If you're out Sunday, take a shovel. You may need it

Tyres will be spankingly clean though.

Anyway, the Swinley FB group I think are out at 9am. Cooldad and others are out at 11ish I think. Might be along myself, not sure. Then again, may find I can't even get out of my drive.

Or it could just end up slushy rain and the met office is making a big fuss just in case.

I am up for a ride sunday afternoon - it will be fun in the snow

here is a short video of me chasing a Moonraker DuneRR on Barry's knows best trails in Surrey Hills yesterday

DK, is there still a ride planned at swinley tommorrow? i reckon we are going to be snowed in

If traffic makes it a no go, how about horsell common?

Maj

Still planned but then some are near to Swinley and don't need to get there by car. I'd think the A322 will be clear though. Just parking that could be a problem.

Depends how much this continues. Just 1cm at the moment. Road covered, but it's not really that deep. Predicted to continue until 6am though.

If I can't get to Swinley by car, can bike it to Tunnel Hill from my place, or Newlands Corner. Would take some time. Gorrick stuff has been cancelled apparently but Stan's still planning to turn up at Tunnel Hill (Potters) for 10 with the Trolls I think.

Otherwise Horsell perhaps if I can't get elsewhere. Wonder if McLaren's pond is frozen

OK,

let my know what your plans are in the morning... i am going to charge up my the batteries for my camera - hope to get some decent pics.

cheers

Majid

All should be fine for Swinley I think. Disappointingly melting or has been slushed up by rain. Might even get muddy.

Don't know if you got there in the end. Was pretty good. More snow there than Woking has and less melting. Reasonable grip, some slush in places.

Even came across the local wildlife, or rather Stan

I did not go in the end... got dragged into going for a walk instead.

I hope some more is on the way..

an other one

Fred, i think that one of the T - Trails.. i think are a couple but not sure.

Thanks Mate , good to catch up !

Its snowing! anyone about tomorrow for a swinley snow ride?

Also, posting a ride for saturday morning f anyone fancies it

Saturday sounds good to me

Thats great Daz, you can lead

Short notice ride
Go Ape starting in 2h10m33s (11:00)
3 or 4 hours xc style due to snow on the ground. I am taking the Focus out for its first outing since May 2010

I'll print out Kerr's map

Will be out somewhere as always, just undecided where on which day. Peaslake is nice and snowy up on the trails (or perhaps interestingly icy). Roads are clear apparently, though "bring a shovel" is advised for the car parks! Fancy having some fun up there.

Also could be up for Swinley. Depends who's doing what out of the various forums and FB groups. It's all getting confusing trying to co-ordinate rides!

Thanks for leading today Daz and thanks for waiting for me to catch up! I was surprised how snowy it was and was quite sticky in places.

That was one thirsty ride though. I am just about to google for ways to defreeze your drink without spending 30 quid!

cheers mate

until next time

Leading was a joint effort I knew where I was going some of the time

IM gonna kickstart the saturday Morning rides again.

In the calender... 8:45 am meet 9 :00 rollout.

Some chat, some riding, as fast as the slowest rider.
Definatly not a heavyweight mad dash.

Should be a bit warmer than recently.

Kerr

Im in

In

have you signed up?

we can ask kerr about the passport because i think he is going too...

Hey, yup i will be out with you guys on sat... Think i will buy the passport ticket tomorrow as thats when it goes on sale, and i hear it sells out fast...

some station start sell faster than others.
got mine booked via the chalet where I stay for the week as the Morzine tickets desapear fast fast fast.
Will be riding the passport on the Sunday as I only arrive there on the Saturday.
But as I stay until the following Sunday, I do not care
So who else is going?

Good Man, Kerr! See you there. Been too long since I did a Swinley ride. My local stuff is still a bit muddy ATM so I'm hoping Swinley won't be too claggy. I've got the mud tyres on just in case. I treat the extra effort required to ride with the damn things as worthy winter exercise :-)

Kerr, i was just thinking - you do still remember the trails don't you

Thinking of organising a Frith Hill ride on the sunday - weather looks good...

remember the trails? Im more worried about remebering how to ride a bike!

Infact, where is my bike? Better venture to the shed and check its in working order tonight.

My lodger went over last night. He mentioned stickler is fenced off ... is it being worked on again?

Kerr

I'm still yet to ride the extended stickler!

also unfit btw, i've been so busy with work that bike time has not been good so far this year

Any chance of doing the "Vespa Trail" at the end or do you reckon it would be too boggy? It would be nice if we could squeeze that in at the end (the whole run not from half way )

Can't join you guys this weekend as I'm off to Northumberland, but I'll be in Swinley next Saturday 25th if anyone else is around.

Have fun!

It'll be boggy in the middle..but only for two bike lengths, the rest will be good

Hmmmm, at least that should give the mortals a chance to keep up!!!

I was hoping to join in tomorrow but my son's footy match has been swapped to an 11.00 kick off, so no-go for me

I have not been to Swinley since early Jan, I have had a few weekends doing XC stuff in the Chilterns and a few blasts along the Ridgeway from Streatley. Really different sort of riding to Swinley, a bit erm, dull by comparison however its great for building your climbing stamina and strength!

Hope to see some of you in Swinners again soon. . . .

Vespa Trail ?

Anyway, Swinley bog factor is low. Was out there today. Nice firm trails, slight moisture in them but not muddy really. There are some churned up patches of old but they're not especially muddy.

Running quite well really. Now, just stop breaking on berms!!

Obviously half term this week too as car park was heaving. Same level of zero space as a weekend. Think we're really likely to see parking charges there soon. Saw the clipboards out again today, likely asking the same questions.

I'm in - meet at lookout car park ?

As you drive in take the first turn on your left. We are normally parked there. I will lookout for you anyway. See you in the am.

I have been good tonight and not been on the falling down juice so will be along in the morning

Really enjoyed todays ride, it was a relatively fast paced with not much stopping.

Thanks for leading Kerr, great to have some of you back

Nice to meet you Jambalaya, its cause of you i am going to try and make some Jambalaya once i find a good recipe

Bob, keen to a southern ride either qe2 or isle of wight. Please post something up if you do something.

Chris, i am in awe,

Nice to meet everyone, glad I picked the slow ride !

mbelf, Jambalaya is very easy to make, I'll send you a recipe, it's a Delia one so no street cred !

cheers mate, I have been googling - not sure if its going to my waistline any good but looks yummy!

Bit early I know , but anybody up for a Saturday Social this week ? Got a work mate who's keen to see what it's all about .

I'm in!

I'll be in Swinley on Saturday morning to lead a work ride, but depending on how many sign up, I might join you guys too.

Saturday ride now in the calender.
8.45 meet under go ape.
9am roll out.

Kerr

There is a race on sunday, i hope all the trails will be still accessible on the Saturday

Better still , let's hope the coarse is marked out so we can play on it . I'm racing Sunday , so a cheeky practice lap'd suit me !

Could be a little rainy at first on Saturday Morning.
Should be really VERY light rain if any.

Any more takers?

Kerr

Hi Kerr,

I will be there.

I'm busy first thing tomorrow so I'll be unable to make the forum ride, will be heading out that way though, so naturally if our paths cross...I'll approach with lights flashing