Time for another list of stuff I like
Trekmates® Polar Black Choob
It’s just a gasket you put round your neck but this really works for me at making riding comfortable when it gets a bit colder
http://www.trekmates.co.uk/online-shop/choobs/trekmatesreg-polar-black-choob
Crud Roadrace mudguards
Crud Road Race Mudguards
bits of plastic to keep the mud off
Gore Oxygen IV coat
Now fully “Wales tested”, not quite as good as a Paramo but nice aero fit and tiny pack size make it a favourite
HTC Wildfire Android phone – Weather and maps
google map on HTC Wildfire
See “Ersatz GPS” on how it is used as a map. Also great for finding out what the weather will be like later in the middle of a ride. Oh yes, and making phone calls…
Muc Off
The Easy way to clean your nice new bike
Muc Off
Assos Intermediate Jersey
Thinner than a winter jersey but with an effective windproof panel, this works great over a wide range of temperatures. I don’t think I could justify the cost of a new one, I got mine second hand
Boots Tubigrip Bandage
Ideal for those overworked Achilles tendons in your life
Tracker Roasted Nut Cereal bars
Delicous and strangely addictive
Hi Five “Zero” electrolyte tablets, Neutral flavour
The flavour is “neutral” in the sense that it isn’t some sort of bizarre ersatz fruit.
Alpkit Dry bag
Snow on the Mountains
I’ve started using one of these as a saddlebag
Ortlieb Bar Bag
Now a permanent feature on my best bike, as used on Paris-Brest-Paris
Audaxing 
I’m really debating whether to take a “real GPS” on LEL – or take 1 less device and use my HTC Android. Very tempting idea to leave a Garmin at home.
By: Rob Walker on May 18, 2012
at 2:48 pm
Viewranger for android will download routes – upload gpx to site and then sync to device – and follow them. It’s not turn by turn but you can set it to “beep” if you go off course (x-track).
You can also download open street maps so you don’t need data connection.
I use it with the routesheet – stops me clocking up additional miles. The “this way” arrow helps if you go wrong.
Never used full gps – which I’m sure is better – but I like reading the routesheet – gives me mini goals (but I don’t like adding extra km’s)!
By: Stuart on March 21, 2013
at 12:24 am
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By: What I ate on the Bryan Chapman Memorial 600km « Audaxing on May 21, 2012
at 10:28 am
Looks like Google Maps will soon have offline maps for Anroid 2.2 and above. Could be very handy for audax navigation in terms of battery life and areas with poor reception:
http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/06/offline-google-maps-support-confirmed-android-2-froyo-3d-maps/
By: walk99 on June 7, 2012
at 6:43 am
hi i have a garmin 880 egde it has a biult in recharge battery.i now it does not hold a charge long enough for me to do the lel next yr.so do i buy a dynohub and all the bits are is there a easyer way.thanks gary.
By: GARY TAYLOR on October 28, 2012
at 3:07 pm
Gary, I assume you mean a Garmin Edge 800. This has a built in battery that does 15 hours run time. There are external USB power packs available that should allow you to extend this run time to enough to do the LEL. Someone I rode PBP with did just this. You don’t necessarily need a hub dyanmo and a Ewerks charger
By: audaxing on October 29, 2012
at 11:57 am