Is it too early for 2008's first PH ride?

[WildCards]

I've done myself proud and ridden all over christmas, so i'm currently feeling fitter than in any other January on record. With this in mind, I was wondering if anyone fancied naming a date and location for 2008's first PH ride? Or possibly two to please all PHers noth and south.

[936ADL]

It's never too early!

What about Cannock Chase?

Sat 12th afternoon works well for me.

I'm sure i can persuade the FlyingPeach to come along.

Cheers,

Andy

[atom111]

In principle depends on the weather for me!! Though I too have ridden a little through the winter and feel fairly fit.

[Moose.]

Too early for me, as I sprained my ankle really badly on Sunday after landing a jump straight into a large boulder (at least my mate took a decent pic of me mid air though ) I'll need a few weeks before I'll be able to ride properly again I think. Sooo frustrating as I know it'll take me ages to get back to fitness again

[tjdixon911]

What about the Thetford Forest one which was mentioned last month? Was that going to be Jan/Feb?

I'm moving house next week so the next few weekends aren't good for me....

[WildCards]

tjdixon911 said:

What about the Thetford Forest one which was mentioned last month? Was that going to be Jan/Feb?

I'm moving house next week so the next few weekends aren't good for me....

Thetford would be good, i'm a bit Cannock'd out after spending 3 days there over christmas.

[mat205125]

After my off at the start of December, I've neither been out on my bike or to the swimming pool.

Off to the pool after work this evening, and planning a bike ride Saturday.

Never felt as tired, low and lazy, and need to get back in the saddle

[936ADL]

Thetford's a bit far for me to be honest.

If anyone wants to to get together for a Cannock spin on the 12th i'll be there.

Cheers,

Andy

[WildCards]

936ADL said:

Thetford's a bit far for me to be honest.

If anyone wants to to get together for a Cannock spin on the 12th i'll be there.

Cheers,

Andy

I'll be at Cannock tonight with Sir Jonny and Shiny Side Up if you and Peachy fancy joining us ADL?

[936ADL]

Cheers for the offer, but i can't make it today.

We were out last night, and it was bl00dy freezing!!!!!!

It started to smow at one point, but we were on our way back.

Have a good one,

Andy

[Chris71]

My first ride of 2008 is in about 10 minutes time! It looks a bit dark and wet out there, but I've had a very messy christmas/new year and it's to be done!

Lumicycles on...

edit: Dear god it was wet out there. The mud around here is terrible, made some of the climbs on my normal training ride a real challenge.

Edited by Chris71 on Saturday 5th January 16:47

[theboymoon]

Hi guys - Cannocks a bit far for me for a day ride but will keep an eye on things. Defo keen for a meet up sometime soon, for sure!

[WildCards]

WildCards said:

I'll be at Cannock tonight with Sir Jonny and Shiny Side Up if you and Peachy fancy joining us ADL?

Good grief, Cannock was cold and very wet last night!
We had a good ride though, did a little exploring to the north, around the old quarry which was good fun, but probably not the best conditions for it, we were still riding at 10pm. Bike is now clean, but suffered a bit with the sand and grit of the chase.



As for a proper PH ride, 'mon guys, name some places, if it's planned enough i'm happy to travel almost anywhere, and I always like to ride places I haven;t done before. Suggestions?

[atom111]

I am doing a fair bit of commuting this week so will ride fairly local this weekend as I am expected to be shattered come Friday so, I'll be at Swinley Forest in Bracknell on Saturday 12th as long as it's not hammering with rain. There is no waymarked trails you have to string the sections together if it's wet in the week though it will be muddy.

I'll be in Afan on 9th Feb for a ride but the morning ride (Penhydd) will be a non-social affair (non-stop bar mechanicals) due to a bet in play with a mate, but the PM will be social (stopping) probably be doing the Wall.

[Gingerbread Man]

Went to Cwm Carn Friday just gone for the downhill track.

1st run of the day I had my rear tube go half way down.

2nd I missed to get a new tube in.


Went well till after lunch.


I then crashed the cove, narrowly missing a tree. Picked myself up and got going again. Turns out that I lost my front brake pads in the crash. Made for an interesting run.

Run after that I went back up to the top with no front brake and rode it again. Proved for some scary moments

Last run I gave up for a bloke who had no lift pass. I felt my luck had run out.


All in all not my day really.

Would like to try out another location though. Maybe some top draw single track?

David

[WildCards]

atom111 said:

I'll be in Afan on 9th Feb for a ride but the morning ride (Penhydd) will be a non-social affair (non-stop bar mechanicals) due to a bet in play with a mate, but the PM will be social (stopping) probably be doing the Wall.

Okey dokey, i'll stick my neck out and suggest a morning ride at Afan on Saturday 9th Feb with a veiw to meeting up with atom & co in the afternoon. This way, early birds will get two social rides in, in one day and folks with distance to travel could possibly join in the afto. Cheap digs are always available in Wales, so maybe we could even look at a two dayer.

http://www.mbwales.com/afan_forest/index.htm

Thoughts?

[theboymoon]

WildCards said:

atom111 said:

I'll be in Afan on 9th Feb for a ride but the morning ride (Penhydd) will be a non-social affair (non-stop bar mechanicals) due to a bet in play with a mate, but the PM will be social (stopping) probably be doing the Wall.

Okey dokey, i'll stick my neck out and suggest a morning ride at Afan on Saturday 9th Feb with a veiw to meeting up with atom & co in the afternoon. This way, early birds will get two social rides in, in one day and folks with distance to travel could possibly join in the afto. Cheap digs are always available in Wales, so maybe we could even look at a two dayer.

http://www.mbwales.com/afan_forest/index.htm

Thoughts?

Im in - i think i'd rather man up to an early start and get more riding in. Dont mind if the morning is a bit more 'at pace' and the afternoon is more social. Infact, that would be ideal.....

[atom111]

Should add i'll also be riding on the Sunday 10th in the AM before heading back home not sure which trail yet maybe Whites depends what the weathers like.

[WildCards]

atom111 said:

Should add i'll also be riding on the Sunday 10th in the AM before heading back home not sure which trail yet maybe Whites depends what the weathers like.

Where are you staying atom?

[atom111]

I'll PM you.

Edited by atom111 on Tuesday 8th January 09:08