Testing New Bags

Yesterday we got some new bags from Alpkit so we thought we best test them out before Peru.  The plan was just to have a nice ride from Staveley up Nan Bield, Kentmere Pike then back home for tea. The bikes were heavier than we would have liked!  Mine coming in at 32.1 kg and Fi's 30.2 kg.   Heavier bikes made the riding a tad slower especially on the uphills, also it was quite entertaining for me watching Fi attempt to lift her bike and bags onto her back for Nan Bield (A passing walker even offered to help lift it on!).  All considering the weight of the bikes were not too bad since we had seven days worth of food and all the other bits and bobs needed for a seven day bikepacking trip.

Stat 21.2 mile 3190ft

Fi at the top of Kentmere Hall

Messing with the bike 

The Pushing

The Carrying

The Resting

Getting ready for the down hill

At last downhill

Just about to hit the track