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 Jul 5 2010, 06:20 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 9-February 10 From: Camberley  |
QUOTE(Warren @ Jul 5 2010, 07:16 AM)  Very interesting you all mention BOBS as we also "ran into" them on Seagul going the "wrong way". Did not say anything and thanked them for pulling over as there where 15 of us from another forum. Got a very rude "we built this" followed by "its not a race" and then some other mutterings which i chose to ignore. It was the same old GIT who should know better than to take a group out for a Swinley/MTB induction on a Sunday the wriong way up a trail that is well used. Just thought i would let you know we experianced the same thing. Copy of email i just sent below. Your email is pretty much the same as mine Warren. Be interested if either of us gets a reply back from them. Let us know if you do. |
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Jul 5 2010, 08:44 PM
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 Group: Members Joined: 22-September 06 From: Dorking |
Be very interested to hear the response to the BOB emails. I have to say that in my time mtb'ing I have found very few ar$es out on the trails, most are passionate about riding, happy to stop and swap stories, advice and directions. OK sometimes people don't smile too much as they pass but in my case that will be because I'm concentrating on not falling off the bike!
 Love to ride on Tuesday but sadly won't be possible. I am however in intensive negotiations with SWMBO to arrange a more regular trip to join you guys on a weekday evening every so often. Wish me luck!!!! -------------------- WD40 is for spraying onto things that you think you should be performing some kind of maintenance on but have no clue where to start or what to do.
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Jul 5 2010, 09:04 PM
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 Group: Members Joined: 28-March 06 From: In a shed up at heathrow |
I've got a pass for Saturday if anyone is interested in a Swinley ride at the weekend.
-------------------- Dr Bike takes no responsibility for damaged limbs or failed relationships as the result of his advice.
Make something idiot proof, and someone somewhere will make a better idiot. |
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Jul 6 2010, 05:30 AM
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Group: Members Joined: 22-September 06 From: Dorking |
QUOTE(DrBike @ Jul 5 2010, 10:04 PM) I've got a pass for Saturday if anyone is interested in a Swinley ride at the weekend. Hmmmmm  Saturday is generally the better day for me but there is also talk of Sunday....
-------------------- WD40 is for spraying onto things that you think you should be performing some kind of maintenance on but have no clue where to start or what to do.
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Jul 6 2010, 06:20 AM
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Group: Members Joined: 9-February 10 From: Camberley |
QUOTE(marcliam @ Jul 6 2010, 06:30 AM) Hmmmmm Saturday is generally the better day for me but there is also talk of Sunday....Mark, DrBike - come out on Sunday to Tunnel Hill. As Maj and Kerr will (hopefully) tell you the place is brilliant, and will have something for everyone. Pace would be relaxed as my brothers will probably be coming out and they have more enthusiasm than speed at the moment. I think Maj is going to post it up as a ride (I wouldn't know where to start). Come, you'll love it I promise. |
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Jul 6 2010, 06:43 AM
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 Group: Members Joined: 6-April 09 From: Somewhere near swinley forest |
Sunday tunnel hill DEFINITE for me ...BUT ... i in also in a postion to do saturday swinley aswell.
DRBIKE: I will be at swinley saturday 8:45 PARKERMAN: Tunnel hill sunday wherever at whatever time  Also Im on for Aug 1st Afan for the day. + one other. Sorted  Kerr |
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Jul 6 2010, 07:01 AM
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Group: Members Joined: 28-March 06 From: In a shed up at heathrow |
QUOTE(ParkerMan @ Jul 6 2010, 07:20 AM) Mark, DrBike - come out on Sunday to Tunnel Hill. I'd love to come on Sunday, but my riding "windows" are limited. -------------------- Dr Bike takes no responsibility for damaged limbs or failed relationships as the result of his advice.
Make something idiot proof, and someone somewhere will make a better idiot. |
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Jul 6 2010, 07:25 AM
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Group: Members Joined: 10-February 10 |
Kevin and I will be out this weekend, probably Swinley on Saturday but what's Tunnel Hill?
