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 May 13 2009, 09:16 PM
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#921
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 Group: Members Joined: 6-April 09 From: Somewhere near swinley forest  |
QUOTE(mbElf @ May 13 2009, 10:10 PM)  guys - what time would you want to meet - any chance we could do this sooner than 9 say 8 am or is that toooo early. what do you think? I am a very early riser (Im up at 5:30 when i cycle o work). So im ok with it, But not sure about others. What about 8:15 - head off 8:30? |
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May 13 2009, 09:31 PM
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#922
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QUOTE(tuxpoo @ May 13 2009, 10:16 PM) I am a very early riser (Im up at 5:30 when i cycle o work). So im ok with it, But not sure about others. What about 8:15 - head off 8:30? The earlier the better - Sparko?? |
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May 14 2009, 08:02 AM
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#923
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 Group: Members Joined: 19-May 06 From: Herts |
QUOTE(mbElf @ May 13 2009, 10:31 PM) The earlier the better - Sparko?? Cor Blimey thats early !!!! No worries for me, just don't be surprised if I look a little bleary eyed first thing ! |
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May 14 2009, 10:20 AM
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#924
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Group: Members Joined: 6-April 09 From: Somewhere near swinley forest |
QUOTE(SparkoPolo @ May 14 2009, 09:02 AM) Cor Blimey thats early !!!! No worries for me, just don't be surprised if I look a little bleary eyed first thing ! Just fill your camelbak with strong black coffee. Ill change the ride. Kerr |
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May 15 2009, 08:32 AM
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#925
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 Group: Members Joined: 26-August 08 From: Hampshire |
Ive put my name down for this haven't been out for 6-7 weeks
 so it could prove interesting
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May 15 2009, 04:05 PM
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#926
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Group: Members Joined: 21-December 08 |
Couple of my mates will be coming too. I have said 8.15am for 8.30 am rock and roll.
I hope thats ok. |
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May 16 2009, 10:11 PM
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#927
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Group: Members Joined: 6-April 09 From: Somewhere near swinley forest |
Great ride today.
Infact considering the conditions... Bloody Awesome ride!!! Pretty much did everything we could in swinley ... some twice ...maybe a few bits three times. Hard going to start with... quite wet and sludgy in places. Certainly started to dry out by 11. Got really good over in crowthorne woods. I really enjoyed messing about on the drops near the corkscrew. When its dry I WILL do the drop on the corkscrew. Seemed to me everyone was challenged today... Stamina, courage, equipment. Thanks to you all for a great morning... Im still buzzing now! kerr |
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May 17 2009, 07:37 AM
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#928
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Group: Members Joined: 21-December 08 |
QUOTE(tuxpoo @ May 16 2009, 11:11 PM) Seemed to me everyone was challenged today... Stamina, courage, equipment. Awesome ride, legs are still burning this morning. Gezzza I hope you are ok dude - that was a nasty Earth/Gezzza/Bike interaction from where i was looking. But still you picked yourself up and carried on. Respect.  Kerr: do you have the photo?? looking forward to the next ride. cheers Maj |
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May 17 2009, 08:03 PM
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#929
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Group: Members Joined: 26-August 08 From: Hampshire |
QUOTE(mbElf @ May 17 2009, 08:37 AM) Awesome ride, legs are still burning this morning. Gezzza I hope you are ok dude - that was a nasty Earth/Gezzza/Bike interaction from where i was looking. But still you picked yourself up and carried on. Respect. Kerr: do you have the photo?? looking forward to the next ride. cheers Maj To my surprise i woke up this morning without a stiff neck and the bruising hasn't got any worse. Had a closer look at the bike today and it would appear i damaged the front mech some how  not sure on the front shifter yet.it was a good ride good to meet some new faces |
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May 18 2009, 07:02 AM
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#930
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Group: Members Joined: 6-April 09 From: Somewhere near swinley forest |
