8 year old Alec conquers Kingley Vale (with pics)
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Last Sunday I took my 8 year old son Alec off road over to Kingley Vale (a 7.5 miles round trip which he's done before) and this time he decided he wanted to take a look at the climb... once he got going there was no stopping him, so 2 miles later we've climbed to the top at over 200m. I promised him I'd post some pics to celebrate his triumph, so here they are 
He's on an Islabikes Beinn 24... a fantastic piece of kit - the light weight has turned him into a keen climber, and the big wheels saw him over the root and bumps.
At the summit - success!
phoning to tell mum we'll be late for tea... "Mummy, you'll never believe where I am!"
and a well earned drink while enjoying the view... Chichester Cathedral is down there somewhere
He's on an Islabikes Beinn 24... a fantastic piece of kit - the light weight has turned him into a keen climber, and the big wheels saw him over the root and bumps.
At the summit - success!
phoning to tell mum we'll be late for tea... "Mummy, you'll never believe where I am!"
and a well earned drink while enjoying the view... Chichester Cathedral is down there somewhere
Vitus Sentier VR+ (2018) GT Grade AL 105 (2016)
Giant Anthem X4 (2010) GT Avalanche 1.0 (2010)
Kingley Vale and QECP Trail Collective - QECP Trail Building
Giant Anthem X4 (2010) GT Avalanche 1.0 (2010)
Kingley Vale and QECP Trail Collective - QECP Trail Building
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Good on him, I know how hard it is for kid's to do this (we pass plenty who spend most of the time pushing!) bet none of his mates can ride with him!!
I regulally take my two to Llandegla (11 and 8). Can't keep up with the 11 year old and get a good ride out of the 8 year old.______________________________________________
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Just checked out you Llandegla videos... Alec definitely aspires to that sort of riding as he's been watching 'Roam' Vitus Sentier VR+ (2018) GT Grade AL 105 (2016)
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Awesome work! Love 'photo essays' like this. Well done Alec.Commute - MASI Souville3 | Road/CX - MASI Speciale CX | Family - 80s ugly | Utility - Cargobike0
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Great stuff, well done to Alec. You can't beat conquering a long climb. Keep up the good work.0
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Wow, brilliant, well done young chap.The dissenter is every human being at those moments of his life when he resigns
momentarily from the herd and thinks for himself.0 -
Love that view, I need to get over there not been for ages.
Fair play to Alec good job.
I'm about to order a Beinn 20 for my eldest they look great and should help her on hills as she's on a single speed atm.0 -
Nice job. 8)0
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+1 to all congrats0
