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guilliano · March 2007

Or we could just organise accomodation in pubs that have B&B...... you can drink til you drop then[:D]

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Unknown · March 2007

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Thanks to Luke W I now have the maps for the Jenny Copnall ride in WMB 68. If it's dry over the next few weeks will probably attempt it on 31st March or 1st April (Sat/Sun) if anyone else is up for a day in the saddle.

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Just sent a pm re that map![:)]

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guilliano · March 2007

Have sent the maps for those that requested them.

Enjoy guys!!!

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The BIG GT · March 2007

Anyone around tomorrow for a ride out that way? What is it like for mud at the moment? I usually ride at Epping but that's practically impassable except for the fire-roads, etc.

Have to get home and fit my new cranks though!


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Bazza · March 2007

Hi Mr GT, I was at Epping last weekend an it was fairly dry in places, obviously there were boggy sections etc.

There will be a few of us going again this sunday if you or anyone else are interested? We meet at 7:30/8am an 9/9:30am at the green tea hut opposite thge pub at High Beach.

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Unknown · March 2007

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

Have sent the maps for those that requested them.

Enjoy guys!!!

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Received with thanks!One for the summer I reckon.If Wendover,Flaunden and Ricky is anything like my local trails elsewhere in Herts they will be like the Somme at the moment!
I noticed Luke says he did that route in August![:D]

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nknowlton · March 2007

Also recieved with thanks and yes one for a bit later, maybe May ish ?

guilliano · March 2007

May sounds good. I'm off for a 19 mile loop from Princes Risboro shortly if anyone fancies the ride. Hopefully Ellesse (Dave) will be joining me, just waiting for a text from him.

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Just in case anyone else wants to come out to play...... 11.30 at Princes Risborough train station!!! Rooty woodland singletrack, fast descents and apparently a couple of good pubs too!!!

Unklehomer · March 2007

WRT to B&Bing it i'm keen to get the most of my YPRC before it expires in July, and i have to pay full fair for the next 40yrs!!!, so would be up making the journey given enough notice (work and OU tend to mess up my weekends)

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guilliano · March 2007

Just got back in......some advice to all, Princes Risborough to Wendover is VERY muddy at the moment (your wheels can be 25% submerged in mud) and whatever you don't do, never ride when you have mild food poisoning! I had to turn back after 5 miles of muddy climbs

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Unknown · March 2007

food poisonined bike riding is never good.

the mud is pretty gloopy round there unless there has been a dry spell, and even then it just seems to make the mud stickier. last time i rode there i nearly wore my tire sidewalls down to the kevlar cos of all the mud clagged around my chainstays.

never mind it'll be summer soon.

have you tried woburn trails - thats near you isnt it.

ellesse · March 2007

As Gulliano said, it was very muddy.
Sorry again for forcing you to carry on.
When you headed back the trail went into downhill extreme mode and the mud turned into sort of pebbels which made a change and was really nice to ride, after that it came to a short road section with nice hidden houses until i reached a forest of mud (or swamp).
I thought i would push on as it could't get any worse, but of course it did, lost the map, (and the will to the live) and decided to head back. Found Bacombe lane and asked someone how to get to "Princes something-borough" ended up taking the road back.

Defently a trail for the hotter days of the year when the mud has less of an effect in my mouth.
1-0 to princess Risborough.

Unknown · March 2007

Ah - the Chilterns mud - haha!

Think I may go out on the roadie tomorrow after last week's experience on the MTB!

Here's to summer!

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nknowlton · March 2007

If you want to keep it off road at this time of year you are better off sticking to Wendover Woods ( Forestry Commission place), yes it's hardly extreme but there are enough up and down trails that don't suffer from being swamped in mud. If you set off from Weston Turville/Wendover you can use the Wendover arm of the canal to get you near and then a short hop across the Halton road into the woods. There's even a fantastic cafe up there to break the ride up. I tend to just use it in the winter but use it as a finishing point in the summer.
Better than coming stuck in the mud or just using roads ?!

guilliano · March 2007

I'm headed to Wendover woods tomorrow for a bit of a ride. Stomach a bit better today so gonna risk it.

