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Post by hodgy on Aug 9, 2015 10:13:49 GMT
I got conned by my 12 yr old son this week into transporting him and his bike up to his mate's at Falstone ( nr.Kielder ) ..for what I was led to believe was just a bit of local riding ..
When I got there ..2more of his mates were there and they had planned to do the red route down from sky-space at Kielder ...which involved two more parents transporting them up to Kielder..from there they planned to ride back down the Lakeside Way back to Falstone .
Not having ever done any of this before ..and in my opinion being no where near ready for a " red " a compromise was reached where they agreed to do only the Lakeside Way back to Falstone ..12 miles ..and in my opinion they were still under prepared in terms of equipment and supplies ( water / food etc) ..and it would be a long walk if they got a flat as they neither had a tube nor the knowledge as to how to change it anyway if this should occur!
Sensing their disappointment I foolishly said that if they managed this/ enjoyed it that I would take them around the Osprey trail ( blue ) this next week ....
Well they breezed it ...and I now have the pleasure of a 14 a 13 and two 12 year old boys for company next Wednesday ...that' ll teach me !
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2015 13:42:27 GMT
 Hodgy, keeping it real with his homies - innit. Never had you down as an Akela. Bet you'll love it, but I wouldn't want to be carrying your Hawg when it's loaded with all the nippers supplies and spares!
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Post by hodgy on Aug 9, 2015 16:47:26 GMT
Haha ..guide for the day I might be ..but a mug ..no way !
If they can't carry it with them ..it ain't going ...
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Post by Jimbo on Aug 9, 2015 17:51:37 GMT
It will be fun, my lad came out with us last week full of bravado as he was riding with the oldies, which soon disappeared after 10k and changed to solid determination after 20k. as soon as my mates headed off at the end he almost had to walk the last hill |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2015 19:15:11 GMT
It will be fun, my lad came out with us last week full of bravado as he was riding with the oldies, which soon disappeared after 10k and changed to solid determination after 20k. as soon as my mates headed off at the end he almost had to walk the last hill Oldies rule. |
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Post by kalli on Aug 10, 2015 13:14:29 GMT
I cant think of anything worse than being stuck in the middle of no where with a group of teenage girls. I should know, I have 2 of them  |
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Post by hodgy on Aug 10, 2015 13:17:19 GMT
Oh I don't know Kalli ...if I was 40 years younger and the girls were say 18 or 19 ..I couldn't think of anything better..!
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Post by hodgy on Aug 12, 2015 20:03:40 GMT
Well I should have kept my mouth shut ..but you know what ..I'm really glad that I didn't ! I've had a great day with my boy and his mates who were a real pleasure to be with ! I also had my eyes opened as to what they were capable of ..the Osprey Trail at Kielder is a blue route..but really a red in nature only lacking "features" Well done to Lewis ( 15 ) , Kian ( 14 ) Cam ( 12 ) & Alex (12 ) ..you were all pretty awesome A few pics At the Trail Head L to R Lewis , Cam , Kian , Alex.  Cooling down for 5 ...having done a fair bit of climbing to get to this point ..this is the start of the singletrack climb to the top of Hill 361 ..( 361 m today's high point )  [/URL
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Post by hodgy on Aug 12, 2015 20:12:44 GMT
And these are the boys launching off the top of Hill 361 on the fast and flowing singletrack descent Kian  Cam  Lewis  Alex  Worth mentioning too that Kian did this on a single-speed " stunt " bike .. They all did brilliantly ..really surprised me with their level of skill ..and my thanks was seeing the amount of enjoyment they got out of it ..the next generation ! Would I do it again ..no problem at all ! Edit : not to be short changed the lads were keen to mention that they had done the extended 15 mile route ..not the piddly 8 mile one ! |
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Post by kirky72 on Aug 12, 2015 20:18:42 GMT
Looks a funny bike that of Kian's with upside down bars. What kind of stunts/riding is it intended for?
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Post by kirky72 on Aug 12, 2015 20:21:18 GMT
Looks a funny bike that of Kian's with upside down bars. What kind of stunts/riding is it intended for?
It's funny how natural fit youngsters are, takes me back to how we use to ride our bmxs after months off them and be able to cram out 20 30 mile rides with no gears, small wheels and never heard of camelbak a or even taking a drink with us.
Nice photos by the way, great scenery.
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Post by hodgy on Aug 12, 2015 20:28:20 GMT
Cheers Kirky ..
I haven't a clue regarding Kian's bike ..I know that the bars are bent !
I've just been down to the village & bumped into him & Lewis ( who are still out on their bikes ) ..he tells me that he has just ordered some new bars ...
They are both still buzzing..lol
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Post by andy4d on Aug 13, 2015 21:52:14 GMT
Looks a good day out. That lewis is a big lad for 15......bet he is the one they all send to the offy in a couple of years for the beers.....
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Post by hodgy on Aug 14, 2015 6:32:38 GMT
Haha ...that wouldn't surprise me Andy !
Yeah he is a big unit ..they all are really for their ages ..saying that Cam has a bit of growing to do as Alex towers above him and they are only a week apart in age ..but his Dad is tall so he will probably shoot up eventually .
Good lads though ..no bother at all ..and grateful that an old git had taken the time to show them around ...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2015 7:07:04 GMT
Looks good that - seen plenty of Dad's 'n lads this week up the Chase, sport is booming and the future looks good with all the young riders - the new Mokka even has an integral bike rack as standard now - just shows how the whole biking thing is taking off.
*puts a new Vauxhall Mokka on Crimbo list*
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Post by hodgy on Aug 14, 2015 7:23:56 GMT
Good luck with that Pez ..you could be waiting a while though as the Mokka is made by Vauxhall ..lol !
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2015 7:50:03 GMT
Errr....I don't know what you are on about Neil...   |
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Post by beansontoast on Aug 14, 2015 8:01:17 GMT
Looks a great time was had by all.. Fair play to the lad who did it all on a SS stunt bike!
PS, Mokka's am shite..
The integral bike rack is nowt new either. They did it a few years ago with (i think) the Corsa.
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Post by hodgy on Aug 14, 2015 8:26:57 GMT
Correct Jay !
I wouldn't go for the Mokka either but I do like the equivalent Ford ..the Kuga ..even without the bike rack...
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Post by beansontoast on Aug 14, 2015 8:43:21 GMT
Correct Jay ! I wouldn't go for the Mokka either but I do like the equivalent Ford ..the Kuga ..even without the bike rack... I like the look of the Mondeo too  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2015 9:54:06 GMT
I also prefer the Citroen Mondeo, too.  |
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Post by hodgy on Aug 15, 2015 21:57:56 GMT
I also prefer the Citroen Mondeo, too. Yeah don't blame you ..it's a great car Pez .. Ahem .. |
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