XC in kent- Any willing volunteers!!!

RussAlf

deadpool2e wrote:

I know is a bit late notice but does any one fancy Bedgebury Tomorrow early ish (i have a day off) plan on doing 2 laps nonstop ( well ok maybe a few stops )

I went today, thinking it might have dried up, how wrong i was. Its still just as wet with thick sloopy mud which you either have to go around making the track wider or slug through. Its heavily eroded with bug ruts and holes everywhere that combined with the thick mud just makes the course so slow. I was planning on doing 2 laps but as the first was so slow due to sluggin away and it being so slippery i got bored.

I rode surrey on monday and my bike was spotless and i had an amazing ride and scared myself silly. Today my bike was covered and i dont think i topped 10mph. Go to surrey or bbh.

Sorry if ive put you off, some parts are still okish.

Russ

andyturner28

Hawksie wrote:

Cool,

Im planning to tag along if thats OK? I have helmet, and have just ordered a fenix light.....so should be able to see where I'm going!

Where exactly is the sports ground? Is that just at the top of the Uni hill?

If you look at last weeks ride's on the Kent trails site click on the university sports field link.

deadpool2e

RussAlf wrote:

deadpool2e wrote:

I know is a bit late notice but does any one fancy Bedgebury Tomorrow early ish (i have a day off) plan on doing 2 laps nonstop ( well ok maybe a few stops )

I went today, thinking it might have dried up, how wrong i was. Its still just as wet with thick sloopy mud which you either have to go around making the track wider or slug through. Its heavily eroded with bug ruts and holes everywhere that combined with the thick mud just makes the course so slow. I was planning on doing 2 laps but as the first was so slow due to sluggin away and it being so slippery i got bored.

I rode surrey on monday and my bike was spotless and i had an amazing ride and scared myself silly. Today my bike was covered and i dont think i topped 10mph. Go to surrey or bbh.

Sorry if ive put you off, some parts are still okish.

Russ

OK not bedgebury then......... Where in Surrey?

RussAlf

Holmbury, Leith or Pitch Hill. There near dorking/westcott in surrey, junction 9 on the M25. It takes me 40mins ish from T wells so it must be fairly the same for you. Leith hill is the highest in the southeast at 1000ft.

This was my ride on monday, if you fancy giving it ago just say and ill email you over some good maps.

http://public.fotki.com/russalford/mountain-biking/gps-logged-rides/surrey250208.html

or we should set a date and ill give us all a guide around.

Russ

deadpool2e

RussAlf wrote:

Holmbury, Leith or Pitch Hill. There near dorking/westcott in surrey, junction 9 on the M25. It takes me 40mins ish from T wells so it must be fairly the same for you. Leith hill is the highest in the southeast at 1000ft.

This was my ride on monday, if you fancy giving it ago just say and ill email you over some good maps.

http://public.fotki.com/russalford/mountain-biking/gps-logged-rides/surrey250208.html

or we should set a date and ill give us all a guide around.

Russ

Can you do tomorrow??? if not would love to see the maps please.

Cheers

RussAlf

Grrr no can do tomorrow, ive got to go to london with the Girlfriend. Pm me your email address amd ill make some maps up for you with Some easier to find trails. I first went exploring around there with just maps and go on ok but its alot easier with a gps.

Im off out now till 9ish so expect the maps about 10ish.

Hawksie

andyturner28 wrote:

Hawksie wrote:

Cool,

Im planning to tag along if thats OK? I have helmet, and have just ordered a fenix light.....so should be able to see where I'm going!

Where exactly is the sports ground? Is that just at the top of the Uni hill?

If you look at last weeks ride's on the Kent trails site click on the university sports field link.

Cool thanks.

billynobates

deadpool2e wrote:

I know is a bit late notice but does any one fancy Bedgebury Tomorrow early ish (i have a day off) plan on doing 2 laps nonstop ( well ok maybe a few stops )

I don't know whether this'll change your mind (back again!) but i was planning on taking in Bedgebury tomorrow and i'm not adverse to a bit of mud(I MUST BE OLD SCHOOL EH?)

deadpool2e

billynobates wrote:

deadpool2e wrote:

I know is a bit late notice but does any one fancy Bedgebury Tomorrow early ish (i have a day off) plan on doing 2 laps nonstop ( well ok maybe a few stops )

I don't know whether this'll change your mind (back again!) but i was planning on taking in Bedgebury tomorrow and i'm not adverse to a bit of mud(I MUST BE OLD SCHOOL EH?)

What time can you get there for as i want to go early? and need to get back to get the kids

breezer

I have been avoiding Bedgebury for these exact reasons. I have done the last two Gorrick XC races up in Surrey and its been brilliantly dry as its more sand based. I think there was only 1 spec of mud on the bike after the last one!!

Papa Smurf

Just watched DeadPool2e's videos... Very classy. Like the little run through the woods, seems as though the camera doesn't give off how fast you was going, mine does that too.

Oh and nice crash Aid, couldn't of done it better myself :P

Oh and as for the jumping bit... Try bunnyhopping... You get much better results... But crash harder if you screw it up
Maybe on the next ride we could blaze down past Mutton Wood on the nice n open trail there, then make our way onto the jumpes under the bridge... There's something for everyone there.. Even those who don't jump but like abit of downhill ridge type action.
Then back up the trail up to the Robin Hood pub, which is 2 mins from the view point!

deadpool2e

breezer wrote:

I have been avoiding Bedgebury for these exact reasons. I have done the last two Gorrick XC races up in Surrey and its been brilliantly dry as its more sand based. I think there was only 1 spec of mud on the bike after the last one!!

