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

jono986

sparrowlegs78 wrote:

I'd probs have walked bits of it, we've got a mini beast 15 mins ride away, but it's greasy cobbles, really hard to ride on an XC hardtail, it's like pinball alley lol
Caz xx

We were lucky I suppose as it was very dry yesterday, it would be a completely different kettle of fish if it was wet.

sparrowlegs78

I might go try the mini beast out again this week, see if it's dried out...get my practise in lol
Caz xx

CougarXR7

Great pics & videos everyone.

Thanks for a great day.

NDawn

Does anyone had a gpx/tcx of the route you guys did? Need to expand my horizons a bit. ALso is it near a train station where you started from?

Mrsbeonetrek

sparrowlegs78 wrote:

Did anyone walk down the Beast?
Caz xx

I walked the biggest part of it and rode a tiny little bit. My confidence wasn't ready to be carried off in an Ambulance

phoebian

All I was thinking on the way down was "wonder if I'm going to eat the trail". Glad I did ride it though :P

I feel I have to push my luck otherwise I'll never know how far I can go!

Nalla

NDawn wrote:

Does anyone had a gpx/tcx of the route you guys did? Need to expand my horizons a bit. ALso is it near a train station where you started from?

I think you can download the gpx from bing maps, not sure if you have to register first. But the route we did is here
http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=53.39094896013337~-1.7270401555573471&lvl=12&sty=s&cid=730E7D57BA4C2D41!1369

Not sure why it wont link




I'm a bit gutted about losing my little video cam after watching how well your videos came out, Really loved all of the downs yesterday and would definitely go back!

kangaroo

Nalla wrote:

NDawn wrote:

Does anyone had a gpx/tcx of the route you guys did? Need to expand my horizons a bit. ALso is it near a train station where you started from?

I think you can download the gpx from bing maps, not sure if you have to register first. But the route we did is here
http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=53.39094896013337~-1.7270401555573471&lvl=12&sty=s&cid=730E7D57BA4C2D41!1369

Not sure why it wont link




I'm a bit gutted about losing my little video cam after watching how well your videos came out, Really loved all of the downs yesterday and would definitely go back!

maybe we should all go back tomorow and go up and down that descent a few times to find it

kevens64

kangaroo wrote:

i think extra points should go to all those who did it on a hardtail (even down th beast)

Yeah..,hardtail riders rock!!......but next time I'm taking my full susser!!

sparrowlegs78

I have to use my 4 point bouncer ..me legs and arms for the rocky stuff lol :P
Caz xx

Cheshley

NDawn wrote:

Does anyone had a gpx/tcx of the route you guys did? Need to expand my horizons a bit. ALso is it near a train station where you started from?

Closest station is Bamford. If you use Ladybower Inn as the starting point for the ride it's probably about 2-3 miles from there.

Cheshley

Excellent pics and vids posted guys.

Si, once again proving that you are a complete nutter

Keven, knowing those hills like I do, I know exactly where every one of your pics was taken. Kinda makes me feel like I was there with you.

Glad you all had a great day, looks like the weather was kind and the trails look a LOT drier than they were when we were up there in February!!!!

Cheshley

kangaroo wrote:

Nalla wrote:

NDawn wrote:

Does anyone had a gpx/tcx of the route you guys did? Need to expand my horizons a bit. ALso is it near a train station where you started from?

I think you can download the gpx from bing maps, not sure if you have to register first. But the route we did is here
http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=53.39094896013337~-1.7270401555573471&lvl=12&sty=s&cid=730E7D57BA4C2D41!1369

Not sure why it wont link




I'm a bit gutted about losing my little video cam after watching how well your videos came out, Really loved all of the downs yesterday and would definitely go back!

maybe we should all go back tomorow and go up and down that descent a few times to find it

Which drop did he lose the camera on?

kevens64

A few vids here -> http://www.vimeo.com/12716056 http://www.vimeo.com/12716978


GPS stuff here -> http://connect.garmin.com/activity/37547876 but the very first bit of the ride is missing cos I forgot to switch the GPS on!

