Forum menu
Never been on a STW ride before, so will respond to forum name/real name or "that dozy, old sod at the back/walking". 🙂
Adjustablewench is easier to remember than my first name so happy to be adjustable or wench
I had heard hora was nice in person too - but didnt know if it was just an urban myth or if he really is the stw equivalent of the wizard of oz 😀
Adjustablewench is easier to remember than my first name so happy to be adjustable or wench
I remember reading on some forum piss take thread about "forum member introductions", usually in some trail centre carpark... The idea being to choose a forum name that has maximum potential for embarrassment when asking "Hello, are you adjustablewench?"
Been on two and everyone seemed to be really nice folks - even Hora. 😀
And must remember to ask 'are rogerthecat' not 'do you . . .
Gutted I'm going to miss this because of work, I had a really good day on the Pootle last summer 🙁
I just normally stand in the background and wait for the off and stay at the back.
Looking forward to jacobs ladder
My lad has expressed an interest in this..... so Pook you have managed the impossible, dragging him away from his rugby for a day!
😯Looking forward to walking down jacobs ladder
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't worried about the numbers. But, as has been said we normally lose a few by the first hill anyway so that should help.....
I'll be easily recognisable as the bloke with the stressed look and counter.
I keep contemplating this, then decide against it (the sensible choice for a miserable git) and the then bloody thread pops up again!
Go on! - you know you want to, whats not to like cake and bikes ;D
Could anybody who feels up to helping out on the day with guiding/counting e mail me please?
Chris
Ygm
I'll be the 6% person along with Graham ,
Mart
Damn, wrong end of the country 😉
Now on a serious note, everyone who can make it I am rather jealous of where you live.
Is there anything resembling a conditions update, I'll be hacking the rigid SS..
Ta.
@bikebuoy - me too, I'm riding some of it tonight so will report back (also on rigid SS), but Pook's route is the best of the trails for the moist conditions - but not for SS Knees!
Although there was a good frost this morning so if the temp keeps dropping it could be cracking.
At uni until the 18th-ish of december so won't be able to make it, have a good one all!
I'll be scouting the first half of the route on a SS ht on Friday afternoon to double check conditions
Any bike is suitable, though a good few sections will be rocks, it depends more on your wrists
I am hoping to come along, but have a must not miss appointment in Holmfirth at 5 (8yo daughters dance show). Any idea of a finishing time? Rough estimates are all I expect!
If everyone turns up you'll not be home before Tuesday
Lots of people means lots of delays
I'd say the average pootle fitness person would be looking at 3 hours on a good day in a small group
Add in any number of mechanicals & cake stops I'd estimate 4 hours minimum, weather could extend it further
Yeah podge is about right. The big group makes it slower but I can always advise on escape routes if needed.
Thanks guys. I'll be there on my new steed, SS karate monkey.
Looks like I'll be bringing about 4 people with me (2 of which lurk on here, but don't post). I have warned them about the cake requirement. No need to worry about them going too fast though 🙂
Getting that many people through the first gate is going to take an hour all by it's self
If I climb off my bike (because my knees are f***ked) and push on the serious technical sections will I be alone?
Up hill, no
Down hill, maybe
I'll be out providing I can throw the man flue, hoping to drag some Sheff and lincs guys out to.
Cup cakes in the oven tomorrow.
May be a few coming with me.
It's not going to be a quick ride but it will be fun.
There will be lots of pushing up hills.
I'm one of the Lincs guys referred to by jameswilliams54, there's likely to be at least 2 of us. It will be good to escape from the flatlands and sticky clay again.
I'm tempted to join you Pook but I've only got my gay pink bike, not really suitable for XC riding!
I've been a bit worried about this.... You know, with 70+ people! But.... The more I think about it, the more I realise that it's just going to take a long time!!!! And we all get to speak to everyone as we go! 😀
And fwiw - I would love to make some nice gluten free yummy bits for after but I'm flat out this week so I'm sorry all you coeliacs out there!
hsmith - Member
I'm tempted to join you Pook but I've only got my gay pink bike, not really suitable for XC riding!
POSTED 7 MINUTES AGO # REPORT-POST
It's ok!!!! I have pink bits on my bike so it won't look out of place at all!
Chris has pink bits on his too
If anyone has any walkie talkies or similar can Pook & I borrow them so we can keep track of front & back markers, some of the route isn't covered by phone or internet signal
Thanks
This is Broadsword calling Danny-boy. This is Broadsword calling Danny-boy. Are you receiving me, over?
I’ve a pair of motorola walkie-talkies. I’ll make sure the batteries are charged up
Ooh what moniker can I have?
The Sunday Ramblers are going to be a little unhappy aren't they?
If my budding plan works out - not so much. But it is a concern I have.
Some of you may be relieved to hear I can't make this now - going down to Essex to pick up our two new miniature Beagle pups
I should be able "borrow" the radios from the mrs running club.
Confirm tomorrow.
Just back from a quick spin around the valley, we opted not to do the route as we'll be doing it on Sunday but we were on trails nearby and they are wet, muddy and there is quite a bit of standing water about the place.
It was warm tonight and sufficient cloud cover to prevent a decent frost.
Str.... Can I come?