Cheltenham ride - July 1 + 8th (official beerfest)

rich_teague · June 2007

Never really been on a train, let alone with a bike. I suspect they aren't too bad with people commuting to London etc.

Which date you coming down on?

Cleeve = XC / AM

Lecky = AM / DH

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ddoogie · June 2007

Couldn't say to be honest. I wouldn't have thought it would be too different from most places.

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secondtimeuser · June 2007

Well I'm making things up as I go along at the moment so I'll probably know if I can make anything...the day before?

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rich_teague · June 2007

I would hit you, but that face just makes you irresistible.

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ddoogie · June 2007

I hope wedding planning isn't getting in the way!

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jgb_bredon · June 2007

ER so these rides are when, at what time, and where do they start. I am slightly confused + are they suitible for a couple of beginers on œ200 xc bikes, in Good order I hasten to add. Also are any other teenagers planning on going as it would be nice to meet people my age.

mmm_pie · June 2007

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ER so these rides are when, at what time, and where do they start. I am slightly confused + are they suitible for a couple of beginers on œ200 xc bikes, in Good order I hasten to add. Also are any other teenagers planning on going as it would be nice to meet people my age.
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Read the 1st post tard

I may also have to confirm going at short notice, as I might be going away for the weekend over 1st July with ma and pa. Not sure yet though.

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ddoogie · June 2007

We have yet to decide on times and places yet. Its open to offers.

I'm 18, Secondtimeuser is 19, Rich is (presumably 17), Alex is (IIRC) 15 and I have no idea how old mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm_pie is. Andrew156 is the oldest out of the bunch, but he is too lazy to post on this thread. So plenty people of varying ages.

As for your bike, it really shouldn't matter. I wouldn't attempt any of the downhill courses at Lecky but it will be fine for the XC trails. As long as you can keep a medium pace then you will be fine.

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mmm_pie · June 2007

mmm_pie is 17.

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ddoogie · June 2007

Ever been to Cheltenham, Rory?

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mmm_pie · June 2007

Yes many a time, I have a couple of friends who live there (as I go to 6th form in glos).

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jgb_bredon · June 2007

Is it possible to push the bikes down. + my dad would be the other person as he is a bit protective at times so he would want to come out on at least the first ride. Sounds like fun though as I have no one to ride with were I live. Which do you guys think is better a sarracen x-cell about 04/5 or a beone stellis 06 with a load of cheapo halford bits for a drive train.

jgb_bredon · June 2007

seems I would be the joint baby of the group as I am also 15

ddoogie · June 2007

Take the Beone. You wont make it up a hill on a X-cell!

The rides will include some fairly steep and/or fast downhills that you may want to give a miss if you're fairly new to the sport.

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jgb_bredon · June 2007

Eeee ok If i take the beone i will have to buy it first and build it so i best get moving. What size frame shall i get if i am 5ft 7/8 ish duno exactly how tall i am

mmm_pie · June 2007

Bring the X-Cell for an extra challenge [;)]

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ddoogie · June 2007

Yah, I wouldn't rush a bike build just so you can use it for one of these rides. Bring your X-Cell and just cope.

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jgb_bredon · June 2007

I don't want to make it any harder as i am reasonably new to all this you know.

really nice bike ddoogie I am inspired jow much did it cost you.

Hardly rushin it as I only need a frame and bottem bracket.

mmm_pie · June 2007

Well if you think you can get the Beone sorted then it would be more suitable. But otherwise bring the X-Cell.

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ddoogie · June 2007

I'd advice racking up some miles before you come on the ride then. Make sure you are physically fit enough for a long bike ride. I don't want to sound like I'm putting you down but if you think you are going to need rests after every climb then perhaps you should wait until a bit later in the Summer for another ride. That way you can get some miles under your belt.

My bike set me back about œ1800 in June last year.

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mmm_pie · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ddoogie

I'd advice racking up some miles before you come on the ride then. Make sure you are physically fit enough for a long bike ride. I don't want to sound like I'm putting you down but if you think you are going to need rests after every climb then perhaps you should wait until a bit later in the Summer for another ride. That way you can get some miles under your belt.

My bike set me back about œ1800 in June last year.

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Talking of climbs what are they like? Considering the bike im getting has 170mm forks with no lockout! [:0]

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ddoogie · June 2007

Well it depends where Rich/Dave take us. You will be able to rip up the trails on the way down though! The climbs are short and steep though. Fairly technical.

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jgb_bredon · June 2007

Ok I will take my time building the Beone. Join the cheltemham cycling club. And get some miles under my belt and then maybe we could do a ride later in the summer as I really do nead to do some group riding with young people as it is seriosly dull on your own or just with your dad, who is alwasys working anyway.

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LiQuOrIcE · June 2007

Im 26[:o)]

Ill be up for the trip but I get back from les gets on the 30th june so depends on how tired/injured i am[:)]

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ddoogie · June 2007

Ah you b**tard, Joey! "Meh meh meh, I'm off to Les Ges"!

*Envy*

Anywho. JGB_Bredon, come along on the 1st and see what you think. Its always good to meet new riders. The forum is great for that. Every one here is pretty cool. Apart from Joey, he's a smarmy git [;)]

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ChrisYZ3 · June 2007

Seriously, make sure your fit enough though. I was major FTL the last time, so am spending time getting fitter before attempting another ride! It's an awful feeling thinking your holding everyone else up, you feel like a right tool.

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rich_teague · June 2007

If you want, I'll do in on the Stinky so Andy can keep up with me [;)]

Edit: Climbwise, I can do everything on my Stinky with a road cassette, and not dropping into granny...

I may have a problem doing 8th now, the organization that I'm going to Kenya with is thinking about moving the build up day from the Monday back to the Sunday. Can deffo make the 1st, 8th I'll have to check on nearer the time.

I managed to do the whole of Lecky on my Giant Rincon, even all the DH course, bar big step downs. So it's all doable. However, if you're new, it's going to be a baptism of fire!

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ddoogie · June 2007

Haha, funny man. I'll be mighty impressed if you beat me up a hill on your Stinky though. That thing weighed a bloody tonne.

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Andy · June 2007

We could have an uphill race?

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