Big thanks too from the ‘Clent duffers massiv’, Epic. Hangover still going strong at the mo. Really good riding, would be nice to ride there again , possibly in the dry, and sober!

Sounds like you all had a good time.Sorry I couldn’t represent the Bridgnorth massive.Hope to catch you on the next one maybe.

You can’t beat a bid of slimey mud, horizontal rain and 20mph winds to spice up your usual ride 😈

That said, can I have my dry summer back now please?

Dry trails are over rated any way.

The off camber bits and switch backs in the wet are much more fun.

Give us a shout when you want a spin round Clent/Kinver and I can return the favour.

Ben,

great ride yesterday, really enjoyed it, another offer if you fancy Clent some time. Interesting journey back, missed the A456 and ended up coming back over Bromyard downs, Mick and his hangover not much good as navigators 😉

Bikes almost spot less when we got home so the rain wasn’t too bad 😀

Yeh great ride, many thanks for sorting it out Ben. I really should get round to cleaning the bike now.

Thanks folks.

Might plan a longer Ludlow ride in a few weeks time if anyone’s interested. Same start location at Vinnalls, heading out through Mortimer Forest singletrack and then further over to the trails on Brircher Common and Croft Ambrey (an Iron age fort), then back to the Mortimer. Nice cafe lunch enroute at Croft too (they do a good Ploughman’s and serve Wigmore Cider) 🙂

Anyone interested? I’ll try and book better weather this time 😉

Yep, Amanda and myself will be up for that.

Ben,
will try and make it, but will be in the working weekends part of my shift pattern in June.

Ah! I see the mix of alcohol & riding combined was too tempting 😉

What ever suits you guys. Was thinking either Sunday 1st or Sunday 7th June. After that I have Rough Ride, then I’m off to Morzine. Or we can make it a Sunday in July if you prefer.

Alternatively I can do in in June AND and July. It’s my fav local big ride. That and i like Wigmore Cider!

Sunday 7th would be good for me (my weekend “off”),I’d be up for it,with a couple of others too.

Ok, 7th sound good then.

Anyone else interested just post on this thread, and I’ll keep you updated on times/places closer to the time.

🙂

Excellent – will spread the word amongst the Shropshire massiv !

Just thought I’d bump this up.

We can’t make the 7th as we’ll be at SSUK.

Maybe next time then for us.

Ok Stu. I’ll still do this for the 7th June, but will also organize the same again in July anyway.

Is there a date in July that will suit you guys? I rarely do enduro’s or races, so never pay attention to the dates you see!

Ok if I tag along for the July date so long as it isn’t the 18th?

I’ll try and bring a couple of others along too if that’s ok.

Sounds good to me Ben.

When you coming over our way so we can return the favour then? 😉

Ok, I’ll do a Mortimer-Bircher-Croft ride on the 7th June for those interested and then how does Sunday 5th July sound to everyone for the same again?

Stu, I’m planning an easy ride around the Wyre this Monday morning if you or anyone else if free? About 10am from the Duke?

Ben

5th July sounds ideal.

Wouldn’t mind doing Monday too, but Mrs J has granted one pass out this weekend, two would be pushing it.

Ben.

We might not make the 5th as it’s the day after we get back from Verbier.

Cant make Monday either as we’re in wales innit.

Not doing very well at this am I. 😕

Stu, probabaly best you give me a suitable July date then!

The only July date I can’t do is 12th, as we’re running the Devil Ride sportive roadie event that Sunday.

What can you do?

Not got anything planned from the 11th onwards.

Yet……. 😉

Stu, 26th July is probably best then? Or are you washing your hair that day? 😉

Not washing my hair.

But i might be having my nails done…. 8)

Cancel Sunday morning in the Wyre. Just had a better offer in the Brecons from Muddypuddle 🙂

Oops! Meant to say cancel my MONDAY ride in Wyre. Damn this clogged up hayfever head…

I’ll be there on the 7th for sure plus probably another 2.

Nice one shinsplints, I’m looking forward to this one. It’s my favourite local ride (and not just ‘cos there’s lunch/cider enroute!)

I’ll keep you informed through this thread.

Ben

Ben.

We’re stopping near talgarth this weekend.

Maybe we could join your brecon ride on monday?

cheers.

You got a multimap thingy so I can find the car park without getting lost in the ghetto of brecon?

Stu, I’ll be there with Muddypuddle, so see you guys there.

Ben
just mailed you my number.

Ta.

See you guys there.

I’m up for some more mortimer forest action Ben, can’t make the 7th though its the day after Bristol.

Dave, are you free for my Mortimer-Bircher-Croft ride on 6th July? Should be a good one with a nice cafe stop for lunch 🙂

If not, then I’m repeating the ride on the 26th July by the looks of it (if Stu’s nails have dried 😉 )

Sorry Dave, that should read 5th July I’m now organizing STW rides for the same route on 3 occassions 😯

Cool,cheers Ben.Just got back from a ride up the Wrekin in the dark.Awesome 😀 Descent down Grovellers Bank was fun.

There will be three of us for the 5th July……..

atm, bound to get fewer as the weeks go by.

For anyone wanting to do the Mortimer/Bircher/Croft/Mortimer ride on Sunday 7th June, I’m planning on a 9.30am start from the High Vinnalls carpark of the Mortimer Forest. Keep an eye out here for comfirmation this Friday/Saturday, but unless the heavens dump the Atlantic on Ludlow I’m game on. I will also run this same ride again on both Sunday 5th July and Sunday 26th July for those who can’t make it on the 7th June.

There will be a cafe stop at Croft for a snack/lunch, or you can bring sarnies. The cafe isn’t cheap as it’s Nat Trust but it’s all good stuff.

The ride itself won’t be fast, as I’m a firm believer in the pace of the slowest rider (usually me!), but there will be a good mix of technical singletrack, fireroads, cheeky trail and some back lane. Come self sufficient!

Directions to carpark: From Ludlow head south out of town on the B4361, take the 1st turning on the right just over the bridge after the Charlton Arms. High Vinnalls car park is about 2.5 miles up & over this road towards Wigmore. OS Grid Reference: SO474731.

If you need to ask any questions email me at: benwilliams70ATgooglemailDOTcom

See you on the 7th June!