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Post by lowcogger on Mar 28, 2016 17:02:49 GMT
can`t believe gaz staged a "where there`s blame there`s a claim" style fake crash hoping we`d have a whip round for him  |
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Post by jack on Mar 28, 2016 17:36:14 GMT
Weather was lovely other than a few mins of snow but didn't affect us really,
Whole day went really well apart from gaz dropping his bike and pretending to roll around on the floor
Thanks alot to gaz for lending me the bike for the day so I could come!
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Post by notsarkyadam on Mar 28, 2016 17:36:21 GMT
It's so he can get that pink coloured 5010... Fraudulent bastard!...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2016 18:17:08 GMT
More details required - full story please for those poor barstards (me, basically) that had to go to work while you lot were mincing down the trails.......
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Post by Marmite on Mar 28, 2016 20:40:47 GMT
How very rude but I've dented my helmet  2nd run of the day following Jay down the sixtapod blue haha come round a corner nice n high and jumped off it and hit a woop bang I was down ... Got to say rolled a around for a min was well winded  Any way great day good laugh some stupidly fast trails mainly dry apart from some nice red with some eveil roots lol;) Jack no probs mate glad you enjoyed it pal  ? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2016 20:48:19 GMT
I'm just glad no one was hurt!
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Post by Marmite on Mar 28, 2016 21:15:20 GMT
I'm just glad no one was hurt! Yes mate just my pride oh and a few cuts n bumps  |
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Post by Marmite on Mar 28, 2016 21:19:18 GMT
  Jay jack me Michelle and her hubby Jason  Paul and Mick .. Paul hates pedalling lol  Jay brought a few sweets lol |
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 28, 2016 21:28:28 GMT
Yeah, I was thinking about Degla and the fact we didn't take any photos!?
Will you change your helmet Gaz? Does Bell offer 40% off a replacement as Spesh?
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Post by glynnsixo on Mar 28, 2016 21:55:09 GMT
wow the helmet looks like its took a bash gaz. another example of why we should all be wearing them. hope it dint spoil the day. makes me wonder how many casualties theres been at BPW?? unless its only when theres an mtb-uk trip ?  |
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Post by beansontoast on Mar 29, 2016 5:45:12 GMT
Great days riding. Who'd of thought riding down a hill all day could be so exhausting!? The weather on the way to BPW wasn't great and I'd kinda decided to sit in the cafe all day. When we arrived it was cold but the rain had stopped and it got warmer throughout the day, the sun even made an appearance. A certain 'Walsall bird' was about 45 minutes away on an Easter break with her family and they had a foot of snow on the ground when they woke up that morning.. We managed 8 runs I think which is pretty good when you consider the amount of talking everybody does Apart from Marmites tumble, the day was trouble free. No mechanical, no injuries. For me personally, FANTASTIC riding. Felt I made some good progress with my jumping and cornering! The Magic Mary/Rock Razor combo worked flawlessly. The Magic Mary always has been superb but this was the first proper ride with the Rock Razor on the back. So glad I fitted it. The back end just stuck to the ground all day long. It did slide once when I was being 'proper pro' and sliding around a corner, foot down the lot There are a few videos which I'm sure one of us will share once they've been uploaded. No pictures of riding because we was riding, not taking pictures Massive thanks to Gaz for the lift.. Yam a star. Massive f**k you to Ant for forgetting my cider.. Yam a twat. All said and done - A brilliant day. Much piss taking (chip barn anybody - Jay must have fallen off, look at his face - and a whole lot about me being a princess and gay) Word of the day = MOIST Act of the day = Gaz lying his bike on the floor, rolling around a bit and smacking his helmet off a rock in an attempt to get us to have a whip round for him Something I've learnt = NOTHING IS EVER JACKS FAULT Surprise of the day = My pants stayed dry The weather on the way there was a bit crap   
Not that they want to scare you or anything...
We were the first to arrive. Even the cafe was closed and I had a SEVERE caffeine need 
Got busier at lunchtime but they trails all felt quiet.  
One of 6 (i think thats how many they have) uplift vans. I think they had 4 or 5 running yesterday.
 
Half way down Sixt a pod. If you're able to zoom riiiiight in, you'll the the rest of the group up with Gaz after his fall. I had no idea we had a man down until I stopped here. 
Me looking a mong as usual
Gaz looking a mong as usual 
A bow of rain on the way home.  |
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 29, 2016 6:22:13 GMT
Looks like you had a great time! How does it compare with Llandegla in terms of climbs, technical, difficulty, speed, jumps?
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Post by hodgy on Mar 29, 2016 6:26:30 GMT
Nice write up & pics Jay....seems like a good time was had by all .
Didn't have Gaz down as a con man ...thats a real eye-opener...
