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

Nalla

Heh!

I could probably arrive a little earlier if everyone else is.

kangaroo

i think i read somewhere they arnt getting there till 5 ish
it says on the camping places web site that you are supposed to arrive withen a hour of the time you said you would be arriving

they booked my space for me so i need the above information

Nalla

Ill have a mooch about the bike shop if im early, i think i told the guy i booked with between 4 and 6pm.

kangaroo

as soon as ive found out the time we can arrange when to meet

jono986

LL40 2HY does anyone know if this is the right postcode for the visitors center
at Coed Y Brenin, more importantly is this where we're meeting? :?

mountain mick

well i left it too late to book into the same campsite as the rest of you so i've found a different one just south of CYB and finger's crossed i'll get in as they told me i did'nt need to book.

Here's where i'm stopping, oh and it'll be for sat night only as i wont finish work till 6pm friday

http://www.vanner.co.uk/

kevens64

kangaroo wrote:

yeah im staying there
kevin what time did you tell them were arriving and what name am i booked under

You're booked in under Tammy's name: Tammy Sykes. And she told them that the arrival time would be about 5ish.

kevens64

Nalla wrote:

Is everyone who is staying over on the friday staying at the same place? Cae Gwyn? I was hoping to get there for 4pm or so.

It will be nearer 5pm when we arrive I would think, depending on traffic.

kevens64

jono986 wrote:

LL40 2HY does anyone know if this is the right postcode for the visitors center
at Coed Y Brenin, more importantly is this where we're meeting? :?

I think that is the correct postcode. According to the MBWales website anyway. I would think we would meet at the visitor centre on the saturday morning. 10am.

sparrowlegs78

mountain mick wrote:

well i left it too late to book into the same campsite as the rest of you so i've found a different one just south of CYB and finger's crossed i'll get in as they told me i did'nt need to book.

Here's where i'm stopping, oh and it'll be for sat night only as i wont finish work till 6pm friday

http://www.vanner.co.uk/

I know that campsite, went through it to get to Cymer Abbey, it's a biggish site so I think you'll have a space there
Caz xx

Nalla

jono986 wrote:

LL40 2HY does anyone know if this is the right postcode for the visitors centre
at Coed Y Brenin, more importantly is this where we're meeting? :?

That's the postcode given on the MB Wales website for Coed Y Brenin, and putting it into google maps gets you down the A470 somewhere and i think the trail centre is along there somewhere and I'm hoping its signposted!

But as far as I'm aware that's where were meeting on the Saturday!

Hopefully someone who's been before can be more helpful!

sparrowlegs78

You'll not miss Coed Y Brenin visitor centre if you stay on the A470, it gives you good warning and it's one of the biggest driveways along there


(can you tell I've been there a few times? )
Caz xx

kevens64

sparrowlegs78 wrote:

kevens64 wrote:

sparrowlegs78 wrote:

It's August now! lol...remind me when you are coming to the land of rain, mud and excellent moutain bike trails?.....aka lancashire lol
Caz xxx

August 25th - 29th. Riding at Llandegla on the journey up on the 25th. Got 26th and 27th free. Was thinking of Gisburn on the 26th and Lee/Cragg quarry loop on the 27th.

Ok, if you still want company, I'll see if I can cadge a lift up to either place
Me dad would bring me I think if Richie was working
Caz xx

You'll be welcome to join us for one or both days. We'll arrange something nearer the time.

kangaroo

so 5ish down there, i will set 5 as my target time. i have the route programed into the sat nav, still need to print out that sheet that it says to print out on the web site (dont think i need i though)
all excited now, bikes in the car just need to pack my stuff
lights all charged up as well (more for seeing inside the car at night than riding)

Nalla

Think ill be there at 4, time to goto the cafe and spend some 'holiday' money in the bike shop!

sparrowlegs78

Ohhh another hint for Cae Gwyn............FLY REPELLANT !!!!!!
Caz xx

Nalla

Got some mossie repellent and bite cream if that fails!

kangaroo

Nalla wrote:

Think ill be there at 4, time to goto the cafe and spend some 'holiday' money in the bike shop!

i going to see if i can make it down there for then
if i do ill head straight for the visitor centre and then go to the camp site at 5

kangaroo

Nalla wrote:

Got some mossie repellent and bite cream if that fails!

i did have some but it seems to have dispeared, might have to call in the local bike shop for some avon skin so soft

jono986

Well another great ride out with the group ( albeit slightly reduced in numbers 7) long climbs up and ROCKY descent but sooo much fun.
Great bunch of people great day riding, bliss 8)

jono986

Has there been any mention of where the group wants to ride in September ?

sparrowlegs78

jono986 wrote:

Has there been any mention of where the group wants to ride in September ?

Lee Quarry is a big possibility
Caz xx

kangaroo

hanchurch woods

sparrowlegs78

kangaroo wrote:

hanchurch woods

Go on, never heard of the place, whats it got and where is it?
Caz xx

kangaroo

its in stoke, and to be honest the ridings pretty rubbish and no facilitys of its own
if we know its rubbish before we go, how can we be disapointed

sparrowlegs78

kangaroo wrote:

its in stoke, and to be honest the ridings pretty rubbish and no facilitys of its own
if we know its rubbish before we go, how can we be disapointed

...good logic
Caz xx

kangaroo

did i forget to say, its horrendous in the wet, very muddy and on one of the very few techical trails, very slippy roots

the only good point is that you can park just outside the harvester and go there for a drink/food after

sparrowlegs78

That bad eh? lol
Caz xx

Cheshley

THREAD TITLE CHANGE!!!!!!!!!

Our next official group outing is a return visit to Cannock Chase on Sunday 29th August. A full day of natural trails led once again by Cannock regular Kangaroo, who informs me that there will only be ONE break in the riding for munchies, but I'm not sure if that means we will be returning to the cars at some point or dining out on the trails.

PLEASE NOTE: Change of starting point for this visit to Cannock. This time we will be starting out from Birches Valley Visitor's Centre. Find somewhere to park your car and meet outside the Cafe in time for a prompt 10am start.

kevens64

sparrowlegs78 wrote:

Ohhh another hint for Cae Gwyn............FLY REPELLANT !!!!!!
Caz xx

you could of told me BEFORE we set off!