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I could probably do a 350?!? 😕
Just found my flat pedals, bike now in jump/play mode...
I might trail round with the gnarly-jumpy group and take pictures if that's OK with you lot? I have a new flashgun I need to learn how to use 🙂
Lots of people, flat pedals and a photographer. Sounds like a recipe for disaster, I’m in. 😀
Can I put myself down for whatever group turns out to be the wheels firmly on the ground group?
Can guide or sweep as well - I know Swinley pretty well.
WTRFPSU - thank you 🙂 I may well need you! There is only one jumpy group being led by some rad dudes. All the others will be of varying pace and ar$e-on-the-ground skills.
petetheplumber - yep, you'll be riding with your normal partner so am sure you can do a great job with your group 🙂
CG is there to be a mid to slow paced group who will cater for those who are just learning to jump even though they ride a bike with silly clown size wheels 😕
Niche bikes are welcome bigsi 🙂 As far as I am aware, solamanda will be encouraging his jumpy group to session stuff so I would suggest you join in. solamanda is very skillful and he will be able to offer lots of advice, he knows his stuff 8)
I might trail round with the gnarly-jumpy group and take pictures if that's OK with you lot?
Must remember to cut the buttocks out of my Lyra shorts! 😈
[b]Everyone[/b]
I will be posting up final details either this evening or tomorrow. Pay attention 8)
Elaine going to need directions from M3 please 🙁
OF - follow the plumes of blue smoke from my old van.
Leave the M3 at junction 3. Follow A322 toward Bracknell. Go over one set of traffic lights and keep going. Ignore the A30 exit and the exit to Windsor /Ascot. At the first proper roundabout turn left. Follow signs to the "Look Out". The entry is about third of a mile on your left.
cheers anjs .
You should be able to follow your nose, with that many of us there, the smell of BS will be drifting for miles.
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.