Ellesse, you didn't force me, I was desperate for a really good ride. The direction I headed when I left you went straight downhill for about 3/4 of a mile... mud/gravel covered road that would have been great fun if I hadn't stopped to be sick in a bush!!!

If anyone is free next Saturday let us know and we'll sort out a decent ride where the mud doesn't make a concious effort to kill you!

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Unknown · March 2007

I`m really hoping the current dry spell will dry out some of the tracks this side of Hertfordshire.Hertfordshire clay just stops you dead in your tracks.
I have had to resort to riding mosly on road,on my last couple of rides.
I could almost justify sticking some slicks on it![:D]

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Unknown · March 2007

I was out yesterday between Stokenchurch and Bledlow Ridge. I had hoped that a few dry days would have improved the trails a (little) bit.

But no - unbelievable heavy claggy mud all around. Must have been the slowest ride I've ever had. [:(]

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Bighead · March 2007

Unknown · March 2007

I`m using Schwalbe Nobby Nics,which are OK in all but the deepest mud.Did wonder about getting some Trailrakers but by the time I get them on the trails will probably have reverted to baked Hertfordshire clay,and it will be time to roll out the Racing Ralphs![:(]

My last forays off road have resembled your photo Bighead![:D]

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Bighead · March 2007

Unknown · March 2007

So which part of Barba.... sorry Herts are you in then,Bighead?[;)]

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Bighead · March 2007

Im from South Herts. Yeah I forgot I put that Barbados on there. OK well I went out this afternoon in my shorts. I was thinking it was summer for a while. Anyway I went past the spot the last photo was from and I took another photo:

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Most of the places I rode around today were increadibly dry, but of course the mud was seriusly screwed up with horses and tyre marks and just dryed hard so it was difficult. Obviously some places which were in the shade were a bit muddy by appart from that - fine! I hope to get another photo next week if we have snow.

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AldenhamLoop · April 2007

Is this thread still happening?

I don't live in Herts, Beds or Bucks but my bike does. Blame the chronic lack of space zone 2. I'm keen on finding some new trails in the Herts, Beds & Bucks area if anyone is up for it. At the moment I focus on two main trails, The Nickey Line (long but fairly dull) and the Aldenham Loop (short, tyre shredding, saturated for long parts of the winter but otherwise great).

Unknown · April 2007

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Is this thread still happening?

I don't live in Herts, Beds or Bucks but my bike does. Blame the chronic lack of space zone 2. I'm keen on finding some new trails in the Herts, Beds & Bucks area if anyone is up for it. At the moment I focus on two main trails, The Nickey Line (long but fairly dull) and the Aldenham Loop (short, tyre shredding, saturated for long parts of the winter but otherwise great).

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I think its still happening - just need to organise something. Where in London are you?

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AldenhamLoop · April 2007

I live in the un posh bit of Hampstead but keep my bike in Radlett. If there are any rides going on in the Hert/Beds/Bucks area I'd be up for them.

guilliano · April 2007

Still happening.... as already said just need to get something organised. If I can get Kazoo to come out to play I won't be the least fit person there either!!! I'll be out in the Wendover/Tring area Tuesday and Thursday next week if anyone else is available to ride

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The BIG GT · April 2007

Anyone around this weekend and fancy a group getting together to ride Swinley/Chilterns/somewhere else in the area?

I am up for it (fitness is WAYYYYY down) but am new round these parts so could do with a guide!

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Unknown · April 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by The BIG GT



Anyone around this weekend and fancy a group getting together to ride Swinley/Chilterns/somewhere else in the area?

I am up for it (fitness is WAYYYYY down) but am new round these parts so could do with a guide!

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I'm thinking of going to Swinley tomorrow morning Gary, or i could be persuaded to head into the Chilterns if thats better for you?

Anyone else free tomorrow??

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The BIG GT · April 2007

Swinley sounds good! This time with a chain that doesn't 'suck' big-time! I've only done it once (with you!) and the last time I rode the Chilterns I may have still been riding my fully-rigid DB, possibly the Corratec, so at least 2 1/2 years ago.

My local knowledge is sadly lacking but my excuse is that I've only been here two weeks and one was for moving and the other was Easter visits to family...
[:(]

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Unknown · April 2007

Where are you living now Gary?

I'm easy where we go, Swinley or Chilterns is about the same distance from me.

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