Tim speaks the truth, high posting all the way round FTW.
Looks like a lot of hardwork has been done on the course - well done to all involved.
My brother lost a glove on the non Big Dog side of Stanmer last night.
If anyone sees it could you pick it up and I'll arrange pick up. Its black long finger. Will check make.
Rode 2 laps of the course last night and it was fast. A little slick in places and a few small boggy bits (on the flatter areas) but overall its in good condition.
Just keep everything crossed that the rain showers [url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/bn1 ]promised[/url] for Friday and Saturday are not too heavy. I'm leaving my summer tyres on to be optimistic.
If it's a little slipy now and rain doesn't worsen the course too much, couple of 100 riders should brake through the gunk and leave some hard pack.... hopefully. I'm planning on taking off the mudx tyres tomorrow night as they are overkill in current conditions and will be a little draggy which won't help when tired.
I'll be using a dropper post (as always) and will buzz your rear tyre on the descents if you're jittering about up on high bemoaning that you left your dropper post on the other bike! 😉 FWIW I'd rather have a dropper in Stanmer than the Alps (where I'd just manually drop the seat).
It's been raining steadily for the last couple of hours in Brighton.
For what its worth and based on previous experience, three years ago, if there is any hint of heavy rain on saturday, then the mud tyres are coming out.
DC
Maxxis Beavers for me on Saturday, it's been raining again overnight here.
Just dug out my Mud-Xs it looks like they will be a [url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2654710 ]shower[/url] or two... (looks nice for the presentation though;-)
just got in from a last minute spin, mud isnt a problem, the exposed roots will be...carnage there will be!
I agree, Stanmer roots are lethal when wet... Pick your line carefully methinks 😉
Does anyone know if there are bike mechanics on site?
I've just picked up my from local LBS and they have balls up me front deraileur settings. and I've no time to get it sorted before I get to stanmeer.
ta
I agree, Stanmer roots are lethal when wet... Pick your line carefully methinks
pah - only if you are going slowly!.
i really enjoyed it in the wet a few years back. loads of fun on cheapo dry xc tyres and flat pedals. a challenge on the climbs but it was very funny seeing people struggle on the downs on their super bling bikes.
course is a lot more blown out and rougher than last year. the holes will fill up with sludge quickly if it rains. some judicious chalk infilling wouldnt go amiss to keep the trails alive in the longer term. unfortunately they just get too much use to be left natural i think.
i also think some additional corner taping on the section down to the big dog log would add a bit more fun.
oh its just started raining again. lovely!
Hmm, that quite a bit of rain. CBA to swap tyres tho...
Bike washed and ready to go. Leaving my MudX tyres on, can't be bothered to change.
Ackie - there are me habits there, failing that look for me silver 206 with an epic with white grips and saddle and I'll help you out
Taff Thanks. I might take you up on that.
Will get home to wash the bike this evening
although I'm only on for a 1derDog lap. Think I'll keep my new tyres though...
Bike cleaned, reverb swapped over and Mud Xs left in place! Unsure Wiggo prepares for a big race with curry and cava but hey ho!
Unsure Wiggo prepares for a big race with curry and cava but hey ho!
Like your style 😉
Uh oh.. its gunna be a wet one! been raining on and off all night here in maidstone.. and keeping me awake! schwalbe rocket rons for me today.. with about 1psi in them lol ill be on a yeti asrc with white american classic wheels. i also sport a big star on my right shin and a dragonfly on the calf for anyone looking out for fellow stw riders!
Feel free to wave and say hi as you pass the very bright Bullheart top!
And sun is out down here at the moment
Good to hear the sun is out.
I will be in VCL kit on a red spesh rockhopper. We should have a big tent set up, with big VCL flags
Bloody awesome!
Ditto 😀
Brilliant event as always, thanks again to all who worked behind the scenes to make it work 8)
I hobbled over to the bombhole and took a few pictures. Not great as they were taken on my phone.
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