North Lakes - XC Buddies

Pushbiker

I am just returning to mountain biking after a dry spell and all my old riding buddies are either at uni or have given in.

I'm looking for people reasonably local for a saturday some evening rides.

Im 18 and i want to get fit for alpine riding i have a specialized rockhopper and i enjoy doing full mountain rides and short trail centres like whinlatter

if theres anyone interested just let me no

im relatively fit at the moment but i want to be uber fit for alpine ride=ing im hoping to enter the mega avalanche but i need someone to help push me to get to a higher level of fitness

i live in between keswick and penrith

Thanks
Paul

trailpuppet

cheeky I know but post here if you want to ride with some Lakes/Stanes/Howgills riders
http://www.bikemagic.com/forum/forummes ... 64/V/6/SP/
Barry from there has done the Avalanche twice so could give you some tips, like you`ll need a 5/6inch travel full susser!!!!

also google for ride the lakes, they are mainly south lakes but may have rides to suit you.

Keswick mountain bikes have regular organised rides as do biketreks in Ambleside.

To get fit you should read up on this sites fitness tips and create yourself a programme. You have some good circuits near you to practice stuff like climbing sessions etc.

Dr_Death

try http://www.ridethelakes.com....

or is .co.uk ????


can't remember but they are a nice bunch of lads....

Pushbiker

thanks for all your advice im going to sign up to ride the lakes when i get a non hotmail address n im going to pop into KMB and see when they do the weekley ride.
thanks again
paul