London Calling

Anonymous

Looks like we've got a late 5pm ride planned for Leith/Redlands, if anyone's interested. Meeting at the Youth Hostel.

Anonymous

Jedi wrote:

popstar, it's not me in the video no. this is me http://www.pinkbike.com/video/5173/#top

:shock: :shock:

Jedi Master

thel33ter

popstar wrote:

1.Real men, don't drink milk.

2.Slap that fat face with sheep hair.

3.When Popstar comes to ride trails, the sun shines.

4.This time, I won't be late cuz I will be the driver.

6.Popstar is fast.

I'm sure it goes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

And as for No. 1 - Cooldad's asked for a glass of milk in a pub before, apparently :shock:

Jedi

popstar wrote:

Jedi, the plan of video is well made. Would like to see it in real lfie. Skilled like that, is a perfect CV to work in circus . Wow. Guess it takes so much of effort to keep up and maintain that place. That shore is a dream come true for ATZ, while other riders would be just scared of that -Rad. Oops , spoke out too soon.

the whole video was made in an hour and no 2nd takes

cooldad

deadkenny wrote:

Cool, sounds like a fun time. Seems Wales claims victims every time, whether it's people or bikes .

Would like to check out The Wall.

And rain and Wales... goes with the territory

The Wall was awesome, was just getting it together when I had a pinch flat. Sods law, my pump wouldn't work, took it to bits and got enough air in to make it to the bottom. Thel33ter thought I must have crashed, looked a bit disappointed when I appeared.

Whites was a bit much for my hardtail and soft body, Enjoyed bits, but already shagged after the climb, then he made me do the black bit, which scared the life out of me, and meant another climb to get back to the top. By the time I got to Darkside I just wanted it to end. Too rocky

Gorlech was my favourite. Amazing climbs, and fairly smooth trail. Swoopy and filled with berms that just got bigger and bigger. Pity about Thel33ter's wheel, but at least it happened at the bottom.

Pity we missed Cwmcarn, but was chucking it down, and by the time we got the gear packed in the car, everything was soggy, and getting late.

Campsite was an experience. Pretty basic - hot showers etc in the main bit, but we were in the woods, which meant a longish walk up a steep muddy hill to get to civilsation.
Very quiet and secluded though, and you can make fires, so real men only.
Highly recommended for riding at Afan, clean toilets, hot shower, bikewash and storage, very friendly owners and no radios.

http://www.glynymulfarm.co.uk/

@Popstar. It was real welsh milk, from dragons.

cooldad

thel33ter wrote:

popstar wrote:

1.Real men, don't drink milk.

2.Slap that fat face with sheep hair.

3.When Popstar comes to ride trails, the sun shines.

4.This time, I won't be late cuz I will be the driver.

6.Popstar is fast.

I'm sure it goes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

And as for No. 1 - Cooldad's asked for a glass of milk in a pub before, apparently :shock:

5 - Popstar is full of it.

popstar

No, by the time you thought of 5, Popstar was on 6.

Therefore 6. Popstar is fast!

I claim my white jersey with red polka dot, Cooldad can start knitting.

supra-man

popstar wrote:

No, by the time you thought of 5, Popstar was on 6.

Therefore 6. Popstar is fast!

5- popstar thinks he is like chuck norris...

ex: go on google main page type in "find chuck norris" and click i'm feeling lucky....

soon we will see popstar there...

thel33ter

Gonna be wandering around Swinley tommorow afternoon if anyone want to meet up, not too late though, probably around 2-3pm. Or in the morning around 9am.

popstar

Tomorrow's forecast is = Rain.

Rain + Swinley Forest = Fail.

Although I am riding tomorrow elsewhere, trying to make love to me bike. Wednesday planning to hit SH in the morning 9 or 10 ish.

cooldad

supra-man wrote:

popstar wrote:

No, by the time you thought of 5, Popstar was on 6.

Therefore 6. Popstar is fast!

5- popstar thinks he is like chuck norris...

ex: go on google main page type in "find chuck norris" and click i'm feeling lucky....

soon we will see popstar there...

More like this Chuck

http://www.chuckecheese.com/

thel33ter

Then I'll outpace the rain

thel33ter

popstar wrote:

Although I am riding tomorrow elsewhere, trying to make love to me bike. Wednesday planning to hit SH in the morning 9 or 10 ish.

http://www.anorak.co.uk/177208/strange- ... ested.html

ramala

Hello!

My name is Juha and I live in Finland. I'm going to visit London on week 37 and was hoping to get some local mountain biking action. I'll be staying in central London. So, what I'd like to know:

- any tips on hiring a decent mountain bike? Google guides you to ActionBikes.co.uk and similar places but any other suggestions?
- where to ride (I've been to Swinley so preferably I'd like to experience something else too)
- anyone willing to lend a bike and show me around?

