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Anyone know of any girls only riding groups in Hampshire? If not, anyone up for starting one?


 
Posted : 10/08/2009 9:18 pm
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Sexist
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Posted : 10/08/2009 9:28 pm
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hi

whereabouts in hants?


 
Posted : 10/08/2009 9:32 pm
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I'm up for stalking one

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Posted : 10/08/2009 9:32 pm
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they'll be a few at the BigBikeBash on the 22nd


 
Posted : 10/08/2009 9:33 pm
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Plenty of ladies rides run by Tunnel Hill Trolls in the Farnborough area. Might be the wrong end of the county for you though, from what's in your profile.


 
Posted : 10/08/2009 9:35 pm
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I live in sunny Southsea/Portsmouth! So South Hants, im going to big bike bash rocketdog, some networking will be done!
Sorry for being sexist, I ride with some lovely men (dont crucify me for saying this) but they are a tad competative sometimes, eeeeekkk. I have only been mtbing for a little bit and as yet have met no fellow girlies to ride with. My bloke friends are ace though and have been very encouraging, like shoving me down the Sierra Nevadas in Spain and bought me beer afterwards because I didnt cry, bless.


 
Posted : 10/08/2009 10:01 pm
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Why not join in with the STW Forum Rides that take place all over the country including the South?

I was the only girl riding in a group of 9 yesterday - they were perfect gentlemen and even lifted my bike over several stiles for me 8)

They're all mouth and no trousers on here ...
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Scarpers away quickly!


 
Posted : 10/08/2009 10:04 pm
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cinnamon_girl I also find blokes are good for lifting my bike etc, its good to see that chivalry still exists. I dont find it offensive like some ladies, thats a whole new thread though,lol.
Do STW forum rides just get posted as and when taking place? I have so far just gone out riding with friends, I still feel a bit of a newbie and would worry about my level of riding, what do you think?


 
Posted : 10/08/2009 10:12 pm
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LoulaBella - it's really finding a ride that's pitched for what you want. It's a great way of being shown around trails by local riders.

For example, on Sunday there's a Mendips ride and there will be a good turnout for that. Yesterday was Wiltshire, last week was Basingstoke (!), there's also been the Quantocks, Exmoor, Purbecks, another Wiltshire ride, Swinley Forest, Chilterns etc etc!!

The organisor will normally state the distance, type of terrain etc and will be happy to answer questions on suitability. Nobody will get left behind.

I would also agree with offthebrakes recommendation - the Tunnel Hill Trolls have a ladies section and they are a really nice bunch of girls. They sometimes ride in other parts of the South too.

This forum can seem quite a terrifying place but I have met so many nice people, both male and female, and the riding has been brilliant 8)

Hope this helps!


 
Posted : 10/08/2009 10:28 pm
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there are a number of ladies who ride with www.newforce.org.uk
Thursday evening rides, New Forest and Winchester and weekend rides in and around hampshire too


 
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you find that with STW group rides that once you've been to one it opens you up to smaller closed group rides aswell. There have been plenty of group invite only rides sorted on here. There plenty of pics of group rides [url= http://paul-knott.fotopic.net/ ]here[/url] with people I met on this forum.


 
Posted : 10/08/2009 10:38 pm
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Newforce looks ace, will def check it out, and love the ride pics knottie8. Im excited about the Big Bike Bash, first time I will have been to something like it. Riding has just opened up a new world to me and some ace people. STW world forum has been so helpful, especially a few weeks ago when I posted about sorting out a special needs bike for my autistic son.
All my friends think its really bizarre that I have started to go out getting cuts/bruises/muddy and talking about bike components. At 26 with 2 kids its the best thing I have ever done to give my life a kick up the backside. Im just keen now to get out more!


 
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i go on exclusive invite only rides, trouble is i only invite myself and then struggle with the pace and terrain, if only i'd told myself beforehand what the route would be ๐Ÿ˜•


 
Posted : 10/08/2009 11:26 pm
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There use to be some nice singletrack in Hundred Acres Forest, been a few years since i've ridden there, but next time i'm home to see the folks (in Fareham)we can go check it out if u want?


 
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All mouth & no trousers - sounds perfect, whens that ride occuring?.. ๐Ÿ˜‰


 
Posted : 11/08/2009 12:35 am
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Hundred Acres sounds good! Just drop me an email if your coming down south and we will get out for a ride, cheers x


 
Posted : 11/08/2009 8:23 am
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[i]cinnamon_girl I also find blokes are good for lifting my bike etc, its good to see that chivalry still exists. [/i]

Do you want us to treat you like equals or not? Lift your own bloody bike over. ๐Ÿ˜‰


 
Posted : 11/08/2009 8:29 am
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http://www.questadventure.co.uk/index.asp?pageID=102
Not too far from you and very friendly. Usually a large group catering for all abilities.


 
Posted : 11/08/2009 8:29 am
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hey samuri, I dont want to be treated like an equal all the time, my bike is sooooo heavy(pouts and flutters eye lashes).


 
Posted : 11/08/2009 8:44 am
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oh hang on,. let me get that for you.

