 New Year, New Venue, nr shrewsbury - 7th January, Haughmond Hill |
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 Dec 16 2011, 01:02 PM
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 Group: Members Joined: 19-March 05 From: Shrewsbury  |
Haughmond Hill is a woodland just outside Shrewsbury. It’s like a mini northside Cannock with lots of hidden twisty and interesting singletrack and some brilliant bermed descents. It’s got a few short sharp climbs and is best ridden on a hardtail. It’s not very high, around 150metres so rideably in all weathers. It can get a bit gloopy but not like Sherwood Pines!
Parking is free and there is an excellent, but small, café run by two delightful young ladies (well young to me!) Rob (Old bert would) will be leading, so it will be quite quick and I’ll be sweeping up at the back, as usual on my rides! This ride would also be good for newbies, who want to try a forum ride, or the less fit as you’re never too far from the car park if you need to bail. 9.30 start at SY4 4PW Details of Haughmond Hill -------------------- |
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Dec 16 2011, 01:30 PM
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 Group: Members Joined: 12-December 08 From: Shropshire |
QUOTE(Mick @ Dec 16 2011, 01:02 PM)  Rob (Old bert would) will be leading, so it will be quite quick and I’ll be sweeping up at the back, as usual on my rides! Quick  As Mick states this could be an ideal ride for those on here who have not been on a forum ride before. Come and give it a go we don't bite, well at least if we're not hungry, hey Mark  Rob |
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Dec 16 2011, 02:05 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 19-March 05 From: Shrewsbury |
QUOTE(Old bert would @ Dec 16 2011, 01:30 PM) Quick Rob No pressure m8  -------------------- |
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Dec 16 2011, 04:22 PM
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 Group: Members Joined: 27-June 06 From: Stafford |
QUOTE(Old bert would @ Dec 16 2011, 01:30 PM) Quick As Mick states this could be an ideal ride for those on here who have not been on a forum ride before. Come and give it a go we don't bite, well at least if we're not hungry, hey Mark Rob I wonder if they did get the dog back. I saw the two sisters in the car park before I went in the cafe and they were pretty upset. The owner showed me a pic of the terrier along with the, "I held it's Mum while it was born ...... ". I had to feel sorry for them and hope it did turn up.  Mind you looking at the photo..........It was just the right size for a snack 
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Dec 16 2011, 04:50 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 4-November 08 From: Sutton Coldfield |
Had a quick look at the Linky!
What tyres for Dog Doooo???  I guess its ss able ! |
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Dec 16 2011, 07:22 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 19-March 05 From: Shrewsbury |
QUOTE(Chris S @ Dec 16 2011, 04:50 PM) Had a quick look at the Linky! What tyres for Dog Doooo??? I guess its ss able ! Dog doo is only on the surfaced walking trails  Certainly is good for SS! You coming? -------------------- |
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Dec 16 2011, 07:48 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 4-November 08 From: Sutton Coldfield |
QUOTE(Mick @ Dec 16 2011, 08:22 PM) Dog doo is only on the surfaced walking trails Certainly is food for SS! You coming? Planning to Mick Subject to normal terms, conditions and excuses!!! |
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Dec 16 2011, 08:23 PM
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 Group: Members Joined: 20-October 09 From: Corley, Nr Coventry |
I'll hopefully be up for this
 Not sure about SS and certainly not going Fast 
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On One Rigid Singlespeed Inbred "I'll see you at the top when i get there" |
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Dec 16 2011, 08:27 PM
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 Group: Moderators Joined: 24-June 07 From: Malvern, UK |
Sounds very tempting - trying to get to know as much riding in the Midlands as possible to save on fuel without spending life at the FoD! Will have to let you know closer to the time
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Dec 18 2011, 01:54 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 27-June 06 From: Stafford |
Should be ok for this. Between nights so depends on how busy we are.
-------------------- You're never too old !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Dec 18 2011, 02:35 PM
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 Group: Members Joined: 20-November 06 From: Nuneaton |
One extra fat bloke will be with you for this
(way too much work and no riding for past couple of weeks)Always like riding somewhere new and the thought of ability to bail and re-stock on pies if I run out of steam sound like just the ticket |
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Dec 18 2011, 05:06 PM
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 Group: Members Joined: 17-October 05 From: Northants |
Got the 7th off so may be tempted by this unless other plans get in the way. Will be good to get on a forum ride again, haven't been on one for ages. I'll be singlespeeding in 34-16 I think
 Says on the website that it's near Eastridge, I've read on this forum about that being good. Any chance of a detour over to there later in the day? |
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Dec 18 2011, 07:25 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 19-March 05 From: Shrewsbury |
QUOTE the thought of ability to bail and re-stock on pies if I run out of steam sound like just the ticket  Be good to catch up with you again bigman
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Dec 18 2011, 07:31 PM
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 Group: Moderators Joined: 25-May 05 From: Wrexham, N.E.Wales. |
Just booked the following week off so I should be off. How far is it from Shrewsbury station?
EDIT: Close enough is the answer. --------------------  |
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Dec 18 2011, 07:36 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 19-March 05 From: Shrewsbury |
QUOTE(_tom_ @ Dec 18 2011, 05:06 PM) Says on the website that it's near Eastridge, I've read on this forum about that being good. Any chance of a detour over to there later in the day? It's probably about 15 mile. Rob did suggest a two center ride but I think short daylight will be against us and if it's a typical January day I don't fancy getting back out of a warm car! Eastridge does have a lot to offer but deserves decent weather. It's one for the spring me thinks QUOTE(Doug @ Dec 18 2011, 07:31 PM) Just booked the following week off so I should be off. How far is it from Shrewsbury station? EDIT: Close enough is the answer. It's about 5 miles via the riverside path and cycle routes straight to Haughmond. I can pick you up from the station though if you like -------------------- |
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Dec 18 2011, 08:30 PM
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 Group: Members Joined: 16-November 06 From: Coventrycestershire |
Should be good for this
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Dec 19 2011, 07:14 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 20-November 06 From: Nuneaton |
QUOTE(Mick @ Dec 18 2011, 09:25 PM) Be good to catch up with you again bigman
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Dec 19 2011, 07:40 PM
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Group: Moderators Joined: 25-May 05 From: Wrexham, N.E.Wales. |
QUOTE(Mick @ Dec 18 2011, 07:36 PM) I can pick you up from the station though if you like Cheers for the offer but I'll probably come in the car if I don't feel up to the ride over and visit a mate after. -------------------- |
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Dec 19 2011, 10:55 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 17-March 05 From: a town called malice |
Coolio! Count me in Mick. Don't forget the cake  -------------------- |
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Dec 21 2011, 10:51 AM
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Group: Members Joined: 19-March 05 From: Shrewsbury |
QUOTE(smudge @ Dec 19 2011, 10:55 PM) Coolio! Don't forget the cake I'll do my best  -------------------- |
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