have a feeling sticky labels would end up scattered all over swinley by the end of the ride, with this amount of people its best that we're all called "dave" for the day i think.
OK, I'll put mine across my mouth. Oh wait ... make that two labels. 🙄
you don't like the name dave? 😥
Nah, sorry!
What about Sammy Louise? Is she allowed to be 'herself'?
dave suits me i suppose
Dunny look like I'll be there, everyone else I was hoping to travel down with has dropped out and fuel costs are prohibative for me to drive down without sharing the costs
Lonely biking continues 🙁
Poor rOcKeTdOg. 🙁
Can you not just make an exception? You like Swinley and its Sexy Ladies. 😉
As the sun will be shining, I shall wear my blue Singletrack jersey. 8)
beautiful day today, should dry out any dampness from yesterday 🙂
today is preparation day, fiddle with bikes, charge the camera, clear some space on the netbook, charge the walkie talkies and watch as many mtb dvds as i can to convince myself that despite medical advice i should fly off those dropped curbs 8)
Dampness? Hah... it was a watery swamp yesterday.
its been dry all week though, so its just yesterdays rain to drain/dry surely?
Swamp or no swamp....it's going to be a laugh regardless!
Can't make it now, removing myself from the list 🙁
philconsequence +2
mrsconsequence - SLOW GROUP
Bigface0_0 MEDIUM GROUP
mrlebowski
dandelionandmurdoch
Torminalis +1 - Medium group!
guido
boriselbrus
topgunsteve +2
hilldodger
tazzymtb
nickf
Mr Woppit
thisisnotaspoon - MEDIUM GROUP
rOcKeTdOg +4
toab - SLOW GROUP
Keva
Anna B
Andy
singletrackmind
Kevsterjw - SLOW
RichPenny
langer1
mboy
allthegear
jimithenomad + 1
cinnamon_girl - SLOW GROUP
Gephaudio + 1
captaindanger
atlaz
Mr Happy Jack +1
goatboyisheretopleaseyou
lungman
mulacs
aleigh - SLOW GROUP
DrRS**** +1
flebby + 4
The Southern Yeti - FAST/FASTISH GROUP
ononeorange +1
DrP (depending on flights and stuff)
neilneilorangepeel +1 MEDIUM GROUP
nacho
scud
Dickyboy
psychle
lexiekay - SLOW GROUP (probably)
hilldodger
neilnevill (if ankle allows)
I_Ache
Tiger6791
SamB
mrblobby
timothius
miguelito
mike61 +more?
futon river crossing
Piha
Uberscott & Mrs Uberscott - SLOW GROUP
ChrisA66 - SLOW GROUP
ralph1471
Sandwich +1 - MEDIUM GROUP (plus 1 in SLOW GROUP)
lewismorgan
PaulD
jg911 = SLOW GROUP
Phil56 = medium group please
PlopNofear +3 (Medium to Fast)
ericemel plus 4 slow group
goodgey Medium group I think
Tenuous (medium/fast) + Mrs Tenuous (slow)
mattstreet + 1 or 2 (slow)
jimmyjames +2 (slow or medium tbc
I don't think I'll be able to make it now, removing myself from the list. Have fun everyone.
philconsequence +2
mrsconsequence - SLOW GROUP
Bigface0_0 MEDIUM GROUP
mrlebowski
dandelionandmurdoch
Torminalis +1 - Medium group!
guido
boriselbrus
topgunsteve +2
hilldodger
tazzymtb
nickf
Mr Woppit
thisisnotaspoon - MEDIUM GROUP
rOcKeTdOg +4
toab - SLOW GROUP
Keva
Anna B
Andy
singletrackmind
Kevsterjw - SLOW
RichPenny
langer1
mboy
allthegear
jimithenomad + 1
cinnamon_girl - SLOW GROUP
Gephaudio + 1
captaindanger
atlaz
Mr Happy Jack +1
goatboyisheretopleaseyou
lungman
mulacs
aleigh - SLOW GROUP
DrRS**** +1
flebby + 4
The Southern Yeti - FAST/FASTISH GROUP
ononeorange +1
DrP (depending on flights and stuff)
neilneilorangepeel +1 MEDIUM GROUP
nacho
scud
Dickyboy
psychle
lexiekay - SLOW GROUP (probably)
hilldodger
neilnevill (if ankle allows)
I_Ache
Tiger6791
SamB
mrblobby
timothius
miguelito
mike61 +more?