DAMN!!


 
Posted : 11/08/2009 8:45 am
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We need a pics thread


 
Posted : 11/08/2009 8:46 am
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now lift my bike!!!!
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Thanks!
Is that a good photo story?


 
Posted : 11/08/2009 8:51 am
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There is something wrong with this thread. Almost a page long and you no-one is arguing.


 
Posted : 11/08/2009 8:55 am
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I know, I thought the sexist arguments would be a cert.


 
Posted : 11/08/2009 8:57 am
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Hey, I think all you hampshire locals ought to do a STW Isle of Wight ride!? I think that'd be ace, after my first bike trip there during last week. Didn't know where to ride but thought the place had amazing potential!!

hint hint ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 11/08/2009 9:28 am
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Thats a great idea, my man has done some IOW rides and says the cake and tea stops are amazing. Well lets do it! Anyone up for a ride in say September/October?


 
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If a ride could be organised then i'd be up for it. Have no knowledge of IOW myself but i'm sure someone on here will. A new thread detailing the ride might be an idea?


 
Posted : 11/08/2009 10:47 am
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well I look around Fareham on my map and I can't find something called Hundred Acres wood. Where is it? My work place is based in Fareham but I never thought to bring my bike to explore around that place.


 
Posted : 11/08/2009 10:50 am
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is your photographer freind a dwarf?

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Posted : 11/08/2009 12:50 pm
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I am the 50ft woman ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 11/08/2009 12:55 pm
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good god, what sort of stiles do you need a hand with your bike over then....


 
Posted : 11/08/2009 12:58 pm
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good legs loulabella ๐Ÿ™‚

i look forward to many pictures of the band of biking beauties in thier lycra ๐Ÿ˜‰


 
Posted : 11/08/2009 1:05 pm
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Riding bikes = lovely legs ๐Ÿ™‚


 
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Just posted new thread about Isle of Wight ride, check it out if your up for it!


 
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Don't think it's been mentioned in this thread but [url= http://www.shecycles.net ]www.shecycles.net[/url] will be worth a look. Next beginner ride is currently scheduled for 6th Sept (if I remember rightly).


 
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LoulaBella
Riding bikes = lovely legs

could you advise my lovely lady of this then please!

her leg's look like DH'rs all scar'd n battered.. LoL biker chick to the 'max'


 
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Gilles -

well I look around Fareham on my map and I can't find something called Hundred Acres wood. Where is it? My work place is based in Fareham but I never thought to bring my bike to explore around that place.

just north of the b2177 (southwick rd) where it passes through north boarhunt. Hundred acres wood is the back end of the bere forest and contains lots of nice tracks. -Fareham Local ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 12/08/2009 9:17 pm
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Hundred acres has lots of good tracks, but best to avoid weekends as the best stuff is all technically waymarked footpath!


 
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Should be home end of Sept if thats any good??


 
Posted : 13/08/2009 12:29 am
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[url= http://www.strong-island.co.uk/ ]Girls who ride[/url]

I have strated it off, now I just need some members, have a few ladies signed up already, hit me up if your interested!
Lou x


 
Posted : 21/08/2009 10:52 am
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http://sussexmuddyarse.wordpress.com/ - Sussex Muddy@rse always have ladies along - I think they do ladies only days sometimes too.

100 Acres is where I had my first foray into mtbing - ok now for a spin with the kid/dog, but I wouldn't try to spend a day out there.


 
Posted : 21/08/2009 11:04 am
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Hand my stw tart crown to loula


 
Posted : 21/08/2009 11:07 am
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Loula - I;ve never seen that strongisland site before. Loving the skate pics! Takes me back that. ๐Ÿ˜€


 
Posted : 21/08/2009 11:26 am
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Tart? how did you know Juan?


 
Posted : 21/08/2009 4:48 pm
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Should this not be entitled women who ride? Girls being females pre menarche?

Or even wimmin?
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.(obligatory daily wail baiting post)


 
Posted : 21/08/2009 5:47 pm
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Tart? how did you know Juan?

Well I am wondering which one of the following english expression to use
the well famous STW "pot kettle black" one or the "it takes a thieve to catch a thieve"...


 
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Should this not be entitled women who ride? Girls being females pre menarche?

Or even wimmin?


I prefer lady to be honest.

Juan I can see why you changed your name after your married women comment. As a married women myself I found your pink gloves rather alluring. It hints at a subversiveness that points to a highly charged sexual undercurrent in your personality. Or you just like the colour.
pot kettle black


 
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As a married women myself I found your pink gloves rather alluring. It hints at a subversiveness that points to a highly charged sexual undercurrent in your personality.

Nah, he's just French.

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Posted : 27/08/2009 8:19 pm
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pink rules and the change of name is obviously related to the BBB ๐Ÿ˜‰
but I'll reverts back to normal if I have offended you...


 
Posted : 27/08/2009 8:28 pm
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Just promise that next year that I can wear your gloves. ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 27/08/2009 8:33 pm
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ust promise that next year that I can wear your gloves.

Well no BB next year but if we met at an event you can wear my gloves...


 
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