Wyre Forest:regular sunday morning ride(&weekday nights)

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  • missgroover
    missgroover Posts: 263
    Ah yep that was me :)

    My other bike is a 5 as you may have guessed. They are pricey (mine was even more so as it wasn't off the peg but we did have a few donor bits) but in my eyes worth every penny - my confidence and ability has increased so much since having that baby to throw about :D

    I can make it to the Duke for about 7.15 of an evening as have to get home to pick stuff up (from Brum) if you fancy a Weds meet. Moggy that doesn't mean I'll never be out on a Thurs again but it does clash with other stuff.....
  • mounty
    mounty Posts: 682
    missgroover

    Yep that sounds good, Weds are easier for me, no rushing about....but I would be able to do the odd Thursday, it will vary from week to week. ;-)

    I will have to add the 5 to my list of rides...I did ride one about 4 or 5 years ago, but I guess nearly all bikes have gone up in price...just the way it is...

    What's race co like in Stourbridge, any good ?
  • Turveyd38
    Turveyd38 Posts: 704
    Up for Cannock to try out the new trails, but not until I've got a bike with forks on the front so 2weeks ish+.

    HT or FS Lap ?? I like the £1500 HT lacquered bare Alu I guess very shiney in Worcester Specialist Cycles, been tempted big time a few time.

    Race Co, good prices, good chap, but useless at ordering anything so any issues HASSLE the hell out of him.



    I'll see how I get on, with just a HT if I need a FS still tempted by the Boardman £1000 FS damn good spec for the money and looks nice welds wise to.

    Oranges are always expensive a C.Dale like Chris's is virtually the same bike without the made in the UK price tag, the Orange advantage is 1 of the few 130mm bikes that do a size 14".

    Who's out tomorrow ??
  • moggy82
    moggy82 Posts: 726
    Paul race co is ok, as Dyl Said,the owner is a Paul, nice chap really generous he'll do you the best deal he can. He's not stupid he knows the internet prices so will match or beat in most cases. Not too hot on the mechanicing side though, had a few probs with my bike and they never got sorted by them, they even forgot a spacer off a new HT2 b i had fitted last week.
    http://moggy82.pinkbike.com/album/lights-and-beam-pics-etc/
  • Turveyd38
    Turveyd38 Posts: 704
    In the area, Worcester Specialist is my #1 then Race Co wouldn't touch any others ( not used Pearce ) rest are all to pushy sales wide for my likings.

    But Halfords support my price range :)
  • mounty
    mounty Posts: 682
    Cheers, I am going to Pearce cycles first as they have given me excellent first class service over the years, to be honest I wouldn't use anyone else for repairs/upgrades.

    I know they can be a bit expensive on kit etc, but I am a believer in supporting local business and they really do know there stuff !

    I will pop into worcs cycles too, but the only thing I would buy from Halfrauds is a bike magazine.
  • Turveyd38
    Turveyd38 Posts: 704
    I do all my own DIY and you really can't beat the Halfords bikes for VFM, there just generic components slapped onto there own frame which is made by Merida like most of the frames out there so no real down side.
  • moggy82
    moggy82 Posts: 726
    10.61 miles last night!

    About hour and 10 mins actual riding time! 1:30 stopped time, waiting for Dylan, fixing bikes etc. Take off the three bears Dyl and id say you did 9.5 miles.
    http://moggy82.pinkbike.com/album/lights-and-beam-pics-etc/
  • Chezabelle
    Chezabelle Posts: 16
    Do you guys ever rest! On bike radar at 6.30am. Dylan didn't lose anybody this time did he!!
    moggy82 wrote:
    10.61 miles last night!

    About hour and 10 mins actual riding time! 1:30 stopped time, waiting for Dylan, fixing bikes etc. Take off the three bears Dyl and id say you did 9.5 miles.
  • moggy82
    moggy82 Posts: 726
    Welcome to Bikeradar Chez!

    There wasn't anyone to loose, it was me, my Dh mate dan and Dyl, Dyl was at the Back till the end, as i had eaten since 12:30 i got pretty weak on the last steep hill.

    Sadly i dont rest, except 6:30 hours sleep, all the rest of the time its work, ride, feed cat, housework in that order! LOL.

    I come on the internet while i wait for the computer to catch up! (rendering)

    Chris
    http://moggy82.pinkbike.com/album/lights-and-beam-pics-etc/
  • Turveyd38
    Turveyd38 Posts: 704
    He has to get up that early for work, and I've just got up losers :)

    9.5 will do me, could of done more ofcourse.

    Nope not this time, but Sunday for sure :)
  • Turveyd38
    Turveyd38 Posts: 704
    To be fair I can't really keep up with DHers anyway let alone on my rigid, wasn't that far behind though.

    I pushed him up the last hill :)
  • Chezabelle
    Chezabelle Posts: 16
    That all sounds very domesticated Chris.

    Would kill to not have to get up at 6am. 9.45 what a luxury!

    Will forgive you for losing us Sunday Dylan as you did look after us most of the time.
  • sassysarah
    sassysarah Posts: 421
    Steady on Chez...don't give him any praise he'll be unbearable next time out!!

