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

wicked2627

Me
Cheshley +1
Roo?
Mark_K
Donkeysled
Puddle-Rider
Wicked666

No work this weekend!

Nalla

Count me in!

Frostys

Me
Cheshley +1
Roo
Mark_K
Donkeysled
Puddle-Rider
Wicked666
Nalla

sorry Caz this is a stealth run no pics or vids pmsl

sparrowlegs78

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Caz xx

Frostys

and no Sicknote_Steve bless him

There is a tea stop if ya want a quick cuppa at the top of the first climb.... which btw is about 200m.... Not as punishing as Long Mynd though!!!!

phoebian

I have all my stuff with me at my barracks, but have yet to decide if I am coming!

Mark_K

As for The Pub grub The kitchens are closed atm (due to change of manager) However if we want grub after then we can get some in or made up Sarnies/buffet style ! If we want but i need to know how many ect ! Up to you guys its not a problem one way or another ?

Mark_K

Ohh 1 other thought if we are going from the library C/P in Wendover there is normally a height restriction barrier so if you have roof mounted bike racks you have been warned :shock:

Frostys

Come on Phoebs ya know ya want to... 2 fast downhills with your name on em and a few tricky tech climbs thrown in for good measure

Mark_K you may recognise some of the route from the Bucks MTB Xmas ride but without the killer climb at the end and the torrential rain lol

Mark_K

Will we be getting broken chains, puntures and the odd brake pad change though :P

phoebian

Frostys wrote:

Come on Phoebs ya know ya want to... 2 fast downhills with your name on em and a few tricky tech climbs thrown in for good measure

It does sounds very tempting!

I need to see how my funds are on the weekend. Probably driving to Cromer beach or somewhere around there on Saturday and that having to drive to the ride on Sunday could leave petrol monies shortish, though I do get paid on the 30th.

I reckon I'll make it.

kangaroo

as to the food thing this weekend, i would prefer to get something in as i dont really like buffet food or sandwiiches (except bacon of coursr)

is there a good curry place or a nice chip shop there we could get stuff from

Mark_K

kangaroo wrote:

as to the food thing this weekend, i would prefer to get something in as i dont really like buffet food or sandwiiches (except bacon of coursr)

is there a good curry place or a nice chip shop there we could get stuff from

Yer plenty of good cafes and pubs with food in Wendover !

weekendwonder

Just been looking at your thread here and looks like a group I'd like to join and I will be kicking my heels on Sunday (Wife away)

I've not got a very fancy bike - GT avalanche 2.0

Also what types of tyres would you be running as I have a set that do me on the road with a tiny bit of off road - Michelin XC Hard Terrain as seen here:

http://two-wheels.michelin.com/2w/front ... 37&lang=EN

What other stuff do you guys take with you?

Sorry I should of asked if you have room for another? :oops:

phoebian

There's plenty of room for anyone

Generally people take a puncture repair kit, pump, spare tube/tyre as the bear minimum.

(awaits Roo's tyre input)

donkeysled

weekendwonder come along. we all wait for eachother along the way and GT avalanche 2.0 is a pretty tasty bike, so no worries there. hope to see you

weekendwonder

Thanks for the welcome, all sounding very tempting.

Just sorting myself out a new lid, as I nearly brained myself the other week.

Also need to figure what tyres to wear.

puddle-rider

'Also need to figure what tyres to wear'

Round ones are best

Seriously though don't get too hung up on tyre choice all you need for Wendover at this time of year is something not too knobbly and reasonably fast rolling.

phoebian

Now I'm enduring a boring Fri/Sat on the barracks waiting for Sunday. Grrr.

Mrsbeonetrek

hope ya all have a great time while I'm working. I want to see lots of pics and some vids to with action of people on bikes not just the trail, then at least I'll feel like I'm there with ya all.

have fun

phoebian

My camera mount is broke

But I'm sure I will be able to use my phone to record peoples!

kangaroo

Mrsbeonetrek wrote:

hope ya all have a great time while I'm working. I want to see lots of pics and some vids to with action of people on bikes not just the trail, then at least I'll feel like I'm there with ya all.

have fun

do you want any random pics

Cheshley

I'm thinking about bringing the DSLR to see if I can get any decent pics. You'll all have to wait for me to catch you up and then get ahead where Dave can point out any good places for pics

phoebian

Can't wait to be out on the rod tomorrow! I'm so bored at this place!!!!

jairaj

Hi all, i'd like to join in too if thats OK?

Reading the past posts, I think we're aiming to meet at 10.30 and start riding at 11.00? But im unsure where we are meeting, anyone able to post a google maps link?

thanks Jai

phoebian

Of course you can join in!

We are meeting at Wendover Train Station @ 10:30

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ie=UTF8&q ... jAf97IHRCA


See you there!

weekendwonder

I can't come tomorrow as I'm busy, but hope all you folks have a good time.

How often do you go for a ride and when and where will the next one be?

:?:

phoebian

We try to aim at one ride per month, sometimes two.

The next ride will be at Coed Y Brenin on the 7th August at 10:00am

jairaj

thanks phoebian see you tomorrow.

Whats the terrain going to be like and how technical is the riding? Im just wondering which bike to take?

I have 140mm hardcore hardtail and a super light weight rigid bike. Im quite comfortable with riding the rigid bike off road. But if the descents are bumpy or very technical (something like Afan) I'd prefer to use suspension. otherwise I'll prob be OK on the rigid.

phoebian

I have never been there myself, Frosty would be the person to talk to.

But personally I'd take something with a little bounce.

Saying that I only have the one bike!