XC in Cornwall - any willing volunteers ?

helen coakley

Sorry didnt mean to ignore you..you missed a good ride..nice and dry for a change..

Surf-Matt

Helen - I'd already done a 10 miler and a 4 mile trail run earlier that day so was a bit knackered!

This was an extra walk for the dog (who ran with me) and my wife who is too pregnant to cycle or run!

Was indeed nice and dry and found a few new lines to take on the "jumpy" bit too.

Might be along next week.

Oh and most of you waved when I stopped in a very polite "thank you" gesture

FSR_XC

It must be very quiet in Cornwall at the moment.

No postings on here for 5 days and the thread's on pg2 again.

Either the surf's good or you've all turned into 'roadies'

helen coakley

well Dazza has bought a "roadie" helmet..does that count?
:?:

SA boy

Been very busy with work and other things. Hard to find time for eveything at the moment. Want to try and ride Idless again next week.

Dazzza

I just tend to post out of necessity, if anything doesn't particularly interest me you won't see me posting anything.

That and there's only so much one can talk about biking afterall.

Helen you'll love the lid, i find myself having to check if it's still on it's that light. :oops:

I will try to be out for bissoe, but im like a cat when it comes to water, if i can avoid it i will.

FSR_XC

Nice avatar Dazzza.

What's the lid then?

I could be persuded to go to Idless Tues if anyone is going.

Surf-Matt

Still doing the daily ride but over Summer, we have people staying pretty much every weekend!
So anything but local rides are a bit off (as I'm gone a bit too long) - but still doing little Idless and Bissoe missions most weekends.

Surf been pretty poor - lots of running, riding and stuff instead!

helen coakley

I fancie a idless next week dependant on work...dont mind which day either just let me know....

Surf-Matt

Helen - will do. Think it might actually be a free weekend - about the only one until September!

Dazzza

FSR_XC wrote:

Nice avatar Dazzza.

What's the lid then?

I could be persuded to go to Idless Tues if anyone is going.

Yeah i quite like the avatar, i used to be quite a java addict but now it's strictly decaf for obvious reasons.

The lid is a black/red giro ionos, i had that exodus for years so it was about time i upgraded.

Count me in for idless provided it's reasonable, i cba to change my tyres again. :twisted:

FSR_XC

Dazzza - are you turning to the other side?
Nice lid. Knocks spots off the Specialized Air Force 3 I've just bought.

Anyway. . . . .

Tuesday night - Idless . . . . . . . say 6.30pm at Volvo garage?

Dazzza

Sounds good to me, tuesday's are also one of our quieter days so it's good for me, the weather is meant to be good as well, picking up from sunday onwards.

Well i am tempted, i saw a focus cyno i think all carbon fibre, ultegra ice groupset, gorgeous bike.

It'll be a while before i do, maybe months or years whenever the time is best, i just fancy the change of scenery.

I'll still ride mtb of course.

FSR_XC

I use the road bike for fitness and the MTB for fun!

Dazzza

Well that was an eventful ride, we had to call an ambulance out for another rider, i can't honestly remember his name only he had dreads and ride a big dh giant.

He had a bad off into a boulder and possibly cracked a rib, more will be known later of course, no pics though and no camera was about.

Anyway here's stuntman steve's off moment at minions last week.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=PrzpX-K-4Ik

yogi

Hi Guys and Gals of Cornwall,

Saw the video of yer man doing that 'Superman'. Looked very nasty, hope he's recovering OK. Still if you are going to have a spectacular crash, at least make sure it's on video!

We'll have to try to get a ride sorted out sometime. Just need plenty of warning.

FSR_XC

Kim
What about 20th July?

Tuesday - I'm definately going to Idless (currently Me +2)

6.30pm @ Volvo garage in Truro.

SA boy

FSR
I will try and be there but I have to go to the dentist be4 So say no more.

SA boy

If i'm not there by 6:30pm please dont wait for me.

Dazzza

Likewise, work is strange atm.

yogi

Kim
What about 20th July?

Mark,

Will have to check my diary (or is that wife?). But would be good to get together.

Just been out in Cann/Plymbridge/Woolwell Woods for 1st proper shakedown on the rebuilt Cannondale :shock:

Dazzza

Good ride tonight lads.

Christ that's going to leave a mark. :oops:

FSR_XC

Thought it was a really good ride too. Some great climbs & (probably) better decents joined by technical singletrack with a few hidden dangers.

Dazzza, next time we're out, watch out for those tree stumps at the side of the trail, just waiting to jump out at ya!

How's the shoulder?

SA boy

Sorry guys that I didnt make it I think the dentist killed me. Sounds like you had a good ride.

Dazzza

Shoulder is fine a bit sore but i should be good by tomorrow, i might be out and about tonight, weathers turning crappy tomorrow evening.

Actually i worked out what really happened, it was a rut on the left that wiped my steering out and caused me to go where i did,i was a bit dazed and confused at the time.

Yeah it was a good ride, mark seemed determined to kill me this round, said something about payback for carn brea. :P

helen coakley

Glad you had a good one even if Dazza did fall off....

FSR_XC

helen coakley wrote:

Glad you had a good one even if Dazza did fall off....

Naaaa, he just kept lying down. :twisted:

In all fairness it was a fun, technical ride and we were at time riding tails that were so overgrown you didn't know what you were riding on.

Not seen you in ages Helen. How you doin?

BTW next Thurs eve (3/7) I'm meeting up with a guy who is down on holiday. Going to pop up Bodmin. Anyone fancy coming along?

helen coakley

Doing ok thanks FSR....work is getting in the way of riding sadly...hope to find some time soon to catch up....can't make next Thrus but keep posting..

Dazzza

Fraid bodmin is a no go zone for a while, parents decided to smack their new car so im karting about in the impreza atm painful as that is.......

I managed to pick up 3 punctures, ffs that's just too many for one ride surely?!?!

So off to the lbs tomorrow for some decent patches.

Falling of, meh i just take it lying down.

Actually id have been fine but only had what 0.000001 seconds to react otherwise id have landed fine. :P

I did go gym tonight due to all those punctures plus the wind is just plain silly, i had a really good run, lately my chest has been loosening up and i find my max heart rate twatting around 175bpm yet i don't feel ive killed myself heh.

It's all gravy atm.

Now where's me coffee................

Surf-Matt

Well Kyle and I had a fun ride in Idless yesterday. Kyle was about 2512513451451 times faster on teh downhills but at least I was just about okay on the ascents - Mark - we made that uphill bit I challenged everyone to but failed (!!!!!) twice - so one achievement.

Only trouble was it was rather wet. Wet + downhills+ me = complete waste of space.

Finally dawned on me after a decent splat (into a tree/brambles) that worn down Fast Traks are a bit cack so 2.1 Conti Speed Kings on order - I HATE blaming kit but I think in this case my tyres were causing me trouble - as well as me. Come on coutryside - DRY OUT!