What's it like at the moment? Expecting lots of rooty fun but is it muddy? Not been for ages and looking forward to it.
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Nobody?
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It will be muddy Steven with lots of puddles but FABBY i'm jealous!
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quite wet in last few days so it'll be slippery. Drains well so mud never a bit issue
Rik will be along soon to say it is riding like an angel on a cloud of candy floss......he's probs right though !
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Get it ridden Steven! It's always great
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Drumlanrig is best when wet, seriously. one of the few places that just doesn't 'work' in the dry imho. It's part of it's allure.
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Was pretty wet and even a little muddy in places. Great fun. Due to being ill all week I was completely bolloxed after going back round again to do the black bits. Probably been there four or five times and still not ridden it in the dry. Could try going in the summer of course.
And if you have been ill all week it might not be a good idea to take the single speed out for a rare outing.
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I love Drumlanrig.
Did you ride the red first and then go back to do the black? I normally ride the first bit of the red, then the black, and then get back on the red to finish it.
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We did the red first and then back round for the black. As recommended by Rik. Think that means you ride a bit more singletrack on the bail out. And you get to do the first bit and last bit twice.
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Ha! Simon you didn't used to enjoy Drumlanrig, I'm sure! Glad you've changed your mind
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I went along this Saturday, I really enjoyed it.. at first i thought OMG this is going to be a slip fest.. but you quickly learn how to mash over the roots and work at keeping up the momentum and flow It takes a lot of concentration and improves your bike control.
There are a few small sections closed, but as this was my first loop i did not notice, apart from the diversion signs, of course. I think its a very good use of the terrain. a real test in the wet... Nice challenge and a great change from the UP hill for 40 mins and down for 30 mins.. A Great Old school XC run.. Leave the FS at home if you ask me, I wish i had! Light Hard tail / SS would be a blast !
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Kit - true - I went two or three of years ago and it was so difficult for me I ended up bailing back to the car.
However, I went last summer when it was super dry, and it was a revelation. I then went back this November I think with some better skillz * cough * and had a whale of a time. I now love it this is true! I can now say that I really * get * Drumlanrig and with Craig1975 as my witness I can ride (or attempt to ride) maybe 95% of it. I'm not saying I can ride that but I now have the confidence to at least have a go, but there are two or three bits that see me getting off and walking.
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Hows life in sunny Brazil Simon? Gonna make it home in March?
Might head up to Drum on Thurs.Posted 1 year ago # -
Hiya!
Yep - back on 8th March for a few weeks. I was going to post up about potential rides nearer the time. I fancy Kirroughtree maybe on 12th as a mini STW group ride.
I am down the gym most days so you may not recognise me
Brazil is fine but very hot! 35 degrees in the day right now.
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working 12th
Off on 9th & 10th but you will be busy with family etc I am sure.
I am down the gym most days
Trying to keep up/attain the beach body
35 is hot, suffered that when we were in Croatia a couple of yrs ago
Usual 4ish here + wet & windy with a touch of snow on high ground
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Well 10th is looking good so far so will be in touch. Or I may be so cold I'll just stay in bed
There's no beach in Minas Gerais!
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Best ridden when soaked imo. I usually do the red first (Skills reminder) then do the black
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I uaually end up getting lost and doing the same bits 2or3 times
Should really go with someone who knows their way around
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John, I'm shocked! YOU getting lost so near to Dumfries! Dear oh dear....
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