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Elfin are you actually turning up?
There's been some worrying developments at chez Yeti and there's talk of me getting Yeti nabbed at 6am Saturday morning and taken to North Wales... any chance we can all meet at Coed Y Brenin?
Apologies for shouting. 😳
Who are these sexy people you are referring to?
Exactly what sort of a ride is this going to be? (Apart from mandatory suede jackets, for the blokes it would appear). 😉
TSY - please don't be shy, Auntie C_G takes care of everyone. 🙂
FCOL you don't really expect us to believe that tosh about North Wales do you? 🙄
Chicken ...
Grrrr!
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Oh yes ... I love it when you do that 😉
hahaha!
Auntie C_G I've wanted to meet some of the characters off here for ages now, 2 days of riding in Nth Wales is the [b]only[/b] thing I'd contemplate not being their for!
Who are these sexy people you are referring to?
Me, innit! 🙂
Chicken.
You realise you'll have to tell Dez, I expect he even had his suede jacket dry-cleaned especially. 🙂
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhrrrrrrrrrrrghhhhhhh.
FML!
Why do two buses always come along at once!
....and how do you know exactly how to make me do something!?
Honour your original commitment, simples.
What does FML mean?
Fk My Life.
There's a whole website dedicated to people who think that they got problems in their lives that goes by the same acronym.
No need for me to check that out!
Have you told phil? It's his first Forum Ride too, he's no chicken! 😉
there's only one way to express my feelings on your indecision TSY... and thats in internet cat form:
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you was even going to be invited over the night before to make it easier and save getting up in the morning on sunday to travel.... but alas its obvious you dont love us anymore.
Yeah, reckon TSY wants to be as elusive as that Captain Flashheart.
Fraud. 🙄
(He's lost 'His Awesomeness' tag).
is it me or does the world look a little bit greyer today? as if someone has come along and sucked all the colour and fun out of it....
oh yes... that'd be you TSY!
*bursts into tears and runs into the corner to carve "WHY?!" into my arm with a paperclip*
phil - do not fret as there are plenty of STW legends attending, notwithstanding yourself. 8)
North Wales will have to wait then won't it.
Honour your original commitment, simples.
That'd seemingly be the Awesome thing to do.
Coed Y Brenin or Swinley? Coed Y Brenin or Swinley? Ooh, must be a right dilemma there! Not!
Don't worry, I'm sure we can still ride Swinley without my dream [s]boat[/s] man being there. Or arrange it for another day, when I won't be hungover from my work Christmas do?
[edit]Blimey, Swinley won?
That'd seemingly be the Awesome thing to do.
Yes it would.
What has Wales go that Swinley forest hasn't got anyway? Aside from hills... and views... and rocks... and well, you get the idea. There is a sexy teddy bears picnic going down and you would be a fool to miss it.
Yeah, how about we do it the week after???????
who? Swinley folk or Sheep bothering folk?
Teddy bears picnic? Really? Tell me more. 🙂
right thats it yeti, im driving up to wallingford this afternoon, if i smell yeti fur within 10 miles i'm coming to find you and slap you
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Really wish I could make this, but I'm skint, christmas is coming, and I havent accumulated enough man points in order for mrs mitch to send me off with a cheery fare thee well. Bugger!
sorry b'mitch, swinley isn't a proper trail centre with graded runs... there's no wheelchair/zimmer specific trails.
(tis a shame indeed.... i'm sure if all gos well and the police dont get involved we'll organise another one in ze new year/early spring....)
so decided yet yeti? (was being serious about the offer of enjoying the comfort of a sofa the night before at mine to make getting up on a sunday morning less horrific)
Phil, I'm torn, and your generous offer makes me feel all the more of an asrehloe for even considering not turning up.
The STWer in me says Swinley, the MTBer says Nth Wales.
