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RT you are a very naughty boy !!!!
Follow the scent of the bacon rolls cooking 8)
hmmm, will it be raining?
Mmmmmm. Bacon rolls. Looking forward to this. Long-range weather forecast is good (although perhaps I shouldn't tempt fate)... 😀
who's cooking bacon rolls ?and is the car park pay and display ?if so how much ?
Oldfart, there is no obvious sign to the lookout on the B road in the direction you're going (or if there is, I missed it last week.) Basically, you turn left when you're opposite the big water park thingy.
head for the coral reef car park opposite. free car park.
The Lookout carpark is free...
oldfart - Memberwho's cooking bacon rolls ?
"cinnamon_girl", isn't it? 😉
Will we be get marked down if tyre logos and valves are not correctly alligned or if we have not weeded our parking bay to the satisfaction of the regulars 😉 😆
You will cetainly lose points for poor use of the English language.
Oops, I will go down in the negative then
sounds like im burgered then 🙄
😉
The Cafe will be open from 9.00 am to serve bacon rolls, fried egg rolls or bacon and fried egg rolls. Tea and coffee will be available too.
Please buy something as I used my powers of persuasion by inferring that mountain bikers like their food 😀
There will be an unofficial bike inspection taking place so anyone using wrong tyres with wrong pressure, wrong lube, wrong hair style etc will feel the wrath of the STW Nellie-know-it-alls postings on here 🙄
I have inside information that WCA has a new bike which he'll be bringing to this ride....
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might if i can get in time up ride across from woking
Sorry guys but I may not make this. The OH has been ill for the last week and know I'm starting to feel rough. I'd rather not spread it around the group.
Not 100% sure if i can make it. Do we need to sign up/register anywhere? or can we just turn up? how many people are planning to ride this?
Just turn up. There's be LOTS of people there, I reckon ....
Is Fred / Oliver Reed / Azz going to grace us with his presence??
Or is he still banned and barred from social events, or just where alcohol and women are involved?
Sorry Az, if your reading this.
Use the zoom in and out function to find the M3.
Hope to see you all there, if its not torrential rain.
CG
can you refresh me on what time it all kicks off etc(just so I dont drink too much beer saturday night) ?
Cafe open at 9, meet at 10, start riding at 10:30!
Will hopefully be there, awaiting an email from a lecturer on Friday to see for sure! Plus if it looks like it's going to be overly wet then I'll be staying at home and watching the grand prix instead- don't fancy sitting in muddy wet clothes for the journey home 🙁
Mr K how long will it take from my house ?
old fart its about two and a half hrs from my house to GC towers and its not far from there. Im staying in Oxford satuday night at my lads place he's laying on a pub night out and cooked breakfast!
Yep, coming down for this.
OK, here we go.
[b]Sunday 1st November[/b] Meet at 10.00am here:
Postcode is RG12 7QW. Look for brown tourist sign "Look Out Discovery Centre".
Parking is free, there is also an overflow car park which is towards the far right-hand side. It will be busy so get there early particularly as you can get hot food and drinks. Look for the banner 🙂
[b]Please please please[/b] purchase a day permit online, cost £2 (saves queuing on the day). Print out receipt and bring it with you. This goes towards the cost of specialist machinery and supplies needed for the cutting and maintenance of trails:
[b]Cafe will be open at 9.00 am[/b] especially for us and you will be able to purchase bacon rolls, fried egg rolls or bacon and egg rolls together with tea and coffee, all to take out if required.
Please note Visitor Centre and loos do not open until 10.00 am (but there are plenty of trees although don't frighten the children).
[b]Riding groups[/b] will be led by locals so you can be sure of seeing all the best trails. There will be a jumpy one (led by solamanda and fingerbike), fast group led by Paul D, several intermediate groups (Dr Upgrade, Petetheplumber, Mark H plus others), several Slackers groups (myself, Spanner Man, mboy, Aleigh, Kate).
I anticipate that each group will have a maximum number of 10 riders.
Can all the other people who kindly volunteered be on standby as we may need to add extra groups depending on numbers on the day? Thanks.
We will start riding at 10.30 am and aim to regroup back at the Cafe at around 1.00 pm. If you want hot food I would strongly recommend that you order as soon as we get back - there are toasted sandwiches, jacket potatoes, beans on toast, filled sandwiches and rolls, lots of cakes etc etc.
More riding after lunch for those who have the energy. You are of course welcome to change groups.
[b]What niche bike for Swinley?[/b] - what ever you are happy riding! Ideal for singlespeeding too.
