south wales Rides?

ianm59

Really enjoyed it. The headwind on the top was wicked but it stayed dry. The descent into the Abercarn valley was a good giggle.Had to get a move on. Took 1 hr 54 mins. What must be a record is we started nearly on time.
Anyone up for a lap Tuesday or Thursday.
I will be either doing Cwmcarn or Bryn Meadows on these evenings.
All welcome to join in if you fancy.

Silversladey

Thursday is good for me Ian

welshkev

looks like i'm gonna ride the summit trail at nant yr arian tomorrow instead of penmachno as it's more on my way..anyone ever done it? i

think ian, gareth and all rode it a few weeks back didn't you guys?

how long did it take? is it good?

cheers

how'd everyone get on today? did you get out for a ride in the end tom?

Welsh_Tom

hi kev, yes i went out with kelvin and his sufing dudes. think we set a new chouse record of 3 hours

was a nice ride tho. we did the freeride twice. i even got some air on my front wheel.

then me, kelvin, simon(first time there, on a new o 5 pro) Ian (on a gt h/t with no helmut)

went over the red downhill section :shock:

Never seen a hill as steep in my life. i rolled it all but the one did drop. which i walked down, as i wimped out. it is about 10ft drop. :shock:

Almost died in the tunal when i seen the boys hideing in there for me. had to brake to hard on the front and come off but laned on my feet, would of got a 10/10 for that if i was a gymnate

But raly good ride, banged my dam shin again

welshkev

just seen the pics kel put up on facebook tom, a good action shot of you on there

oldstyle

yep nice cruise 3hrs --- 2 goes at the freeride loads stops -yea nice take it easy day .

Squarepants

Shame I missed it Kel/Tom, sounds like my sort of day. Maybe we'll have another one soon enough. My FF lid and goggles are on their way..

The DH section is fun isn't it Tom, all rollable though and the more you ride it the mor you get comfortable with it of course.

I've been watching the MBUK doovd today and to be fair I've picked up some good techniques for cornering/drop offs (which I can now do properly after a quick street session) I'd recommend it as it's got some nice extra features also, happy to lend it if anyone wants to see it.

ianm59

welshkev wrote:

looks like i'm gonna ride the summit trail at nant yr arian tomorrow instead of penmachno as it's more on my way..anyone ever done it? i

think ian, gareth and all rode it a few weeks back didn't you guys?

how long did it take? is it good?

cheers

how'd everyone get on today? did you get out for a ride in the end tom?

Hi Kev. Rode Nant afew times. It is awesome. The shorter trail, cant remember the name will take anywhere between 1-2 hours depends on your climbing. It has a proper remote feel in parts. the singletrack sections are awesome.Try to add in the couple of singletrack sections at the lake at the top, well worth it.Watch out across the mountain as its slippery when wet. Way marking is a bit sparse but I wouldn't imagine you'll go wrong.
Will be trying to organise a ride up there soon on a Sunday.
The long trail will take quite a while, a good few hours.

Silversladey

ianm59 wrote:

welshkev wrote:

looks like i'm gonna ride the summit trail at nant yr arian tomorrow instead of penmachno as it's more on my way..anyone ever done it? i

think ian, gareth and all rode it a few weeks back didn't you guys?

how long did it take? is it good?

cheers

how'd everyone get on today? did you get out for a ride in the end tom?

Hi Kev. Rode Nant afew times. It is awesome. The shorter trail, cant remember the name will take anywhere between 1-2 hours depends on your climbing. It has a proper remote feel in parts. the singletrack sections are awesome.Try to add in the couple of singletrack sections at the lake at the top, well worth it.Watch out across the mountain as its slippery when wet. Way marking is a bit sparse but I wouldn't imagine you'll go wrong.
Will be trying to organise a ride up there soon on a Sunday.
The long trail will take quite a while, a good few hours.

Ian

Gareth and I are off for a few Sundays if you fance doing a longer trip

Welsh_Tom

doh, look at my face, i was thinking about the hill and my hat is not even on right

you would of loved it james. it was a nice day.

is your ff so you can just go faster down there?

fun???? yar some of it was really good. would like to do it again but maybe next time not get off. but there is a lot to hurt your self on i think if you get it wrong :shock:

where did you get the dvd from? and yes if i could have it for a day or 2 i would be very greatfull.

anyone for a ride tomorrow?

Squarepants

No worries dude I'll bring it along next time, as long as you look after it I'm rather specialist about keeping my doovds spotless

I take it as never too old/experienced to learn and I found some good fundamentals in there I'd overlooked and some advanced techniques I'm going to be working on. In your riding infancy (as it were) I think you'll pick up some awesome info that I wish I'd seen at the beginning. Fabien Barel appears to know a thing or two..

Well FF is favorite for DH/FR as a trail lid doesn't provide max protection if you do decide to kiss the floor hard, was going to type more but don't want to jinx myself :roll:

dvd was included in this months MBUK mag, I got the last one in Sainsburys..

Pr][nCe

Would like to say thanks to all for putting up with my time limit today, hope i didn't slow/cut your ride to much, weather held out that was a big plus, some nice natural stuff was great, nice break from the trail centers.

uploading 3 vids of the down sections.

nice one peeps until next time

The Northern Monkey

Squarepants wrote:

Shame I missed it Kel/Tom, sounds like my sort of day. Maybe we'll have another one soon enough. My FF lid and goggles are on their way..