futon river crossing
Uberscott & Mrs Uberscott - SLOW GROUP
ChrisA66 - SLOW GROUP
ralph1471
Sandwich +1 - MEDIUM GROUP (plus 1 in SLOW GROUP)
lewismorgan
PaulD
jg911 = SLOW GROUP
Phil56 = medium group please
PlopNofear +3 (Medium to Fast)
ericemel plus 4 slow group
goodgey Medium group I think
Tenuous (medium/fast) + Mrs Tenuous (slow)
mattstreet + 1 or 2 (slow)
jimmyjames +2 (slow or medium tbc
I'm not going to make it. I managed to bust my rear brake in the filth yesterday
Plan seemed to be going so well...
mrs blobby.... off for a spa day pampering
blobby pooch... booked in for some doggy day care
inappropriate bike... lyric forked hardtail polished and buffed
... all set to make sexy party time.
Despite this meticulous planning an annoying tickly throat from earlier in the week has since developed into the killer that is man flu. I doubt I'll survive the night so better count me out 🙁
charging up the helmet cam now 😀
I am choosing which hotpants to wear 😀
Shame that some have dropped out, including piha (Mojo will be making an appearance for some pointing and laughing). 🙄
Well Mrs Sandwich saw the mankini and alcantara outfit and has asserted her Droite de Madame! I am to wear the outfit for the rest of the weekend waiting on her hand and foot. Dark hints have been made as to other requirements, am slightly worried. Will attempt to make the next one, without letting on what I'm wearing. Have removed me from the list.
philconsequence +2
mrsconsequence - SLOW GROUP
Bigface0_0 MEDIUM GROUP
mrlebowski
dandelionandmurdoch
Torminalis +1 - Medium group!
guido
boriselbrus
topgunsteve +2
hilldodger
tazzymtb
nickf
Mr Woppit
thisisnotaspoon - MEDIUM GROUP
rOcKeTdOg +4
toab - SLOW GROUP
Keva
Anna B
Andy
singletrackmind
Kevsterjw - SLOW
RichPenny
langer1
mboy
allthegear
jimithenomad + 1
cinnamon_girl - SLOW GROUP
Gephaudio + 1
captaindanger
atlaz
Mr Happy Jack +1
goatboyisheretopleaseyou
lungman
mulacs
aleigh - SLOW GROUP
DrRS**** +1
flebby + 4
The Southern Yeti - FAST/FASTISH GROUP
ononeorange +1
DrP (depending on flights and stuff)
neilneilorangepeel +1 MEDIUM GROUP
nacho
scud
Dickyboy
psychle
lexiekay - SLOW GROUP (probably)
hilldodger
neilnevill (if ankle allows)
I_Ache
Tiger6791
SamB
mrblobby
timothius
miguelito
mike61 +more?
futon river crossing
Uberscott & Mrs Uberscott - SLOW GROUP
ChrisA66 - SLOW GROUP
ralph1471
lewismorgan
PaulD
jg911 = SLOW GROUP
Phil56 = medium group please
PlopNofear +3 (Medium to Fast)
ericemel plus 4 slow group
goodgey Medium group I think
Tenuous (medium/fast) + Mrs Tenuous (slow)
mattstreet + 1 or 2 (slow)
jimmyjames +2 (slow or medium tbc
Must be the fetish wear that is worrying partners. 😉
I'm posting this from the bath, getting all fresh and smooth for the big event.
I'm so excited I've even stopped speaking in a monotone voice.
its stunning here today! just got the bikes ready and tyres pumped up. space cleared on the netbook, everything on charge. excited 
TSY - Sammy Louise must be coming?
phil - how are you feeling, apart from excited obviously?
I'm feeling terrified!
I am looking forward to chatting!
