[Closed] Monday Night Pub Ride – July 21st : The Homecoming Edition

Only if we completely ignore the blue 'trails' will I be there. Had a totally pointless attempt at removing all my skin riding around them last night. The red is ducked as well.

The red trails are (not)maintened by http://www.ncagb.co.uk/ should anyone wish to make contact. We'll give them a miss is they are knackered.

The second jump (tourettes leap) is past the point where it is safe now.

I'll be avoiding tourettes leap like the shoulder destroying plague that it is!

FWIW, all the not trail center trails are fine...

The second jump (tourettes leap) is past the point where it is safe now.

sorry, but that's cobblers.

Compared to some of the stuff we've been riding recently I can't see Philips being any worse.

Meanwhile... back to the OP.

Is anyone playing out on Monday?

Im in

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My Mrs has requisitioned Monday night to go out on the p*ss with her mates so sadly I'll be missing this one 👿

Is Claire Danes joining us?

I hope that's a one off Daz!

I'll be there.

Indeed it is. I've put a repeating appointment in her Google calendar for Monday nights saying 'PUB RIDE'. I did protest at this one but she said something along the lines of 'You've been out on your bloody bike every night this week and you've just had a new one delivered so don't dare complain!'. I didn't argue.

You want to put a stop to that Daz! Then again.... new bike? Out every night? How the hell have you wangled that?

dontdropthesoap - Fancy riding over?

My wife recently suggested that she should attend her Acid Zumba class on a Monday and that I should arrange to play out with my "little friends" on another night.

I did this look...

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and she changed her mind.

Result.

Can do Binners.

No climbs? I'm in. (Successful weekend bike fettling dependant)

I'm definitely not coming or building up an old Chameleon for this.

anyone riding up from town? I don't know the way by the way 😀

I'd probably head up after work and have a play for an hour or so before hand

No climbs?

I didn't say no climbs. There will be some climbs, but nothing like in recent weeks.

Hora - if you're building up another Chameleon, I think I've got the perfect ride for you over in Tod. You'll love it! Ideal territory for that particular bike. Trust me 😀

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Good grief. Did you get that picture off Operation Yew Tree's website?

The 21st is my wedding anniversary, so we will be doing something nice. Not bikes then

I didn't say no climbs. There will be some climbs, but nothing like in recent weeks.

Lalala! Can't hear you...

Aaaaaaaand I've broken my arm (that's right in time for stag and wedding)

Phillips park and the red runs are running fine, have a good one

Harry - Claire's just texted. She'll turn up if you get her a pint and some pork scratching a in in the pub afterwards. I didn't mention the whole Acid Zumba thing. Thought it best

If Claire's going to be there I'm going to wear my lucky undies.

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Aaaaaaaand I've broken my arm

How on Earth have you done that?

You need to MTFU. Contador did 20k with a broken leg. We never do more than that! 😉

The bit after the style after San Marino. It was late and the darkness under the trees surprised me. Should have put lights on, but I was so close to the finish I didn't bother - lesson learned.

Feeling pretty sorry for myself at the mo.

I can't even imagine the flak that you're getting from MRs 88 right now. As such i've deleted all the mean things I was going to say, glass boy.

San Marino in the dark without lights?

10/10 for style
0/10 for good thinking

Get well soon.

I just didn't realise how dark that bottom section got, but yea 10/10 for stupidity.

Oh no 88, that's very unfortunate. Although given the number of times you kept saying "I'm not allowed to get injured before the wedding' I suspect it was destiny. Just tell Mrs 88 that it could've been much worse as you were going so fast you were lucky to get away with a broken arm. She'll be so relieved that she'll forget about the arm. Maybe.

OOPS! Has she spoken to you yet? Or are you still just getting '[b]THAT[/b]' look'?

This morning I was rewatching this beaut: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Chromag-Trail-Boss-video-2012.html

That Chameleon would look nice in Prestwich.

Just tell Mrs 88 that it could've been much worse as you were going so fast you were lucky to get away with a broken arm. She'll be so relieved that she'll forget about the arm. Maybe.

Yeah... like [b]THEY[/b] think like that.

That tactic is likely to result in the other arm getting broken too.

She's holding back pretty well to be honest. I've had a few 'stop riding like a dick head' and even a 'well you might as well sell your bike, your not going keep riding it now, are you?'. Ive tried "it could be worse", that doesn't seem to help....

Cast will be off for the wedding, so hopefully no issues.

I might come along. Just figuring out how to get my bike there.

My car is in for a service and will be in a small courtesy car.

Maybe my bike in bits in a travel bag in the boot?

