hull and surrounding area....

DanielleT

Some good pictures! Gald no one got one of me totalled in the bracken!

So want a new bike now though after struggling on the downhills on my poor GT! Not so bad on the ascents though ehy! those jam sandwiches!

Giggsmaster

It looks like we are all getting new bikes with abit more travel then, so we can show Matt how easy it it to keep up with him on the DH's....

Aye, it was a good ride out in the Peaks, cheers folks. Hopefully next time we might have abit more luck with the bikes.

Jam sandwiches all round next time then Danielle.....

Like Altern was saying about midweek ride, depending on the weather we should be out around Hessle/Brantingham area on Weds night. Although looking at the weather its looks like Weds is a wash out, so we may change to Thurs if everyone is agreement.

MattHarper

Giggsmaster wrote:

It looks like we are all getting new bikes with abit more travel then, so we can show Matt how easy it it to keep up with him on the DH's....

Aye, it was a good ride out in the Peaks, cheers folks.

Jam sandwiches all round next time then Danielle.....

Feel free, i'll look forward to it

Turrican

MattHarper wrote:

The pics for todays ride!

Great weather made for some good views of an always impressive Hope Valley. First heres the pics of people coming down from Hollins Cross, even with my crash it was a good dh bit, with a nice bit of peadling in the middle, although i don't think Giggsmaster liked be over taking him on a rough line!







The view into Edale Valley.




Altern_8 fixing his puncture at the top of Jaggers Clough.

Then we headed down "the Beast" which reminded me more of the top half of the world cup downhill course at Fort William, super fast, rocky and Technical. My Bike loved it!


PIcs from the last Descent, coming down from the top of the forest at Wooler Knolls (Woodlands Valley, on the side of Ladybower), down towards Fullwood Stile Farm.




Cheers for today Giggsmaster, Altern_8, DanielleT & MissBint37.

NOW i am jealous, i like looks mint there , where is it twhere those track are u all went down this Edale Vally. I would love to thrash down those .

MattHarper

Capt Yeti wrote:

NOW i am jealous, i like looks mint there , where is it twhere those track are u all went down this Edale Vally. I would love to thrash down those .

Now then mate, the first set of 4 images are taken at the bottom of the bridelway which runs from the top of Hollins Cross, down the side of black tor into the bottom of Edale Valley. http://www.multimap.com/s/QLpOAEGC here, thats the singletrack we went down.

The rocky pic, that was taken going down 'The Beast' which is here http://www.multimap.com/s/ONlatIGz

The final set, which is the descent back down into Hope, from Wooler Knott near the old roman road above Ladybower is here. http://www.multimap.com/s/OJpPrfcZ

Hope that helps! 8)

sl2371

whoops

MattHarper

sl2371 wrote:

MattHarper wrote:

sl2371 wrote:

lucky b@st#r*ds
matt thanks for the routes around huton le hole
doing one on monday

Np mate, let me know how you find the route!

matt this is the route we did
we got a bit lost near the end and a bit sick of opening and shutting the gates

http://www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?id=13908

The link doesn't seem to work for me? Often that can be the problem with riding in National Parks, theres just too many gates to mess around with

We should be hitting the moors on Bank Holiday Monday, if you can join us!

sl2371

can't mate out on a bender all day sunday

Turrican

Thanks Matt good link shows good trails etc. Ah so the trails were near Sheffield cool. Ill bemoving back to York next Tuesday and would like to come along on rides etc but have a Hardtail and im just rebuilding my freeride bike which is what im intending to use on trails if thats ok, im fit (ish ) can ride good distance (some times) and can climb hills and def descend 8) as my back ground is from Xc many years ago then moved on to freeride then Dh and now back to freeride which im the most comfortable with now.

Biggus86

Capt Yeti wrote:

im just rebuilding my freeride bike which is what im intending to use on trails if thats ok, im fit (ish )

Ahh Matt won't be on his own then... two tanks :P

altern_8

Capt Yeti wrote:

Thanks Matt good link shows good trails etc. Ah so the trails were near Sheffield cool. Ill bemoving back to York next Tuesday and would like to come along on rides etc but have a Hardtail and im just rebuilding my freeride bike which is what im intending to use on trails if thats ok, im fit (ish ) can ride good distance (some times) and can climb hills and def descend 8) as my back ground is from Xc many years ago then moved on to freeride then Dh and now back to freeride which im the most comfortable with now.

wouldnt worry about fitness mate,we always wait for ppl to catch up at top of climbs and bottom of descents, danielle is on a hardtail at mo and missbint37 was out on hardtail as well but shes just about to go buy a orange5.......we all have diff levels of fitness and riding abilities,we normally work out a ride to do on moors/peaks and distance can differ depending on what terrain is like,we dont really set a time to do the rides in,as things can go wrong like they did on sunday so we had to cut the miles short for a change as missbint37's bike was falling to bits on her and dont think we would of been able to do the full 18 miles .................but it was still enjoyed by all who came out with us.......

