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Post by andyr on Feb 23, 2015 8:52:20 GMT
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Post by andyr on Feb 22, 2015 19:42:28 GMT
Nice. Looking at the forecast for the weekend on Friday I would've loved to have been out yesterday but had to take the oldest ankle biter to a party. Cracking weather and top photos. I made do with Kielder in the snow today. First time I've been since the reworking of 3DC/Kersey. I like it. You're right Neil: the NDH crew have done a cracking job. Great stretch. Just need to get my skills & confidence back.
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Post by andyr on Feb 19, 2015 14:24:19 GMT
A Blur Tr with 150mm pikes up front, XT 2x10 groupset. Stuck my old wheels, brakes, bars, stem, post and seat on. Hans Dampfs F & R. Have yet to give it a good thrash offroad but bimbling round the estate whilst out with the dog it feels nice. Think I need a shorter stem though (current one is 90mm). Yes, I'm now seriously overbiked!
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Post by andyr on Feb 19, 2015 13:09:25 GMT
He he.
Still can't make it.
Will probably be out for a bimble on the new bike around Kielder on Sun morning (prob the Osprey, maybe parts of the Deadwater too) if you want to join. Will probably involve lots of stopping and messing with pressures / settings on the suspension.
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Post by andyr on Feb 19, 2015 12:26:27 GMT
You got the date right for this Neil being as the 19th is today?
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Post by andyr on Feb 18, 2015 15:15:11 GMT
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Post by andyr on Feb 10, 2015 12:40:01 GMT
Nice. Really like the second one.
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Post by andyr on Feb 9, 2015 13:41:43 GMT
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Post by andyr on Feb 9, 2015 13:39:08 GMT
That was a completely different ride Neil...
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Post by andyr on Feb 9, 2015 13:26:41 GMT
Eeee, nowt like proper derbyshire mud to thoroughly gunge up your bike. Top photo taken in Ticknall by any chance?
Once riding around Bond Wood (back in the 90s) I sank up to my hubs and just sat there for a few minutes wondering what to do...
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Post by andyr on Feb 6, 2015 12:44:56 GMT
Entries now open here.£40 until the end of March, £45 after. Still undecided about entering this. Neil - any insider knowledge about this line from their site: The event uses many previously unused tracks, known only to a few locals, as well as incorporating some unusual twists and turns on the more regular trails. which of the natural stuff are they going to use?
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Post by andyr on Feb 6, 2015 12:40:04 GMT
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Post by andyr on Feb 3, 2015 22:24:49 GMT
I've just made plans to take the nipper to Alston to go sledging (unless it all melts in the meantime)...
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Post by andyr on Feb 3, 2015 13:10:26 GMT
The word on the singletrack is more details are being released tomorrow... All I know is what's on the site and the Kielder Forest facebook page. Although they have conflicting dates apparently it's the 5th. Hmm, the organisers twatter feed says 101km course this year. Shame. Not tuff enuff. I'm oot.
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Post by andyr on Feb 3, 2015 12:11:40 GMT
It's back!!! Only in 'This is Spinal Tap' form and it's now the Kielder 101. September 5th is the date. www.seismic-events.co.uk/k101.htmlI've got unfinished business with this bloody thing. By far the hardest thing I've ever done on a bike but all the training means lots of riding.
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Post by andyr on Jan 22, 2015 17:25:57 GMT
Ba-dum tish!
Yep, just bought my new frame from them (must start the build thread sometime soon...).
Try will@stif.co.uk, replied pretty quickly to my emails or 01423 780738.
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Post by andyr on Jan 22, 2015 12:43:02 GMT
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Post by andyr on Jan 5, 2015 12:46:38 GMT
^ That's what I'm thinking. Painful wet landing ahoy!
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Post by andyr on Jan 5, 2015 12:40:59 GMT
Nice one Neil, if I wasn't at work I'd have joined thee.
I take it this route won't be taking in the cheeky trails then?
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Post by andyr on Dec 18, 2014 5:11:33 GMT
AndyR, any news on your fatty yet? Yep: cancelled it. Got pissed off with them repeatedly delaying something they apparently had lots of in stock because they hadn't got the individual components. Now looking at alternatives but will probably end up keeping my money in my 'new bike fund'. You got a date yet?
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Post by andyr on Dec 17, 2014 17:08:15 GMT
Quit your jibber jabber everyone! Get some of these. Don't ask me if they're any good or not. I could just remember someone metioning them on another forum (STW I think).
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Post by andyr on Dec 14, 2014 22:17:22 GMT
You had to didn't ya ..lol youve got this thing about them mate you need to see a doctor about it ! I'm starting to get worried about you Think I'm becoming obsessed! You can touch mine if you want... if it ever turns up....
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Post by andyr on Dec 10, 2014 12:44:05 GMT
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Post by andyr on Dec 10, 2014 12:41:20 GMT
Macky, expect a call saying that they've not got enough rims... Next batch arriving early next week apparently. Or if you're lucky - you jammy barsteward!
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Post by andyr on Dec 10, 2014 12:30:42 GMT
Just trying to find an excuse not to buy one are we?
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