Where are you traveling from jonjones?

Just off Oxford Rd, by the Uni. 🙂

Or Derby....

Not sure yet...

Just been watching some Youtube clips of Prestwich bikign. Looks ok for a quick blast around.

Rivington stuff looks good. Some OK looking downhills. any plans for a Monday ride over that way? 🙂

Would it be worth taking the DH bike to Rivington or would I just look like an over biked tool?

What's the ride up to the top of Rivington like? Manaegable on a 200mm travel wobble fest?

Those Preswtich trails are about 3km out of the 20+ we'll do tomorrow. There's loads of stuff round here other than Philips Park.

We did Rivington 3 weeks ago... but we'll be back soon. I wouldn't bother with a DH bike myself. However, I don't actually own one.

20+ 🙂 WOW! nice one.

See you tomorrow. 😀

Can't do this, or the next 2 after. Botheration.

Enjoy 🙂

Just discovered my big light is on the blink, so I'll have to give this a miss. I AM trying to come to another, honest.

In true sods law fashion, now the suns back out again, after last weeks soaking, and near fatally inappropriate tyre choice, I'm full of a bloody man-cold! 😥

ah!! ^ ^ ^

I ain't got any lights again 😀

Is the ride still on?

Yes, but you will need lights.

would there be somewhere I could duck out when it gets too dark?

Do all the track criss cross each other?

Hmmm... doubling back may be an issue as it is a long thin route up and down the valley. Also there is a lot of tree cover so you'll need lights before it goes dark.

you've not got a spare light? 🙂

I was in a mad rush this morning to get my cr*p together and forgot about lights.

(also forgot my work and had to do a 10 mile detour home to collect it!?)

How's about buying a £10 3W LED Aldi/Lidl torch and zip-tying it to your bonce/lid?

there's an Asda near my work, I'll see what they've got 🙂

HANG ON!!!

CycleSurgery is 2 mins round the corner 🙂

Does anyone know if Lithium Ion battery powered lights are charged when you buy them?

Usually not fully. I'd look for a cheap one and stick AA's in it.

You'll get enough juice in a Lion battery between now and ride time to do you though 🙂

I'll try and bring a spare light/battery along tonight but there's a very good reason it's a spare!

Definitely need lights and/or can't peel off?

8:15 start and it's getting pretty murky by 9:45 these days

Can I peel off anywhere say 9.20ish and raceback to the pub area before the wolves knock me over?

Yay hora's coming

Or, perhaps not.

I however will definitely be there 🙂

Got home to sick kids. I'll be out next week.

Top ride chaps.

[url= http://app.strava.com/activities/169098691 ]That Strava[/url]

Yep. Perfect conditions tonight. Cheers for leading HtS.

Next week - a return to Hollingworth Lake with a corker of a descent planned (might have to do that bit in the light though 😈 )

Yo - I'll be back for not that one, not the one after but the one after that.

Can I respectfully suggest another MNPR in Littleborough direction on that date? I'm bummed out I've had to miss these 4!

Happy pedaling guys 🙂

Sam

PS [i]Did [/i] hora make it?

PS Did hora make it?

What do you think? 😀

heh

that was ace last night! 🙂

Dragging myself out of bed at 5.30 wasn't so ace. Had the worst night's sleep, woke up at 4.30 thinking "oh, it must be time to get up". arse!

Roll on next Monday's bike ride! 🙂

I look like i've put my arms in a food mixer this morning

Anyone else covered in itchy red blisters on their left side this morning?

I assume that I rode through something poisonous (again). If not I will have to burn the mattress (again).

Blimey!! ^^^ Doesn't sound good!

I'm just covered in midge bites.

Anyone got a link to the cheap Ebay lights? (and battery packs)

I started a thread but it got ignored 🙁

Thanks

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Jon - if you're after lights [url= http://www.mtbbatteries.co.uk/mountain-bike-lights/ ]these[/url] are a good option

You'll get them delivered quicker than cheapo lights, and Smudge (of this parish) provides excellent customer service*

* awaits being told I'm wrong

Take your pick 🙂

www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xsolarstorm&_nkw=solarstorm&_sacat=0

My cheapo Chinese ones have so far cost me

£26 for the initial set + 5 weeks delivery
£10 for a new charger
£35 for a new battery

Next time I’ll be buying from Smudge. A few of the chaps have the V2 I think. Not heard of any complaints.

Cheers for all the info, the v2 ones look good, might put in a cheeky order in a bit 🙂

Harry, are yours the solarstorm ones? Mine came in a few days and I've had no issues (so far)