This expert guide to competitive ultra-distance cycling is all riders need to cycle a very long way, fast. Ultra-distance events are among some of the greatest challenges a cyclist can face, with riders spending hundreds of miles in the saddle over a 24-hour period, battling the elements & overcoming both physical & mental hardships. What was once elite is now commonplace, & today thousands of dedicated riders cycle up to & over 100 miles on ultra-distance rides every week. To add to this, the increasing profile of major events such as Race Across of America (RAAM), Race Across the Alps (RATA) & Ultracycling Dolomitica means that many more riders are being drawn to the challenge of `non-stop` endurance cycling. Ultra-Distance Cycling is the first mainstream book to offer practical, authoritative guidance to cyclists looking to step-up to long-distance endurance events, as well as expert advice to established competitors seeking a competitive advantage. Written by a leading sports scientist & a record-breaking ultra-distance cyclist, this unique book is both science & experience based, offering practical & performance-enhancing insights on a wide range of areas. These include physical training & mental preparation, guidance on your support network, advice on PR & sponsorship, as well as all-important sections on equipment, nutrition & the major ultra-distance cycling events. This definitive manual provides riders with everything they need to ride longer & faster, & to excel at ultra-distance cycling events. ...

Ultralight Bike Touring & Bikepacking is the result of over 100, 000 miles of lightweight human-powered travel undertaken domestically & internationally by Justin Lichter & Justin Kline. Together they detail backcountry skills, bikepacking gear, & lightweight traveling techniques for self-supported cycling adventures, whether you`re planning an overnighter or multi-month adventure. Whether you are a beginner or a veteran, this is the most comprehensive book yet on traveling further & lighter. ...

Ultralight canoes & small boats are things of beauty, their apparent delicacy concealing great strength. They are lapstrake-constructed from marine plywood planks, each plank overlapping the one below it in a gracefully curved hull. Epoxy glue along the laps gives the hull structural reinforcement, minimizing the need for framing & permitting an amazingly light structure. Round-bilged & elegant, they are built over jigs, but the method is straightforward & not time consuming. You can build a boat that will give you fun & satisfaction, one you can be proud of, in a winter of leisurely weekends. No fancy tools are needed, & care & patience will make up whatever you lack in woodworking skills. All the information you need is here. Tom Hill, the chief proponent of ultralight boatbuilding & its leading practitioner, describes the method from start to finish using a skiff & canoe as examples. In the appendix is a gallery of ultralight designs, all but one of which you can build without lofting. If you want more flexibility, however, you can adapt almost any lapstrake small-boat design, traditional or modern, to the ultralight method. With some lofting (directions for which are given) you may then build a wide range of boats whose offsets are available. & you may adjust planking thickness & scantlings to give your boat extremely light weight with normal strength, or moderate weight with great strength. Particularly if you lack an extensively equipped workshop & professional skills, ” Ultralight Boatbuilding” will unlock exciting possibilities you considered out of reach. ...

Made from a high-tenacity Cordura® ripstop nylon fabric, this compression sack is strong & durable. The siliconised coating on the outside of the fabric & PU coating on the inside provides protection from the elements (seams are not taped so not fully waterproof). Compressions sacks provide space saving solutions by packing & compressing contents to half their size, handy for bulky sleeping bags or clothing & are ideal to help you separate & identify your gear with ease.

Features:- Ultra-lightweight 30D siliconised ripstop Cordura® fabric- Waterproof PU-coated fabric (not seam sealed)- 4 compressions straps with lightweight Kross buckles- Top cover to protect contents & aid compression- Draw cord top closure with anti-snag system- Translucent fabric to help identify contents Specifications:-

Volume: 10L- Dimensions: 355 x 180mm- Weight: 80g



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Made from a high-tenacity Cordura® ripstop nylon fabric, this compression sack is strong & durable. The siliconised coating on the outside of the fabric & PU coating on the inside provides protection from the elements (seams are not taped so not fully waterproof). Compressions sacks provide space saving solutions by packing & compressing contents to half their size, handy for bulky sleeping bags or clothing & are ideal to help you separate & identify your gear with ease.