The DH section is fun isn't it Tom, all rollable though and the more you ride it the mor you get comfortable with it of course.

I've been watching the MBUK doovd today and to be fair I've picked up some good techniques for cornering/drop offs (which I can now do properly after a quick street session) I'd recommend it as it's got some nice extra features also, happy to lend it if anyone wants to see it.

the Voltage is still in stock at Tredz so still holding out

Been nailing the final descent of the normal red route at cwm on the boardman... think i'm getting to the limits of the tyres now though, had a few sketchy moments

Should hopefully be out on Tuesday night... weather/eyes permitting!

The Northern Monkey

Welsh_Tom wrote:

The Northern Monkey wrote:

Not out today... hayfever is playing up big time
Starting to look like conjunctivitis already :evil:

dont have much luck at getting out to lpay do you


get well soon dude

Cheers bud... I need to catch up with all these new people! haha!

The Northern Monkey

Fcuk it... yunno what I'm pissed I didn't ride this weekend so i'm off to cwm after work tomorrow.

Welsh_Tom

The Northern Monkey wrote:

Fcuk it... yunno what I'm pissed I didn't ride this weekend so i'm off to cwm after work tomorrow.

what time you going?

The Northern Monkey

hummmm... be there about 5:30 ish dependant on traffic/what time I get out of work

Am a slow climber and will be taking it easy if anyone wants to join lol!

welshkev

i'd love to join you ben but i'll be in sunny north wales 8)

cheers ian, i thought you'd said that it was good, i'll be doing the 9km or 16km trail depending on what time i leave here.

as for the free DVD, my subscription hasn't turned up again this month :x i was gonna cancel anyway after all the mistakes they've made lately but this is the 4th time i've not recieved a mag in just under 2 years :evil:

anyway, the sun is shining and i'll be leaving to go riding in a few hours...woo hoo

Squarepants

Have a good ride Kev! I've heard there's been loads of issues with subscriptions of MBUK lately. I can lend you the dvd if you fancy, well worth a watch IMO.

Damn you riding Ben! I'm still not bike fit (insert massive rant and swear words here) :x

What tyres you fancying?

on a side note, In this months MBUK is a £300 HT test, I really fancy a Saracen Tufftrax! Raw HT biking for the masses

Thewaylander

Keepign my eye ont he weather and my bike in the motor at work so i can ride which ever day's seem nicest this week.

Not a fair weather rider, but when i have the option it is nicer to ride in the dry alll next week off boys suggestions of wear to ride on a postcard!

The Northern Monkey

Squarepants wrote:

Damn you riding Ben! I'm still not bike fit (insert massive rant and swear words here) :x

What tyres you fancying?

on a side note, In this months MBUK is a £300 HT test, I really fancy a Saracen Tufftrax! Raw HT biking for the masses

Ahh I just can't get fit not enough riding in the saddle... i seem to have plateau'd and it fecking depressing.... especially as I'm considering a 9sp 40lb FS

No idea with tyre's. I'll probably let these wear out 1st as they aren't too bad really. Just not too confident on them over loose corners!

Spend £300 on the Cube! Get a nice light set of wheels to make those climbs a bit easier!

Welsh_Tom

ben you going to do tongight? i wil come with if you are, need something to do. james get out we will take it easy. you can ride my bike if you wont and i will ride yours my on is lighter :P

The Northern Monkey

Welsh_Tom wrote:

ben you going to do tongight? i wil come with if you are, need something to do. james get out we will take it easy. you can ride my bike if you wont and i will ride yours my on is lighter :P

Yup, bike is packed in the car so i'll be there around 5:30. (Blue Pug 206). It might be a lightish Boardman, but i'm not light so i'm slow

Squarepants

Think I'd rather get a Fox 36 FLOAT upfront (from the SL) to lighten the front end dude, the wheel set is surprisingly light..

I'd love to Tom but can't really, I'd be dead getting out the car park..

Well at least we can meander around together on the FR bikes when you get your Voltage, is it in Tredz did you say?!

Have a good ride lads

Thewaylander

What's it currently running fella?

And i may see you round tonight, but i think it's another blast round to get home and meet some people ride again for me tonight if i go.

Squarepants

Fox 36 Van R coil 180mm dude

Thewaylander

I'd stick with the Van to be honest, an air shock would never keep up with the rear making the bike feel super compliant at the back but chatterery on the hands.

I know modern air forks are good but there still not coils at the end of.

The Northern Monkey

Yeah would agree... the stiction on a long travel air fork can ruin and small bump response

Pr][nCe

Have a good un guys no mid week runs for me this week got to build a barn down my parents, and no Sunday run have to go to a tux fitting for my brothers wedding, damn 12pm middle of the day was not happy.

3 vids from the alternative run down from carn on Sunday.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQBi6UMdj6Q 01
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el-36zzsArQ 02
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSbi8txzStE 03

Thewaylander

Is that like Barn building in the films with the mormons?

Lots of blokes building a barna nd loads of ladies in black making lemonade?