XC in Cornwall - any willing volunteers ?

jonnyc2420

taking the kids down to see thier nanny over xmas, she lives 5 mins south of Wadebridge so going to have a poke around Dunmere woods while down there to burn off my 'excess' - so if you see a 'lost' looking guy on an Orange evo - give me a wave! -

kernowaj

Going out for a ride tomorrow morning early if anyones interested. Thinking about Cardinham or Dunmere maybe?

How dangerous is ice likely to make the terrain?

Would like to have made the Burrator ride but busy Sunday.

commando04

Hi there,
I live in Plymouth but would travel down to your area for a ride sometime if you woud let me. How far are you from Plymouth. I really want to get out again ver the weekends. How often do you go out?

Thanks Matt 8)

kernowaj

Im in St Austell, about 1 hour from Plymouth. Would be happy to go out sometime. My problem is too many hobbies/responsibilities, 2 yr. old daughter, gf and surfing! So my riding is as and when. Im getting a light hopefully next week so will be doing more week night rides and would be glad of some company as Im terrified of the dark :oops:

Anyone up for a week night ride around St. Austell or close-ish as soon as my light arrives?

allthegearnoidea

kernow, give si or brendon a shout on the shout box in th elink in my sig as they are luxy/bodmin and di night rides around st.a area!

commando, were roughly based in the truro area matey, which is a trek and a half for you in plymouth, that said your more than welcome on any of our rides matey, but you may find that Yogi are a little better for you as they are plymouth based!

if you go back a page on this thread am pretty sure Mark - fsr-xc has posted a link tot hem, i cant remember it of the top of my head but think its www.yogi.terrapad.com ??

we baiwed out of the trip up country as me and Mrs ATGNI have Stinking bad chesty coughs and the littluns developed a reaction to something thats causing her eye to puff up! oh, and one of the cats seems t have lost her voice too!! so were having a quiet non biking stay in the warm fix yourself weekend!!

FSR_XC

AJ

I am away from 23rd- 29th. I am happy to do a few night rides when I'm back.

There is a very wet, fairly flat 15-20 mile loop near where I live. I can show you a loop taking in the north coast. Was at Dunmere last week night riding - interesting!

:shock: Did a 40 miler yesterday, from Redruth, taking in Silverwell, Cider farm, Idless and Bissoe. We had originally planned to finish over Carn Marth, but would probably still be there if we had tried. :shock:
So if anyone wants a nice leisurely 4.5 hour ride in freezing conditions, riding over ice encrusted puddles, skating over the ruts in Idless and only 3 stream crossings, let me know. . . . . & I'll tell you where we went!

GREG_IN_THE_WOODS

I've been out on a few rides recently. Mostly around the Liskeard area.

Spent about 2.5 hours riding a wood near Trago Mills called Largin Wood this is mostly forest trails with about 4 short DH routes with drops. Not a big place but it kept me entertained for a bit.

Then did another ride in a wood near Hessenford on the Seaton road. This again is a shortish ride. Found a couple of DH runs complete with off camber jumps and a lung busting uphill section. Got a bit lost as there are tracks and trails everywhere and some lead to dead ends, which I found annoying.

Cann wood in Plympton was a blast, loads of jumps if you are into that. Nice flowing single track. Berms and tight DH turns not too technical flows well. Highly recomended for a days riding. Only bad thing is loads of dog walkers on the main paths so I kept off those as one gave me an evil stare. Most seemed friendly though.

Herodsfoot near Duloe taking in Deerpark Forest ect. Good 3.5 hour ride. some good single track and fire road riding. Did one scary slippy DH bit with huge ruts and logs everywhere did well just to stay on! I could of done with more time here, as I think it goes all the way to Looe woods following the river.

Did a ride Cardinhan (sp) Wood near Bodmin yesterday and found it mostly flat. Did find a short bit of singletrack. The decided to do a ride over at Dunmere which is so much better IMHO. Didn't get kicked out by the land owner, but during a trail my rear mech got smashed up on a rock and took the hanger with it. :evil:

I'm happy to show anyone around any of the trails. Need to fix my mech and do a bit more. Sorry for the long post :oops:

kernowaj

allthegearnoidea wrote:

we baiwed out of the trip up country as me and Mrs ATGNI have Stinking bad chesty coughs and the littluns developed a reaction to something thats causing her eye to puff up! oh, and one of the cats seems t have lost her voice too!! so were having a quiet non biking stay in the warm fix yourself weekend!!

My little girls got a puffy eye at the mo too. Snotty eyes bunged up nose and coughing till she can cough no more!

Went out on cliffs and around Luxylan Valley this mornin. Ground was so hard I didnt leave a trace Id even been there, apart from the odd slice through a frozen puddle. Cold but fun, looking forward to getting some decent socks for Crimbley!

allthegearnoidea

got the puffy eye's but not the cold! came up as a reaction to something sprayed on the christmas tree at nursery to help preserve it! but this week opposite eye came up when she hadnt been near a real tree, so not sure whats it is!

did think with the hard frosts will make it good going out on the bike, just a shame i feel so bad lol!

FSR_XC

Greg in the woods

Herodsfoot and Deerpark Forest look pretty interesting.

