south wales Rides?

Thewaylander

Looks like you washed out there mate?

Ouch how long you gotta have the cast on?

Silversladey

welshkev wrote:

james:

how'd you manage that? it just goes to prove you can come off anywhere, and it hurts when you do

Amen to that

welshkev

Silversladey wrote:

welshkev wrote:

james:

how'd you manage that? it just goes to prove you can come off anywhere, and it hurts when you do

Amen to that

at least james used his balls to stop himself not his ribs like you did :shock:

Squarepants

Hi guys,

Can't see the vid at the mo but I caught the right peg on a tree root (I must have ridden past it 100 times :roll: ) and it stopped the bike dead. Easily avoidable I just wasn't being as cautious as normal I guess..

No cast thankfully waylander - just have to keep it in a sling for a week

btw if anyone does find my nuts up there I'd appreciate their return

ianm59

What did you damage James? Did this happen on the section before the style at car park 3. How did you manage to ride the rest of the trail? Hope you make a full recovery.

Squarepants

Hi Ian,

Just sprained two fingers on my left hand (not sure how) that's about it. It happened before the rocky DH section just before the concrete ramp. Not sure about the car park numbers :oops:

To be fair my left hand was quite painful for the rest of the ride but - no point in grumbling, not like I had a choice to give up I know boys who have ridden with broken arms so I had no excuse! The DH was painful :shock: but epic at the same time, absolutely loved it.

DH lid on order so more DH to come hopefully.

My arm's still in a sling Ian so as soon I'm able I'll trial that bike rack. Thanks buddy

ianm59

Just wondering if anyone fancied Glyncorrwg on Sunday, Maybe July trail. Something different. Sample one of the best final descents on Skyline.
Share cars to cut down on fuel costs.
Maybe one weekend we could organise an uplift day at Cwmcarn. Good buzz from the DH. 8)
No rush about the rack James. Look after that arm mate, you never know when you may need it.

The Northern Monkey

Why am I always away when you guys suggest awesome rides?!

welshkev

ianm59 wrote:

Just wondering if anyone fancied Glyncorrwg on Sunday, Maybe July trail. Something different. Sample one of the best final descents on Skyline.
Share cars to cut down on fuel costs.
Maybe one weekend we could organise an uplift day at Cwmcarn. Good buzz from the DH. 8)
No rush about the rack James. Look after that arm mate, you never know when you may need it.

i do really like the sound of that, i'll get back to you and yes to the DH day 8)

Pr][nCe

im up for whatever guys Sundays ride day

vids are uploading to youtube as we speak. search for princeuker
James i tracked zoomed and slowed your crash, hope its better viewing for ya.

did enjoy the final section at cwmcarn

take it easy peeps

Squarepants

Yep, up for all of that Ian



Some nice scenery on your way back from N Wales there Kev. Hopefully see you Sunday

Unlucky Ben



Oh wait, he was my lift! shame you won't be around dude, next time.

I'm just glad it was my left hand Ian - wouldnt have been fuming if it was my -- writing hand

Cheers Darren, I as I'm sure do all of us appreciate your time on editing and uploading the vids, always a good watch and review, cheers mate

Pr][nCe

Is all fun James, adds a little more to the day.
here is your crash, in slow motion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiL_FAo1neE

welshkev

shit, i just realised guys i can't do sunday it's the mother in laws birthday and we're all going out for lunch :x

i should be going for a ride saturday though if anyone else is around? sladey i think you said you might be?

damn it!!!!!

Silversladey

welshkev wrote:

shoot, i just realised guys i can't do sunday it's the mother in laws birthday and we're all going out for lunch :x

i should be going for a ride saturday though if anyone else is around? sladey i think you said you might be?

damn it!!!!!

Saturday am is good for me,
have booked my first weekend off in about 6 weeks :shock: :shock: :shock:
Sunday is going to be a family day out.

Wife has got the car for the Ballet school run, do you fancy a ride from your place over to Cwmcarn. If not I might beable to lend my Mums car at a push

Silversladey

"Pr wrote:

[nCe"]Is all fun James, adds a little more to the day.
here is your crash, in slow motion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiL_FAo1neE

That is a great clip especially the vocals, sounds like you are garglling water

welshkev

Silversladey wrote:

welshkev wrote:

shoot, i just realised guys i can't do sunday it's the mother in laws birthday and we're all going out for lunch :x

i should be going for a ride saturday though if anyone else is around? sladey i think you said you might be?

damn it!!!!!