I've even given my bike its annual clean.
philconsequence +2
mrsconsequence - SLOW GROUP
Bigface0_0 MEDIUM GROUP
mrlebowski
dandelionandmurdoch
Torminalis +1 - Medium group!
guido
boriselbrus
topgunsteve +2
hilldodger
tazzymtb
nickf
Mr Woppit
thisisnotaspoon - MEDIUM GROUP
rOcKeTdOg +4
toab - SLOW GROUP
Keva
Anna B
Andy
singletrackmind
Kevsterjw - SLOW
RichPenny
langer1
mboy
allthegear
jimithenomad + 1
cinnamon_girl - SLOW GROUP
Gephaudio + 1
captaindanger
atlaz
Mr Happy Jack +1
goatboyisheretopleaseyou
lungman+1 (medium group please)
mulacs
aleigh - SLOW GROUP
DrRS**** +1
flebby + 4
The Southern Yeti - FAST/FASTISH GROUP
ononeorange +1
DrP (depending on flights and stuff)
neilneilorangepeel +1 MEDIUM GROUP
nacho
scud
Dickyboy
psychle
lexiekay - SLOW GROUP (probably)
hilldodger
neilnevill (if ankle allows)
I_Ache
Tiger6791
SamB
mrblobby
timothius
miguelito
mike61 +more?
futon river crossing
Uberscott & Mrs Uberscott - SLOW GROUP
ChrisA66 - SLOW GROUP
ralph1471
lewismorgan
PaulD
jg911 = SLOW GROUP
Phil56 = medium group please
PlopNofear +3 (Medium to Fast)
ericemel plus 4 slow group
goodgey Medium group I think
Tenuous (medium/fast) + Mrs Tenuous (slow)
mattstreet + 1 or 2 (slow)
jimmyjames +2 (slow or medium tbc
feeling pretty rubbish at the moment, going to be a tough ride tomorrow, could really do with another leader for a slow group instead of me so i can jump off the bike and film a little/recover from each 50meter section haha!
philconsequence +2
mrsconsequence - SLOW GROUP
Bigface0_0 MEDIUM GROUP
mrlebowski
dandelionandmurdoch
Torminalis +1 - Medium group!
guido
boriselbrus
topgunsteve +2
hilldodger
tazzymtb
nickf
Mr Woppit
thisisnotaspoon - MEDIUM GROUP
rOcKeTdOg +4
toab - SLOW GROUP
Keva
Anna B
Andy
singletrackmind
Kevsterjw - SLOW
RichPenny
langer1
mboy
allthegear
jimithenomad + 1
cinnamon_girl - SLOW GROUP
Gephaudio + 1
captaindanger
atlaz
Mr Happy Jack +1
goatboyisheretopleaseyou
lungman+1 (medium group please)
mulacs
aleigh - SLOW GROUP
DrRS**** +1
flebby + 3 - SLOW GROUP
The Southern Yeti - FAST/FASTISH GROUP
ononeorange +1
DrP (depending on flights and stuff)
neilneilorangepeel +1 MEDIUM GROUP
nacho
scud
Dickyboy
psychle
lexiekay - SLOW GROUP (probably)
hilldodger
neilnevill (if ankle allows)
I_Ache
Tiger6791
SamB
mrblobby
timothius
miguelito
mike61 +more?
futon river crossing
Uberscott & Mrs Uberscott - SLOW GROUP
ChrisA66 - SLOW GROUP
ralph1471
lewismorgan
PaulD
jg911 = SLOW GROUP
Phil56 = medium group please
PlopNofear +3 (Medium to Fast)
ericemel plus 4 slow group
goodgey Medium group I think
Tenuous (medium/fast) + Mrs Tenuous (slow)
mattstreet + 1 or 2 (slow)
jimmyjames +2 (slow or medium tbc
looking forward to bumping tyres and swapping soreen with you all 🙂
[b]road closure reminder[/b]
M3 junction 3, the A322 leading to A30 Bagshot is closed due to bridge repairs. Diversions will send you all round the world so M3 junction 4 would be quicker.
Directions: Take A331 signed for Camberley, Wokingham, Sandhurst. At The Meadows (where A30 crosses) take A321 past Tesco/M & S, looking for A3095 Bracknell. At large roundabout where B3430 (Nine Mile Ride) crosses, turn right signed The Look Out, and it will be on right hand side.
[b]also[/b]
Reading Half Marathon is on tomorrow.
