London Calling

Anonymous

Any plans for the week? Attempting to get out late afternoon for some rides before the nights get too early. Chances are I'll be stuck in the office.

Early yet, but weekend should be fine for me. Somewhere Surrey Hills and/or Swinley. Or maybe make a change and go elsewhere. Talking of which, a Wales trip some time next month could be in order.

mtb crazy

dead kenny, im up for meeting thurs for swinley, can do around midday. or fri can do around 2pm if thats any good?

cooldad

Sunday. Something is happening.

Blind Danny Johnson

cooldad wrote:

Sunday. Something is happening.

I can't tell if this sounds ominous or intriguing...?

I'm defo up for ride this Sunday.

popstar

BdJ you have intrigued my soul with news about Trax venture. Must visit that place and give a verdict.

Hayes Hawks BMX track on the other hand, wasn't suited to MTBikes riding. Mr TuTu was too big a bike for that, total overkill.

popstar

edit retardness

Blind Danny Johnson

popstar wrote:

BdJ you have intrigued my soul with news about Trax venture. Must visit that place and give a verdict.

Hayes Hawks BMX track on the other hand, wasn't suited to MTBikes riding. Mr TuTu was too big a bike for that, total overkill.

I sent them a message about the suitability of the track for mountain bikes and this was the response (it sounds slightly arsey if you ask me, I think they got the wrong end of the stick with my question, which was inoccent enough, but at least it sounds good for mountain bikes):

Some words from Rowan the designer on the track that addresses this concern:

We have already tested everything that is there and jumped it all fine on 26" wheels with no pedalling after the start ramp - we said we would build a progressive track as if we built something everyone can pedal at and clear the first jump straight away - where will the group progress their riding skills from there?

There is not meant to be much room for pedalling at all as it is a pump trail and all the momentum can be gained from the features themselves and by developing the knowledge of how to move your weight on the bike to generate that momentum. So yes while pump tracks/trails are inherently BMX like in their appearance, it is by no means a bmx track and we build them to be ridden on mountain bikes, it goes without saying that the smooth nature of the track means that it can be ridden on a BMX bike also - this is very important you need the track to be inclusive.

cooldad

Blind Danny Johnson wrote:

cooldad wrote:

Sunday. Something is happening.

I can't tell if this sounds ominous or intriguing...?

I'm defo up for ride this Sunday.

Probably just Swinley though, arranging to pick up Sarah before she forgets how to ride (like Popstar)
Can you get to Swinley without too much hassle?

Blind Danny Johnson

cooldad wrote:

Blind Danny Johnson wrote:

cooldad wrote:

Sunday. Something is happening.

I can't tell if this sounds ominous or intriguing...?

I'm defo up for ride this Sunday.

Probably just Swinley though, arranging to pick up Sarah before she forgets how to ride (like Popstar)
Can you get to Swinley without too much hassle?

Swinley is fine to get to. I'll definitely be there on Sun.

cooldad

OK Sunday, Swinley not too early - 11ish? But flexible.

Anonymous

May do a some Surrey Hills stuff on Saturday then, and Swinley Sunday.

Anyone been over Ranmore way recently and know what the conditions are like after the rains? Tempted even to go Dorking->Box and explore that stuff off the back of Box if I can find it.

Blind Danny Johnson

cooldad wrote:

OK Sunday, Swinley not too early - 11ish? But flexible.

11 is fine for me.

mtb crazy

can we say more like 1pm sun? got afew bits to do in the morning.

Anonymous

It'll be getting dark!

cooldad

1 is a bit late. I have to get back by 3 so with all the running around would end up with an hour or so ride - not really worth it.

cooldad

BDJ also has a marathon train trip.

mtb crazy

ah ok. what sorta time are you able to pick me up?

mtb crazy

cos im not sure if i can come earlier, might be out sat night but not sure yet.

cooldad

10.30 ish.
Boring old farts don't party like that.

Anonymous

Surrey Hills tomorrow - thinking 11am.

Maybe just default run Peaslake -> Winterfold and mess about there a bit then perhaps Pitch and optionally Holmbury.

pieman71

Cheers for message DK,

11's good, were you wanna meet up, usual wlaking bottom or car park nearer the top or furtehr afield all together.

Reply or drop me a message.

catch yer soon.

Anonymous

Walking Bottom is fine unless there are any better ideas.

Alternate I thought was Dorking, up Box and the stuff behind there but I've no idea where to look for the stuff and climbing Box is a pain.

Or muck about on Leith.

pieman71

DK,

Fairly easy, don't really know way round box, leith a little and redlands and others probably less.

Happy to venture though.

Any thoughts if you fancy a change, I'll pm my mobile to you so can send txt as prob won't be near a pc much after 5.

Cheers
Pie

cooldad

Sorry guys I'm out for tomorrow. Was doing some fettling (nice new Mudlover enclosed cables to fit) and BB was seized. Stripped it and despite oil, grease, brute force and that last resort of experts everywhere, copious amounts of swearing, it's not moving.
Will text as well as I'm sure some of you have a social life and won't read this.

Anonymous

Feeling shattered and a little hung over with after effects of too much chilli. If I get out today it's going to be some time later, but not sure. Got things to do really.

mtb crazy

DK, did you end up going out in the end? i didnt, was out sat night then didn get to sleep til sun afternoon! why done we all go out this sat instead? :-P

Anonymous

Ended up having a snooze on the sofa, late lunch, and catching up on stuff.

mtb crazy

fair enough.

cooldad

Sunday?

Anonymous

cooldad wrote:

Sunday?

Before Monday.