Good weekend? ohhhhh yes :D

humph

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Yeah, what’s that ^ all about then. ❓

Just having a lil sulk about the rules 🙁

OK, how about a deal? I’ll only be riding with you guys for an hour so after that, you can make up your own rules or even dispense with them altogether.

Coolio?

about time I got to Swinley again, room for a slow one?

Okay coolio. I just wanted to make DezB’s dream come true.

I’m over it anyway, still riding the euphoria of getting ID’d for the first time since I turned 31. Not much could dent the Awesomeness I’m feeling from that!

So Elfin… you coming along? I had to invite myself so you might as well too…

Ah my dream….

The night before is my works Xmas party, so I might be a bit worse for wear.. Hopefully the wife will drive so we won’t stay overnight, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to make it!

Get invloved Pete, Phil’s rule is that the slowest person sets the pace. If we do Saturday that’ll be a hungover me…

My works do is that Friday night too.

If everyone turns up in suede jackets I’m turning round and going home.

Hahaha, I might do a trawl of charity shops…

Cool, last but one chance to ride before I have to go on a two week business trip. Back just in time for Crimbo hopefully.

What is it with this stupid forum sometimes?

Hmm, what shall I do with this spare thread? I know!

A mate of mine bought two, yes, two, football manager style sheepskin jackets for fifteen pounds from the charity shop in Watney Market. He was well pleased.

He thought he looked cool, but we just thought he looked like Big Racist Ron.

I might well come along to this. I’ll see if Ollie wants to come too, then I might get a lift….

Is there seriously nowt worth watching on telly tonight?

Please say Ollie is the mate with the jackets? 😀

Nah, that was Ken. Silly arse. He once woke up next to a rotting cuttlefish, when on Acid.

Spurs fan, in’t he.

sorry guys, didnt see the other replies…

umm yeah meet around 11:40 for 12o-clock start..

elfin and pete, of course you’re welcome to come 🙂 its going to be an open invite i just haven’t done a proper thread about it (going to wait until sunday coming i think)

jsut a quick note to say that jsut ‘cos i’ve initiated this madness doesnt mean i’ll be leading the way! i was thinking as yeti has proved his endurance by doing that afan monster malarkey we set him off early, then using hunting dogs we follow them to chase him down.

any objections?!

None at all… except… I’ve only been to Swinely once before so really not a good person to lead anything.

still… i’ll bring the hunting dogs for a chuckle anyway.

on that note though… anybody know swinley well enough to maybe help suggest/point where to go next?

i’ve only been riding a bike for less than 6 months so it really hasnt been enough time to learn swinley properly, we tend to ride a similar route each time and pick out the odd bit if singletrack… but when i went out with the MTB Britain chaps they did a good 20k loop that linked singletrack up the whole way with nothing too technical 🙂 was mighty impressive and only really used fireroads to hop into the next bit of singletrack or to stop and breath/chat/eat on.

i’m all up for collecting phone numbers, organising times, dress-codes, and punishments for lack of tweed and such but leading the way might leave the people who know the palce better a bit disappointed

You’re bringing dogs? Hmm… I could do too, long as the group isn’t too big.

elfin, don’t you know anything? That jacket is ridiculous
This is more like it

not really bringing dogs… 🙁

but have a look at the rough group size when a proper thread is started about it on the weekend and see if you think it’ll be too big… i personally would welcome doggies 😀

might have to remember to mention its a possibility when constructing the thread as if anyones not a dog fan then its up to them to make a point of letting it be known early.. sound good?

also, note to everyone… i’m completely open to either sat or sunday, so start registering your preferences now 🙂

Don’t worry old chap, I know Swinley like the back of me hand.

I will be sure to show you the death bowl, the alligator drop, the tank run, the Golden Retriever and best of all, the white knuckle waterfall… underwater mtb’ing at its best. All connected up by brief trips in helicopter ambulances. It is going to be truly awesome.

Sunday would be grand.

And dogs would probably be a bad idea unless you have a truly well beheaved trail hound. I wouldn’t bring mine as the first sniff of a Sika deer and he will be orf and I wouldn’t expect everyone to wait while I beetle off into the undergrowth to find my errant hound.

I’ve just been doing some research and those aren’t tassels on that jacket. They’re a fringe. The American’s do some mighty fine fringed suede jackets but delivery times are too long. Sorry Dez, I’ll do my best to find one… 8)

Either day is OK for me but not a fan of riding with dogs

well looky here… invited yourself along and then decided a dog policy for the whole group?!

tut tut 😉

😀 thats cool, no dogs it is (can i still bring mrsconsequence?)

How do you know if you’re a fan of riding with dogs?
My dog is a fantastic trailhound!*

*not a very good car traveller though, so don’t worry Pete, she won’t be coming to Swinley

you’ve upset her though

awwwwwwww look what you’ve done!

Like I am bothered by a dog.

I will bring two hip flasks as compensation.

One with Hennessy XO and one with The Dalmore 12 Year Old.

OK?

Poor Hope! All depressed and sad.
Dont worry Hope Im sure you will be allowed to come to the sunny tropical Isle of Hayling for some quality mud splashing soon.
Now , what tyres for Swinley in December?

wtb prowler and wtb stout 😀 both 2.3 folding.

im amazed by the beauties, riding straight into the deep mud and puddles all the time and great traction on anything uphill 😀

not that it was a serious question im guessing, but i’ve been waiting for a chance to mention my tyres for weeks haha

EDIT – whisky… this ride is going to be fantastic… just need some of the smokers from the “funny smelling cigarettes” to come along and we’ve got ourselves a party!

whats that? phils having a sexy party?

time for a tapestry.. where’s pook?!

Pft. She’ll get over it.

the sunny tropical Isle of Hayling

😆

One day, I must visit this wondrous place. I’ve heard it is very beautiful…

Aye, beautious it certainly is. Hope has perked up with the thought of our invite 🙂

“EDIT – whisky… this ride is going to be fantastic”

Whisky AND Cognac

apologies… i dont really drink anymore so my knowledge of the finer side of alcohol has been forgotten. have about 2 cans of beer every 2-3 months. although this satuday i’m going to be drinking as a friends back from canada after a year. i will not feel well on sunday… any tips on riding with a hangover?

whisky… this ride is going to be fantastic… just need some of the smokers from the “funny smelling cigarettes” to come along and we’ve got ourselves a party!

Hmnnn, party on methinks. 😉

EDIT – Panaracer Fire XC Pro’s obviously. Duh!

Panaracer Fire XC Pro’s obviously. Duh!

you just like em for the pretty colours… i know your game. no point hiding your rainbow loving ways, we’ve all seen the photo of the onesie!

😆 you forget i’ve been riding for a whole 5 months now and as they’re the only winter tyres i’ve tried then i must be correct.

IS THIS ON SATURDAY OR SUNDAY PLEASE?

I need to organise my social life telling estate agent when my house is available for viewing cos I need to make there are no wheels and tyres in the kitchen, bikes in the lounge etc etc.

no need to shout!

well am i getting the feeling that most people have xmas work dos on friday night… if so then i’m nominating sunday.. any problems you sexy sexy people?

Sunday it is then.

There will be no arguing.