I think this was taken just after that really sharp climb after Therpmuir near the end. Thank god I'm out of focus in the background or I'd probably be looking even more unhappy!
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Pentlands amble thread follow-up: Sunday 11th Oct. (not 10th!)
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Ronan, nope it was taken not long after your tumble when we went down the track with the wee drainage bars.
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Superb photo, Kit! Hoping of more to come...
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That's a really nice route, some bits in there I've ridden past loads of times and never even tried... What's the bit along the south of Hare Hill like?
Oh, and what in blazes is going on in the first 2 pics? Is that someone riding down the back of the dam at Loganlea? Or is it Clubbiedean? Doesn't look like a natural slope...
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What's the bit along the south of Hare Hill like?
It can be quite boggy in the centre at times, but it's a useful link between Green Cleugh and the fun descent from just west of Hare Hill to towards Thriepmuir (or even along the quad bike track along the ridge to the Borestane).
Heading east there is a short but steep descent into Green Cleugh, but other than that it's really just useful as a link.
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is anyone around for a ride this weekend?
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Northwind, that was me instigating a perfectly controlled mega-two wheeled drift down the side of Clubbiedean. The camera only caught me as i wiped out though...
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is anyone around for a ride this weekend?
Yup. Drop me an email if you want.
...perfectly controlled mega-two wheeled drift...
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I got some two-wheel drift action going as we thundered down the gravelly track beside Hare Hill... but I'd be fibbing if I said mine was 'perfectly controlled'...
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I'm away this weekend but will definatley have to hook up for another ride soon. I think i'll have to miss the Wednesday night ride unfortunately
Great pic Kit! looking forward to the rest of them....when you get a minute!
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D.G.O.A.B. - could be tempted out again (what else can one do, living in Bonaly :D). If it wasn't for the hi-quality pictures, I'd say Kit deserves a turn without the extra weight of that long lens in his pack!
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Kit deserves a turn without the extra weight of that long lens in his pack!
Oo-er! Glad you noticed, Rob
I should be able to get the photos up tonight, by the way. There's a funny sequence of Andy, Thomo and Kate coming up a steep climb - looks like they're having a Battle-Royale on the bikes with wheels and arms and legs everywhere
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...There's a funny sequence of Andy, Thomo and Kate coming...
This sounds, umm, interesting...
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robgarrioch, what day suits you best or shall we wait to see what the weather's like nearer the time? i'm free both days, but want to run one of the days if i'm healed enough by then to run. happy to meet at bonaly as that's the way i usually ride out.
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Myself and a mate will be going out tomorrow night so will try and get to the shop for half six.
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dg - will post up a separate(ish) thread later in the week, this one's gettin' too busy! Wont have quite as much time available, but enough for a useful spin (+ the g/f's getting suspicious, all this time spent with a group of panting, sweaty bikers!?)
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stevenmenmuir - Member
Myself and a mate will be going out tomorrow night so will try and get to the shop for half six.Hi Steven, I dont think we've met. Is it ok if I come along? How long are you planning on being out for?
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There are about 4 or 5 of us meeting at the Bonaly shop at 6.30. Anyone who wants to tag along is welcome. I plan to be out for a couple of hours, though 2 of the folk (training for the Puffer) might do something a bit more.
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Cheers Kennp! See you there.
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We are generally out for about 2-3 hours, sometimes more riding and less chat, sometimes more chat and less riding. I'll be on a red tinbred and my mate has a white P7.
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Okay, see whoever turns up tomorrow at 6.30 at Bonaly Shop.
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I'll not be there now. Going to do my own thing straight after work - might see you out there though!
And photos from Saturday's ride:
http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/saturdays-pentlands-stw-ride-photosPosted 2 years ago # -
I'd love to make it but it's a bit too early for me, picking up & feeding kids etc. might be out later and our paths might cross...
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Might be up there tonight myself as well, although probably a bit later and starting from Balerno. Probably be on my Inbred so if you see a red one then say hello.
Was up last night as well but only saw one other bike.
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Turned out there were 10 of us in total. Lovely mild night with no wind, and a cracking ride over Puke Hill, Harbour Hill, Maidens, Green Cleuch, Black Hill, Nail Trail, Lymphoy Rd, Chocolate Chute, Water of Leith and back to Colinton. Good to see a few folk we've never met before.
I did get a bit of stick when I rolled in home after 10, when I'd said I'd be back by 8.30, however it was such a mild night it would have been criminal to waste it.
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I discovered I had a broken pedal when I left work so no night ride for me
Glad it was good for you though!
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Hi Kenny - thanks for the great route (and the weather - how'd you manage to arrange that?). I cant believe I've been cycling past some of those bits and not known they were there.
It was great to meet everyone and have a good chat (on the easier bits).
Cheers Steve for the improvised 'bar mounted shock absorber for DX bike lights' (aka a chunky velcro strap).
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Good ride last night, had never done the Nail trail part before so that was a good experience. Good to meet some of the people from on here
Nice route, only two mechanicals (two punctures, not bad for a group of ten riders) and excellent weather.
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Turned out there were 10 of us in total. Lovely mild night with no wind, and a cracking ride over Puke Hill, Harbour Hill, Maidens, Green Cleuch, Black Hill, Nail Trail, Lymphoy Rd, Chocolate Chute, Water of Leith and back to Colinton. Good to see a few folk we've never met before.
I was down at Harlaw when you chaps were going round Harbour Hill towards Maidens (looked to me like you were on the quad bike track at the time). Looked very impressive seeing all those lights!
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Where are Nail Trail and Chocolate Chute? Is Nail Trail what Druidh's map calls Riggs singletrack?
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Nail Trail is a lovely, very long, bit of singletrack that runs from the Riggs Rd down into Balerno. The start is a bit tricky to find (it's a plank across a ditch) but at night it's my favourite bit of trail in the Pentlands.
The Chocolate Chute is a short, steep, rooty section between the Lymphoy Rd and the Water of Leith path.
Epicsteve, yeah, that was almost certainly us. We took the track round the north side of Harbour Hill to the top of Maidens.
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I had a great time last night, thanks everybody. Just about makes up for the fact that my other bike was stolen from my shed last night, glad I left the Tinbred in the van over night. The missing one is an Orange E6 fully rigid singlespeed (who the **** would want to steal that) that has seen a lot of use and abuse. It is much missed already. If you could your eyes peeled evrybody, thanks. Steven
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Cool, cheers Kennyp, I'll have a look next time I'm out instead of coming down poet's glen. I think I know where Chocolate Chute is from your description, if it's the same bit I'm thinking of it's very nice indeed.
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is there not a map somewhere listing all the trail names and juicy bits?
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