I'm gonna come. Anyone want to car-share from Oxford?
philconsequence +2
mrsconsequence - SLOW GROUP
Bigface0_0 MEDIUM GROUP
mrlebowski
dandelionandmurdoch
Torminalis +1 - Medium group!
guido
boriselbrus
topgunsteve +2
hilldodger
tazzymtb
nickf
Mr Woppit
thisisnotaspoon - MEDIUM GROUP
rOcKeTdOg +4
toab - SLOW GROUP
Keva
Anna B
Andy
singletrackmind
Kevsterjw - SLOW
RichPenny
langer1
mboy
allthegear
jimithenomad + 1
cinnamon_girl - SLOW GROUP
Gephaudio + 1
captaindanger
atlaz
Mr Happy Jack +1
goatboyisheretopleaseyou
lungman+1 (medium group please)
mulacs
aleigh - SLOW GROUP
DrRS**** +1
flebby + 4
The Southern Yeti - FAST/FASTISH GROUP
ononeorange +1
DrP (depending on flights and stuff)
neilneilorangepeel +1 MEDIUM GROUP
nacho
scud
Dickyboy
psychle
lexiekay - SLOW GROUP (probably)
hilldodger
neilnevill (if ankle allows)
I_Ache
Tiger6791
SamB
mrblobby
timothius
miguelito
mike61 +more?
futon river crossing
Uberscott & Mrs Uberscott - SLOW GROUP
ChrisA66 - SLOW GROUP
ralph1471
lewismorgan
PaulD
jg911 = SLOW GROUP
Phil56 = medium group please
PlopNofear +3 (Medium to Fast)
ericemel plus 4 slow group
goodgey Medium group I think
Tenuous (medium/fast) + Mrs Tenuous (slow)
mattstreet + 1 or 2 (slow)
jimmyjames +2 (slow or medium tbc)
TimS Medium-fastish (maybe, depending on how fast fast is)
Evenin' all,
Long-time-lurker, first-time-poster here.
Would love to join you all for the ride tomorrow.
cheers,
Mazz
philconsequence +2
mrsconsequence - SLOW GROUP
Bigface0_0 MEDIUM GROUP
mrlebowski
dandelionandmurdoch
Torminalis +1 - Medium group!
guido
boriselbrus
topgunsteve +2
hilldodger
tazzymtb
nickf
Mr Woppit
thisisnotaspoon - MEDIUM GROUP
rOcKeTdOg +4
toab - SLOW GROUP
Keva
Anna B
Andy
singletrackmind
Kevsterjw - SLOW
RichPenny
langer1
mboy
allthegear
jimithenomad + 1
cinnamon_girl - SLOW GROUP
Gephaudio + 1
captaindanger
atlaz
Mr Happy Jack +1
goatboyisheretopleaseyou
lungman+1 (medium group please)
mulacs
aleigh - SLOW GROUP
DrRS**** +1
flebby + 4
The Southern Yeti - FAST/FASTISH GROUP
ononeorange +1
DrP (depending on flights and stuff)
neilneilorangepeel +1 MEDIUM GROUP
nacho
scud
Dickyboy
psychle
lexiekay - SLOW GROUP (probably)
hilldodger
neilnevill (if ankle allows)
I_Ache
Tiger6791
SamB
mrblobby
timothius
miguelito
mike61 +more?
futon river crossing
Uberscott & Mrs Uberscott - SLOW GROUP
ChrisA66 - SLOW GROUP
ralph1471
lewismorgan
PaulD
jg911 = SLOW GROUP
Phil56 = medium group please
PlopNofear +3 (Medium to Fast)
ericemel plus 4 slow group
goodgey Medium group I think
Tenuous (medium/fast) + Mrs Tenuous (slow)
mattstreet + 1 or 2 (slow)
jimmyjames +2 (slow or medium tbc)
TimS Medium-fastish (maybe, depending on how fast fast is)
Mazz (Slow group please)
philconsequence +2
mrsconsequence - SLOW GROUP
Bigface0_0 MEDIUM GROUP
mrlebowski
dandelionandmurdoch
Torminalis +1 - Medium group!
