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I'll be there. Currently trying to decide between Maxxis High Rollers (2.3s), and Fire XC Pros (2.1s). I might end up using one of each.
And given I managed to come last last time I did the Dyfi, and last at Whinlatter earlier this year, I expect I'll be behind all of you 🙂
> Do they use some lot of the Climachx or are the descents mostly 'off
> piste' stuff in the forest?
Last time I did it there was one bit of the Climax done backwards, but the rest was 'off piste'.
swede . that little pink number got me quite excited , but if you have anything a little more revealing that would be good.
but dont make it too slutty 😈
DMR Trailstar with 2.35 High Rollers. Falling off down the "Elephant" (first descent) like last year. 😀
Trek 8500 or Kinesis XC Pro3(if it arrives next Friday and I manage to get a head set fitted) 2.25 Nobb Nic front, Racing Ralph rear
Last year did ss rigid with Conti Verts. Bike was good but span out too much 32:17 and punctured 100m into the first descent(my mates warned mt that the Verts were puncture magnets there)At least its more gentle climbing than the lakes
Elephant isnt the first descent 😉 Elephants the flat out rutted one with gorse either side, not in the trees. I know the first descent as "the footpath"
Ah yh. It's been rutted as **** lately. Especially when you drop down around the corner. Good times ! 😀
Silver Specialized Hardrock, AberMTB (red and black) jersey, fastest rolling tyres I can find in the shed (I HATE the dyfi forest fireroad climbs 👿 )
Probs towards the back as I'm taking it easy. Last year I sprinted it, got to the feed station and practically collapsed. I'd pushed myself to the stage I couldn't turn the pedals. 🙁
Probably on a Prophet with Conti Verts...looking forward to it 😆
this is my first event ever 😯 and im riding this
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I'm riding me Sub 5 - down on friday......
How many michelin stars does the curry house have?
J.
None but ynys hir has 1 star just out of Mach. About 50 quid per head for the tasting menu.
Ti 456 with a pair of Captain Controls. Wavered over borrowing a 29er but decided on the small wheels and bike I know best.
Is it worth heading there Saturday afternoon and soaking up the atmosphere/beer? PRobably heading there on my own as riding buddies have not bothered entering.
definately worth getting there on Sat as its usually a nice relaxed atmosphere . plenty of people around to chat to.
quite a few little groups go for a little ride out too on sat pm
Half thinking of doing it on my HT vs Five - do you think my arse will be pummled and will I enjoy the descents less?
Cotic BFe with a Kenda BG on the front and a kenda karma on the back. I was going to do it on a Spesh Epic but it felt like a gate the last time I rode it.
Second time for me, did it a couple of years ago and missed the entries last year so really looking forward to it. I just hope I can shake off the cold and sinus infection I've had for the last week in time.
I've persuaded a few mates to do it this year too so hope I haven't over-hyped it too much!
All systems go this year after missing it in 09 😀
Scott Spark 20 with Racing Ralph F+R, im sooo looking forward to it now.
Whyte E120
Michelin XCR Dry 2 2.0 f+r or
Bontrager XDX 2.1 f+r or
Maxxis Advantage f + crossmark r ??????????????????
which ever i pick they'll be tubeless
i am Whyte1 and i have a tyre fetish
Considering my allegiance to Team Faff for this outing, it shall be the least maintained bike with the venerable IRC Kujo DH tyres, still only just worn in after god knows how long on various bikes. This may change though for the most complex bike with tyres that I am still waiting for to turn up and have never tried before.
Swainey - highly recommend some tubes, Dyfi has never been tyre friendly
highly recommend some tubes, Dyfi has never been tyre friendly
Due to me being lazy and not sorting out my tubeless I went through 3 tubes there this sunday 🙁
[i]Sunn Enduro SS 2.2 Rubber Queens riding to win!
Number of the curryhouse please for friday night![/i]
Looking @ the weather will be taking the mud x to, as the RQ have limited tyre clearance!
> Cotic BFe with a Kenda BG on the front and a kenda karma on the back. I
> was going to do it on a Spesh Epic but it felt like a gate the last time
> I rode it.
