[fatdoc]

Indeed. Though I need to go and dig out my big(ger) bike...

So, what about natural trails?  I have got the Dark Peak MTB book, but I haven't actually got around to riding any of the routes.

dont need a bigger bike for that, basically norton, tlr & i ride those trails most sundays: a bit of *local knowledge* helps somewhat as well

[Yossarian]

I meant the bigger bike for this Caersws place. 

I'd def be up for a day or weekend there.  Anyone? Anyone?

I might get in touch re one of those Sundays. A chum and I have pencilled in a couple of biking weekends in Nov.

[joel]

I know I suggested going to Caersws and might be up for a ride, but my DH bike is out of action at the moment. I had another look for uplift dates and can't find much. The best bet would be calling the farmer direct  - he's perfectly friendly! Details on this old uplift form here http://www.nakedracing.plus.com/upliftcaersws.htm

[Bubba]

We all had a great day today on the Cwmdown uplift at Cwmcarn.

Perfect weather and we all got about 10 runs in. The track still rides really well and although not that hardcore is a lot of fun due to it's length and variety.

No major injuries apart from Fatboyslimfast sustaining a lovely club foot after twatting his ankle on-sighting a jump.

XC course looks nice too.

Here's a video of the very talented Rowan Sorrell riding the track as I wish I could

[Bubba]

I meant the bigger bike for this Caersws place. 

I'd def be up for a day or weekend there.  Anyone? Anyone?

We'd have to get 20 people together. Harder than it sounds but it could be done with a bit of work.

I've also read that Pearce Cycles will run similar private uplift for a minimum of 20 people. They run the uplift at Hopton and Bringewood in Shropshire. I've not ridden Hopton but Bringewood is great fun.

[tlr]

That's a great video. I have ridden Cwmdown, but not quite like that.

I can't imagine having the confidence or ability to ride that track like that. Too many trees, rocks, roots, cambers etc, etc.

Glad you had a good day.

[Yossarian]

Ok chaps... I haven't got my Dark Peak Mountain Biking to hand (it's packed away somewhere...)

Two winter days in the Peak. Two all day rides required. Bit of an adventure. Any thoughts?

[slackline]

King of the Loops (or whatever its called, >100km) should bulk out one day nicely.

[fatdoc]

the killer in mbr 2 moths ago

woodhead - over cut gate, turn R.... up lockerbrook, down flying mile... turn right.... turn L over viadcuct to ladybower inn..... left just just after up to then get to descend to fairholmes, cane it past dams to reverse cutgate to car.

- it will be very wet, very hard.... though the reusurfacing will be a blessing on cutgate.


or....... a more convoluted *cough* hard to link route around winhill, then dependant on wind / rain either the limestone of the kamekaze and pindale or the jacobs ladder circuit.

bear in mind all the rails are fully wet and the going is damn slow at the mo.. persoanlly i'd aim for a 4 hr ride than a brew, consider more riding, bag it off and go to the pub!!! all dayer in the peak unless the weather is kind at this time of year can be tear jerking affairs!!!

[Norton Sharley]

personally if I was doing that circuit I wouldn't listen to the southerners, either mbr or fatdoc, hehe.

park at fairholmes(ish), warm up along road side of reservoir to slippery stones, up and over cut gate, back up and over cut gate, along far side of reservoir, up to whinston lee tor, down towards devils elbow, turn r to pub, cross to win hill, *cough* up win hill, down the beast, cross the A57, up hagg farm, down lockerbrook.

I'd forget the cut gate bit and add in a hope loop instead: yorkshire bridge, up hope side of win hill, hollins cross, jaggers clough, up valley on road a bit, lose hill climb (you'll need the granny ring), along the top Mam Tor, down the steps, rushup edge, *cough* to jacobs ladder, down that, up jaggers clough, down the beast, then either hagg farm loop as above or along reservoir, *cough* up straight path trail, *cough* down trail to the car park.

If either of them don't get you in bottom gear and fucked then I'll buy you a beer.

Other shorter top rides:  white ****, f*****t, c****r, road, grouse, white *****, totley moss, blacka, Crown in Totley.

Anything involving Houndkirk and Blacka, preferably at night with mnml techno on the iPod 

Jacobs Ladder circuits are generally pants imho but good effort to VG for putting them in their books to keep the punter off the better trails.

[fatdoc]

well having knowledge of the area I can say some that is totally uncomprehensible,

it sounds like jerry giving directions ( sorry slightly private joke for norton et al..)

but it does show that linking up basically anything from jon bs book is good - though often the wrong way round - and the *cough* use of less known trails to perform such links is pretty easy to sort from a map...

when you coming up here yoss??

[Norton Sharley]

what makes you think I wanted them to find their way round?

