Lothian/Borders lot this week

Unknown · June 2007

Anyone out on Tuesday or Wednesday this week?

I want to do Inners but am also open to suggestions. Not really fussed about GT Red this week.

(I want to do Inners as i think I am about the only one who hasnt done that 3rd jump yet[;)])

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Unknown · June 2007

What time you thinking?

I'm on holiday this week, so would be up for it.

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saz · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by daveb
i think I am about the only one who hasnt done that 3rd jump yet

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I'm loving the way I just dont count in that sentence!!!!!![:D][;)]
I'll be up for Inners. And I may just throw myself off that drop too, just out of defiance!![}:)]

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Unknown · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by daveb
i think I am about the only one who hasnt done that 3rd jump yet

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<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by saz
I'm loving the way I just dont count in that sentence!!!!!![:D][;)]
I'll be up for Inners. And I may just throw myself off that drop too, just out of defiance!![}:)]

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I said "I am about the only one" not I am the only one.

Moray - I was thinking of heading down at about 6pm although could maybe start a bit earlier. I think Tuesday suits me better out of the two days

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saz · June 2007

6pm is pretty much the earliest I can do.
Cant wait.
Caddon Bank rulz.

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Unknown · June 2007

ok, cool - 6pm on Tuesday then?

Anyone else?

Dave

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househusbandwmb · June 2007

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

...I think I am about the only one who hasnt done that 3rd jump yet...
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Far from it - I've just about mastered the first two, but the third still defeats me!

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Unknown · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by househusband
Far from it - I've just about mastered the first two, but the third still defeats me!

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Hi Andy, how was the holiday?

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streako · June 2007

Like your style, Dave.

I'll try to make it depending on workload. My clothes should have dried by then.

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Unknown · June 2007

The weather dosent look quite as bad for Tuesday Nick....thankfully[:)]

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househusbandwmb · June 2007

Thanks for asking, Dave; it was good, nice and relaxing! Lots of sunshine, fresh baguette, smelly cheese, red wine and Kronenbourg. In particular the latter; so much better when brewed in its country of origin than the stuff brewed 'under licence' in the UK - utterly refreshing at the end of a hot day!

Have a reasonable tan, and a few more freckles on my forehead...

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Unknown · June 2007

Andy, we need to get out and do some of the more local stuff soon, maybe over the next few weeks.

Also wanting to get out on some natural stuff for a few weeks once I return from holiday, maybe Ben Cleugh again and some other places that I havent been before. Will be calling on you, MC and a few others to show me around[:)]

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Unknown · June 2007

6 start on tuesday sounds good to me.

I want to do Dumyat, and Witches Craig, but only once I get a bike I feel cofident on.
Havn't been to pitmedden for a while either, and if we get a good spell of weather, Blairadam would be nice, and the old theives road in the pentlands would be nice, but head onto the road at the farm this time!
Cardrona ridge would be nice aswell, and I'm wanting to explore Caberstone a bit more, and there's still that loop up the Lammermuirs I've spotted on the map that looks as though it's got plenty of potential.

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stuartm555 · June 2007

Might join you on tue night, although my knee is still a bit sore after andy crashed into me while i was stopped!

MC - i'd like to explore blairadam, lammermuirs and caberstone too

Those of you who haven't ridden Cambusbarron should do before they destroy all the trails!

househusbandwmb · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by stuartm555

...my knee is still a bit sore after andy crashed into me while i was stopped!
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Umm... yeah... sorry about that Stu... I knew you'd stopped and I would've (I think) stopped in time were it not for the entire front end of my bike disappearing into the sudden abyss that appeared - and me flying head over handlebars... [:I]

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stuartm555 · June 2007

Thats OK ... I'm pretty sure you didn't do it intentionally! That will teach me to stand next to wheel grabbing abysses ...

househusbandwmb · June 2007

In all seriousness, the only intentional aspect was me deciding that the best part of me (or the bike) to hit the back of your leg with was the top, domed part of my helmet! (Other than shoulder, outstretched hand or pointy part of bike.)

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Bunnyman 5.5 · June 2007

mc, stuartm- re the lammermuirs; Trail published a route over that way in the Jan 07 issue that looks interesting. The Eildons coould be good for a short blaast too.

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stuartm555 · June 2007

well i reckon domed part of helmet was a good choice!

eildons would be good too ... i think househusband and some others have explored there before.

househusbandwmb · June 2007

The Eildon Hills are great! And only half an hour or so away for me.

Saz seemed genuinely impressed after I took her down there a few weeks ago - and she only lives a few miles away from them! Surprising as it may sound, there are actually some very rocky descents to be found there. Some very nice sections of singletrack, too.

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Unknown · June 2007

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

The Eildon Hills are great! And only half an hour or so away for me.

Saz seemed genuinely impressed after I took her down there a few weeks ago - and she only lives a few miles away from them! Surprising as it may sound, there are actually some very rocky descents to be found there. Some very nice sections of singletrack, too.
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Happy to go along there sometime soon, could they be done as a midweek ride with maybe Cambusbarron or Dumyat as a weekend day ride?

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househusbandwmb · June 2007

Easily done, Dave - they are so, so close. And so much fun to be had in such a condensed area if you choose!

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stuartlangwilson · June 2007

I could easily be persuaded to go to Dumyat or Cambusbarron after work.

Unknown · June 2007

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I could easily be persuaded to go to Dumyat or Cambusbarron after work.
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If I am right I think Dumyat is just along from Ben Cleugh (could well be wrong though), where is cambusbarron?

Andy - could maybe do a visit to the Eildons next week on Wed or Thursday

Dave

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stuartlangwilson · June 2007

Just west of stirling. Its really, really good and won't be there for much longer. You're right about Dumyat, its more rocky than Ben Cleugh and there is more technical interest on the climb. The various woods east of the hill have good trails too. StuartM knows them better than me.

Capt. Concussion · June 2007

Best bet for the above would be to hook up with some of the Stirling Bike Club guys for a guided tour. [:)]

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AlanK · June 2007

I think you should all come to the Standing Order on Thursday night to discuss where and when these rides are gonna happen [;)]

Unknown · June 2007

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I think you should all come to the Standing Order on Thursday night to discuss where and when these rides are gonna happen [;)]
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LOL - I will be there - CURRY NIGHT...yum

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streako · June 2007

I will be late tomorrow as I have a flat viewing at 5pm. If you guys set off I will catch up. Will give someone a ring if I cant make it.

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Unknown · June 2007

I can't make tomorrow night now, got a job to do [:(]

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Unknown · June 2007

Thats a pity Moray - hopefully see you soon, seems like ages since I have seen you out.

Stuart, looks like Nick might not be there until a little bit later if that helps you for time. Will probably hang on until about 6:15pm ish.

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