guido
boriselbrus
topgunsteve +2
hilldodger
tazzymtb
nickf
Mr Woppit
thisisnotaspoon - MEDIUM GROUP
rOcKeTdOg +4
toab - SLOW GROUP
Keva
Anna B
Andy
singletrackmind
Kevsterjw - SLOW
RichPenny
langer1
mboy
allthegear
jimithenomad + 1
cinnamon_girl - SLOW GROUP
Gephaudio + 1
captaindanger
atlaz
Mr Happy Jack +1
goatboyisheretopleaseyou
lungman+1 (medium group please)
mulacs
aleigh - SLOW GROUP
DrRS**** +1
flebby + 4
The Southern Yeti - FAST/FASTISH GROUP
ononeorange +1
DrP (depending on flights and stuff)
neilneilorangepeel +1 MEDIUM GROUP
nacho
scud
Dickyboy
psychle
lexiekay - SLOW GROUP (probably)
hilldodger
neilnevill (if ankle allows)
I_Ache
Tiger6791
SamB
mrblobby
timothius
miguelito
mike61 +more?
futon river crossing
Uberscott & Mrs Uberscott - SLOW GROUP
ChrisA66 - SLOW GROUP
ralph1471
lewismorgan
PaulD
jg911 = SLOW GROUP
Phil56 = medium group please
PlopNofear +3 (Medium to Fast)
ericemel plus 4 slow group
goodgey Medium group I think
Tenuous (medium/fast) + Mrs Tenuous (slow)
mattstreet + 1 or 2 (slow)
jimmyjames +2 (slow or medium tbc)
TimS Medium-fastish (maybe, depending on how fast fast is)
Mazz (Slow group please)
thel33ter +1 (Probably Medium)
See y'all tommorow 🙂
Woohoo, this is going to be great!
Hope you're in good voice aleigh as we're depending on hearing your dulcet tones to work out where you are. 😉
my voice is on top form 😀
Good girl. 🙂
15 hours and counting....
Sorry chaps, I'm out 🙁 ... feeling a bit tired and sore tonight, so a good nights sleep and a lie in are in order... will go for a ride on Monday instead. Have fun tomorrow! 🙂
just making a nest for yeti for the night, we've given him another bath (fur was all matted) and decorated him with pretty bows and ribbons) when he turns up tomorrow it'll be like the scene in beauty and the beast where they dance 😀
see you tomorrow everyone!
I've baked a cake 🙂
I baked 2 in fact, but I'm eating one of them now 🙂 🙂 😀
Cant make this now. Have fun all 😥
I'm watching Yeti sleeping, do you think he'll mind if I slip into bed next to him?
Sammie-Louise Taylor x
I am sure s/he would love that. Nibble his/hers/its toes.
I'm watching Yeti sleeping, do you think he'll mind if I slip into [s]bed next to[/s] him?
*s*****
i wonder who posted that from my account 🙄
typical yetis, can't trust em!
I'm out.
Twisted me ankle on a ride this morning (at Swinley!).
Have a great ride all. Hoping the sun shines for ya!
suns out and the skies are turning a sexy shade of blue.
sorry to hear about your ankle mazz, hope it heals quickly!
Cheers Phil.
Looks like it'll be a cracker, most of the trails that I saw were in pretty good shape.
I'll stick around to see you all at the start & say Hi
Gutted- last minute change of plans means I can't make it 🙁
Same here - domestic issue means I need to be at home - gutted.
Hope you have fun
Phil
Stupid car wouldnt start - heap of junk 😈
Hope you all have a great ride
Just got back from a weekend working away in full view of the glorious Purbecks bathed in sunshine 🙁
Sorry I couldn't make the ride in the end, am sure you all had fun!
yeah,another sorry here too... had to decide between spending money up getting up there or a new wheelset (cheers Johnl), and the wheels won.
someone needs to tell me how to stop upgrading my bike... 🙁
I'm sorry to hear that people couldn't come but you didn't miss much. who am I kidding yes you did! it was a great ride so thanks from me to all of the leaders and organisers!
Great ride today.[list]
Big thanks to Phil for organising it, and massive thank you to the guides/ride leaders/sweepers who kept us all together and provided a fab overview of some of Swinley's trails.