[Norton Sharley]

let us know when you are around Yoss, I'm sure we can do a bit of free guiding.

[Yossarian]

i better buy myself a map then...

i was thinking one of the first couple of weekends in december. but need to sort out the troops.

i like the sound of cut gate, etc. i did have an ancient thing from mbr with a route covering cut gate and doctors gate. but i've lost it.

on the basis that we're all southerners, can you answer the following questions...

are they any pubs near woodhead that specialise in shandy?
can you suggest a decent boutique hotel? preferably with frette sheets and pol roger rose in the minibar?
what's the number for the local mountain rescue chap? just in case my feet get cold and i want to go home.
how do you say, "i liked your dog better before he bit me" in northern?
where can i get my gucci spd shoes cleaned?
any good helipads around?

[Norton Sharley]

in answer to your questions;

three stags head, tideswell moor - bit of a way from Woodhead but respond well to Shandy drinkers
if I knew what a pol roger rose was it would help but I believe any hotel in Attercliffe, Sheffield will have some pols
0800 how's my riding
"here's a tenner, please don't let your cat loose"
fatdoc residence
don't know, I prefer knee, shin and elbow pads

trust that helps

[fatdoc]

how norton has no -ve karma posts i have no damn idea.... in fact i'm sure i clobbered hime one recently 

Yoss, give me an email /txt /ring when you have dates, if you're lucky norton will also be free.. and if you're really lucky so will tlr (to get thrashed on the climbs) and... if you're extra specially lucky the *big wednesday crew* from our weds nite riding posse will be free... to get thrashed up, down and sideways

bit like last night!!!

[tlr]

And if you are really, really lucky then Fatdoc will be available to accompany you to 18Bikes to wallet rape you.

Come in a big car so you can take all your shiny new kit home with you.

[fatkid2000]

And if you are really, really lucky then Fatdoc will be available to accompany you to 18Bikes to wallet rape you.

Come in a big car so you can take all your shiny new kit home with you.

And if you extra specially good - then after your trip to 18 bikes fatdoc will take you out for a quick ride & you can observe him falling off his bike at high velocity, and blame his shiney new fork. Which incidently he's just made you buy. Alternatively - drop into the doc's on your way - have a look round his store & equip yourself for your rides and then return on your way home, no doubt in better working order than when collected.

[Norton Sharley]

how norton has no -ve karma posts i have no damn idea.... in fact i'm sure i clobbered hime one recently 

Yoss, give me an email /txt /ring when you have dates, if you're lucky norton will also be free.. and if you're really lucky so will tlr (to get thrashed on the climbs) and... if you're extra specially lucky the *big wednesday crew* from our weds nite riding posse will be free... to get thrashed up, down and sideways

bit like last night!!!

Yossarian - as per Fatdoc comments.

Fatdoc - I have no idea either but since your little chat to me the other night I will try to be nice and positive in online character mode.  Perhaps I need a new name but Norton Shice just doesn't have the same ring to it 

[Yossarian]

I think Fatdoc might have met his match when it comes to buying vast quantities of over-priced kit...

A bold statement perhaps.

The Priory pioneered a cycling equipment addiction therapy especially for me.  I was denied the use of my credit card and forced to ride around the capital on a 1987 Halfords special.  The treatment backfired though - within two weeks I had shoplifted a pair of beryllium cranks, some trispoke wheels and a camo saddle.

[fatkid2000]

Fatdoc does seem very concerned about Norton negative karmaing him for wearing lycra. What this little chat then? sounds intersting.

[Norton Sharley]

I think Fatdoc might have met his match when it comes to buying vast quantities of over-priced kit...

A bold statement perhaps.

The Priory pioneered a cycling equipment addiction therapy especially for me.  I was denied the use of my credit card and forced to ride around the capital on a 1987 Halfords special.  The treatment backfired though - within two weeks I had shoplifted a pair of beryllium cranks, some trispoke wheels and a camo saddle.

 

See Fatdoc I could develop my character to be more like this nice funny chap Yossarian but then wouldn't the internet become a trite and boring?

[fatdoc]

Ok, here we go

I want a new fork

seriously!!

[fatdoc]

so, I'm here at work - having a bit of a lull.

i gets thinking, would be nice to have a plusher fork (yes yes i know) and i've got a fair bit of kit that I'm currently selling on. dont want to spend more than i get from it, so that's about £300 then...
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/marzocchi/55-ata2-ec001692

hmm... fit's the bill, my brakes fit it...... my 888s are the plushest most reliable things in the world....

tempting... ludicrous but tempting..

[fatdoc]

this, however is the daddy

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/fox-shox/36-talas-rc2-fork-ec016092

and I really need to go and find some work to do....