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Got out early today for a half day SS ride. I tried to link a few good bits with some rarely used trails. Not a good plan as they were brackened up four feet deep ! I had to brush the ticks off mid ride . I abandoned that idea and got back on the good trails only to run out of energy a long way from the car . Lots of deer in Bicknoller combe .I got back to the car, exhausted, only to find I'd left the lights on, d'oh . Not the best of rides but a ride all the same. Roll on next weekend .Comments ?
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It's been ages since I last rode on the 'Ticktocks'. Must make the effort again, as I recall the trails were rather good (although the unwanted passengers can be a bit off-putting).
hey did you bring that skull on with you ? if not could you get it for me some time please .been looking for one for ages.would look cool in my garage ! me and mrs of were down there today .complete mare nuff said !!!!
I've only picked up 1 this year!
I've picked up at least one every ride !
Unlucky!
The last two years I got loads.
Maybe its because I drink more now!
What you up to next weekend then? I'll be back from Wales and riding on the Exmoor Bike Marathon.
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its right there you old bu55er.
Edit... Im away riding with mates in the test valley area next weekend.
so is that about 11 o clock from halsway post then ?what the trail and paradise combe like not familiar with that ? you still test valleyin saturday ? i take it ?
just seen your edit doh ! hey looks like chipps wants to come out to play going to take him up on it ?
yes 11 oclock then fight through chest high bracken untill you see the gate its now hung on.
Riding with CG saturday and Qs sunday, whoop whoop.
Mr K
the Test valley is a beautiful area
456 may well be a go for wednesday
456 on weds ! I'll get Mike out aswell then.
Having pre-ridden next weeks route with CG on Saturday, my suggestion would be 'bring your climbing legs' as first 7 miles were uphill. p.s. it's not Test Valley as far as i'm concerned (Test is miles away), Bourne Valley would be a bit more like it (or home as i call it).
Hope to see you then.
Mmm climbing legs ? (must find some before saturday , classifieds ?)
bracken is pretty good at the mo eh? think the sprayers from earlier on will sort it for next year...
I managed to get out for an short one earlier and just wish for a good camera....
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Love the pics of the deer but we will probably see the pretty ones next weekend, along with a million and one pheasants and partridge. Rusty is right, there is the odd hillock 😉
Odd hillock? There's a few odd pillocks too. One of those deer photos is a little intrusive, i think i can see what he had for breakfast.
The wildlife has a habit of being super relaxed around me