Hi CG - just thought I'd drop you a note to wish you good luck this weekend 🙂
I'm afraid I won't be able to join you as my knee is still not in the best of shape - my poor SC is gathering dust 🙁
Hope you guys have a blast and I want to see loads of piccies 😉
Hi tinker-belle - that's very kind of you. I do hope that your knee gets sorted soon and we can meet up. Hang in there!
shame you can't make it tinker-belle - hope to meet you another time and hope your knee feels better soon 🙂
i have been to swinley a few times now with c_g and no matter the numbers the rides have always turned out good! i think you'll find several will say they can make it and then some will drop out which is pretty normal.
i'm not worried at all about how many people will turn up as it's going to be fun regardless!
How is Swinley holding up at the moment? I guess it's muddy in places?
beaker - the conditions are great. Trails have been running really fast. Have had a little sleet today though 😥
Forecast is for a bit more sleet, but it's going to be very cold, so little chance of heavy rain.
Which is good.
CG; any further info on good pubs nearby? The one in Windlesham is ok, actually. Quiet little place, and you can see the car park out of the window, if you're worried about your bike. I can't imagine anyone would break into your car there. And you'd be out the door straight on them, if they did.
no disrespect, but for a ride looking to be this big, i'll likely ride elsewhere, as big groups are just chaos in my experience.
Will probably ride the North Downs early, and then go to yoga.
No-one's forcing you to have to ride in the group! If you don't like it, you can always slide off on your own.
Indeed I can, but if I'm riding on my own i'll choose somewhere other than Swinley.
pk - how big do you think the group will be then? I just don't believe you can tell with these rides. You can always join us for the morning and disappear to the jump gulley or wherever afterwards?
Alternatively ride behind me cos I've planned the route ... and don't have eyes in the back of my head 😀
are you for real pk? i'm really disappointed 😥
I'm 4real, although not in a Richey Edwards way (do a google images if you don't know what that refers too...)
I'm thinking there'll be 40+ people, and whilst i'm sure you're all really nice and stuff, I hate riding in big groups - it's a personal preference thing. 15, maybe 20 is a huge group in my opinion, and even then i would probably split it into 2.
Would a guided tour with just moi sway you at all?! 😆
You need to be careful offering one on one guiding.....
Why?
pk - what a bluet*t. Sometimes its not all about the ride, mainly its the company. Suppose with your attitude they'll all be glad your not joining them. Get a life
Offering one on one guiding to male STW'ers.... I think you'll have a lot requests
lol - and there from radoggair is the reason why I don't bother.
rado, I agree it's about the company, which is why in smaller groups you can actually chat to people, about a fair bit of stuff (not just riding, as that's just one of many things I'm interested in) and actually get to know a bit more about them, all without worrying how many people are around you, whether you'll clip a wheel if you switch off, whether someone else will trip yours etc. You know, actual chatting, rather than swapping around positions in a larger bunch, saying a cursory "hello, who are you on the forum, whoops, singletrack bit, hopefully catch up with you in a bit". I wasn't 100% that I wouldn't be going, but hey, you've just helped me make up my mind.
oh, and bluetit really is a pathetic insult. You could have called me a **** or something, but no, you chose bluetit.
Oh, I thought the STW guys were true gentlemen 😉
But I should say thanks to CG / Aleigh for organising it though - good work, and I hope it's a great ride.
Aleigh, another time maybe.
There aren't even enough trails at swinley for you all to fit on at the same time!
well... i've never been to Swinley, so even if there are 40 riders, i'll be getting a guided tour of the trails and know if i want to go back. so as long as nothing comes up, i'll try to get down there.
[i]Aleigh, another time maybe[/i]
I'd like that. Sorry you won't come along but I understand 🙂
djglover - Member
There aren't even enough trails at swinley for you all to fit on at the same time!
you saying we're fat or something...? 😉
😆
there's tones of room 😀
I'm coming for sure, won't feel good at all - chest infection not yet cured, but miss my bike and really want to see the madness called STW Forum Live.
As I'm coming by train from Feltham, do I hop off in Ascott or where? And what tyres?
Hairychested - Martin's Heron Station is the nearest.
Currently you don't need full-on mud tyres on both wheels as there are some roots. I'm not yet a tyre tart but am sure there are others who will suggest some. FWIW I'm using Bontrager Mud X 1.8 on the front and Panaracer Fire XC on the rear. Cue laughter 🙄
Hi all,
Just a offer to anyone needing a lift on Saturday. I have space for one, maybe two people and bikes if needed. I will be coming from Hertfordshire way so give me a shout.
I have Michelin Mud DH, Intense Mud DH, Conti semi-slicks, Intense System4 (2.25"). Any suggestions?
bikini wax? glen medeiros album?
Glen Medeiros!
Shame on you for even remembering him!!! Shit the bed, that brings back some memories (mostly hazy, involving teenage parties, too much Thunderbids/Pink Lady and utter, utter rejection).
[url= http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=MLxTEV5vpyg ]Nothing's gonna change my love for you[/url], surely one of the greatest love songs ever!
I bet Aleigh had this...
In fact, I propose that it should be the theme tune for this weekend's ride.
Hey, look who's back!
😀
Dunno if I said Elaine, but I can't make this ride, sorry
🙁
No Poddy? Nooooo!
Who's going to take pics, then?
Not going now. 😥
I'm gonna organise one from my gaff at some point soonish when it's warm and dry....
::wakes up fron dream::
Arrrrgggghhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!
Have fun, looks like i'm going to be missing this now.. Have had to return a couple of parts to CRC and probably won't get them in time....
Maybe someone could lend you some bits? What d'you need?
and a Richard and Judy style "Welcome Back" to Peter P.
I will be expecting some quality piccys from you .
Shame you cant make it.
STM
I thank you
🙂
Never been away though, mate.... Just in disguise....
😉
Pete - am sorry that you won't be there, presumably K won't be either? I was rather hoping you would be official photographer, with the usual stipulation naturally 😀
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[b]Needed[/b] - Photographer needed to capture the spirit of the STW Swinley Forest Forum Ride. E-mail in profile. Thank you!
Maybe someone could lend you some bits? What d'you need?
Square taper BB 73- 110mm or longer and a 5 arm CD Chain ring will do it... 🙂
Think i'll show my face in the LBS tomorrow...
I shall try and show my face. (I'll be the tall bloke looking lost, as I always do)
Hairychested, I will be getting the train there too. I'm just a little bit further into London around Syon Lane.
[i]I bet Aleigh had this...[/i]
urmmm no, sorry to disappoint you! why do you think i'd possess such rubbish? i was into bros for goodness sake! 😆
luke (or maybe Matt) goss was great in Hellboy II
luke 😉