Knottie,you'll be ok for May though surely? or ride one handed?
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"Winchester" area ride - Saturday 8th May. May/may not include bluebells!
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There's a good pub (the Queens head) near by with a large garden where you can stash the bikes
The Black Boy surely??
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Soma-Rich. I have a spare bike thats right up your street you may borrow.
GT Zaskar SS 32:17 17" frame, currently equiped with CB Candy C's so maybe bring your own pedals? Let me know nearer the time if you need it.Posted 2 years ago # -
Black Boy is cool, but on street parking for the bikes, and you can't see them that well. Just thought Queens was more secure.
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I've just plotted a terrific ride - hills, descents, fast singletrack sections, gully, downland, beautiful views, wet t-shirt contest to finish with but it's 50km
Is that too much? Over to the STW Massiv ...
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Oi! That's my manor! I'm in if I'm around that weekend.
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50km sounds good to me. Need an option to halve it, if its hissing down down though.
Black Boy in winch has a massive new courtyard , part covered with a proper rustic oak construction.
Might be able to use the brewery dray to ferry people to or from Winch station, depends on timings and weekend farmers markets, but its a possibility.Posted 2 years ago # -
50k seems fine. It's the same distance as last years Purbeck ride and only 6 miles more than our recent Coombe Gibet jaunt.
They'll be plenty of stopping and the general slackers pace (mine) will make it a very enjoyable day.
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CG I like the idea of that, hopefully see you before then on Purbecks ride. 30 miles doesn't sound too bad; I don't think it's as steep as the Purbecks even though it's the start of the South Downs.
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Count me in, this will be my 1st STW meet. Birthday weekend as well
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Never been on one of these rides but I love the area around Winchester (and the town itself) so have put it in the diary. Hopefully nothing will come up to conflict with it.
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I will ask Al, and Paul we could well be up for this as not too far away from us (maybe count paul out as he is gay and has to get permission to ride! haha)
Now whats this about a purbeck ride?? On our doorstep so interested in that one!
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Purbeck ride?? Tell me more one of my old haunts.
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I'll try and come along for this, sounds good. I think I'm free that weekend, but I've just got back from a 4 day wedding where I managed a total of 12 hours sleep, so thinking is not a strong point
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nice! ill be there
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Blimey, thought this would be quite a low-key ride so can't believe the interest
Definitely a good one for Forum first-timers - if you survive one of my group rides, you get a medal! Rest assured I will not get us lost, couldn't possibly cope with the abuse on here
Urgent call to Mulletus and singletrackmind - reinforcements needed please, extra leaders and sweepers! Will be in touch with a date for a recce ride.
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Bit of luck for me Elaine- especially after missing out on the last one..
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Im in, Winchester only 15 mins from Home! Looking forward to it Cinnamon Girl..
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Route planning taking place in earnest
The pressure is on ...
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HOLD FIRE, just reading back on the first page it say's
wet t-shirt contest to finish with but it's 50km
I must of missed that bit with all the excitment of a ride close to home, 50km seems like a small sacrifice for a wet T-shire comp Posted 2 years ago # -
you haven't seen me in a T shirt though have you, you might want to reconsider
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Elaine if you want some help I can volunteer my services. Also if you want some company when you "recee" the ride count me in. I havn't riden at Farley Mount for a few years now so it would be good to discover some new stuff.
Let me know?
Matt
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wet t-shirt contest to finish with but it's 50km
Well spotted Bigface0_0
Not sure whether that has encouraged more to come along or folk were just thinking it's another one of C_G's jokes! My luscious lips are sealed. Matt - hi and thanks for the offer! Will copy you in on e-mails with Mulletus and singletrackmind.
Actually, I'm amazed at how many Hampshire riders there are on here.
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[b]cinnamon_girl said: Route planning taking place in earnest! Surely we should be planning the route around Winchester not Earnest! Earnest is no where near Winchester!
Just a thought?
Matt
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cinnamon_girl, I think its bettter to take a chance and come along just in case it does happen..I would hate to miss out (.)(.)
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Wish I could join this. Were always too busy seeing the folks to do anything when we visit.
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I'd love to come, but we'll be in Delhi (Yes that Delhi, in India) that weekend....
Have a good 'un!
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hi CG,
sounds good, should be there, if you're doing any scouting happy to come along, email is <profilename>@<notcold>mail.comCheers
GusPosted 2 years ago # -
I'd love to come, but we'll be in Delhi (Yes that Delhi, in India) that weekend
Blimey, Pete
the lengths that some folk will go to avoid a C_G ride Actually, does that mean we will not have a photographer? Probably a good job if wet t-shirts are involved
Hi gus! Thanks for the offer
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Just a little resurrection folks.
It will be a fun day!
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Hi c_g, just come across this, put me down for a possible, not guaranteed just yet, but looking promising.
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hi i would like to come me and a mate currently ride a lot in winch and are looking for more people/ groups to go riding with.
so if it's open where will it all be happening?we were over farley mount on saturday last and although muddy was pretty good going, crab wood is off limits to bikers but we went through and every one we met just said hi hows it going.
look forward to it!
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Just a few pics from todays ride with C_G and singletrackmind.
No bluebells but lots of sun, stunning views, newborn lambs and a few hills too
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Just a little update for you:
As there's such a lot of interest, it is highly likely that we will have two groups. Whippets can ride around 50km (with just under 900 metres of ascent) whilst Slackers will do a bit less.
Ride will be starting from New Alresford, which is east of Winchester, and just off the A31. Link will be posted nearer the time. Definitely undulating with a mixture of downland, wooded singletrack, gully etc etc. All climbs do-able.
There will be an amazing finish to the ride and that's in addition to the wet t-shirt contest.
Something has been planned, it can't be revealed until the day, but please bring along a couple of pounds for a charity donation. An idea of group sizes for Whippets and Slackers would be appreciated.
Fingers crossed that these super conditions continue.
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