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  • sl2371
    sl2371 Posts: 748
    Giggsmaster wrote:
    Aye, it has been a bit dodgy tonight, but looking at the forecast it could be dry tomorrow.

    Looks like it is us 3 then Si, see you there.

    that's fine by me :lol:
  • altern_8
    altern_8 Posts: 1,562
    At the moment i wont be going as im in a lot of pain with my ankle after going over on it a couple of days ago,and the walk to City today hasnt done it any good,had ice pack on it tonight so ill see how it is in morning.
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  • Mtbdaz
    Mtbdaz Posts: 90
    hi there

    did you end up doing dalby? just wondered what condition the trails were in?

    cheers. daz
  • Giggsmaster
    Giggsmaster Posts: 632
    Yeah, we got to Dalby. Did some of the red, it wasn't totally boggy, just a few pools of water here and there, nothing too dodgy.
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  • Mtbdaz
    Mtbdaz Posts: 90
    oh rite not too bad then, i was gunna try and make it but just couldn't get the time off work :-(

    when you looking at going again?
  • altern_8
    altern_8 Posts: 1,562
    Myself and Giggsmaster dont go much to Dalby mate,we maybe go 4 times a year if that as we prefer to get out on the Moors/Peaks/Dales and ride some natural stuff.....there maybe a few people who keep a eye on this thread so all i can suggest is post youreself if youre going anywhere and also keep a eye on here for future rides.
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  • pete80
    pete80 Posts: 69
    1st visit of the year to Dalby for me today :lol:

    http://connect.garmin.com/activity/258826749
    If ya aint 1st, yer last!!!
  • Giggsmaster
    Giggsmaster Posts: 632
    Bloody hell Pete, it's middle of winter, you're not suppose to be able to manage 100 mile at this time of the year... :lol:
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  • altern_8
    altern_8 Posts: 1,562
    Id be more concerned he aint done it in less then 6 hours :lol:
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  • pete80
    pete80 Posts: 69
    Come on Stu as Giggs says it is the middle of winter :lol:
    If ya aint 1st, yer last!!!
  • altern_8
    altern_8 Posts: 1,562
    Ok Pete,ill let you off but if it was a school report it would say could do better :lol:

    Just ordered myself some semi slicks/inner tubes and a new chain for my Dale to start doing a bit of road riding to get the fitness up.

    Also looking at going up to Scotland for a week in august with the family and wouldnt mind having a look at doing THIS if im fit enough :oops:
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  • sl2371
    sl2371 Posts: 748
    altern_8 wrote:
    Ok Pete,ill let you off but if it was a school report it would say could do better :lol:

    Just ordered myself some semi slicks/inner tubes and a new chain for my Dale to start doing a bit of road riding to get the fitness up.

    Also looking at going up to Scotland for a week in august with the family and wouldnt mind having a look at doing THIS if im fit enough :oops:

    well you had better get out on your bike then
    i'm hoping to do a coast to coast this year if i can keep fit walney to whitby http://cyclingw2w.info/ :lol:

    so let me know when your going out and i will see if i can make it
  • altern_8
    altern_8 Posts: 1,562
    I was out Friday mate did the hornsea track to swine then onto wawne and back home,only 14 miles but it was the first ride ive done since i was at Dalby with you and Giggs(i think),ive set myself a target of 1500 miles this year which is about 30 miles/week,i am looking at getting out local on a mixture of roads/bridleways every 2nd day and hopefully do the Dales/Peaks or the Moors on a weekend.
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  • sl2371
    sl2371 Posts: 748
    If your gonna do that ride in Scotland you will have to climb more hills :cry:
  • altern_8
    altern_8 Posts: 1,562
    Had a chat with Giggs this afternoon about some routes we can do starting February,looking at doing parts of routes we have done in the past(mainly double track and fireroads) and mixing it with a bit of road to keep away from all the mud for the time being,upto now we have 2 up on the moors/1 in the Peaks and deff 1 in the Dales maybe 2.
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  • Ouija
    Ouija Posts: 1,386
    altern_8 wrote:
    I was out Friday mate did the hornsea track to swine then onto wawne and back home,only 14 miles but it was the first ride ive done since i was at Dalby with you and Giggs(i think),ive set myself a target of 15000 miles this year which is about 300 miles/week,i am looking at getting out local on a mixture of roads/bridleways every 2nd day and hopefully do the Dales/Peaks or the Moors on a weekend.

    Obviously made a typo there. Corrected it for you. :D
  • altern_8
    altern_8 Posts: 1,562
    Now if i had a red cape and went by the name of superman,then maybe 300 miles a week would be ok :lol:
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  • Ouija
    Ouija Posts: 1,386
    Lol. I do 300 miles a week. Well...... mainly in the summer months (been closer to the 200 mark since winter set in). But it is doable...... if your not married, spend around 4 hours of every day on your bike(s) and.... oh... have no life :). Still, even i would be pushed to get the 15000 (been averaging 10000 the last two years). Though on the bright side, that was while holding down a job. Since i got layed off three months ago i anticipate great things (bikewise).

    Now, where did i leave that cape.........


    Though to be fair, if all your doing is off road mountain biking your not going to rack up the sort of miles you'll do on road with some slick tyres as mountain biking tends to be slow and technical riding rather than the fast and straight ahead riding of the road (quality over quantity etc). But i'd highly recommend doing a bit more road riding as it'll get your fitness levels up to doing more challenging off road stuff.