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Post by beansontoast on Mar 29, 2016 6:40:33 GMT
Looks like you had a great time! How does it compare with Llandegla in terms of climbs, technical, difficulty, speed, jumps? To be honest mate, there is virtually 0 climbing due to the uplift. You can ride to the top if that's your thing but I wouldn't fancy it myself. BPW is the same as everywhere else.. You have blue, red, black and extreme trails. Blue = Not at all technical but you can get plenty of speed up and get plenty of air if you want too. The jumps are all small and easy to roll over. The usual berms, small drops etc but again, all rollable. Reds = A good mixture of reds at BPW. Some very technical with tight bends, roots, drops, jumps etc. Again, all rollable. Others are all out speed and jumping. It is very easy to get carried away with your speed and before you know it, you're 5 foot in the air when you didn't intend to be there. You really need your wits about you on some track or worded differently, just be sensible and know your limits. Black = Look at the qualifiers, if you can't do them, stay off the track. More technical, unavoidable jumps including gaps, doubles and table-tops. Extreme = If you have to ask what they are, stay away from them lol. I crapped myself just looking at them! What you should remember is that BPW is a downhill bike park, not a trail centre. The grading system used is different and applies to DH riding not trails riding. The blues at BPW are probably equal to reds at Degla and the reds equal to the blacks.. BPW Trail Map |
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Post by jack on Mar 29, 2016 6:54:32 GMT
I'd of said the blues at bpw are harder bigger faster than the blacks at degla really good fun fast and flowy
Nothing to dangerous as everything on the blue and reds are rollable if you can't jump it
Spoke to nurse last time I went and thr hospital usually get 4 to 5 people a day from bpw
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Post by beansontoast on Mar 29, 2016 6:54:56 GMT
Nice write up & pics Jay....seems like a good time was had by all . Didn't have Gaz down as a con man ...thats a real eye-opener... It was a great day.. Laugh a minute kinda day. BPW is an amazing place. Not everybody's cup of latte but if you like going down hills fast, you'll love it. |
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 29, 2016 6:56:25 GMT
Sounds awesome...and one to stay on the blues and reds...and no further! LOL
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Post by beansontoast on Mar 29, 2016 6:57:30 GMT
Sounds awesome...and one to stay on the blues and reds...and no further! LOL We'll be going back when the summer finally arrives.. Keep your eyes peeled |
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Post by jack on Mar 29, 2016 7:07:56 GMT
Some of the blacks are fine mate just like spun ally/beast but if you haven't ridden peaks then it's a black you'd be quite happy on
Coal not dole
Pork belly
I did coal on the 29er happily enough,
It's just dai hard and enter the dragon you wanna keep away from as they are big drop/gap jump runs
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Post by Marmite on Mar 29, 2016 8:23:36 GMT
Nice write up & pics Jay....seems like a good time was had by all . Didn't have Gaz down as a con man ...thats a real eye-opener... It was a great day.. Laugh a minute kinda day. BPW is an amazing place. Not everybody's cup of latte but if you like going down hills fast, you'll love it.  Yep defo a great day got to say feeling a bit sore this morning |
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Post by jack on Mar 29, 2016 8:44:49 GMT
I'm surprisingly alright today body didn't take as much of a battering as I thought yesterday
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Post by notsarkyadam on Mar 29, 2016 11:12:17 GMT
Great days riding. Who'd of thought riding down a hill all day could be so exhausting!? The weather on the way to BPW wasn't great and I'd kinda decided to sit in the cafe all day. When we arrived it was cold but the rain had stopped and it got warmer throughout the day, the sun even made an appearance. A certain 'Walsall bird' was about 45 minutes away on an Easter break with her family and they had a foot of snow on the ground when they woke up that morning.. We managed 8 runs I think which is pretty good when you consider the amount of talking everybody does Apart from Marmites tumble, the day was trouble free. No mechanical, no injuries. For me personally, FANTASTIC riding. Felt I made some good progress with my jumping and cornering! The Magic Mary/Rock Razor combo worked flawlessly. The Magic Mary always has been superb but this was the first proper ride with the Rock Razor on the back. So glad I fitted it. The back end just stuck to the ground all day long. It did slide once when I was being 'proper pro' and sliding around a corner, foot down the lot There are a few videos which I'm sure one of us will share once they've been uploaded. No pictures of riding because we was riding, not taking pictures Massive thanks to Gaz for the lift.. Yam a star. Massive f**k you to Ant for forgetting my cider.. Yam a twat. All said and done - A brilliant day. Much piss taking (chip barn anybody - Jay must have fallen off, look at his face - and a whole lot about me being a princess and gay) Word of the day = MOIST Act of the day = Gaz lying his bike on the floor, rolling around a bit and smacking his helmet off a rock in an attempt to get us to have a whip round for him Something I've learnt = NOTHING IS EVER JACKS FAULT Surprise of the day = My pants stayed dry The weather on the way there was a bit crap
Not that they want to scare you or anything...
We were the first to arrive. Even the cafe was closed and I had a SEVERE caffeine need
Got busier at lunchtime but they trails all felt quiet.
One of 6 (i think thats how many they have) uplift vans. I think they had 4 or 5 running yesterday.
Half way down Sixt a pod. If you're able to zoom riiiiight in, you'll the the rest of the group up with Gaz after his fall. I had no idea we had a man down until I stopped here.
Me looking a mong as usual
Gaz looking a mong as usual
A bow of rain on the way home. Heard nothing but raving reviews for the Rock Razors... glad you all made it round ok... shame on Gaz' helmet...nice helmet that!... |
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Post by jack on Mar 29, 2016 15:43:32 GMT
Well my videos were a waste of time not very clear and was alot of bouncing going on haha, maybe when I smashed it off my head it ruined the mount more than I thought
Angle was bang on though
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Post by beansontoast on Mar 29, 2016 15:56:11 GMT
Well my videos were a waste of time not very clear and was alot of bouncing going on haha, maybe when I smashed it off my head it ruined the mount more than I thought Angle was bang on though Well, at least the angle was good haha |
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Post by jack on Mar 29, 2016 16:47:27 GMT
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Yep defo a great day got to say feeling a bit sore this morning