QUOTE(Gezzza @ May 17 2009, 09:03 PM) To my surprise i woke up this morning without a stiff neck and the bruising hasn't got any worse. Had a closer look at the bike today and it would appear i damaged the front mech some how not sure on the front shifter yet.it was a good ride good to meet some new faces The injury...  The cause...  From what I understand Gezzza was cranking up a bank at walking pace the, cog went, he dived shoulder first into his bars. I was ahead a few yards and heard an almighty "snap" then "bang" as he hit the dirt. He continued on just the big ring for the next couple of hours. Kerr |
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May 18 2009, 07:32 AM
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#931
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Group: Members Joined: 21-December 08 |
QUOTE(tuxpoo @ May 18 2009, 08:02 AM) From what I understand Gezzza was cranking up a bank at walking pace the, cog went, he dived shoulder first into his bars. I was ahead a few yards and heard an almighty "snap" then "bang" as he hit the dirt. I think the cog snapped in two different places - it was one of those extra light weight jobbies custom made. - Gezzza i afraid you might have to sacrifice a few more grams or perhaps shave your hair or something  |
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May 19 2009, 09:28 AM
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 Group: Members Joined: 22-September 06 From: Dorking |
I had to look a couple of times before I saw the 'cause' - that is well a truely snapped! Looks like you have tested to destruction Gezza so that must mark the lower weight limit....
-------------------- 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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May 19 2009, 10:07 PM
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#933
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Group: Members Joined: 21-December 08 |
Is anyone planning a ride this weekend? Forecast for Saturday: Blue Sky and Sunshine
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May 19 2009, 10:20 PM
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#934
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 Group: Members Joined: 15-September 08 From: West Berkshire |
QUOTE(mbElf @ May 19 2009, 11:07 PM) Is anyone planning a ride this weekend? Forecast for Saturday: Blue Sky and Sunshine Oh yes defo up for joining a forum ride this weekend. |
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May 19 2009, 11:03 PM
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#935
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Group: Members Joined: 21-December 08 |
Just added an Event for the ride on the calendar. See you Saturday
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May 20 2009, 09:23 AM
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#936
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Group: Members Joined: 15-September 08 From: West Berkshire |
Thanks for arranging. see you there, usual place etc..
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May 20 2009, 09:45 AM
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#937
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 Group: Members Joined: 29-April 09 From: rolling Berkshire / mountainous Dévoluy |
QUOTE(mbElf @ May 20 2009, 12:03 AM) Just added an Event for the ride on the calendar. See you Saturday Not me this week  I'm on full time kids duty: Mrs Rx1 is off to Paris with her sisters. Might make it to Swinley at some point over the b'hol with the kids though...  Who's to know? 
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May 20 2009, 05:10 PM
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 Group: Members Joined: 27-June 06 From: Bracknell, Berkshire |
Saturday might be a bit difficult for me. I'm going out with the family because it's my sister's birthday, but we'll see. Sunday would have been better.
Swinley was a bit wet in places today... Anyone know what they're building in the forest (down the hill and straight on from the man-hole cover)? They're putting scaffolding up, so it looks like it's going to be big. -------------------- WARNING: May contain traces of absolute bo11ocks.
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May 20 2009, 09:01 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 22-September 06 From: Dorking |
Guys, Maybe up for Saturday.... I was half crippled with a back problem yesterday but feeling much better this evening....Mind you the last time I went to Swinley after a back problem Marc's Nemesis was born
-------------------- 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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May 20 2009, 09:31 PM
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#940
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Group: Members Joined: 21-December 08 |
QUOTE(marcliam @ May 20 2009, 10:01 PM) Guys, Maybe up for Saturday.... I was half crippled with a back problem yesterday but feeling much better this evening....Mind you the last time I went to Swinley after a back problem Marc's Nemesis was born Are you ok marc - I hope wales was not too harsh on you guys and no one was injured. Its been a bit quiet thats all  It would be great if you could come. The weather is meant to be fantastic.
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