Sat & Sun 19/20 Sept
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Sat & Sun 19/20 Sept
Is anyone riding but not racing this weekend? Not sure what the weather forecast is tho'.
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Hi Vicky
Glad the apples were of use. We have plenty more where these came from.
I remember completing the Spam Challenge with you and Paul a couple of years ago. Having seen Rob compete in the Cheddar Challenge, I am thinking about a shorter, more liesurely ride.
Glad the apples were of use. We have plenty more where these came from.
I remember completing the Spam Challenge with you and Paul a couple of years ago. Having seen Rob compete in the Cheddar Challenge, I am thinking about a shorter, more liesurely ride.
Windsurfers do it standing at the bar
Well, it looks like I might actually be able to get out on my bike - for the first time in over a year . Given my state of fitness, "shorter and more leisurely" sounds about right. Somewhere local(ish) would be good too; given the recent dry weather, no need to travel to the Welsh trails. Need to dust off the bike and check it over.
I was going to suggest a ride on my patch as you say, although it's not very technical. Could start at the little car park at bottom off Goblin Combe (just off the A370 near Lord Nelson Pub in Cleeve). I've got a route that minimises the road sections.
Aim to meet at 10.00am for a start at about 10.15am ish?
Aim to meet at 10.00am for a start at about 10.15am ish?
Axel, Neroli, Ian, Al and I pottered our way around Goblin's Combe and other locations. See attached map in Fugawi and GPX formats. These were all new trails for me.
There were three incidents of note:
Firstly, thanks to Al for going home to collect a skewer for the front wheel , after I discovered I had lost mine
Secondly, Neroli managed a dab in the only wet puddle for miles around (much to Ian's amusement)
Thirdly, I came as close as possible to the vertical endo when I mistimed a manual over a small log. After my nerves had settled I was a little more cautious
While I puffed and panted my way around, Al remained remarkably composed even though he had not been out on a mountain bike for over 12 months. Fatherhood must suit him.
Goodness knows how Axel was able to keep up (He must be on the same diet as Ian)
Great weather and good company. Thanks.
There were three incidents of note:
Firstly, thanks to Al for going home to collect a skewer for the front wheel , after I discovered I had lost mine
Secondly, Neroli managed a dab in the only wet puddle for miles around (much to Ian's amusement)
Thirdly, I came as close as possible to the vertical endo when I mistimed a manual over a small log. After my nerves had settled I was a little more cautious
While I puffed and panted my way around, Al remained remarkably composed even though he had not been out on a mountain bike for over 12 months. Fatherhood must suit him.
Goodness knows how Axel was able to keep up (He must be on the same diet as Ian)
Great weather and good company. Thanks.
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Windsurfers do it standing at the bar