Frostys

Nice pics and vids of a top day out in the Peaks again peeps.

Whats the crack for this weekend start points etc? we are camping over on Sat night so ready when you guys are, anyone else camping? We have found a nice site and its only £14.50 per pitch.

Btw my donations page is still open if ya feeling generous

mountain mick

Frostys wrote:

Nice pics and vids of a top day out in the Peaks again peeps.

Whats the crack for this weekend start points etc? we are camping over on Sat night so ready when you guys are, anyone else camping? We have found a nice site and its only £14.50 per pitch.

Btw my donations page is still open if ya feeling generous

Which campsite have you got booked into? i'm still looking to get in one

puddle-rider

Frosty,

We are meeting in the Co-Op car park in Church Stretton, there are three car parks around the Co-Op we are to meet in the larger one opposite the Co-Op this is the one with the public toilets in the far corner.

Way back in an earlier page on this posting Cheshley very helpfully put a multi map link in, seeing as i'm technologically challenged I cant' be arsed

You can't miss it though, I'll be there from 9.30 am and would like to get on our way by 10.00am, we have a big hill to negotiate :twisted: before the fun starts.

Mike

Cheshley

puddle-rider wrote:

Frosty,

We are meeting in the Co-Op car park in Church Stretton, there are three car parks around the Co-Op we are to meet in the larger one opposite the Co-Op this is the one with the public toilets in the far corner.

Way back in an earlier page on this posting Cheshley very helpfully put a multi map link in, seeing as i'm technologically challenged I cant' be arsed

You can't miss it though, I'll be there from 9.30 am and would like to get on our way by 10.00am, we have a big hill to negotiate :twisted: before the fun starts.

Mike

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&sourc ... =UTF8&z=16

puddle-rider

I thought you would be lurking around somewhere Rich

puddle-rider

Rich, you got it spot on mate, right where the green pointer is, that's where my car will be.

Cheshley

I'm not lurking, I'm loitering




with intent.....

mountain mick

Well not even a month old and i've had to change my rear gear cable

Lucky i got some spare when i got the new stuff

phoebian

Damn I wish I wasn't working this weekend (((

kangaroo

it was so hot today that when i sprayed the bike with bike wash it was drying before i could rince it off

kangaroo

mountain mick wrote:

Well not even a month old and i've had to change my rear gear cable

Lucky i got some spare when i got the new stuff

what happend

Frostys

www.greencaravanpark.co.uk a very nice lady answers the phone lots of showers and only £14.50 a night

Rich your always lurking with intent

Nice a big hill at the start... Makes a nice change from being at the 50 mile marker like yesterday !!!!

mountain mick

Frostys wrote:

www.greencaravanpark.co.uk a very nice lady answers the phone lots of showers and only £14.50 a night

Rich your always lurking with intent

Nice a big hill at the start... Makes a nice change from being at the 50 mile marker like yesterday !!!!

Thanks for the Link Dave

Oh and by the way i'll probably see you around the caravan park as i've managed to get in

puddle-rider

Where is everybody?

I see we've not been top of the forum for a while.

I have ordered up some blindingly hot and sunny weather for Sunday so who's coming? 8)

Better make sure that in addition to Roo's usual list of spares and tools we bring plenty of sun block

So in the usual way can we add names to the list

puddle-rider

phoebian

I have nothing to say as I am distraught at having to work this weekend

kevens64

puddle-rider wrote:

Where is everybody?

I see we've not been top of the forum for a while.

I have ordered up some blindingly hot and sunny weather for Sunday so who's coming? 8)

Better make sure that in addition to Roo's usual list of spares and tools we bring plenty of sun block

So in the usual way can we add names to the list

puddle-rider

Sorry MIke, Tammy and I can't make this one. Was looking forward to it but work gets in the way again.