Will it have gears on by then? 🙂
orange p7 with supertacky front and highroller rear - prob not the best choice but it's all i have and no money to change it.
I do have an entry spare for a female as sister in law cant make it due to work commitments. text me on 07830136882 if anyone interested. Steve.
last year, my time was over 6 hours, not bad for my first ever event. baptism of fire though!
I'll be camping from Saturday night. Red/faded to pink old audi 80 estate, big tent. silly springer spaniel dog nearby.
come and say hello as I don't know anyone and it's my birthday weekend 🙂
Whyte E120
Michelin XCR Dry 2 2.0 f+r or
Bontrager XDX 2.1 f+r or
Maxxis Advantage f + crossmark r ??????????????????
which ever i pick they'll be tubeless
i am Whyte1 and i have a tyre fetish
Forget the tyre fetish-what about entering as a laydee???
Maxxis are the future like milk mate!
njm-what bike are you on? Think I might challenge you to the Lantern Rouge.
Don't think we'll be last anyway judging by number of peeps heading for curry house the night before!
Like bears in the woods;-)
Ginster I'm sure he will buy some more tyres before then...and matching grips...such a tart he missed out on a night ride last night just because he'd not seen his mrs for a fortnight!
we'll be fine after our nice meal and hotel rooms for the night non of that camping sh_t for me - oh yes which grips ??? 😆
Trek Fuel EX9, Maxxis Argents, Joplin seatpost 😉
Penmachno on the Sat, pitching tent sometime Sat night, beer, curry, bed
First Dyffi for about 4 years now, looking forward to it and seeing some old familiar faces
🙂
Camping toughens you up H :wink:....flew round the local loop in 2hrs last night..so dry its ace..need to plan travelling for sat ASAP
According to Metcheck this morning (they may have changed their minds already) between 10am and 1pm, it'll be 5C (feels like -1C) and sleeting.
Awesome.
Bring yer knee warmers!
weather outlook is cold (10 degrees) and windy (30+mph gusts from the north)
I'm going to believe the BBC forecast
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain or showers on Friday and Saturday, becoming drier on Sunday with only a few scattered showers. Becoming much colder too, with northerly winds.
Shall enjoy putting up the new tent, for the first time, in the forecasted heavy rain, on Friday night. Or might wait and travel up on Saturday....
Will it have gears on by then?
It certainly will, although given the parlous state of my respiratory system at the moment I doubt they'll be much help!
I'll be there with the rest of the Bandito Allstars in an HUGE blue tent
Thorn Raven Enduro with Rohly speedhub and Mag Thors. Running 2.5" Weirwolf and 2.3" Motoraptor.
and it'll be lovely weather. It always is 🙂
ginsterdrz- I'll be on a red Specialized FSR XC
Simple - That makes me a feel a lot better about my chances of finishing, when I did it a couple of years ago I did it in 5 hours something I was last and they were mopping up behind me!
See you at the back!
crikey.
just been packing me stuff for camping this weekend.
Going down after work tomorrow.
How much stuff!?
Am I the only one?
This is me first camping trip that hasn't been to a music festival in
years.The only supplies required then were illegal ones!
Say hello if you see a stressed out fella in a black tatty clio
cursing his tent. 😀
J.
Looks like it might be a smidge wet overnight Saturday going into Sunday but Sunday doesn't look too bad.
yup been rainin a fair bit today...gettin those trials nice and slippy!
on a more humerous note, would anyone be able to lend my friend a helmet for the event in exchange for beer?
he has decided that a full face is probably not the best plan he's had all year 😀
bring warm clothing if you are camping this year,it's gone much colder the last couple of days!the boys have started marking the course, new addition should bring some arse contraction! everything shaping up for another classic.
The more I hear about this fabled World Cup Decent, the more my sphincter tightens!
Planning an on-foot inspection tonight/tomorrow to allay my fears (or more likely confirm them)
Has anybody noticed that there are no photos of any of the Dyfi decents on the web?
Oi Walla.
i can bring my piss pot if you like....
Last night, the trails were as good as they get, dry, dusty and smooth.
Ahahah!!! yeah RIGHT are they gonna be dry and dusty on sunday
😳