Think I need to explore that area after Xmas.

FSR_XC

Anyone interested in doing the Mud & Sweat event at Woodbury Common at the end of Jan?

They are doing 10% off if you register before the end of Dec.

kernowaj

Whats the distances? Which one would you be entering? Is there a broad range of abilities?

kernowaj

Ok, just read the format. Are you looking for someone to pair up with you??

My light has arrived now so on for an evening ride. Im away for xmas but back on 29th if anyones on for a ride day or night.

allthegearnoidea

aj, if your after a partner for the event then pop a message up on corwallmtb site, a few of our guys went up for the last one for a fun event, and from what i know they will be doing the others,
guessing mark will be riding with the guy he did the haldon one with (another mark possibly??) as they got a 2nd so have something to defend as such??

by all accounts a Cracking event!

kernowaj

Thanks Tim.

Although "I" think Im reasonably fit I havent really tested myself against anyone that is fit, so dont want to hold anyone back when they are paying to enter a comp.

FSR_XC

AJ

I have a partner for the event.

If you fancy having a go & get no joy from Cornwall Mtb club, you can also try the trail riders.
The event has a fun format, so you can be as competitive as you want.

I am away now until 29th, but happy to sort out a (night) ride or 3 afterwards

kernowaj

OK Thanks.

I too am away now for Xmas so Merry Xmas everyone.

Dazzza

Note to all biking on ice is not fun, nor is falling off comical as it is. :oops:

Was bloody quick today mind, must have been the several days of no exercise.

allthegearnoidea

that and the Rock hard ground!!!!
littlun finished pre school for christmas on thursday last week so have been somewhat limited for riding! that and having a horrid sinus cold!
but looking forward to the new year!

allthegearnoidea

Wahooooooooo! Timmo's got soul!!!
Christmas was very kind to me this year and a quick trip down the shop resulted in me bringing home the frame!
Love it!!


4 hours almost to the minute later and a trip out to bike chain for some gear outer as the frame uses a semi full housing (seatpost backwards) she's all built and looks the Nuts! feels so right! hoping to get out for a blast tomorow or tuesday, cant wait lol!





has built up just a little heavier than the old carbon frame was, but gotta say, i think it looks a while load better!!!


will lwt yoyu know how the first ride goes!!!

Dazzza

Ooh very nice tim, might be a bit heavier but i bet it'll be a lot more fun, and chuckable.

allthegearnoidea

according to the frame stats 1/2lb heavier! but yeah, so much better than Bob! almost unmeasurably so and i'd say, a nicer ride than the carbon too!
So much fun! usual loop of tehidy as a test ride, Very slippy!! minor moment on the second of the St sections in the lower woods though, Bit too much speed and tyres full of mud made foe an intersting twitchy moment, but all good!!

top of the woods, before the techy section dropping down over the paths,


and home awaiting a lil clean!


absolutely Love it, felt So good!! But, am gpoing to put the mud guard on the down tube again, thought i'd be okay with out it but face full of mud straight away convinced me otherwise!! got some more tape to protect the frame under wherre it'll be now so dont mind fitting it!!

Dazzza

Yeah i'll be losing my neoguard at some point, flaming tyres rub on it, very annoying i think i'll grab me one of those fender bender things, it'll keep my stanchions nice and clean too.

Now all you need to do is avoid those trees.

allthegearnoidea

hahahah! yeah had a near moment with a tree, duriong a wobbly sketcy section, kept me on my toes thats for sure!!!

saw those fender bender things and though nice idea (like the neo guard) but a few quid for a small bit of plastic! could prolly make one quite nicely out of a tupperware box!!

Dazzza

Yeah true it's only a few quid anyway and the tyre rubbing is getting on my wick.

So i think we can all safley say timmo's got soul.

Guess you'll never listen to this song the same way again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dajn9Bk24CY

allthegearnoidea

hahaha! good track that! have it on the mp3 player but rarely hear it as its always on random!!

Porthtowan this sunday, should be a good ride, plenty of fun!!
good way to start the year off!

hagace

looking good timmo
see it on sunday
steve

Dazzza

Just curious now does it compare to the carbon tart, i assume it's not as 'tight' but yet it's more fun and flickable and yet doesn't break you're back?

Only way i can describe the anthem, it pushes you to go faster and then some, it's an electric bike when hooning it.

Question now is i assume you love the thing?

It will feel springy of course but that's steel for you.

allthegearnoidea

I'll let you know aftrer sunday dazz but first impressions are that it feels better than the carbon one did, a little more forgiving but still very chuckable, a little twitchy on the edge of grip but thats what I wanted! Direct and chuckable, and a whole lot of fun!!
Is funny though, people say of springyness but until I rode a steel frame again I had no idea what they were on about lol! But after a quick ride it all makes sense haha!
Have aspent the whole week wanting to ride it more! Just as littluns of not been able to! That and I'd kill myself physically lol! But have a feeling it'll be a good new year riding!!

mbnut

Hello Timmo....

Nice ride fella... having a new bike is good, liking it more than your ex is great!!

What time are you guys riding on Sunday.... i might be in the area...

Hope you're keeping well...

Hopefully catch you Sunday