanqhar
Tue Nov 22, 2022 3:41 pm
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Sleeping mats
Replies: 17
Views: 7084

Re: Sleeping mats

Regarding down mats (and sleeping bags for that matter) don't store them in their compression sacks. Store hanging up or loose in a pillowcase.

tom
by Sanqhar
Tue Nov 22, 2022 11:15 am
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Ferry to Spain - an alternative option for those in the North
Replies: 7
Views: 3274

Re: Ferry to Spain - an alternative option for those in the North

Is the Pembroke-Rosslare still going?

Another option

tom
by Sanqhar
Mon Nov 21, 2022 11:42 am
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Sleeping mats
Replies: 17
Views: 7084

Re: Sleeping mats

+1 for a down mat. They are not just for winter camping, they make a difference in those chilly September nights.

tom
by Sanqhar
Tue Nov 01, 2022 12:06 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Which Oxford hot-grips to choose ?
Replies: 14
Views: 4595

Re: Which Oxford hot-grips to choose ?

Had heated grips on bikes used commuting summer and winter. My last big bike was a FJR1300 bought new without bothering with heated grips. As said previously all they do is warm the inside of your hands, not the outside cold bit. Another problem with heated grips is they reverse the effect of Gorete...
by Sanqhar
Thu Sep 15, 2022 11:32 am
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Ferries to Ireland and other WAW questions.
Replies: 7
Views: 1279

Re: Ferries to Ireland and other WAW questions.

Signposts are in kilometres, if you regard them as miles then you will get your timings right.

Why? The countryside is stunning and the roads can be that bad.

tom
by Sanqhar
Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:29 pm
Forum: MEETS & RUNS
Topic: Adventure Overland Show 17/18 Sept 2022 Stratford upon Avon UK
Replies: 16
Views: 5168

Re: Adventure Overland Show 17/18 Sept 2022 Stratford upon Avon UK

"...Go to book tickets".

That took some finding!

tom
by Sanqhar
Thu Jun 16, 2022 9:45 pm
Forum: ABR Festival 2022
Topic: Ticket sale/transfer
Replies: 2
Views: 2716

Re: Ticket sale/transfer

All the terms and conditions are on the festival website. For any specific requests regarding ticket transfers best to call the office for advice. Tom, everyone who had a ticket for the (Covid Cancelled) 2020 Festival was offered a refund or a roll over to 2021 Festival. Ooops, got the year wrong. ...

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