Following from the recent Dumfries area posts, who fancies this, maybe late September sometime? There seemed a few interested, and Rik is supportive.

Always keen to ride Drumlanrig.

how does Sun 20th September grab folks, or Sun 4th October ?

When are you thinking? I’m away the last weekend….

^^^ posted at same time, aye, was thinking of avoiding 27th as hol weekend

I is interested but can’t do Sundays outside the school holidays.

I can do any weekend apart from the last weekend in september too.

I’d be up for that but I’m unreliable so I’ll just watch the plan and join if I can, rather than have any effect on the plan then maybe not turn up 😆

Shift worker, watching 😆

I’ll be up for it pending childcare issues/shifts tbc. I’m sure it’ll be fine if I park at the bridge and cycle up 😉

Ok, looks like could be a go’er, shall we pencil in Sun 20th Sept ?

I am being a plum – paddling a canoe on the royal Dee on the 20th with another forumite… Have a good time everyone…

matt – date still optional for 20th Sept or 4th October – lets see what suits most…

Am interested in this but can’t make 20th as I arrive back that day from holiday.

I can make 4th Oct OK if there is a vote

4th suits me better, what about your shifts Trekster? which would suit?.

4th works here.

great, looks like Sun 4th October as a plan then ! Lets keep it rolling and see how the numbers stack up (and the weather in due course:) )

😀

Slippery roots in October. Ace.

Weather? Man up Clow!!!

4th better here too.

excellent, lets go with Sun 4th October. I’ll keep thread fresh as time moves on

Was down there for a few hrs today and had a natter with Rik. Also realised that by 4th Oct it will be ‘winter season’ so free entry for riding ( I have a season pass anyway, but I know how tight some folk can be 😀 )

I want to go back!!! 😥

Sadly, I don’t think I’ll be able to get a pass out for the day. Also, I think a 450 mile round trip for a bike ride is pushing it a bit 😕

Interested in this… bit of a drive so hopefully not too early a start time!

I never thought you had a problem getting up for Jimmy?

4th Oct looks good to me. Is it OK to bring a 26er or will the bike police throw me in the river?

Northwind – Member
4th Oct looks good to me. Is it OK to bring a 26er or will the bike police throw me in the river?

I think I’ll be on my obsolete Soul anyway 🙂

Nobeerinthefridge – Member
4th suits me better, what about your shifts Trekster?

Working 🙄

Anyone wanting to make a weekend of it could consider this for a bit of fun;
http://www.gmbc.org.uk/wanlock-head-gold-rush-route/
Various other route options but that Enterkin Glen descent is ace 😆 The climb 👿

Strava :roll:l http://www.strava.com/activities/96852918

4th good here, bit o a bump to remind folk.

As I’m only 50/50 for the 4th I thought I’d head down there yesterday for a much needed blast. The trails are running really nicely-must admit not ridden D’lig for a couple of years so started off a tad sketchy but by the end I was loving it, even the ‘techy ‘ climbs. Rik has done a grand job with some of the (new to me) trails and it’s a bit of a shame there’s not people there in greater numbers.
Word to the wise though, there’ll be no tea room open in October so take some lunch with you-Rik says his coffee is great though

a wee bump for this, week on Sunday 🙂

Iain, you know if I didn’t live so far away and was in fact just a little bit more recovered I’d join you again at drumlanrig. Enjoy, and here’s to our ride next year!

Count me in.

I need an excuse to not attend a 1st birthday party

ononeorange – Member
Iain, you know if I didn’t live so far away and was in fact just a little bit more recovered I’d join you again at drumlanrig. Enjoy, and here’s to our ride next year!

we’ll take some pictures to remind you of the trails 🙂

I’d have been keen to come along for this, but in my infinite wisdom I am taking part in a half marathon that day, next time..

I’ll be there.

As for no cafe, Thomas tosh in thornhill kicks it’s arse anyway!.

I should be there. 🙂

A rough tally suggest :

Me
jimmy ?
nobeer
matt
eat more cheese ?
vmgscot ?
north wind
rich

What time works for folks ? Riding 1030 ?

Sounds fine. Time for a nice hearty brekkie beforehand, I haven’t been at drumlanrig this year.