Slow Rides For Unfit People - Rutland ROAD Ride Sun 9th Sept

kangaroo

possibly, but i wouldn't
it would be ok in the afternoon on the monkey, with possibly some some breaking issues
but the mornings ride will be on mixed surfaces
you could always put it in the back of the car and play it by ear when you get there
saying that though, went for a ride yesterday and for the most part its pretty dry out there

rottitera02

will stick it in car then and see what goes.

my nobby nics have sheared some lugs off at llandela so they are fooked

puddle-rider

Hi Guys, just to let you know that Lauren79, aka Nicola, and I will be there tommorrow, we won't be staying behind for the BBQ though.
I went over the chase tonight and as Roo said it's very dry. It was my first time since the Monkey opened and I have to say it is very good, the rollers on the way to Birches Valley are awesome and the Monkey quite testing in places!
Mike

sandomingo

Hi guys, long time no postie! Rottie r u still on tonite? Sorry can't make it tomorrow, hope u all have a great day and I look forward to the photo's.

rottitera02

sandomingo wrote:

Hi guys, long time no postie! Rottie r u still on tonite? Sorry can't make it tomorrow, hope u all have a great day and I look forward to the photo's.

No probs Kyle..cheers for letting me know bud.

Cheshley

kangaroo wrote:

i asked my dad to pick up the oatcakes for me and told him £10 worth please
this is what he came back with



72 oatcakes :shock:

Cheers Roo, you're a legend.

They should see me through the weekend

Cheshley

rottitera02 wrote:

kangaroo wrote:

has evryone got there esential equipment ready for tomorow

yes but we arent ready ourselves...!!!!!!!!

hey Roo...do you reckon i would get away with stickin a hutchinson cobra xc airlight on the back ?

Just how many tyres do you guys have?

Cheshley

sandomingo wrote:

Hi guys, long time no postie! Rottie r u still on tonite? Sorry can't make it tomorrow, hope u all have a great day and I look forward to the photo's.

you still wanting this bike computer Kyle? I can sort some pics and post it if you like.

puddle-rider

Hey Roo,
Let me be the first to congratulate you on an excellent route today, It was a great ride and a hard act to follow on the 27th June, shame I could not stay longer to do the Monkey Trail with you guys but that's life.
Mike

CanalRider

I'll second that, a good introduction to trails for me. I appreciate the patience of the more experienced riders. For the sake of domestic bliss had to bail early. Unfortunately 27th June coincides with Birmingham to Oxford ride, but planning for the July one where ever it is.

Hope your ribs mend soon Steve

CR

sparrowlegs78

Hiya peeps....hope you had a good day, and have plenty of vids and pics to show me .
I have a vid of the new trail near me, including a bit where I fell over !
Caz xxx

Frostys

Hey Roo

+2 on thanks for a great day out lots of variety.

I hope July in the Chilterns can live up to today... Gonna give my a few headaches for sure

thanks to everyone who turned up today for a making it the excellent day we have come to expect from these rides.

phoebian

Cheers for the ride dudes.

Will get my vids and the very few photos up tomorrow

Off out again!

(not on the bike)

kevens64

Fantastic day today. Thanks to everyone who showed up. Special thanks to Roo for guiding us round. Sorry we couldn't stick around for the BBQ.

Kev

kangaroo

aaaaaaaaaghhhhhhhhh i hurt

sparrowlegs78

I take it that it was ridden hard today
Caz xx

Nalla

Another big thank you, had an amazing time and looking forward to the next one. (Hopefully I'll be fitter by then!)

Was great to meet you all but now I'm going to curl up in a heap and sleep till Monday!

kangaroo

lets put it this way. at the start of the ride there was 22 of us, by the time we got to the final section, the numbers had dwindled to 2 cause of fatigue and time
the last group rode valiantly on until they could take it no more

sparrowlegs78

You tortured em Roo
Caz xx

kangaroo

sparrowlegs78 wrote:

You tortured em Roo
Caz xx

i like to think i tortured them all equally and fairly

rottitera02

Hello boys and girls......yes its me......still living albeit sore ribs, sore arms and a swollen right wrist and forearm !!!!!.....no broken bones fortunately.

I set off home early as you know but by about 50 mile down the road my wrist and fore arm swelled up and i was in serious pain and had to drive the rest of the way home with one arm !!!! fortunately my car is automatic otherwise i would have been in trouble.....

Thank you Roo for a brill ride...it certainly was a testing one.....am pi**ed off about not being able to do it all as i was enjoying myself....hats off to you Roo.

Unfortunately i wont be back at work on monday cos there is no way i can drive a coach by then with this arm !!!

Frostys

oh no... Get well soon Steve.... alternate hot and cold compresses to get that swelling down.... Hot towel and a bag of frozen peas usually works.

sparrowlegs78

Owwwww Rottie! which bit got you?
I hope you are ok hun.
Get well soon
Caz xxxxxxx

rottitera02

Cheers Dave........thanks for hanging back with me.....much appreciated.

I even got my fall on vid..!!!

sparrowlegs78

I was going to ask if the fall was on vid ...mine is :oops:
Caz xx

rottitera02

sparrowlegs78 wrote:

Owwwww Rottie! which bit got you?
I hope you are ok hun.
Get well soon
Caz xxxxxxx

i flew over a wooden bridge somewhere on the monkey i think and faceplanted....guess i took it too fast...!!!!!......landed front wheel first and over i went.

sparrowlegs78

rottitera02 wrote:

sparrowlegs78 wrote:

Owwwww Rottie! which bit got you?
I hope you are ok hun.
Get well soon
Caz xxxxxxx

i flew over a wooden bridge somewhere on the monkey i think and faceplanted....guess i took it too fast...!!!!!......landed front wheel first and over i went.

youch!!!
Caz xx

maloo

excellent ride today although cant move my legs now .... so sore !

mountain mick

Hi All

Plus one for Roo for such a fantasctic many thanks

Just put a couple of photo's on my facebook page

hope you feel better soon steve

sparky750

Just how unfit is unfit? Having only just started on a bike again after 16-17 years i was tempted to stick my name down for this but very worried about not being able to keep up how many miles are we talking? Up hill? down hill seems reasonable to me my weight obviously helps up hill i reckon walking would be quicker :oops: Maybe by the june one my ars* will be used to cycling and not so sore maybe a little fitter too.