If it's a hard slog, we'll probably stick with Swinley as I'm switching over to the Cypher now until we get back from France. The bike's great but is that bit heavier to pull along. Sue |
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Jul 6 2010, 07:43 AM
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Group: Members Joined: 6-April 09 From: Somewhere near swinley forest |
Tunnel hill is typically about 300m more climbing in the same time frame/distance.
No purpose built tracks. Much less roots. No braking bumps. More drops. Northshore. (includes scary narrow bridges, see saws etc). Steeps. Generally a bit more gnarly. Kerr |
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Jul 6 2010, 09:00 AM
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Group: Members Joined: 10-February 10 |
Hi Kerr,
Where is it? Sue |
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Jul 6 2010, 09:16 AM
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Group: Members Joined: 6-April 09 From: Somewhere near swinley forest |
QUOTE(CelticSue @ Jul 6 2010, 10:00 AM) Hi Kerr, Where is it? Sue picture (or map) paints a thousand words... tunnel hill Kerr |
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Jul 6 2010, 10:37 AM
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 Group: Members Joined: 21-December 08 |
Tunnel Hill Ride added to the New Rides section.
Kerr, do you fancy riding tonight i don't think anyone else is. If not i will go the boxing instead. cheers Maj |
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Jul 6 2010, 11:03 AM
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Group: Members Joined: 6-April 09 From: Somewhere near swinley forest |
QUOTE(mbElf @ Jul 6 2010, 11:37 AM) Tunnel Hill Ride added to the New Rides section. Kerr, do you fancy riding tonight i don't think anyone else is. If not i will go the boxing instead. cheers Maj Yeap Im still riding tonight. Might do a bit of exploring around the top of the reservoir in the expert area. Think an area well neglected on our rides. Kerr |
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Jul 6 2010, 11:56 AM
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Group: Members Joined: 21-December 08 |
QUOTE(Kerr @ Jul 6 2010, 12:03 PM) Yeap Im still riding tonight. Might do a bit of exploring around the top of the reservoir in the expert area. Think an area well neglected on our rides. Kerr Kerr what time? 6.30 ish? |
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Jul 7 2010, 06:22 AM
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Group: Members Joined: 6-April 09 From: Somewhere near swinley forest |
Trails now officially need some rain... yes RAIN.
Not much, but just a little rain to bind the dirt rather than the current talcom powder. Cheers maj for coming last night. Great ride. Note to self.. Dont have large evening meal then go riding. Struggled for first half of the ride whilst my metablism was occupied digesting the meatballs. Funny , can pinpoint the exact moment my body stopped doing this. It was like suddenly going from 3 cylinders to 4. If anyone's free I will prob be going over on thursday evening. Kerr |
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Jul 7 2010, 07:57 AM
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 Group: Members Joined: 15-September 08 From: West Berkshire |
QUOTE(Kerr @ Jul 7 2010, 07:22 AM) If anyone's free I will prob be going over on thursday evening. Kerr  I can be there anytime from 5:30 onwards. |
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Jul 7 2010, 08:09 AM
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Group: Members Joined: 6-April 09 From: Somewhere near swinley forest |
QUOTE(Vespa1871 @ Jul 7 2010, 08:57 AM) I can be there anytime from 5:30 onwards. 5:30 is excellent! Graham and me will be there. Maj mentioned he wants another ride this week. Kerr |
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Jul 7 2010, 08:01 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 22-September 06 From: Dorking |
AAAARRGGGHHH!! Stop getting so many cheeky rides in guys! There will be too many fit people about.
-------------------- WD40 is for spraying onto things that you think you should be performing some kind of maintenance on but have no clue where to start or what to do.
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Jul 7 2010, 09:44 PM
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 Group: Members Joined: 26-August 08 From: Hampshire |
Riding i guess thats what i would be doing if i wasnt living at work got my first full day off tomorrow and all i want todo is sleep
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Jul 7 2010, 09:46 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 28-March 06 From: In a shed up at heathrow |
QUOTE(Gezzza @ Jul 7 2010, 10:44 PM) Riding i guess thats what i would be doing if i wasnt living at work got my first full day off tomorrow and all i want todo is sleep Sleep now, ride in the morning or the day after ...
-------------------- Dr Bike takes no responsibility for damaged limbs or failed relationships as the result of his advice.
Make something idiot proof, and someone somewhere will make a better idiot. |
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