I can't make this (unless it magically changes to being on the Saturday!) but would definitely be up for doing another forum swinley ride at some point soon - whenever I go there I end up getting lost... 🙁
[i]The STWer in me says Swinley, the MTBer says Nth Wales[/i]
Swinley it is then!
Oooh, I don't know my way round Swinely yet - can I come too?
I'm a bit slow and I still get a bit nervous about things (big drops, jumps, small drops, things that are too steep, small children etc.) but I'm up for having a go.
sorry b'mitch, swinley isn't a proper trail centre with graded runs... there's no wheelchair/zimmer specific trails.
Oi! Is this a reference to age? Is there an age limit for the ride then? Cos if it is I'm gonna get cross. 👿
barnsleymitch - it's a shame you can't make it but rest assured that other Swinley locals do not discriminate!
phil - would be worth emphasising to folk to allow plenty of time to park and, if needs be, use the Coral Reef car park. I will bring along the STW banner. 8)
Happy to be sweeper for an hour or so, please reassure your missus that everything will be fine. No pressure on anyone to do things they are not happy with as it's all about having fun. 🙂
everyones welcome 🙂 i do not discriminate and anyone who does will be shunned with all the shun i can muster!
i was being serious about turning up in full on DH pyjamas and riding a carrera... will even wear a big rucksack 😀 that way everyone else can relax knowing nobody will look as silly as me and have broken so many unwritten rules of MTB!
allowing time for parking is a good point, any other hints and tips, or requests etc get them into this thread now so i can make notes before starting a dedicated ride thread on the weekend 🙂
and yes if all gos well, it will definitely be repeated!
[i]any other hints and tips[/i]
Don't get in my way!!
oh and it was a references to old man mitch's age 😆
i fully expect that when he can make it down for a group mess around he'll come down armoured up with mobility aids and a warm thermos full of lactulose
(big drops, jumps, small drops, things that are too steep, small children etc.)
these things you list.... they sound horrific! 🙂 it'll be fine, think a few of us are at the same level!
An idea of numbers would help cos if there's too many, we'll need to split into groups. As an example, at last year's Winter Ride when the temperature was minus 7 degrees, we had over 50 riders!
Would suggest maximum number for a group is 12. You can get quite strung out on the singletrack.
Do you have a route in mind? If you do, it would help if you could let me know (e-mail in profile). For example, I would suggest heading over to Deer Stalker/Labyrinth near the beginning of the ride. That is the furthest part of the Forest so don't want to be over there when the light fades.
Will you be making a trip back to the Cafe or not? Again, folk worry about their stomachs so will need to know!
Good lord, this is all getting very serious. Routes? Groups? Numbers?
My personal preference with regards to the rules/guidelines:
If you are not there by 11:45, we are going without you.
Route will be decided upon the day.
If many turn up, we will break into groups, otherwise we can all pootle off together.
Post ride feast in the cafe around start of dusk.
I say turn up and work it out from there, it is after all supposed to be a social ride for our man Timothius who is now very conspicuous in his absence. If you are there mate and fancy going out for a burn, let us know. You would be most welcome.
We can maybe run with 15 riders? This is a social pre chrimbo pootle , so no need for FSA all the time.
Dont forget you will need to pay , either on the day ,or online in advance.
Ride 12.00 - 15.00 ( approx) on lots of snigletrack.
Eat cake and hot chocolate .
Return home in nice warm car, with silly cheesy grin in place.
Nb.- There might be a few bottles of beer , for that evenings product evaluation of course , at the end of the day.
Living the dream!
Torminalis - I appreciate what you are saying but bearing in mind it will be December and could be cold, it won't be much fun standing around pontificating! Just a suggestion.
Rob - liking the sound of that beer. 😀
Humph! My post has disappeared!
Torminalis - appreciate what you are saying but it will be December so just trying to have a plan to avoid folk getting cold whilst us locals pontificate!
Yes, what has happened to Timothius?
Rob - good point about the permit. Liking the idea of beer. 😉
Link to purchase day permit:
appreciate what you are saying but it will be December so just trying to have a plan to avoid folk getting cold whilst us locals pontificate!
