Tour of Dartmoor - includuing pics

FSR_XC

Particularly aimed at the Cornish riders, I am currently in the process of arranging a ride over Dartmoor with Kim & Steve from the Yogi group.

It will take place on 23rd March (so plenty of notice)

Looking to meet Princetown / Postbridge, leaving 11am
For anyone that knows the area, it will probably be a 'Five Stepping Stones' route (????)

Ride will take around 4hrs (iro 2.5hrs riding) and plan to do around 20 miles.

Distance & time will largely depend on the group

Please post your interest.

warm18

i will be very interested in that mark. count me in as far as im concered. should be back from hol then and hopefully atm will have that weekend free.

RIKO

Yeah should be up for that one sounds good

yogi

Hi all,

Sorry about this but Steve Clare (from YOGi's) has got the date mixed up, the ride will be on Sunday 30th March

Hope that's okay with everyone.

FSR_XC

You heard the man - as first post but 30th March.

chalky89

Sounds good to me.... will this be at an average pace, as my lad Danny (14yrs) would like to come along as well. He's pretty fit and was lapping in 24 mins at Newnham yesterday, but can't keep up with his old man yet

So long as it's yer typical trail ride, then we'll both be there.... 8)

Cheers,

Greg

yogi

We don't really want to put anyone off joining us but this will be quite a tough ride. It's difficult to say whether your son would be okay or not as we've never cycled with him before. Some 14 year olds are stronger than others and vice versa. It's really a question of endurance.

As a guide we generally average about 9-10mph on our off-road rides for experienced riders.

We are running our next FUN MTB Ride on Saturday 1st March - meeting place yet to be confirmed. Distance probably no more than 16 miles.

Justinjured

24 mins is very good going if it was anything like soggy bottoms 3 last year (its the only one i have done)

is anyone invited?? never been on a group ride before, am always going out on my own!

prince town is only about 6 miles from where i live.

FSR_XC

Justinjured wrote:

24 mins is very good going if it was anything like soggy bottoms 3 last year (its the only one i have done)

is anyone invited?? never been on a group ride before, am always going out on my own!

prince town is only about 6 miles from where i live.

More the merrier.

Exact place & time will be posted closer to the date.

Matteeboy

I really like the sound of this - might be able to bring a couple along too.
My inlaws live very near Dartmoor so I know some of it quite well - superb terrain.
Also did some Forces training on it.

Just need to be careful if the weather turns - things can get quite serious there.

It's in the diary.

yogi

Don't worry the guy who leads our Tuesday evening rides knows Dartmoor like the back of his hand but be prepared with a waterproof.

Keep checking our website for all the latest info. People are always welcome to join us, and that goes for anyone holidaying in the area, we're a friendly bunch.

bornagainbiker

Hi,
Both myself and my brother would be up for this

I've done this route twice now first on my own back in Sept (which was really 'interesting' ) got lost a bit in Bellever forest :shock: but managed to find my way round eventually.
I did it a second time in Oct and dragged my brother along.

Its a good route with some technical bits. We couldn't ride it all, some bits where just beyond us.

From what I know of this route there is only the one bit over a stretch of moorland that could possible be a problem if the weather turned but your following a trail so its unlikely.

FSR_XC

Just bumping this up again.

Getting a little closer to the time now.

Would be nice if anyone is thinking of going to post saying so - particularly if not regular Yogi or Cornwall MTB riders.

Cornwall riders are having a beer the Fri before to discuss getting there etc.

Check out http://cornwallmtb.org

DH legend

Im defo going to this and my girl friend is up 4it too !!

Matteeboy

Still planning on attending!

Think the fitness is good enough -well hope it is anyway!

Brawlyrox

Excuses pending I will be there. If you can put up for a roadie for the day, I am no good at the technical stuff.

milese

I'll be there!

Lets hope for a day like today!

yogi

Don't forget that the clocks go forward 1 hour on Saturday night.

If you plan on coming along can you PM me or leave a post on the YOGi website forum so that we can get an idea of the numbers joining us. Presently it looks like being around 20 riders.

FSR_XC

Cornish riders
Don't forget the Old Ale House in Truro on Friday night. Bit of a social & to sort out lifts etc.

http://cornwallmtb.kk5.org/#/meetsheet/4527215780

Anyone looking to go to Dartmoor that can't attend on Friday, pls PM me

Milese - I did wonder if you would come along to this one. I look forward to meeting you.

Matteeboy

Will be at the pub - be warned. I'm a serious lightweight - expect gibbering after two pints... :oops:

FSR_XC

There are a few people from Devon contacting me regarding this ride.

Please PM YOGI unless you are going up from Cornwall (then it's me)

Looking like this will be a BIG ride.

yogi wrote:

Don't forget that the clocks go forward 1 hour on Saturday night.

If you plan on coming along can you PM me or leave a post on the YOGi website forum so that we can get an idea of the numbers joining us. Presently it looks like being around 20 riders.

Matteeboy

That's okay, I've borrowed a Camelbak.

Unfortunately it's a girls one... :oops:

FSR_XC

Matteeboy wrote:

Will be at the pub - be warned. I'm a serious lightweight - expect gibbering after two pints... :oops:

Matteeboy wrote:

That's okay, I've borrowed a Camelbak.

Unfortunately it's a girls one...

:?: :?

You really do have a drink problem!

Matteeboy

If anyone from the Cornwall gang needs a Hope QR lever for a Specialized bike (in black), it looks like I might accidentally be ending up with 2 (Ebay errors)!

Open to offers of food, small amounts of cash (!) or whatever!

Mark - errrmmm,, wasn't planning on filling the Camelbak with beer or anything...
Just a bit bored of drinking from a muddy frame mounted water bottle. :?

yogi

The forecast is bad but Steve Clare, who's set-up the ride assures me that it is going ahead no matter what the weather. However the intended ride may have to be adapted.

Make sure that you are dressed for wet and windy weather bearing in mind that this ride takes place on the exposed moor.

Matteeboy

No worries - have all levels of weather protection for anything from "minging" to "armageddon"

Looking forward to it.

bornagainbiker

Gonna have to back out of this weekend my brothers excuse is diy mine is that I don't fancy having to swim across the river crossings

Give your bikes a quick washdown with freshwater (use the tapwater from the toilets) straight after the ride that peaty mud is pretty corrosive.

I hope the rides a decent one.

Rob_Hutch

Hey,

Sounds like an awesome ride. Hope no one minds if two more join?

Recently splashed out on a new rockhopper pro and keen to put it through it's paces.

How often do you all meet up to go riding? Hoping to get some weekday rides in now that evenings are getting brighter...

Cheers!

Rob

yogi

Hi Rob,

You're more than welcome. Send me a private message if you need any more details.

Evening Cross-Country MTB rides start this Tuesday meeting at B&Q Marsh Mills, Plymouth at 6.30 pm. We usually ride for a couple of hours covering at least 20 miles.

The YOGi's meet at least twice a week. We ride right throughout the year - both road and mountain bike - see website for further details

FSR_XC

Cornish boys & girls meeting at car park behind McDonalds at Fraddon (A30) at 9.30am.

Look forward to a great turn out.

Who cares what the weather's like!!!!!!!!!!

yogi

Well what can I say. Great turnout of 30 riders with a superb attitude. Fantastic weather, I was almost sunburnt!

I expect there will be a few pics posted soon - the river crossings were fairly exciting.

Thanks to everyone that made it a great event and we look forward to the next event.