Hi all,
I have just moved to north Leeds (Adel)and to be honest I am getting a bit lonely!
I'm currently not working so have all the time in the world, but I have always struggled with the long rides on my own, both on the road and off!
Also, I have no idea where to go!
So, if anyone is after some company themselves or wants to provide me with some that would be great!
Just for completeness not that it really matters but I'm 26, timetrial/triathlon (sorry about that) background. Not bad aerobically but only taken up MTB in the last year so skill level leaves alot to be desired!
I'm about mid week quite a lot with shift work, mostly riding road at the moment but keen to get back to MTB now my shoulder is getting better.
I'm 30, on the heavy side with blue eyes and tired legs!
Jim
Now then. I used to be out round that neck of the woods, Much goodness to be had in the meanwood valley trail, and some good bridleway out frm Eccup res to Kirby overblow.
Stainburn isn't far from you either, if you fancy a guided ride of the natural stuff in Norwood (or "over't'road") a mate and I were planing something up there next week, and of course there's trail building first sunday of every month.
I'm based in Pateley Bridge in Nidderdale (45 minutes away from you), but my regular riding buddy is about to depart to Sheffield, so i'd be up for mid week rides around west yorkshire/Dales. Be good to getting out with someone who might challenge my fitness a bit too.
That sounds great.
Jim - drop me an email via my email in profile if you are heading out on the road my way, I tend to ride for 2-3 hours Monday-Wed, then 4-5 hours Thurs-Sat sometimes split into 2 sessions.
Unklehomered, that would be great if I could join you next week, off to coed-y at some point possibly next week but not sure when yet. Otherwise I'm free.
I was up your way today actually, Pateley bridge. Made the mistake of leaving the 11-21 cassette on and didn't realise how many 15% hills there would be!
I will be doing lots of riding in the Dales I hope, I will only be working 2 days a week starting in October so I have plenty of time!
Oh and trail building sounds fun, where is that?
If you drove to PB odds on you went past Stainburn (where I build), its on the big hill just after you cross a bridge over the top of the reservoir, before you drive past the Sun Inn. (assuming you went that way and not through Otley).
www.singletraction.co.uk.
Yeah, I have a single 36t ring on my HT, Boy do i feel it if I've not been out for a while!
Wheredya ride today?
I'm based in Headingley, but due to idiotic amounts of commitments, wunt be getting any decent riding in until late Sept. Be good to meet up and ride after that, though!
Ah I biked there, at least I think it was there!
I rode from leeds, through Otley, past a reservior, I think it was fewston? Not sure, then looped back around towards skipton, then home again.
Tom, if you pop in to Crosstrax Chris is out quite regular and I have a few routes I can give you, if youre out this weekend, ill do a descent ride (I havent been out for a bit).
I know a cracking 50miler out past Fewston/Ilkley etc.
Also there are a lot of road lads out regular if you check our facebook pages
Ed
Ed
Thanks for the replies guys, hopefully this means I won't be lonely for much longer!
Ed - where is crosstrax?
I have a free pass all weekend as her indoors is on long days! So if you are free I'm up for some riding!
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Tom Crosstrax is in Adel (opposite the co-op)
I'm other side of Leeds in Rothwell. 27, like ridding anything off road really, and ok fitness (not as good as i used to be, dont get out as much :roll:)
I'm free most fridays (not this one). i'd be up for a local or day out in the peaks, dales, moors (even dalby) etc every now and again.
email in profile or just post on here 😀
I'm close to Leeds, always up for meeting new people to ride mtb with. Am freelance so get odd weekday off but mainly weekends. Reasonably fit etc.
colt AT gmx DOT com
Anyone up for a ride Sunday?
I can join you for an early one on Friday or possibly something tomorrow afternoon (but I'm not sure what time I'll be back yet).
Comradedave showed me a bit of the Meanwood Valley trail etc last week, happy to pass on what I can before I depart again in a couple of weeks.
Email is in profile.
Daz.
I'm up for a ride sunday Sancho.
I am also riding Thursday/Friday morning if anyone else is up for it?
Ride up on ilkley moor for whoever wants to come for a ride tomorrow. Starting at the cow and calf cafe at 6.30 going over ilkley to the pond then over to keighley gate, circle, rocky valley, White wells and back. Difficulty about 3.5 out 5 in technicality and around a 2.5 in fitness. If you could mke it Tom il introduce you to the north Leeds boys.
is that 6:30 in the morning or evening?
either way I'm in!
Will ride up there as its only about 10 miles from me I think.
9:30 Sunday morning at the Adel shop anyone, we can check out loads of stuff in Leeds or head out to Chevin etc, and even if youre up for a day out and hit Esholt etc.
Yep, sounds good to me Sancho. I'll be there on Sunday.
Stumpyjumper I am not going to be able to make it tonight as I have commitments at home, how often do you ride?
Have you got an email I can get hold of you on as I tried the one in your profile and its bouncing.
Daz, up for a ride early friday if you are? I'll send an email to you in a sec.
Hi Tom, we bailed last night because of the weather.
Contact me on
Andywoodmtb@gmail.com
Normally ride around here at least once a week in the evening (summer and winter) and further afield on a weekend.
More the merrier !!
Yeh I thought you might, it was pretty heavy at 5-6ish.
Ok will drop you an email, I'm always up for some riding and have most of this weekend free if you are off for a ride.
I'm currently unemployed for the next couple of months so i'm always free!
Hi Tom
Went out for a cheeky blast around your neckmof the woods last night. Ended up playing out withbthe kids at Adel jumps. I'm free on Sunday and will be up for a ride then. Crop me a mail beforehand and we can arrange something.
I'm in for the Sunday ride, if you can give me my bike back Ed! 🙂
I will be going for a short and sharp ride in the morning after a long day in the dales today so I won't be joining you in the morning Sancho I'm afraid. I will wander along to crosstrax at some point though!
Was a good fun ride today, not too fast -- very social, checked out some lines in horsforth quarry and up near the old hospital in cookridge, then did the tech woods from woodside to the a65, then the canal to Thackley then Esholt to ride one of the DH lines, then up through Guiesley to the Chevin, rode out to Bramhope then back just before the down pour, a good day out.
Anyone up for a ride tomorrow morning?
No takers?? Don't make me go out on the road bike!
I'm in Otley, happy to meet up and show you some routes in the vicinity. I'm fat and slow though so be prepared to wait....!
Oh sorry chris, only just saw this!
How are people set for tomorrow? Anyone out for a few hours? Its either the MTB or the road bike up to the dales, can't decide!
Hi Tom, we do a night ride out of North Leeds every week, usually Wednesday, pretty much 52 weeks a year and your welcome to come; we start out on Gledhow Valley Road but usually pass through Adel, it's a decent paced ride.
If you want a regular road ride then Tues/Thurs/Sat morning at 9.30am outside Lawnswood cemetery, 16-18mph, usually around 50 miles but there is always fit lads who'll up the pace if you want it.
If you really want to test yourself then Thursday evenings 6.30pm at Lawnswood for the chain gang and get your legs ripped off by the Brownlee brothers
Hey,
I'm in pudsey quite keen to explorer the chevin?
Do a lot of trails around pudsey/ tong
S