Fair point, you be mum. 😀
Fair point, you be mum
No, my days as a Mum are long gone! But my organisational/multi-tasking skills remain. 🙄
It's going to be a fun day. 🙂
timothius was on a different thread... this one kinda developed into talking about the ride un-intentionly
his was titled something about "OT:getting a life" if i remember correctly
yeah making our way over to labyrinth early in the ride is a good idea, as for group sizes it'd be nice if the numbers were low enough to mess about in one big group, but if it looks like its going to be big when the official phils sexy party ride thread is underway then the need to maybe put a bit of thought into groups will make itself clear 🙂
so far essentials that need to be mentioned:
. date
. meeting and start time. car parking and warning to get there early to find a space
. whos coming
. if anyone wants to lead the ride
. reminding people to bring their own snacks, drinks, sexlube, bike lube, velour outer-layers, gloves, spares, nightvision, car-keys for the bowl, mobiles etc
. money for bike pass for the afternoon, or booking online in advance
. plans for beers afterwards
. during ride alcohol and smoking rules
. riding at the pace of the slowest rider, faster people agree to wait at the top of the next hill or at the next junction, or accept they're prob going to get separated from the group
.... and any other suggestions that come along.
i'm looking forward to this 😀 remember kids, off-road all-terrain biking is a dangerous sport and you might get hurt... dont blame me... blame Yeti.
timothius was on a different thread
Well, hope we see him nonetheless, I am pretty confident that a nicer and more laid back bunch you could not hope to meet.
date
2010-12-05 : 11:30ish
during ride alcohol and smoking rules
1 hit on the hip flask, 1 bong: every 30 minutes.
if anyone wants to lead the ride
I propose we have an unleaded ride. Bah, what the hell, I can consult on the route for a very reasonable fee.
phils sexy party ride thread is underway
OMFG, I am so excited!!!
whos coming
Nearly
No, my days as a Mum are long gone!
Groovy, I'll be mum. 8)
dont blame me... blame Yeti!
Yes, it's important to have a disclaimer.
TSY (not even responsible enough to own plants)
So ... TSY ... are you joining us?
i think in regards to drinking it'll be something along the lines of: some people like to have a sneaky snifter of alcohol, or even fill their drinks bottle with beer, if so and they end up drunk to the point of being "not awesome" then the group reserves the right to play "bush-push" with then... (if you're going to drink, just dont take it to far)
in regards to smoking:
some people smoke normal cigarettes, if so please make an effort to smoke away from the larger group and dont grab the nearest child of innocent animal to blow your smoke in the face of... equally non-smokers must make an effort to not pull condescending faces and make smokers feel awkward.
in regards to smoking funny smelling cigarettes/torminalis' bong:
away from the group.... if you get caught by rangers and told off... well thats nothing to do with the non-smokers. but its your choice and i'm not going to start telling people what they can and cant do.
anybody taking speed will be too far ahead from the group to care about 😆
I really don't think we really need to worry about people getting mashed on a bike ride. After last night I am never drinking again. 🙁
yeah i didnt think i'd need to tell people to be considerate, long winded way of saying that people will do what they want, but in the spirit of a super-welcoming-ride if people do want to smoke/drink/turn up naked then i'd respectfully ask that people are considerate of those that might be put out by it, and for non-smokers to not make the poor nicotine starved feel guilty 🙂
Nicely put phil. 🙂
Thinking as long as it's not too cold, shall try to make this... Will bring the GF too most likely...
So maybe see you all there!
sounds good mboy 🙂 more than welcome!
I wanna come <throws toys from pram and sulks in heap on the floor> but three hrs driving is just too far for me 🙁 Sounds fun though 😀
OK
all info is now on:
[url= http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/the-swinley-supersexualsuperfun-all-welcoming-december-fun-ride ]THIS THREAD[/url]