MissBint37

altern_8 wrote:

we had to cut the miles short for a change as missbint37's bike was falling to bits on her

It KNOWS I tell you it knows it's being replaced!

DanielleT

MissBint37 wrote:

altern_8 wrote:

we had to cut the miles short for a change as missbint37's bike was falling to bits on her

It KNOWS I tell you it knows it's being replaced!

Aww bless it! Its rebelling against you! He he! You'll have a nice shiny new bike soon!

I was looking a lapierre spicy 516 last night at rock city last night, gorgeous bikes but a wee bit out of my price range!!

This weeks mid-week ride, I can do after five on wednesday, and can defo do thursday after four. I shall let the majority decide though

Turrican

MissBint37 wrote:

altern_8 wrote:

we had to cut the miles short for a change as missbint37's bike was falling to bits on her

It KNOWS I tell you it knows it's being replaced!

Oh bless you and your bike How fast was you going then to fall to bits :shock: oh was just an ole bike .

MissBint37

Capt Yeti wrote:

Oh bless you and your bike How fast was you going then to fall to bits :shock: oh was just an ole bike .

Not fast....and it's not old....
It was just out for revenge!
Either that or it got broken on the aicraft coming home from Slovakia and I just didn't realise hmm

MattHarper

Biggus86 wrote:

Capt Yeti wrote:

im just rebuilding my freeride bike which is what im intending to use on trails if thats ok, im fit (ish )

Ahh Matt won't be on his own then... two tanks :P

Funny enough, i love riding big hitting bikes more then anything! Shame about the weight issues with it though lol!

MattHarper

Capt Yeti wrote:

Thanks Matt good link shows good trails etc. Ah so the trails were near Sheffield cool. Ill bemoving back to York next Tuesday and would like to come along on rides etc but have a Hardtail and im just rebuilding my freeride bike which is what im intending to use on trails if thats ok, im fit (ish ) can ride good distance (some times) and can climb hills and def descend 8) as my back ground is from Xc many years ago then moved on to freeride then Dh and now back to freeride which im the most comfortable with now.

Your always welcome to join us! I ride a freeride bike (Spec' SX Trail 2008) which allows me to move anything which comes into my path on trails! lol. I love any kind of Freeride/singletrack/DH/backcountry/All mountain riding

Wouldn't worry to much about being fit, im always at the back on the uphills, and never mind waiting at the bottom of descents.

MattHarper

DanielleT wrote:

I was looking a lapierre spicy 516 last night at rock city last night, gorgeous bikes but a wee bit out of my price range!!

BUY IT

Turrican

MattHarper wrote:

Capt Yeti wrote:

Thanks Matt good link shows good trails etc. Ah so the trails were near Sheffield cool. Ill bemoving back to York next Tuesday and would like to come along on rides etc but have a Hardtail and im just rebuilding my freeride bike which is what im intending to use on trails if thats ok, im fit (ish ) can ride good distance (some times) and can climb hills and def descend 8) as my back ground is from Xc many years ago then moved on to freeride then Dh and now back to freeride which im the most comfortable with now.

Your always welcome to join us! I ride a freeride bike (Spec' SX Trail 2008) which allows me to move anything which comes into my path on trails! lol. I love any kind of Freeride/singletrack/DH/backcountry/All mountain riding

Wouldn't worry to much about being fit, im always at the back on the uphills, and never mind waiting at the bottom of descents.

Haha i think we get left behind then on hill climbs BUT we leave them behind on the fast techy DHs hehe. Im exactly same i was just getting into DH but got fed up of pushing heavy bike up hill so got rid and got a Yeti freeride bike for all sorts riding

Turrican

MattHarper wrote:

Capt Yeti wrote:

Thanks Matt good link shows good trails etc. Ah so the trails were near Sheffield cool. Ill bemoving back to York next Tuesday and would like to come along on rides etc but have a Hardtail and im just rebuilding my freeride bike which is what im intending to use on trails if thats ok, im fit (ish ) can ride good distance (some times) and can climb hills and def descend 8) as my back ground is from Xc many years ago then moved on to freeride then Dh and now back to freeride which im the most comfortable with now.

