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Ben descending It was a misty start to the day, as the Northern Branch arrived at Futures Park in Bacup. Tony, Ben and Simon met up with Rich, arriving at around the same time, although Rich had given himself an impromptu tour of Lancashire on the way. A long steady climb took us up [...] shoes of donald This ride was the scheduled re-birth of my trek remedy after being in hibernation for just over 7 months. The day got off to a bad start when the trusty old car made nothing but a clicking noise when the key was turned. A brew or so later and the AA [...] rich and cathy The portents were’t good for the ride – forecast of rain, driving through grey skies and rain. Plus we were riding in the chilterns which is renowned for it’s claggy conditions. Getting to Watlington we were all ready for a wet slog around the chilterns. To put it simply we got lucky [...] The Pace cockpit – too much? With the sun shining and the ride put back to lunchtime to allow me the middle-class indulgence of visiting the monthly Bakewell farmers’ market, Ben and me sorted ourselves out for a 17 mile leg stretch over towards Bakewell. With the Garmin and seatpost remote making [...] ali close up Yesterday saw the first of many cheeky tuesday ride of 2012. Myself and Ali headed over to Pitch Hill to do a bit of trail exploring before the visit of Struan down for the 2nd cheeky tuesday ride of the year. [...] ian on monkey black section With Rich not able to make it due to illness and predictions of snow 4 hardy souls made the trek to Cannock to have a pootle round the monkey trail. The weather for the drive and start of the ride was good but to use a cliché was certainly a ride [...] cathy approaching roots For the second Sunday running a trip to Peaslake and a route round the well known trails. Concentrating on Pitch and Holmbury Hill possibly super muddy ride was in store. [...] Rich and Ben – Totley Moor A Peaks meet up had been agreed sometime ago. Rich was going to be the guide, Ben was going to enjoy the road sections and Tony was going to bring up the rear. After squeezing our cars into the lay-by near the Grouse Inn on a cold, icy [...] Bottleneck at first timed section 40km of riding in Wales, in January? Seemed like a very good idea about three months ago but me and Jamie rolled into Wales feeling slightly apprehensive on Saturday morning. We decamped into the village hall and then headed for the pub to get some food and maybe a [...] obligatory hombury hill view shot Ride Report(s) – North Downs 14 and 15 January 2012 Forecast of a cold crisp and sunny weekend drew a lot of mountain bikers including a few cakeriders out to hit the north down trails…2 days of riding and very little mud in January has got to be celebrated. [...] |
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