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Was seriously considering whether this post was wise, but it's Friday, it's sunny and what the heck.
Mrs T's youngest sister has asked me to take 7 young ladies (one of whom is Mrs T's youngest sister) for a half day ride as part of a hen weekend they're having in Cardiff "soon". They all work as student nurses and are into fitness in a big way (mostly running, by all accounts). I'm reasonably fit but not at my Summer peak and really don't want to be shown up. Two of them will be on hybrids, the others on bog standard mountain bikes. I'll be fully tooled up on my bouncy machine - all the gear and guaranteed to go A over T at the first slippery gnarl. So.....
(a) I was thinking of taking them round the new "smoothed over" Brecon Gap ride
(b) I can't be bothered swapping my MudX tyres for Jones ACX (well, it's not an STW post without mention of tyres, is it?). Will they be shredded to the carcass?
(c) Mrs T's sister wants to know if lycra running gear will look out of place
Wise move?
*makes a flask, breaks out the tin of custard creams*
bikinis all round and explain "thats what mtb'rs wear!" 😆 or bring em to scotland and ill help!
POIDH
POIDH? Dare I google it?
POIDH? Is that like PIIHB?
lycra running gear will look out of place
It will absolutely not look out of place IMHO and make sure you ride at the back with a camera, don't forget Simon Barnes makes a living out of photographing womens backsides. 😉
oh and just to finish
[b]YOU LUCKY BUGGER !!!!![/b]
and when you wake up, it'll be really dissapointing
YOU LUCKY BUGGER !!!!!
Ah, but is it lucky? You're talking about a man with absolutely no mountainbiking skills whatsoever (God knows, I've tried). This could be one massive egg on the face experience both in terms of fitness and skill. I've been labelled "mountainbiker" by Mrs T's sister and feel obliged to look reasonably impressive, but despite my enthusiasm for biking, my skills are non existent.
Ah, but is it lucky? You're talking about a man with absolutely no mountainbiking skills whatsoever (God knows, I've tried). This could be one massive egg on the face experience both in terms of fitness and skill. I've been labelled "mountainbiker" by Mrs T's sister and feel obliged to look reasonably impressive, but despite my enthusiasm for biking, my skills are non existent.
OK, stand aside and leave the job for someone man enough
Give me a shout if you need a hand, email in profile 🙂
Ok, a little bit off the subject, but I started it so here goes:
What's the best way of looking like I know what I'm doing. Do's and don'ts.
Personally I would fall off and hold my groin, 7 nurses you say?
bring a hip flask of tequila?
On descents, get your weight forward, high seatpost helps. Don't touch the back brake and use only the front.
Give me a shout if you need a hand, email in profile
Such a selfless act that will surely be rewarded in heaven....
but then again.....
Personally I would fall off and hold my groin
What's the best way of looking like I know what I'm doing. Do's and don'ts.
[*]Make sure you're always ready for action
Make them draw lots for who goes first
Make sure they all enjoy it[/*]
MBUK style gurning
eBay their bike seats afterwards.
Doing big skids, wheelies is sure to impress! Also race them to the top of the hill and tell them all about your bike.....
I'm local- need a hand?
Anyone know what the new "smoothed over" bit is like? From what I've heard, it sounds like it's the rocky descent after the gap.
Also, seriously, I really can't be bothered taking my MudX tyres off (they're b*ggers to get off Bonty rims....well, they are for me using 2 teaspoon handles as levers) and was going to use them year round. Are they more prone to ripping on rocks? (I'm thinking softer rubber).
Also, seriously, I really can't be bothered taking my MudX tyres off....
and with that, the thread withers and dies........
and with that, the thread withers and dies........
You are talking about nurses and rubber.
And you think the thread will fade...
Pics needed.
I suppose I should be grateful that they don't want to do it in fancy dress. I was half expecting them to be doing it in Tarts & Nuns outfits (with L plates and glitter cowboy hats etc) when the idea was first put to me and I feigned coyness and said that I would "probably" be free that weekend....