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  • Looking for people to ride with around South London (Dorking etc)
  • Groovejunkie
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    Okay, so moved down from Leeds a couple of years ago with a very poorly Stumpy FSR and little money for medical bills. Bike is now in good health again and am looking to get down into Surrey Hills etc but would be great to meet some local riders who know where’s good/just for the company!

    So, shout me up and lets see what Surrey’s got to offer!!

    Jon

    zippykona
    Full Member

    Have a look at muddy moles or diary of a mountainbiker.

    spacemonkey
    Full Member

    You should get a few takers off here too. I’d offer but at present I can’t get out to ride due to family/work commitments. Only had about 5 turbo sessions (and no outdoor riding) in 8 weeks.

    Groovejunkie
    Free Member

    @ Zippykona Where will I find them?

    Groovejunkie
    Free Member

    @Spacemonkey – we’d probably be on a similar level then… haven’t had the bike out in ages! Fitness may be dubious to start with!!

    matthew_h
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    http://www.muddymoles.org.uk/

    http://www.diaryofamountainbiker.co.uk/

    Told you this place would help, didn’t I 😉

    mudshark
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    The Muddymoles are good though probably start a bit early for you if you’re in London.

    Try signing up here:

    http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/london_mtb/

    zippykona
    Full Member

    They should come up with a google. The diary people meet up either at leith hill or ashtead which is near epsom on a Sunday morning.

    Groovejunkie
    Free Member

    Cheers Bro!! Those parts we were talking about… Pikes, cranks etc… any chance of picking them up next weekend!?!

    matthew_h
    Free Member

    Ooh, possibly. Sure we can sort some of them at least

    hora
    Free Member

    Another vote for http://www.diaryofamountainbiker.co.uk/

    Richard is a good bloke.

    Groovejunkie
    Free Member

    Thanks all… I’ll get in touch with the afor mentioned folks and get something hooked up though perhaps a few sneaky rides of my own first to get the legs working again!!

    jambalaya
    Free Member

    Groovejunkie, drop me an email. I’m away for a couple of weeks but back riding 11/12 Feb.

    bigdaddy
    Full Member

    I ride with Freeborn most Sunday mornings at Pitch hill – meet at the top car park (near the WIndmill pub) at 8.30am, and we’ll show you some of the top trails in the area, very welcome to join us…

    hilldodger
    Free Member

    Also check the “London Calling” thread on Bike Radar
    http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10014&t=12669705&start=6040

    theotherjonv
    Full Member

    there’s an ‘argument’ in this thread that starts to list out some of the other areas / groups in reach of SW london, save me copying it over

    http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/best-towns-to-live-in-as-a-mtber

    Cheezpleez
    Full Member

    If you’re after a night ride and don’t mind the company of miserable old men 😉 there’s a regular Weds night ride from Westcott (outside Nirvana Cycles). We meet 6.30ish, ride till 9, pub for an hour, back at Westcott 10.30 or 11. It’s a sociable ride but can be quite quick. Check out the forum at http://www.mtbsurreyhills.com

    mattjg
    Free Member

    miserable old men

    oi, speak for yourself!

    TurnerGuy
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    moles meet at 8:30am on Sundays, at Brockham Farm normally. Also a wednesday night ride.

    the DoaMTB guys seem to start later normally – maybe 9:30am, and there seem to be more rides on a Saturday.

    16stonepig
    Free Member

    If you want to go further afield, I’m happy to show you around Swinley/Crowthorne.

    Cheezpleez
    Full Member

    oi, speak for yourself!

    Now Matt, I know you’re one giggle away from a big white shirt that ties up at the back but you can’t deny there’s a sprinkling of grumpy old gits in the ranks 😆

    mattjg
    Free Member

    /defeated

    ybot
    Free Member

    3 Cocks on one thread, now that has to be a 1st !

    njee20
    Free Member

    3 Cocks on one thread, now that has to be a 1st !

    You’re right – usually far more 🙂

    Seem to see one of ‘you’ at Peaslake every time I’m there – on a blinged up Scale RC with tyres than often look inappropriate!

    OP – you can do a lot worse than turn up to Peaslake on a weekend and ask nicely to tag on with a group who look to be of a similar ilk to you!

    tonyg2003
    Full Member

    Hi I’m a MuddyMole. You’re welcome on a Sunday or even Wednesday eve. Don’t expect speed or riding competance!

    siaxminster
    Free Member

    Make that 4 cocks

    The belonged up Scott rider sounds like “kiwi Mike”

    siaxminster
    Free Member

    BLINGED UP

    ybot
    Free Member

    Ah, was wondering who that was – thought it was Joe at first !

    sugdenr
    Free Member

    Groovie, come to Swinley its much better than that rubbish Surrey Hills 😮
    email me in profile and i’ll let you know when there’s a ride planned

    mattjg
    Free Member

    Funny thing is it was only last night, as we supped a pint by a log fire after a 90 mins of st, that cheez and I were discussing how crap it was and we should go to Swinley instead.

    ybot
    Free Member

    lol, everyone fighting over groovejunkie.

    ask1974
    Free Member

    And so they should! We’re all very nice down here don’t you know. When do we start the ‘my back yard is better than yours’ bit… 😈

    Groovejunkie you’ve got stacks of quality riding on your doorstep so you’ll obviously want to focus attention there, but if you fancy a slight change of scenery you’re welcome down on the south east corner of the North downs (Haslemere). I have a couple of STW regulars joining us next Saturday (4th) for a blast around the hills.

    mattjg
    Free Member

    I think we should also stress that, while it’s fair to say we have a preponderance of ‘grumpy old men’, happy young women are more than welcome to ride with us too.

    montarius
    Free Member

    Hi guys, what are the conditions like in the surrey hills at the moment? How are the trails holding up?

    ybot
    Free Member

    That happened twice Matt and now they are both in New Zealand. I wonder if there is a link lol

    sugdenr
    Free Member

    …and you offer a free sofa with every ride dont you Ali 😆

    mattjg
    Free Member

    @montarius pretty good on the whole, it’s not rained much this winter, though there was some slop, mulch and slippy roots about last night

    @ybot what about our friend from Malta?

    ask1974
    Free Member

    Ah yes, I forgot about that. For the first two new comers to the Surrey Hills set, a free two seat sofa 😛

    pickle
    Free Member

    Not sure if it’s been said but the shop Nirvana cycles (based in westcott) do guided rides 🙂

    ybot
    Free Member

    Thats true Matt, how could I forget about Steph but to be fair you can’t really call her a regular Wednesday night rider(Cock).

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