    Don't think i'm going to make tomorrow...My minds saying Yes...but my body just won't co -operate!! Too much riding i have to have a day off or i don't think i'll make it on Sunday :cry:
    Biking whore of Wyre....rides with anyone!
  • Chezabelle
    Chezabelle Posts: 16
    Good point, too much praise for any man & it goes straight to their heads. We can't give him too much praise anyway, he did lose all four girlies after all!

    Sounds like you've been over doing it a bit, I think it's time for a rest, the are plenty of days to play.

    Still doing Cannock, looking forward to it as haven't been there for a couple of years so Im guessing it's changed a bit. Gonna try & get at least a couple of laps in to make up for not being able to go Sunday. Gotta do crappy DIY & gardening. :-(
  • Turveyd38
    Turveyd38 Posts: 704
    Well I'd get all big headed about losing 4 girls in the forest but we found you and you didn't get eaten my fox's or anything so no point really :(

    he'll be unbearable next time out!!

    Do you mean I'm not unbearable normally, that's the nicest thing anyones ever said to me, thanks Sassy!!!!!!!!!!

    9:45 is early for me to, on a friday to, clients!!
  • g_b
    g_b Posts: 14
    Mounty,

    See you at the duke 10.30 am tomorrow

    GB
  • mounty
    mounty Posts: 682
    Ok mate, should be a good one.
  • Turveyd38
    Turveyd38 Posts: 704
    Well a wet one, although less wet than it was saying yesterday, just showers currently.
  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    Any idea what conditions will be like over there? Just wondering whether to stick the mudguards back on!

    Would anyone mind giving me their number (PM), just in case I get lost or something on the way tomorrow?

    Also, SPDs...I've only had them for a week or two, and have been doing fairly tame local rides, is there anything particularly technical? In which case I'd probably put the flats back on. I reckon I could do 95% of the Monkey at Cannock on SPDs without any problems if that helps.

    Apart from that,I'll see you tomorrow :)
    MTB/CX

    "As I said last time, it won't happen again."
  • mounty
    mounty Posts: 682
    Bails87 - Just sent you a PM
  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    Thanks mounty.
    See you tomorrow
    MTB/CX

    "As I said last time, it won't happen again."
  • Chezabelle
    Chezabelle Posts: 16
    Hi Everyone,

    I've had three bikes stolen from my shed last night. I've put the details of the bike in the stolen bikes section with an email for information but as you're all local people could you keep your eyes open for me.

    Cheers,

    Chez
  • mounty
    mounty Posts: 682
    Chez - thats awful news ..........I hope you were insured..... :( There really are some idiots about....

    Cheers for the ride today guys.....I hope it wasnt too painful for you!

    I enjoyed it...I just wish I could have stayed out a while longer...

    Hopefully catch up with you all again soon.

    Paul
  • Turveyd38
    Turveyd38 Posts: 704
    Chez, I've got a unused 14" Carrera Vulcan in the cellar you can borrow for as long as you want, it's Rigid, V Brakes and needs a new rear mech as I borrowed it ages back, sucks for sure.

    I got a bit worried when everyone started following you and heading home, wasn't enough for a nice sunday!!


    See you Tuesday OLD Ladies!!
  • Konalisa120
    Konalisa120 Posts: 52
    Just got back.... Thanks for today guys and gals, had a wicked time! See you all soon
    sarah
    "office jobs suck"
  • sassysarah
    sassysarah Posts: 421
    Yeh...it was a good ride...Nice, fast and dry....10 of us all together... Lots of laughs and banter...Dly didn't lose anyone!...and Amanda did some Scary stuff...Woop Woop!!

    Tues doing an evening ride at Clent 7pm Adams Hill

    Can only ride Thursday in the day if anyone wants to join me

    Next Sunday it will be the Wyre again

    The week after that a few of us are planning on going to Wales on the Bank Holiday weekend...does anyone else fancy coming? :roll:
    Biking whore of Wyre....rides with anyone!
  • Scooby 2
    Scooby 2 Posts: 24
    Thanks for a great day everybody......really enjoyed it and a special thanks to Dyl for getting us to the end without getting lost :lol:
    See you tuesday for more fun and laughter!!!!!!

    Chez - sorry to here about your bikes there really are some ar****** about :(
  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    Cheers guys, was a great days riding, and I got back in plenty of time for the party! We did 17 miles according to my computer. I'm sure I'll be along again and I'll try to bring some of the HOMBRES with me too.

    If there's anything interesting in the videos (I just caught Dyl's fall at the gate!) then I'll do some editing and upload them.
    MTB/CX

    "As I said last time, it won't happen again."
  • Turveyd38
    Turveyd38 Posts: 704
    Me screwing up the gate, going yeah I'll ride that, OHHH NO wrong angle doh!! Should be worth seeing to see where i ballsed it :)

    Must admit for the first time I was missing my FSer tonight, so I've spend the last few hours putting the FSer back together, servicing the forks, tweaking the ride position to feel more like the Rigid and hopefully solving the CREAKING Issue, although I'll believe that when I see it, FSer for Tuesday :)


    Wales should be okay as long as I'm not leading a team in N.Wales mountaineering which is entirely weather based ( good only, wussy mates ), you think your worried following me around a forest :)

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