[b]What tyres for Swinley?[/b] - currently damp there but it's well-draining sandy soil, rooty in places, and some trails have been armoured. Don't really need a full-on mud tyre at the moment but, hey, what do I know.
[b]Slackers groups[/b] - will be ideal for people wanting a gentle ride, returning from injury/illness etc. We will go at the pace of the slowest rider, nobody gets left behind. You will not be forced into riding anything that you do not want to do. It's about enjoying yourself, not punishing yourself.
[b]Other points[/b] - we have some VIPs coming including the legendary jedi 8)
Also, as is usual at Swinley Forum Rides, we have some people that have been banned from the Forum for bad behaviour 🙄
[b]Oooooh a discount voucher[/b] yep, my lovely lbs have again been persuaded to provide discount vouchers to celebrate this event. Make sure you see me!
[b]Finally[/b] I am really looking forward to seeing everyone have a fantastic time at Swinley 😀
Meantime, any questions please ask or e-mail in profile if you prefer.
i dont have a printer so will do it on the day
Cinnamon Girl do you still require me to bring my step ladder and lanky mate to put the banner up?
curtis - if you have room for it that would be good. Not sure how big the banner will be 🙂
Hello CG, was going to post on THT, Still on for sweeping duties on Sunday.
MarkH.
Hi Mark. Yes please, not sure what group yet. I haven't a clue how many will turn up!!
Just out of interest is anyone going from central london that can provide me with a lift getting there? Cheers
I'm coming for sure..
Should be there a short while after 9am for large amounts of bacon... 😀
😆 @ 'celebrity' Jedi
you gonna wear a fur coat and carry a wee dog in a bag tony?
i'll chase you around on a scooter with a camera and long lens if you want 🙂
The weather on Sunday is starting to look biblical! I will be happy to help out as I know the area quite well. May I suggest mud tyres!?!
Yes it could be a washout if we're unlucky. It has to be said if it's really bad I'll be staying at home, because I'm only coming to take pics and rain will kill that. We'll see.....
well in a bizzare twist i may come along to this if the weather is looking as bad AndyRT says. the lordswood one was wetter than wet and still good fun.
v.i.p? legendary? yeah in my own lunchtime 🙂
Mud tyres will not be required. Spare brake pads possibly.
And a big dose of MTFU will not go a miss either.
Podster are you listening? 😀
not once have i changed my tyres to cater for mud..........that's because i don't have any haha! can't be doing with all that faffing.
swinley is brilliant and judging by how well january was, this sunday is going to be ACE! 😀
and rudeboy is going to give me a big hug too so that'll make my day even better!
Pete, I can ride better, quieter trails closer to home than Swinley, so I'm only coming for giggles and pictures. As such, if the weather is biblical we might stay home. I'll decide on the day....... 🙂
I'm new to the forum, so hello all 😀 This all sounds amazing, I love Swinley, and my biking bud is away on hols, so I'll def be there on Sunday, on my Johnny-no-mates lonesome. Bung me down as an intermediate and I'll see how bad the hangover is come Sunday morning... 🙂
Evade
hello evade - see you sunday! 😀
Just to advise that pre-booking/registering is not necessary. The sight of C_G with a clipboard in her bossy-boots guise would frighten everyone away 😯
Mr Poddy - get your ar$e over to Swinley, haven't you got a new camera especially to record this state occasion 😉 I hope Mrs Poddy is coming?
mrmichaelwright - you are joining in the fun aren't you? You sound like good entertainment value 😉
Niche bikes - we have one contender so far, the legendary WCA 🙂
Weather forecast - Metcheck are more reliable, light rain only apparently. We don't get monsoons at Swinley.
evade - hope you can join in the fun.
singletrackmind - will be good to see you again 🙂 I am delighted to report that RudeBoy will be coming and has two ladies to hug 8)
Got to admit, for me it depends on the weather. I might be a pussy, but going out in heavy rain doesn't really work for me. If it rains while I'm out, different story.
not such thing as bad weather just wrong clothing
Like Evade, Im a long time lurker but would love to see the good bits of Swinley and and ride with new people - bang me down for an intermediate ride. (Will be coming on the train from London).
What is niche about my bike?
I thought it was pretty average for this forum.
Anyway, I can't be bothered to read the whole thread but can someone summarise what is happening. It is going to rain on Sunday - is that the news?
i bringing my niche cove hummer, niche cos its the only cove hummer i got 🙂
Yeah but what tyre pressures for Swinley in the wet?
