[bigphil]

Does anyone know what the situation is with the various DH trails in Rivelin, particularly those near Bolehill.  Its pretty much my back yard and I want to have the occassional play but don't want to ruin things for regulars.  I've heard of blocks and branches on the trails but that seems par for the course on any trail that isn't a technically legal.  Ta.

[Adam Lincoln]

This looks good.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Blaenau-Ffestiniog-DH-Centre-coming-this-summer-2012.html

[fatdoc]

Does anyone know what the situation is with the various DH trails in Rivelin, particularly those near Bolehill.  Its pretty much my back yard and I want to have the occassional play but don't want to ruin things for regulars.  I've heard of blocks and branches on the trails but that seems par for the course on any trail that isn't a technically legal.  Ta.

nothing new from local DH sites I know of.. but walk em 1st, keep a low profile... be respectful. and then shred it... btw.. any good jumps an stuff there at the mo???

[bigphil]

I went for a run around there last week and checked out all the stuff I could find. I don't know if there is anything new but the biggest stuff was on a short steep track near Tinker Lane that didn't go anywhere.

Thanks for the lowdown. Will update with any issues. BP

[Bubba]

This looks good.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Blaenau-Ffestiniog-DH-Centre-coming-this-summer-2012.html

That looks like it's going to be first class.

[fatdoc]

loads of opportunities this year...

- sheff ski hill uplift

- Bleiiu fesstinogg ( ignore spelling)

- revolution bike park uplift

- new cwmcarn track

- new south wales DH uplifted centre.

- more uplifts from Tally in the borders than ever

- welsh private uplifts way easier to book


Crikey moses.... it's all going a bit more mainstream!!!

not good.... or good..... how many international successes do we need to achieve to get national recognition???

more successful internationally in this sport than any other on a global scale...

when will the media focus?

It's called a push bike... coz you push it up.... to ride down 

[fatboySlimfast]

what are you on about?
 

[Bubba]

I think any of Fatdoc's posts after about 20:00 should be added to a beer-filter moderation queue

[Mark Lloyd]

Whats all the north shore thats appeared in the field below owler bar on the way into sheffield ?

[Bubba]

It's been discussed on pg 25 of this topic

[fatkid2000]

I think any of Fatdoc's posts after about 20:00 should be added to a beer-filter moderation queue

Fatdoc tells me he's living a more healthy life-style now, losing weight  & having beer free days!

[Mark Lloyd]

It's been discussed on pg 25 of this topic

ahh !
I thought that was about the ski village, looks ok for punters like me looking to get a bit more airtime.

The balance plank should be good training for the dark side

[ianv]

Fatdoc tells me he's living a more healthy life-style now, losing weight  & having beer free days!

Obviously that post wasn't on one of them. 

[fatdoc]

yeah... OK.. fair play, was  day off  the next day, iced up trails. why not not have a few.. will post less in that scenario in future


such is.

though, it could well be a a very good  year! thought some significant opportunities  were raised / advertised... despite the beer.

yep, lost 2.5 kg... and I'm sortin out my lifestyle choices for the good

[ianv]

 :jaw:Talking about he summer: are you lot off to the alps again?

I am planning on going over for June/July and moving to the pyranees in august. Assuming no more effin injuries

We could meet up and sip a Perrier or two.

[Bubba]

Pretty sure I won't be able to afford it this year - current injury with next to zero pay has really hit my finances so unless the lottery smiles upon me it won't happen.

[fatdoc]

:jaw:Talking about he summer: are you lot off to the alps again?

I am planning on going over for June/July and moving to the pyranees in august. Assuming no more effin injuries

We could meet up and sip a Perrier or two.

in the process of planning a week in les gets to co-incide with the passeports weekend. ( 1st july)

[ianv]

I was going to do the passport as well.

[fatdoc]

sounds like a plan

[underground]

Sunday morning 'dawnies' have had a positive effect on my lifestyle choices too, roll on summer!!!

[peewee]

I'll be out doing the passporte again this year, will have to meet up with you guys for a beer or two (or in my case wine).

[neil h]

were you all staying for the pasport, I will be on the campsite i think in morzine, keeping the costs down as all the new parts for my bike has emptied my wallet

[fatdoc]

i intend to arrive on the 31st, do the passeportes 1st july.. the sunday.

booking opens on the 15th for the passeportes.. hope online booking works !!

I'll probs get a chalet halfway up the chavannes. means u can ride in, ride out. stops me spending too much in the bars.

[neil h]

  see you there 

[ianv]

i intend to arrive on the 31st, do the passeportes 1st

You will be in great shape for 1000m of climbing after the epic drive the day before.

Who are going out with?