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right I'll get me baubles out for the occasion
Oh yes, got 4 m to get on to a 14 " 456, and some dangly things. They might not stay on very long though
😀
you;re going to put 4m of tinsel round your 456 and your dangly bits? Mightn't it tear if you crash?
Was thinking about starting a 'What tinsel for a festive pootle' thread..
I've got a santa hat, and a metre of poundland's finest tinsel, just need to figure out how to attach the santa hat to my helmet (will boil if i wear it under my helmet) and the tinsel to the bike!
just need to figure out how to attach the santa hat to my helmet
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I've only got 4"
Are there any low hanging branches to get my enormous Christmas antlers caught on? If so, I may need a re-think of my outfit. Hmmmmmmm maybe......
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Oh... and I [b]DEMAND[/b] that the ride finishes at a pub! Cafe indeed?! Its Christmas!!!! 😉
We can call in at the pub on the way home 😀
If we are going to the pub, I'm in :D. Ho,Ho,Ho!
Afraid I'm out, I'm double booked ride wise and some other shit happening that might stop any ride anyway
have fun 🙂
Heavy snow forecast for Thursday night/Friday morning, then snow showers Saturday and Sunday. WOOHOO 😀
Count me and mr no_discernible_skill in! Especially if we are stopping at a pub afterwards!
Binners, if your Blonde mate is riding along with you, I'll be right behind you 😛
I think 4m of tinsel might be a bit ambitious,the extra drag co-efficient will slow me down too much me-thinks 8) leaves more room for me dangly bits and bobs though 😆
Sambob, you want a lift? 9 o clock by the chippy ?
Please, that'd be much appreciated. I'll let you know what the snow's like, might be too much to get over the tops, should be alright by Sunday though.
no probs, you're welcome,will give you a ring Saturday afternoon 😉
Late afternoon would be better if possible, I'll either be riding or in the Sportsman in Hayfield early afternoon, club crimbo ride 🙂
Right oh, I'll leave it until towards tea-time . 🙂
IF I manage to get away from work by 1.00 am instead of 3.00 am on Saturday morning ( and as it's mad Friday - that's a very big IF), I'll be there! 😕
Looks like Stu's fatbike may be suitable for this one 😀
Graeme - bring your 4m tinsel then you can tow me along.
[s]How about I wrap it around a big bungee[/s] OK, will do 😛
what tyres for the Festive Pootle?
Could well be full on studded ones if Sambobs right 😯
Hmm,anyone make fat bikes for people with short legs and are available now? 😛
Round, rubber ones, with knobbly bits.
Red and gold or blue tinsel for a raw finish 456 ? 😉
Oooh, I can make this one I think, hooray! Assuming I don't get stuck in snow half a mile from my house like last time, that is.
I wonder if the missus will notice if I nick some jingly baubles off the tree...
Blue. Or red and blue.
hugor - Memberwhat tyres for the Festive Pootle?
These badlads. 😉
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like the idea of this! have dropped you a quick mail nbt with a couple of questions 🙂
spot the tinsel...
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And these tyres, clearly.
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Positively voluble there, bwd!
Tim, got it ta and have replied - but in case anyone else is wavering and has the same concerns about distance given issues with injury / illness / fitness / crapness:
It’s a pootle which means the pace will be very sociable and inclusive. I’ve a rough route in mind which includes plenty of places where a tired rider can duck out - there are a couple of loops which once we start we might as well finish, but we’re only talking a mile or two round each of the loops. In the right conditions (warm and dry!) a fit rider could sprint round the loop in a couple of hours, I reckon we’ll be out for about 4 to 5 hours allowing for a slower pace and a few stops to regroup.
Have we got snow over there yet chaps? I don't mind. I bloody love riding in the snow. Its a right old laugh. And it doesn't hurt when you fall off 😀
A change of tyres may be in order though. Hmmmmmmm BadlyWiredDog seems to have the right idea.
Bregante - I'm shuddering at the thought of Mad Friday in Salford. We can provide on the move counseling for your post-traumatic stress 😯
No snow here at street level anyways.
it tried to snow over night, there was some very wet sleet on the windscreen of the car but the ground is clear
Shafted by the ex once again. I've now got the kids to look after on Sunday, plus my cold has come back.
Sorry to miss this one lads. Not been on a STW ride in yonks.
Have a good one and merry christmas.
I mainly lurk, but as I'm fairly local, would I be welcome?
Cheers
All comers welcome. Virgins especially so 🙂
Lowey thats a shitter !!!! butt raped again by the sound of it .Oh well gives the old chest a chance to sort itself out
Mart
I've pencilled this in, and may bring my lad.
Dependant on how much *fun* is had at a do on Saturday night.
Don't tell Furious about the initiation rituals though. If I'd have known, I'd never have come out. 😉
That's rubbish Lowey! 🙁
Miss4real is away & not able to attend so I hope Jane isn't going to be the lone female.
I on the other hand fully intend to be there provided current bout lurgy - man flu - clears up 🙁
Oh have you come out now Binners? After all those incidents at Jackson's boat we kind of knew anyway, but it's nice you;ve had the courage. It doesn;t change anything, we'll still ride with you and rip the piss out of you