Thanks

br, Juha

thel33ter

ramala wrote:

Hello!

My name is Juha and I live in Finland. I'm going to visit London on week 37 and was hoping to get some local mountain biking action. I'll be staying in central London. So, what I'd like to know:

- any tips on hiring a decent mountain bike? Google guides you to ActionBikes.co.uk and similar places but any other suggestions?
- where to ride (I've been to Swinley so preferably I'd like to experience something else too)
- anyone willing to lend a bike and show me around?

Thanks

br, Juha

Hi Juha

We normally have a ride on Saturdays or Sundays and sometime both, we normally ride around Surrey Hills this is pretty much the middle of the area You're welcome to join us on any of them.

We also sometimes have rides in Swinley Forest during the week.

As for bike hire www.nirvanacycles.com has demo bikes for around £40 - Lapierre's, Cubes, Turneres and Ragley MMMbops, or they hire out a basic Giant Terrango for £40 for two days.

ramala

thel33ter wrote:

Hi Juha

We normally have a ride on Saturdays or Sundays and sometime both, we normally ride around Surrey Hills this is pretty much the middle of the area You're welcome to join us on any of them.

We also sometimes have rides in Swinley Forest during the week.

Thanks for the info.

Surrey Hills may well be my target. Unfortunately I'll be low on available time slots and probably my only chances are Wednesday evening 19.00-> (too dark even with lights if you don't know where you're going) and then Thursday morning. But let's see how my schedule turns out to be..

BTW: searching Google with correct terms helps.. "Bike hire" was much better than "bike rental"

thel33ter

After 7 will need some proper lights as its dark at around 8 now. Someone on here might be able to do Thursay moring though.

Anonymous

ramala wrote:

Hello!

My name is Juha and I live in Finland.

Not a Nokia guy by any chance?

Not that it's fair to stereotype all people called Juha from Finland as being employed by Nokia, but I know a lot of them! (but then I'm working for Nokia at the moment so hard to avoid).

popstar

Juha if my shifts allow me to join you, I most probably will. Think my wife's Hardrock will be back from France 23rd or so , which is used atm by Plaisir for road riding (converted it obviously set up wise). I am happy to lend it to you, it's a medium size though ... not sure if it will fit you. Just would need to replace OEM forks on it to Reba's I recently bought and you sir = is sorted !

Stan Leigh

Afternoon Chaps , anybody out Thursday evening ? Stan

thel33ter

Maybe at Swinley depending on time and if I can be bothered :roll:

Stan Leigh

I'm free 5 ish on wards . :?

thel33ter

Might be a bit late, I'll see later.

popstar

Heading to SH this Wednesday, start ride at 10.00 at Walking bottom. Would be me with 2 riders, if anyone fancies to join , is more than welcome.

supra-man

I will be at swinley tomorrow evening, if its not raining ... closest to go to after work.


enjoy the ride in SH.

popstar

Rule N3: - When Popstar comes to ride trails, the sun shines !

It didn't rain today while I was making love to bike, but it started to, once I finished.

Anonymous

Damn work. Can't get out until the weekend really and stupid deadlines (again) means late nights .

Richard2118

popstar wrote:

Rule N3: - When Popstar comes to ride trails, the sun shines !

It didn't rain today while I was making love to bike, but it started to, once I finished.

Popstar, Pal you may need help ? sorry to inform you but the bike is not alive

Anyone up for a ride Sat 21st ? did offer while back but thought would remind , thinking of linking Leith to Holmbury and pitch. ideally in morning, for say 4 or 5 hours.

Off to Wales Thursday and the weather looks good so should be a top day.

thel33ter

Richard2118 wrote:

popstar wrote:

Rule N3: - When Popstar comes to ride trails, the sun shines !

It didn't rain today while I was making love to bike, but it started to, once I finished.

Popstar, Pal you may need help ? sorry to inform you but the bike is not alive

Anyone up for a ride Sat 21st ? did offer while back but thought would remind , thinking of linking Leith to Holmbury and pitch. ideally in morning, for say 4 or 5 hours.

Off to Wales Thursday and the weather looks good so should be a top day.

Maybe if Cooldad wants to go, I'm sure he'll be around later.

popstar

Richard, I have been brain washed and since then went totally crazy. Trails would never be the same again. But mentally I am allright, and actually I even could join you 19th in Cwmcarn and 21st for whichever rad ride you throw.

I really need to relax and let my brains rest, anyway wednesday ride will make my brains rest for sure. Riding classics of SH with work mates, so all should be easy mode.