London Calling

Blind Danny Johnson

MTB Jackasss wrote:

noticed recently a increase of people in hampstead heath and its trails, are any of these people on here?

if i have seen me i have probably introduced myself, i was with this bike:

Hi mate what sort of thing is there up Hampstead Heath? I live north london and have heard of some jumps there but have yet to check it out. Got and pics or vids? Thanks.

Blind Danny Johnson

Anyone up for Aston Hill this Sunday?

vista

Best bits of Hampstead Heath are on Sandy Heath IME. But it's all short runs and the ever-present threat of patrolling police, although there are a lot less here than on the main parts of the Heath and they are generally obese and sat in a motor!

Eddie_Jordan

MTB Jackasss wrote:

noticed recently a increase of people in hampstead heath and its trails, are any of these people on here?

if i have seen me i have probably introduced myself, i was with this bike:

I ride there sometimes, but you should be careful not to get ticket from cops. Although you ride trails not footpaths they still dont like it. Seen them twice, once had to pedal out of there pretty fast

Recently have found pretty nice trails in Wimbledon common, the only thread you should be aware in there is golfers

vista

Yeah but on Wimbledon Common you get mounted police which are a little harder to elude!

Anonymous

Any Saturday plans?

Also, Sunday there's the Peaslake MTBO which I might do for something different.

cooldad

Might have a school ride tomorrow, but Sunday sounds like a plan. Will talk to thel33ter later and let you know.

benpinnick

Not sure on my plans. All day today free, maybe am tomorrow. Can't do both though, obviously!

cooldad

Tomorrow's ok we'll fit in.

benpinnick

OK, so its Minley tomorrow, for a blast round the Torq 12:12 course. We'll be meeting around 10:15 here > http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=48 ... &A=Y&Z=120, which is the roundabout at the top of the Minley Road, easily accessed from the M3 J4 if you are so inclined, or from Yateley.

All welcome.

cooldad

Gotcha.

benpinnick

You literally park next to the roundabout. If your coming from the A30/Yateley direction, its some hardstanding straight over the roundabout, if you're coming from the M3, its effectively the 1st exit.

Anonymous

Hmm, really want to check out Minley. Did Surrey Hills today so not sure about orienteering around there tomorrow.

You could always do some pikey shopping at Blackbushe Sunday market on the way

benpinnick

deadkenny wrote:

Hmm, really want to check out Minley. Did Surrey Hills today so not sure about orienteering around there tomorrow.

You could always do some pikey shopping at Blackbushe Sunday market on the way BACK

FIFY

cooldad

Ben not well and may not make it tomorrow. If not we'll probably just do a pootle around Swinley if the weather's nice.
Will post in the morning when I know.
DK do you want me to text you with the plan in the morning?

Cycling is Forever

Minley Vs Swinley

Never been to Minley is this better or just a change from going to swinley?

looking to try my new steed out

Anyone starting out from the lookout tomorrow? How much is the car park fees?

cheers

Cif

cooldad

We'll be at Swinley if Ben's feeling ill, around 11. Will post in the morning to finalise.
I ride up but I think the car park is £4

Cycling is Forever

cooldad wrote:

I ride up but I think the car park is £4

had a quick search fee is either
£2 as stated here http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/dontforgetaboutnewcarparkcharges
or
£4 via http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2012/09/14/62705-were-being-taken-for-a-ride-over-parking-fees/

I'll bring enough to cover both car park & permit

I'll check back around 0930 before setting off weather looking good for tomorrow

Anonymous

Charge is £2 for a couple of hours, £4 for a day. Apparently you can get £2 refunded if you've bought the £2 day permit. Likewise they're apparently doing discounts on the 6 month parking permit if you have the annual cycle permit.

cooldad wrote:

DK do you want me to text you with the plan in the morning?

Worth a ping to wake me up.

Keeping an eye on the Peaslake thing too but seems not much interest. Swinley fine too.

cooldad

Swinley 11 at Go Ape

MTB Jackasss

i finaly have the time to make the train journey from london to swinley
only problem is, i dont know the routes is anyone up for a ride during the week? im free all week

also i stumbled across a google maps link once with all the trails drawn out, does anyone have the link handy as i cant find it?

thanks

apreading

You could try this: http://www.calcot.plus.com/SwinleySingletrack2.jpg

MTB Jackasss

found the map

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid= ... 7,0.111494

benpinnick

You can download/Print my GPS of a big loop round most of the good trails here: http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=uoijhexnjonuvcuo

benpinnick

Another call for Enduro 1 Marshalls....

OK guys, can you help out here? Enduro 1 on the 14th October still needs some more marshalls for the Swinley round. It will take up an afternoon, and I am hosting a Drinks/Food/Fix your bike in my workshop session at my place afterwards for anyone that helps out. So, if you can (and I know you can really) please do let me know ASAP. What an offer eh? If you've got parts you want to fit to your bike, or it just needs a quick service, then you can save yourself the time, effort & money and get it done at my place while enjoying a free beer and food post-marshalling banter with friends. What more could you want?

Let me know if you can help.

Thanks
Ben

cooldad

Or to put it another way, wake up you sad bastards and lend a hand.

cooldad

I've copied it to the Facebook pages as well, so hopefully will be noticed by millions.

benpinnick

cooldad wrote:

Or to put it another way, wake up you sad bastards and lend a hand.

This

milko9000

I'm not sure if I'm around that weekend, at the moment. What does "marshalling" involve?

Also: finally back on the bike this Sunday, anyone up for a ride somewhere?

benpinnick

I'm not going to lie, it involves a clipboard, pen, and stopwatch most likely, standing around in swinley for three or four hours and getting a bit cold. But! It will help someone out who is doing grassroots racing in a fun and friendly format that promotes mountain biking and isn't his living.