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Post by hodgy on Dec 27, 2014 11:31:29 GMT
6 or 7 of us so far ...just the normal trails ..looking forward to it ..two of our number haven't been for 15 years and one has not been at all !
A couple of experienced but new faces joining us ..should be good ...( if the weather allows us to get there !)
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Post by scott on Dec 27, 2014 18:03:55 GMT
Be sure to check out the new trail  |
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Post by hodgy on Dec 27, 2014 18:06:32 GMT
Yep ..it's on the menu ...cheers!
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Post by typer on Dec 29, 2014 15:30:03 GMT
You still going tomorrow Neil? If so, what time as I'll tag along |
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Post by hodgy on Dec 29, 2014 17:15:12 GMT
Sorry ...just seen this ...
Yep still on for tomorrow ...planning to get there sometime between 10 -10 .15 to ( hopefully ) start riding by 10.30 ..if everyone gets there on time ...
I will be in a black X-Trail Columbia tomorrow
I will introduce you to the others and unless you are snail like on the climbs you will only see me when I play catch -up !
Look forward to seeing you tomorrow !
Cheers
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Post by typer on Dec 29, 2014 17:22:34 GMT
Cool, that time is perfect for me. I'll probably be in an old blue micra. I've spent the last few days stuffing myself with food and drink so it's probably taken its toll. Looking forward to getting out |
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Post by lowcogger on Dec 29, 2014 18:02:08 GMT
bugger,i`d have fancied this but I`ve seen it too late now cos the Mrs is having the car.  |
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Post by hodgy on Dec 29, 2014 18:07:09 GMT
Sorry you can't make this one...but there is always the next time .
Is Hamsterley what you would deem to be within striking distance for you then Paul ?
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Post by lowcogger on Dec 29, 2014 18:30:58 GMT
Sorry you can't make this one...but there is always the next time . Is Hamsterley what you would deem to be within striking distance for you then Paul ? yeah next time mate. it`s 80 miles from wakefield so it`s an easy 90 minute run up the A1. |
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Post by lowcogger on Dec 29, 2014 18:41:09 GMT
whoa, me and the son in law will be there,which car park do you meet at? I`ve only ever parked at the uplift cabin.post code would be appreciated. we`ll be in a BMW estate and I`ll be wearing the tash  |
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Post by steormy on Dec 29, 2014 18:48:15 GMT
It's looking like we'll be heading up there after all. The xc route included too much road riding
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Post by typer on Dec 29, 2014 19:22:54 GMT
Nice one Paul. Will park in the main forest car park. The one where wood and wheels is. There is a bit beef with xc riders using descend car park at the minute. You need to turn right in hamsterley village instead of going straight through the village for the DH car park. Its signposted |
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Post by hodgy on Dec 29, 2014 19:25:56 GMT
Cogger & Steormy
The postcode is DL13 3NL
I'm assuming that you will be A1/ A68 ....
Once you near Witton -le-Wear the forest is sign posted off to the left on a " brown sign " ..should you not see my vehicle immediately then look for a small liveried Renault van with the Bike Place splattered all over it we will be somewhere near ..I think there are 5 poss 6 of our crowd going ..will be good to meet with you ...
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Post by hodgy on Dec 29, 2014 20:34:20 GMT
Just so this doesn't come as a shock to anyone I'll be wearing a long sleeved Endura top in black under my jacket tomorrow ....
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Post by lowcogger on Dec 29, 2014 20:36:06 GMT
Just so this doesn't come as a shock to anyone I'll be wearing a long sleeved Endura top in black under my jacket tomorrow .... that`s funny,so will I but I`ll also be wearing a matching camo buff tube  |
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Post by lowcogger on Dec 30, 2014 8:05:46 GMT
If someone wants to txt me a contact number to 07964069557.
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Post by hodgy on Dec 30, 2014 16:29:45 GMT
Just back from what was a snow free ..but frozen in places splendid ride .
My apologies first of all to everyone as for no reason that I can think of I was feeling more than a bit queasy for most of the ride which meant that folk were having to wait for me to catch up ( longer than usual!)
It didn't spoil my enjoyment of the day though ..so I hope I didn't spoil yours too much !
It's funny how when you meet other mountain bikers for the first time there never seems to be an awkwardness ..and that was particularly so today ..from all of the riders who turned up today ..I only knew two the rest of our regular group being late withdrawals ..not that you would have guessed as everyone got on so well
So my thanks to ( I will use forum names ) Lowcogger & Lee,Type R , Steormy ( and mate ..sorry memory loss for name ) , Russell , Alan ( mates of Ian & Ant ) Ant & Ian Bell .
I really enjoyed your company & the day !
Cheers
Neil
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Post by typer on Dec 30, 2014 16:38:51 GMT
I'll just echo what Neil has just said, good day out and was good to meet you all. Definitely be up for another |
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Post by steormy on Dec 30, 2014 17:37:45 GMT
Yep, good to put some names to faces
Was a great ride but I need to get out more. I'm well unfit and I'm aching already
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Post by lowcogger on Dec 30, 2014 18:19:53 GMT
Yep,a cracking few hours out with you all,i'm sure we did far more mileage than stu's strava was showing. Speaking of stu he rode like a trooper all day on his collapsed reverb,he looked like he was riding a bmx  finished off with a nice pint in the cross keys,i wonder if the young lad has finished his massive portion of fish n chips yet  here's the official team photo,minus me but plus lee,my son in law.  20141230_124214 by firebrace, on Flickr |
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Post by ant on Dec 30, 2014 18:28:17 GMT
Cheers to all for a mint day out , nice to meet new people and i echo what Neil said, great day
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Post by typer on Dec 30, 2014 18:30:37 GMT
That reverb will be getting sorted asap, before going 1x10 |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2014 18:33:01 GMT
Looks/sounds like a great day. Would be good to see you all at Cannock in the summer |
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Post by lowcogger on Dec 30, 2014 18:43:09 GMT
Looks/sounds like a great day. Would be good to see you all at Cannock in the summer We'll be there bwoi |
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Post by hodgy on Dec 30, 2014 18:44:21 GMT
Looks/sounds like a great day. Would be good to see you all at Cannock in the summer Well never say never ! |
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finished off with a nice pint in the cross keys,i wonder if the young lad has finished his massive portion of fish n chips yet 