Features:- Ultra-lightweight 30D siliconised ripstop Cordura® fabric- Waterproof PU-coated fabric (not seam sealed)- 4 compressions straps with lightweight Kross buckles- Top cover to protect contents & aid compression- Draw cord top closure with anti-snag system- Translucent fabric to help identify contents Specifications:-

Volume: 10L- Dimensions: 355 x 180mm- Weight: 80g



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Made from a high-tenacity Cordura ripstop nylon fabric, these Ultralight dry bags are both lightweight & durable. Siliconised coating on the outside of the fabric & PU coating on the inside, with fully taped seams will ensure your contents will stay perfectly dry. Available in multiple sizes to suit any purpose, the translucent bright colours will help you separate & identify your gear with ease. We recommend 2 or 5 litre for valuables & if you need a full rucksack liner choose the larger 55 or 70 litre options. Simply roll the top over 3 times & close using the lightweight Kross buckle to keep all water out.

Features:- Ultra-lightweight 30D siliconised ripstop Cordura fabric- Waterproof PU-coated fabric with fully taped seams- Roll-top closure with lightweight Kross buckle- Hypalon finger-loop on the base to aid extraction- Elliptical shape for maximum space efficiency Specifications:-

Volume: 10L- Dimensions: 450 x 220 x 173mm- Weight: 35g



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Roll the top over & you’ve got a 15 litre dry bag, ideal as a rucksack liner or for watersports. The seams are fully taped & the Ultra-lightweight 30D siliconised ripstop Cordura fabric is incredibly light & flexible.
Features: Ultra-lightweight 30D siliconised ripstop Cordura fabric Waterproof PU-coated fabric with fully taped seams Roll-top closure with lightweight Kross buckle Hypalon finger-loop on the base to aid extraction Eliptical shape for maximum space efficiency Weight: 40g Dimensions: 520 x 260 x 187mm Capacity: 15 Litres
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Made from a high-tenacity Cordura ripstop nylon fabric, this 25L dry bag is both lightweight & durable. Siliconised coating on the outside of the fabric & PU coating on the inside, with fully taped seams will ensure your contents will stay perfectly dry. The translucent bright colour will help you separate & identify your gear with ease. Simply roll the top over 3 times & close using the lightweight Kross buckle to keep all water out.

Features:- Ultra-lightweight 30D siliconised ripstop Cordura fabric- Waterproof PU-coated fabric with fully taped seams- Roll-top closure with lightweight Kross buckle- Hypalon finger-loop on the base to aid extraction- Elliptical shape for maximum space efficiency Specifications:- Weight: 60g- Dimensions: 580 x 310 x 240mm- Capacity: 25L

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The Ultranet Single Mosquito Net by Lifesystems, is a wedge-shaped net designed for one person. The black mesh netting is treated with EX8 Antimosquito long- lasting impregnation. It comes with pre-attached hanging cord & hanging hooks are provided. It weights 220g. About Lifesystems Mosquito Nets: Travelling to countries where insect-borne diseases such as malaria, yellow fever & dengue fever are common, a mosquito net is an important accessory to carry with you. To guard against serious health threats, ensure that you do not get bitten in the first place. Sleeping underneath a mosquito net provides important protection. Lifesystems offers a high quality range of mosquito nets for travel & the outdoors. These mosquito nets are both tough & highly effective barriers against mosquitoes & small biting insects. They all feature tough hexagonal fine-mesh netting with 196 holes per square inch, offering a high level of protection & excellent breathability. The polyester netting is extremely tough & resistant to snags & tears. They are impregnated with EX8 Antimosquito – a pyrethroid treatment which is repulsive to insects. Conveniently, unlike permethrin treatment, EX8 will last for up to 2 years or 35 washes. By impregnating your mosquito net with EX8 antimosquito, you will be adding an extra layer of protection against biting insects. They come in different shapes &

Sizes: wedge (with or without spreader bar), box, bell (with or without spreader bar), & dome, & single or double-sized (apart from the dome-shaped which comes only in one size).

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Ulverston in 1911 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. In this title: the map covers the historic town of Ulverston, formerly in Lancashire over the Water but now in Cumbria. Most of the town centre is shown, & coverage extends south to Dragley Beck Bridge, west to Three Bridges, & north to Town Bank. Features include railway with station, canal basin, Hoad Hill, Lightburn Park, St Mary's church, Victoria Grammar School, Ford Park, Workhouse, Stone Cross, Heaning Wood, Kilners Park, Market Place, Holy Trinity church, Market House, Auction Mart, County Square etc. Extracts from a contemporary street directory are on the reverse. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25 ...