Wheres Gorrick then???

breezer

http://gorrick.com/index.php their Spring series. Anyone can turn up and ride around, just dont get in the way of the racers heh. Been mad amounts of other tracks around as well I had meant to check out after the races but the first round I felt so ill and the 2nd one it was so cold there were still iced puddles in the middle of the afternoon and I did the warm up lap with my jeans on!

deadpool2e

breezer wrote:

http://gorrick.com/index.php their Spring series. Anyone can turn up and ride around, just dont get in the way of the racers heh. Been mad amounts of other tracks around as well I had meant to check out after the races but the first round I felt so ill and the 2nd one it was so cold there were still iced puddles in the middle of the afternoon and I did the warm up lap with my jeans on!

So whens the next race? do you have to pay? and anyone can turn up?

Cheers

breezer

lol, all in the link above just before where I say anyone can turn up week Sunday though, yes you have to pay to race but nothing stopping you riding the course or the surroundings, been excellent looking trails at the ones I have been to so far

billynobates

deadpool2e wrote:

billynobates wrote:

deadpool2e wrote:

I know is a bit late notice but does any one fancy Bedgebury Tomorrow early ish (i have a day off) plan on doing 2 laps nonstop ( well ok maybe a few stops )

I don't know whether this'll change your mind (back again!) but i was planning on taking in Bedgebury tomorrow and i'm not adverse to a bit of mud(I MUST BE OLD SCHOOL EH?)

What time can you get there for as i want to go early? and need to get back to get the kids

Dude, i missed your message as i start work pretty early and don't have access to the web but i can finish at say 12 if you fancy making it another time 8)

deadpool2e

billynobates wrote:

deadpool2e wrote:

billynobates wrote:

deadpool2e wrote:

I know is a bit late notice but does any one fancy Bedgebury Tomorrow early ish (i have a day off) plan on doing 2 laps nonstop ( well ok maybe a few stops )

I don't know whether this'll change your mind (back again!) but i was planning on taking in Bedgebury tomorrow and i'm not adverse to a bit of mud(I MUST BE OLD SCHOOL EH?)

What time can you get there for as i want to go early? and need to get back to get the kids

Dude, i missed your message as i start work pretty early and don't have access to the web but i can finish at say 12 if you fancy making it another time 8)

Ill take you up on that some time . just did my local loop today instead

Papa Smurf

Cor blimey.. Came home today via BBH.. on my way up my favorite track I was passed by a fellow rider.. Who kinda made me ask myself why I was walking...

We ended up doing the rest of the trail together, picking up a lost rider near the end, who was heading inland but wanted to find the River Medway.. Some people are so bad at giving directions! (Me included, if I don't like the look of the person or their attitude anyway )

So all in all, a rather random day so far.

And to top it all, it's a Sunday, Mothering Sunday of all days.. And my mums out working.. I spent the whole of half hour making her a card this morning and she's not even gonna be here to get it.. The cheek of it! :P

Yep, tis gonna be a good day..

RussAlf

Did you do Bedgebury Mark?

deadpool2e

RussAlf wrote:

Did you do Bedgebury Mark?

Nah though i would let the trail heal its self, but i went out today and the trails all seem nice and dry. My restday is friday this week but i have to look after the kids as they have a inset day??

deadpool2e

any rides this sunday?? BBH again would be nice

RussAlf

Not sure about this weekend?

Surrey Hills?
Blean?
BBH?
Somewhere new?

Id be willing to show everyone around Surrey if you want? would require a good half a day though.

Russ

deadpool2e

RussAlf wrote:

Not sure about this weekend?

Surrey Hills?
Blean?
BBH?
Somewhere new?

Id be willing to show everyone around Surrey if you want? would require a good half a day though.

Russ

BBH If thats OK, as Neil will be down that way as well (at his caravan) if he can get permition from his wife.

Russ we will def have to sort out the Surrey one on one of my days off.

pittpony

I'm hoping I can come along, depending on my weekend plans. I'd need a lift from somewhere again though (Ade?, Russ? - sorry to be cheeky) as for the forseeable future i'm going to be without a car

Papa Smurf

I can ride this weekend, but only on Saturday :?

impished

PITTPONY wrote:

I'm hoping I can come along, depending on my weekend plans. I'd need a lift from somewhere again though (Ade?, Russ? - sorry to be cheeky)

I should be good for lift/BBH Sunday.
[beg_permission] I'll confirm tomorrow. [/beg_permission]

deadpool2e

Good Good Sunday it is then.....8-9 ish ok for everyone? early is better for me (and famliy time)

pittpony

Papa Smurf wrote:

I can ride this weekend, but only on Saturday :?

Can you definitely not make Sunday Jon?

Sorry for the short notice but is anyone up for a blast round Blean tomorrow night??

deadpool2e

Papa Smurf wrote:

I can ride this weekend, but only on Saturday :?

yeah it would be a shame if you can not make it (i Have to work Saturdays)

RussAlf

Sunday is good for me.

Nick you can grab a lift as ill be in canterbury. Ill put together a loop this time so we have less standing around ummm and arrring moments