Mucho, mucho gracias,
Martin (slow group)
Even more frustrated with this stupid cold after reading your posts 🙁
Thanks for organising Phil... I had a great time. Big thanks to Jason for leading us on one of the medium rides.
Phil
Likewise, thanks for organising Phil, it was a great ride, and thank you to Jason too for your brilliant route.
jg911, who were you? Me and peaslakedave were two of the group of 4 younger guys
Thanks for the ride phil and cg, looking forward to the videos
Mike
Tebbalot - I was one of the older guys at the back most of the time. White helmet, black Santa Cruz Blur.
You lot were nutters doing those jumps at jump gulley... hats off to you 😉
Phil
Thanks to all involved, the organisers, the participants, I had a great ride with the medium group. My apologies for leaving a bit early, I couldn't wait any longer for my Sunday roast. 😀
Was nice to finally get to meet some of the characters from this place, and learn a some new bits of Swinley.
Looking forward to the next one already! 😀
Phil and CG,
Thanks for providing a group to follow me round Swinley.
We had a super ride and a cracking pace (at times).
Trails were running very well indeed.
Looking forward to the videos....15 minutes of fame, etc.
For those interested, we often ride on Saturday mornings, starting between 0800 and 0900 by mutual arrangement.
Mail me (see profile) if interested.
PaulD
Another shout of thanks to Jason & his leadership skills in the medium pace group 🙂 hope the girl (sorry didn't get your name) doesn't feel to battered & bruised after her log interface near the end.
Thanks Phil and CG for a great day! Lovely to meet everyone and look forward to the next group ride!
Ali
Another "Thank You" to Phil for organising and Jason for leading. Great days riding, and sorry about the puncture break near the end...
Boris
Can only echo comments above - big thanks to Phil & CG for organising & leading us round. Lovely stuff - sorry couldn't hang around for the pub afterwards. 'til next time - have a good one.
Thanks to Phil for organising, PaulD for leading and the rest of the "fast" group. Really enjoyed it, especially as our little group fancied/expected a poodle in the medium group after a 15 mile ride that we began at 8am followed by a full english breakfast! The trails were running great too and nice to ride some new bits too. Thanks everyone!
Good to meet everyone! Ian ( tall bloke, black rockhopper!)
another one who didn't make it here... bit of a late night left me needing extra sleep this morning. I did however get out for a glorious 30mile ride in the sunshine this afternoon 🙂
Kev
Excellent ride today Paul. A bit like a Gorrick race. Was proud to be chosen as a sweeper.
Phil are you available for bar mitzvahs?
Paul - thanks again for leading a great ride today!
A big thank you to phil for organising and also to the many riders who turned up. 8)
Trails were running well and there was even some sunshine!
For those in the Slow group, that was just a small selection of trails that Swinley has to offer.
thisisnotaspoon - do hope you're not suffering too much, definitely worth getting the injury checked out.
Thanks to Phil and all involved. Had a great time and hope to do it again. First time riding The Labrynth and Babymaker(?) - top fun! Chris (rigid 29 singlespeed)
Yeah, top days playing in the woods, thanks to phil for being prepared to shout loud enough to bring order to chaos, thisisnotaspoon for shouting encouragement like 'come on, you are holding up a one armed singlespeeder' 😀 Seriously though, get someone to have a look at your arm and excellent effort for making it to the end.
Everyone else for a cracking day. Good work medium group 2!
Yes, just wanted to say thanks on behalf myself and my two non-forum dwelling cohorts to everyone that made today's ride awesome, particularly Phil for organising and the single-speed wielding, wrist injuring Leader of Medium Group 2(?!). Sorry, bad with names but very grateful! Looking forward to the next one.
Had a great spin today in Swinley! Thanks a million to Jason, who lead a great cycle through the forest. Really enjoyed it.
Cheer for today Phil really enjoyed it, I've email you my clips for your blockbuster movie.. 8)
Big thanks to Phil, CG & aleigh for sorting it for the slow group. Had great fun today, appreciate you showing us around some of your rather plush backyard 🙂
Great ride Phil, thanks for organising, also a big thanks to PaulD for leading.... my god the guy can shift!! looking forward to the next ride
Ben - black Yeti