Saturday am is good for me,
have booked my first weekend off in about 6 weeks :shock: :shock: :shock:
Sunday is going to be a family day out.

Wife has got the car for the Ballet school run, do you fancy a ride from your place over to Cwmcarn. If not I might beable to lend my Mums car at a push

we'll sort something out mate, i can always come and pick you up

how about the blaenavon ride? or will you be bored of that by saturday?

Silversladey

welshkev wrote:

Silversladey wrote:

welshkev wrote:

shoot, i just realised guys i can't do sunday it's the mother in laws birthday and we're all going out for lunch :x

i should be going for a ride saturday though if anyone else is around? sladey i think you said you might be?

damn it!!!!!

Saturday am is good for me,
have booked my first weekend off in about 6 weeks :shock: :shock: :shock:
Sunday is going to be a family day out.

Wife has got the car for the Ballet school run, do you fancy a ride from your place over to Cwmcarn. If not I might beable to lend my Mums car at a push

we'll sort something out mate, i can always come and pick you up

how about the blaenavon ride? or will you be bored of that by saturday?

Just ridden Blaenavon again eating some well deserved Banana cake.


I am up for Blaenavon again Saturday am, would be best if we drove up there it is a good 2 hour loop, with a 15 minute push up the Punchbowl :x

Pr][nCe

Silversladey wrote:

"Pr wrote:

[nCe"]Is all fun James, adds a little more to the day.
here is your crash, in slow motion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiL_FAo1neE

That is a great clip especially the vocals, sounds like you are garglling water

at least the english can understand it now its slowed down lol.

Thewaylander

Whats the Blaenavon trail like?

And more interested in tails than veiws

Pr][nCe

weekend vids
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7LqDy-4N34
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDtCnPGbS6o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwrl-Unn02k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xf0BgZmPds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrPXwKuwGMU Downhill Section.

Silversladey

Thewaylander wrote:

Whats the Blaenavon trail like?

And more interested in tails than veiws

Its different and very natural

Most of the climbing is done on road, with the exception of the Punchbowl climb which is a nasty steep sheep track which i find unrideable :oops:

The main decent starts of rocky ( I have to push that bit :oops: ) but then turns in to a rollercoaster down the valley.

The route also follows the ridge past loads of Slag heaps that look ripe for a bit of sessioning

There isn't as many thrills per km as Cwmcarn but a big part of riding for me personally is the views and location.
A full reviiew and map can be found in this monts MBR
Your more than welcome to join Kev and I on Saturday

Thewaylander

Hmm would be tempted but i need new rear bushings on my bike cos i'm harder than it

But sounds interesting, I don't mind the pedal as long as the good bits are really good if you know what i mean

cwmboyo

ian give me a shout when u want to book cwmcarn

welshkev

ok sladey boy, i'll text you and we'll get a time sorted. i think my mates lee and nathan will be up for it aswell 8)

Silversladey

welshkev wrote:

ok sladey boy, i'll text you and we'll get a time sorted. i think my mates lee and nathan will be up for it aswell 8)

Happy Days 8)

Would like to be back in the bran by 1 o'clock Gareth is in Edinburgh for his 30th Birthday I will txt him when he gets back

The Northern Monkey

"Pr wrote:

[nCe"]weekend vids
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrPXwKuwGMU Downhill Section.

PMSL.... 1:30 - Me and Del realise we are actually on a DH track and should probably lower out seats

Pr][nCe

The Northern Monkey wrote:

"Pr wrote:

[nCe"]weekend vids
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrPXwKuwGMU Downhill Section.

PMSL.... 1:30 - Me and Dar realise we are actually on a DH track and should probably lower out seats

LMAO i know to many close calls was deffo time to slam on brakes and lower seat lol.

The Northern Monkey

"Pr wrote:

[nCe"]

The Northern Monkey wrote:

"Pr wrote:

[nCe"]weekend vids
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrPXwKuwGMU Downhill Section.

PMSL.... 1:30 - Me and Dar realise we are actually on a DH track and should probably lower out seats

LMAO i know to many close calls was deffo time to slam on brakes and lower seat lol.

hahaha! i've been calling you Del haven't I... :oops: Sorry chap!

Squarepants

"Pr wrote:

[nCe"]Is all fun James, adds a little more to the day.
here is your crash, in slow motion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiL_FAo1neE

welshkev

nice vid on the DH section, did anyone hit that road drop off? and ben, i'm sure i can see you getting some air on some of those jumps...nice 8)