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bike clean - no, forgot
correct tyres - only tyres!
bag packed - need to go to Tesco in the morning
excited - dunno, but i need a pooh
Call you later MM, and see you in the morning.
new bike built - check
quick spin around the block - nothing fell off - check
bike rack on car - check
anticipation - check
See you on the far side some time after 10am tomorrow 🙂
Oooooh!
Bike cleaned - check.
Chain degreased and freshly lubed - check. Point deducted cos I couldn't be bothered removing it though.
Seasick pills packed - check.
MTFU attitude transplant - check.
Wot tyres for the Purbecks anyone?
See y'all in the mornin' 😀
Buzz - intending to be on 10.00 ferry, but don't be surprised if it's the one after. Not sure how many will be over Studland side, but if you could all try and bump into each other it might be useful. Maybe wait by the loos opposite shell bay restaurant. That sounds a bit iffy, waiting to meet strangers near a public loo, oh well.
Maybe wait by the loos opposite shell bay restaurant.
Yep I'll loiter around there and grab anyone else I see on a bike. Don't worry about the time.
Will I be able to park for free somewhere up Ferry Road?
Don't know what the deal is with parking Studland side, never do it.
National trust car park near the loos, don't know if you are allowed to park on the roadside, but plenty do. Better check first, don't want you all to get parking tickets.
Oooooh!Bike cleaned - check.
Chain degreased and freshly lubed - check. Point deducted cos I couldn't be bothered removing it though.
Seasick pills packed - check.
MTFU attitude transplant - check.Wot tyres for the Purbecks anyone?
See y'all in the mornin'
What tyre choice have you got?
Seeyouallat10amon thestudlandside.
illbetheonewiththesorehead....
tyre choice doesn't really matter. I've seen all sorts being used here. Not a semi slick though, and a full DH one would be overkill.
Early weather check, is blue sky, not a cloud and minimal wind - so pack the mankini and the suntan lotion
Parking on the road on the studland side is free and legal
I can see nine barrow down from my bed. Weather looks good. Don't want to leave the bed with coffee dog and pastries.
Ugly smelly bikers or cudles in bed? Mmmmmm
tyres. Anything will do. Stll hard and dusty with no mud
Thanks for coming everyone, hope you all enjoyed yourselves.
Special thanks to Johnny, Dave and the other locals who helped out with the route and guiding. Sorry we missed you after leaving the pub, one of the Salisbury boys had a flat when we went to leave, so we ended up on the ferry after.
See most of you again soon i'd imagine.
Great fun today, was nice to see all that stuff on the Heath. Always seen it before as a bit of a chore to get through before the ridge 8O. Cheers to everyone for sorting it out, I fear that two pubs and one cafe may now be a blueprint for the future... Thanks for the sticker Charlie, looks good. Now all I need is one on the other side that says "I accelerate for cake" and I'm sorted 🙂
Thanks rusty and all the locals for a lovely day, holding gates etc. I am quite embarrassed about my careless crash into the back of the other Mendip homeboy: elliptic 😳
Any day that involved dusty singletrack, strong ale, camaraderie and sunburn is an ace day!
Yup-
Cheers All, that was a cracking ride, great to meet more of you too- look forward to seeing the photos if anyone posts them.
If anyone who was using a gps wanted to post the route that would be magic...
Catch you all soon 😉
I share your embarassment Buzz, I managed to hit someone at the sharp right corner on the descent into corfe. Sorry again fella, didn't realise you were braking until I was in the air 😳
Top day today.
Thanks to Rusty and the locals for a great route. Good to put some faces to the names.
Hairychested, hope your legs are feeling better now, if not you can always tuck into one of thoughs kegs of yours 🙂
thanks one and all for a great day .sorry if i didn't say cheerio properly at the pub .not intentional 😯 went to knoll beach for a gert lush ice cream !!!!
Thanks to rusty for organising this 🙂
It was such a good day, lovely bunch of STW'ers, fun trails, sunshine, as much food and drink as you could consume. Big respect to the two guys who cleaned that massive climb towards the end 8)
I am also relieved that I didn't spurt any blood this time 🙄
eviljoe - I have the gps route. Do you want it in gpx format?
See you all again soon!
Hi CG. I'd also like the GPX file. My email is in my profile.
😳 old girls and technology! I forgot to delete another route and don't know how to get ride of its waypoints from the large tracklog. So ... in effect you get two routes 🙄
buzz - do you still want the gpx?
I've done the very same myself. Yes that's fine I can trim the file to show just the Purbecks ride (when I get around to it).
buzz - gpx sent, fingers crossed it has worked!!
Thanks for a wonderful day out, I loved every (almost) minute of it.
MM - you saved me, I'll be buying some of such stuff this week.
Cramps? London Pride cures them. Testing done yesterday, will repeat tonight (to ensure the results are consistent).
CG - can I also have the file please? Email in profile. Thanks.
Rusty, thanks for making me wonder if I could moved into Dorset, hmmm....
Great day out, great weather, great bunch... and the worlds heaviest pastie... I was still eating it at 8pm (I stayed at the square for a while).
And the shocker is I was shown some great singletrack that is right on my doorstep...! Must explore more.
Thanks everyone
Yep, top ride chaps! TRhanks to R-T for organising and the other locals for their help.
I'm ffffing knackered today, but I reckon I got a bit dehydrated on the ride, and we didn't get home until after 8pm with the hellish traffic on the A31/M3, all the way to Winchester, crawling...
I'll get the pics sorted as soon as a I can, but it might be Wednesday or Thursday before I get the time 🙂
Looking forward to seeing some dusty shots.... something to cherish during the wet seasons
I got a bit dehydrated on the ride
Aye, strong cider does that 😉
Thanks for the home-made biccies Mrs Poddy.
Hi CG-
A GPX file will be fine, I can edit that in Tracklogs :-). email in profile, much appreciated!
Looking forward to those pics....
Any pics ready yet?
I thought Mr Poddy said the end of the week?
Pics are up now