WCA - Depends if you are going up, down or along 🙂
CG-
I'll up the niche count.
P
Mr Poddy - get your ar$e over to Swinley, haven't you got a new camera especially to record this state occasion I hope Mrs Poddy is coming?
I only ride because I enjoy it, and I'm only coming to Swinley to take pics and say hi to people....
If it's going to be pissing down with rain all day, I won't enjoy it (And yes I DO have the right clothing...) and it's a waste of time getting the camera out.
Like I said, at the minute the forecast could change and it'll be worth coming along. I'll get ready to come, but I'll be deciding based on what the rainfall radar shows at 9am Sunday morning.
It's not as though I'm short of riding time. I'll have ridden 6 out of the previous 7 days by then.... 🙂
mrmichaelwright - you are joining in the fun aren't you? You sound like good entertainment value
yes
and bringing nickc and likely a few of the boys from Trek.
not sure if i'll entertain, we can all laugh at my mate Matt and his world class faffing though 🙄
C_G, can you bring those tyre along for me? Will have the money waiting for you.
Niche is good 🙂
Mulletus - will do 🙂
Everyone - had a little wuss ride at Swinley today and, my oh my, the conditions were good 8) I had such fun
Polite request - can the weather system stay as it is please. Bit more sunshine would be super.
Reminder - don't forget to purchase your day permit on line. Saves faffing which means more time for a second breakfast. Mmmm bacon sizzle sizzle 😆
Just got back home and my new saddle was waiting. So was wife but she was asleep so I think some late night fetleling is in order.
what if she wakes up?
Hadn't thought of that. Better stick to fiddling with the bike.
Rode the trails last night they are in top condition. very nice ride for a couple of hours solo night ride.
"I am delighted to report that RudeBoy will be coming"
Apparently only if it doesn't rain otherwise he is staying under the duvet even after persuading us to go along.....
dalepoint did you ride the corkscrew at the crowthorne end?
Ooh the weather looks, um, amazing... (look at the map, scroll to sunday, glorious)
[url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/319?&search=bracknell&itemsPerPage=10®ion=uk ]Bracknell forecast[/url]
Can't wait!
Evade
It'll be fine, see you there...
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Brown shoes and black socks
i'm really looking forward to this. it'll be hillarious 🙂
Thinking wet suit will be better for the morning, then shorts in the afternoon.
DrP,
Have just spoken to Rusty Trowel and he's not sure whether you're still planning to share a lift on Sunday. He can't email as he's just moved house so no internet yet. I believe you have his mobile number. He definately going regardless of the weather.
Hmmmm, due to car being left kaputt at work, I might struggle to make this. I am at the mercy of a mate. As a backup, any possibility of a lift share from near Salisbury?
yes very nice to as was labyrinth playground scotland yellow brickroad and the new bit I cant remeber what they are calling it. sorry for the delay been on the bike with the kids.
[b]Latest update[/b] - a few drops of rain to start with then blue skies at mid-day.
[b]Permits[/b] - have you got yours yet? do it now, online and save time.
Mullet - Rusty and I are in cahoots and will speak to him later about lift on sun....
PS all - I don't like rain - I'm made of sugar you see, and my bike is cardboard.....
DrP
what time again?
sorry but i have 100! things going on at the mo and my memeory is suffereing for it 🙂
i cant even find the directions page on this thread 🙁
arrrrgggghhhhhhhhhhh
if you need me to take a middle group out let me know.
Jedi - [url] http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=487920&y=166225&z=120&sv=487920,166225&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=605&ax=487920 [/url]
Its the discovery centre car park
Ready to ride at 10.30, cafe open from 9am.
cheers
Hi Elaine, just got back from Prague and got your e-mail also the news on Paul. I will be there is if you are short of guides count me in.
Ian
should be accompanied by mrsmw as well now 🙂
Ahh - major mechanicals!
Have serviced my Pikes and was in the process of sorting out my wobbly rear wheel, when on taking the axle apart the axle DID come apart (well, was broken before obviously...!)
The part i need is [url= http://techdocs.shimano.com/media/techdocs/content/cycle/EV/bikecomponents/FH/EV-FH-M775-2700A_v1_m56577569830646671.pdf ]the axle shown here[/url], and also for sale [url= http://www.sbrsports.com/1011/91-419268 ]here[/url].
So - does anyone going tomorrow have an XT 775 rear hub axle rebuild kit, or live close to SBR and could pick one up for me??
My only other wheel is a half build SS one, so that's out!
If I don't manage to source one, it'll be game over for DrP 🙁
DrP