    Oh! And on a side note. Couldn't believe how f*****g freezing it was today in Dalby. White frost over everything when everywhere else was sunny and warm.
  • altern_8
    altern_8 Posts: 1,562
    I get bored very easy just doing road riding tho mate,and in the mountainous region of Hull :lol: we dont have that much double track we can ride so the motivation to get out on the bike is hard to find,so i set my target low each week to just 30 miles not including what we do on a weekend in the Peaks/Dales or NYM to give me the motivation to get out as the target is easy to reach while doing road stuff round Hull.

    Hopefully once i get the semi slicks on the Cannondale hardtail i have i might start enjoying the road work with the faster rolling speed rather then the grind of big nobbly tyres(fingers crossed).

    And youre right about the miles/time you can do on a road bike to a mountain bike,as above like what Pete did on his road bike in 6 and half hours,we could be out that long and only do say 25 miles.
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  • bobs bikes
    bobs bikes Posts: 589
    sl2371 wrote:
    i'm hoping to do a coast to coast this year if i can keep fit walney to whitby http://cyclingw2w.info/ :lol:

    so let me know when your going out and i will see if i can make it

    go the other way mate, i used to live in barrow, its a better night out! ;)


    we are just starting mapping our big ride in august if anyone is interested. 8 days cross country, taking in road and off road. should be about 400 miles...ish... last one was more like 500!
  • Ouija
    Ouija Posts: 1,386
    altern_8 wrote:
    I get bored very easy just doing road riding tho mate,and in the mountainous region of Hull :lol: we dont have that much double track we can ride so the motivation to get out on the bike is hard to find,so i set my target low each week to just 30 miles not including what we do on a weekend in the Peaks/Dales or NYM to give me the motivation to get out as the target is easy to reach while doing road stuff round Hull.

    Hopefully once i get the semi slicks on the Cannondale hardtail i have i might start enjoying the road work with the faster rolling speed rather then the grind of big nobbly tyres(fingers crossed).

    And youre right about the miles/time you can do on a road bike to a mountain bike,as above like what Pete did on his road bike in 6 and half hours,we could be out that long and only do say 25 miles.

    All my bikes are just mountain bikes converted to hybrids via lighter tyres and/or rigid forks (with multiple sets of wheels it only takes a minute to turn them back into something off road specific). Owned a Giant Defy road bike once, and a proper 700c hybrid but just can't stand the larger diameter wheels (same goes for 29'ers). And to someone of my age, what people refer to as "Road" bikes these days i'd call a "Racing" bike as i don't really think they're all that suitable for road riding. Certainly, wouldn't want to spend all day on one. Especially as i tend to detour off onto single tracks and cinder tracks etc. I know i'd probably go faster and further on a "Racer" but would rather spend the day in a more "sit up and beg position" and potter at a slower speed in more comfort.

    Anywaays... the weather forecast says it's gonna rain mid afternoon so i'm just gonna pop out and do the daily 40 while i still can.
  • altern_8
    altern_8 Posts: 1,562
    Ouija wrote:
    All my bikes are just mountain bikes converted to hybrids via lighter tyres and/or rigid forks (with multiple sets of wheels it only takes a minute to turn them back into something off road specific). Owned a Giant Defy road bike once, and a proper 700c hybrid but just can't stand the larger diameter wheels (But I Love 29'ers). And to someone of my age, what people refer to as "Road" bikes these days i'd call a "Racing" bike as i don't really think they're all that suitable for road riding. Certainly, wouldn't want to spend all day on one. Especially as i tend to detour off onto single tracks and cinder tracks etc. I know i'd probably go faster and further on a "Racer" but would rather spend the day in a more "sit up and beg position" and potter at a slower speed in more comfort.

    Anywaays... the weather forecast says it's gonna rain mid afternoon so i'm just gonna pop out and do the daily 40 while i still can.

    Before sl2371 sees youre typo error ive changed it for you :wink:

    I hope it aint going to rain this afternoon as im off out with Giggs to do my daily 14 miles,i mean 140 miles :D
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  • sl2371
    sl2371 Posts: 748
    That's better another 29er lover
    I might go out tonight depending on the weather and do about 150 (15) miles on my 29er
    Road bike 8)
  • Giggsmaster
    Giggsmaster Posts: 632
    Depending on work and weather, I might try and get out local either Friday, Saturday or Sunday if anyone is interested. Fancy a ride in the snow.... So keep posted.
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  • Barkey
    Barkey Posts: 339
    Giggsmaster wrote:
    Depending on work and weather, I might try and get out local either Friday, Saturday or Sunday if anyone is interested. Fancy a ride in the snow.... So keep posted.

    I'll join if your out at the weekend.
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/barkey52/
  • sl2371
    sl2371 Posts: 748
    Any idea when this snow ride is gonna be then I might join you :D
  • Giggsmaster
    Giggsmaster Posts: 632
    Barkey.. Si....

    I was thinking in the morning around 10ish, obviously see how much snow falls during the night. I'll probably drive so far then meet you at Humber bridge car park.

    Let us know if you're going to make it. I'll do a last minute text in the morning for a defo. I'll see if our kid is making it.
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  • Barkey
    Barkey Posts: 339
    yeah sure I will be there not been out on the bike too much lately but 10 sounds good as I don't fancy getting out of bed too early.
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  • Giggsmaster
    Giggsmaster Posts: 632
    I'll be getting up at 8 and having a look outside at the weather, so ill text you about 9ish to let you know yay or nay.
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  • altern_8
    altern_8 Posts: 1,562
    You can tx me at 8,and then i dont have to look out the window to see how much snow has fallen :D
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