Your always welcome to join us! I ride a freeride bike (Spec' SX Trail 2008) which allows me to move anything which comes into my path on trails! lol. I love any kind of Freeride/singletrack/DH/backcountry/All mountain riding

Wouldn't worry to much about being fit, im always at the back on the uphills, and never mind waiting at the bottom of descents.

Yeah thanks like say ill be back in living in York from next tue and can come out for a ride as have a Hardtail at the mo ( yes another Yeti ) so can cme out any time BUT would need a lift if thats ok can pay towards fuel so thats no probs.
See ya all soon

bobs bikes

did someone mention new bikes??? LOL. obviously i cant advertise the new stock on here!

im off on the trans pennine on sat, so cant make a ride over the weekend..... il be out on wed if im finished by then.

Turrican

bobs bikes wrote:

did someone mention new bikes??? LOL. obviously i cant advertise the new stock on here!

im off on the trans pennine on sat, so cant make a ride over the weekend..... il be out on wed if im finished by then.

I take it ur Bobs Bikes a bike shop based in hull? If so what do u stock and u have good range, when come up may have to go take a peek depending where ur based as dont know Hull that well. Sorry if im wrong

Biggus86

MattHarper wrote:

DanielleT wrote:

I was looking a lapierre spicy 516 last night at rock city last night, gorgeous bikes but a wee bit out of my price range!!

BUY IT

I think that all the time...pity I don't have the £ to back me up haha

DanielleT

MattHarper wrote:

DanielleT wrote:

I was looking a lapierre spicy 516 last night at rock city last night, gorgeous bikes but a wee bit out of my price range!!

BUY IT

would do, have you got a spare £3100 that you could give me

bob's bikes - are you down bev road?? just all the times i drive down there to work i've just noticed a bob's bikes!! ha ha!

altern_8

will be going on ride thursday night normal route,meet at 6pm at top end of ferriby again,as its starting to get dark on a night now so dont think we would be able to do the foreshore bit and get some riding in around the hills and get back to humber bridge in time....

DanielleT

woohoo! I should be able to make tomorrow evening methinks just the question - is it lazy of me to drive my bike in my car to ferriby?? ha ha!

altern_8

DanielleT wrote:

woohoo! I should be able to make tomorrow evening methinks just the question - is it lazy of me to drive my bike in my car to ferriby?? ha ha!

unless you have lights on youre bike to get back from ferriby id say no ,we will still be doing about 15 miles,so prob be getting dark on way back to giggsmasters car.....just hope i get my bike back before 2mor night,or ill have to dig out my hardtail with v-brakes :oops:

Turrican

DanielleT wrote:

MattHarper wrote:

DanielleT wrote:

I was looking a lapierre spicy 516 last night at rock city last night, gorgeous bikes but a wee bit out of my price range!!

BUY IT

would do, have you got a spare £3100 that you could give me

bob's bikes - are you down bev road?? just all the times i drive down there to work i've just noticed a bob's bikes!! ha ha!

ill buy it for you

JK wish i could by my self bike like that, French bikes arnt they?

DanielleT

altern_8 wrote:

unless you have lights on youre bike to get back from ferriby id say no ,we will still be doing about 15 miles,so prob be getting dark on way back to giggsmasters car.....just hope i get my bike back before 2mor night,or ill have to dig out my hardtail with v-brakes :oops:

I do have lights, but not sure the batterys are alive. I'll have to dig them out and see. Aww you should come out on your hardtail!! It'll be fun! :P

DanielleT

Capt Yeti wrote:

DanielleT wrote:

MattHarper wrote:

DanielleT wrote:

I was looking a lapierre spicy 516 last night at rock city last night, gorgeous bikes but a wee bit out of my price range!!

BUY IT

would do, have you got a spare £3100 that you could give me

bob's bikes - are you down bev road?? just all the times i drive down there to work i've just noticed a bob's bikes!! ha ha!

ill buy it for you

JK wish i could by my self bike like that, French bikes arnt they?

Aww please!! ha ha! I know expensive, but top notch! Bikes of dreams, unless I get rich quick!

Yep they're french, I must have a thing for french things, got a renault, thats french! lol