Well that’s 3…

It’s perfect 29er & Singlespeed country, you can happily get away with a 34 16 combo.

I may be able to spring some interest form a local shop too…

Was also thinking of trying to set up a pub stop? Or secret stash some mulled wine on the way round…

good man!

But where does it end? Once motorbikes and 4x4s are banished? Our tyre tracks will be chased off the hills.

The surrey hills get a battering from mtbs, and nobody seems to stop and think about erosion. What worries me more is a current trend in the bike trade away from mtbs down south. Road bikes are selling like hot cakes, so the pressure to maintain our access rights will dwindle so long as our community shrinks.

It did strike me as a biased piece, but then I don’t think 4×4 enthusiasts are worried about the damage they cause. The more mud the better for them…

The argument becomes the same. We need to show compassion, restraint and respect for the landscape we want to ride in. That way our PR is half way there.

I agree, mtbs were mentioned…

But it does seem to be erring on the side of natural England style racism!

I’ve always wondered what the attraction of driving into a national park and just sitting in theirs….

It’s chips…..and sarsons vinegar!

It’s all so clear now 😯

I just wanted to thank Gilo for guiding us on such a brilliant route. The weather decided to show us who’s boss, but it was a great day.

I think a reunion ride in the spring is a fantastic idea, and would love to ride down the Wye valley without all that traffic.

Cheers everyone for coming, and see you all soon

It was sketchy in that mist. But somehow the bends in Hampshire just don’t seem so challenging now

Glad you got home ok. Was it under your own steam?

Sorry, we spent too much time riding to take more pics… 😀

Hope your ride goes well. See you in the Spring

I’ll say Yes to that!

Hopefully Shedbrewed and oldgrump08 and Dickyboy and all the other bikes currently tucked away for the winter can make it too.

Those roads were just stunning.

Can’t wait to go back…

Just got home, what a great day!

Welsh twisties have ruined my local roads, they all felt straight!!!

Just called Superfli, and he’s still at the Services.

My bike is filthy, but didn’t miss a beat……DUCATI 😆

Oooooooh excited!

See you in Sainsburys superfli

Good idea, and yes. 10:30 is the plan.

I’ll be leaving Winchester at about 8:30ish to be there in good time

The border country looks dry until about 5pm, by which point we’ll all be on our way home.

I will be going.

Good Call.

Who wants to be the spotter?

On a cheery note, I say BBC weather last night suggesting nothing more than cloud, so there really is no better way to go than just go….

got any stallion heads you can leave on their doorstep?

I will keep bump happy until I get a full quota…

That’s because maxxis use pigmy rulers

but you’re going to put them in production soon??????!!!!?!?

This is a total winner for me, even before I’ve tried it

On that point, is there anyone else in the queue after me? Drop me a line via my email

bump to get the rest of the reprobates contact details…

Ahh, liquid sunshine…

just so long as it doesn’t start arriving in frozen prepacked or freeze dried versions

You too

A while back I was on a train from London to Rochester, in Kent. When the train comes towards Rochester, just before it goes over the River Medway, you get a great view of Rochester Castle…

An American tourist says: “Wow, are we in Newcastle already?”

According to my phone, the roads will have been cleaned by the rain and dried on Friday, and all we will have to deal with is fluffy clouds.

Any more takers?

To all the confirmed riders, send me an email, and we can do a phone number swap, so we can be sure who is where and when we’ll all be arriving at Aust services.

Also, just in case of somebody goes left instead of right in the middle of deepest Wales…

Can’t see what the issues would be. They have global warranties and the power supply is no issue either, it’s probably more down to how you get it home.

He is going to be missed. I feel for his family and friends.

Flashy, you got the spider eyes yet?

tazzymtb WHY?????? is there a cat trying to catch beach ball in the middle of the photo?????

Proof that fat bikes are more fun

you sure you weren’t just riding over the hump? Curious lack of daylight under your tyres Elfin

Respect for the recovery mind you!

genius

and classic retro stackage

OOooF!

Oooh, it’s a classic!!!bring em on!

😆

+1 Alice in Chains

Rooster has been there for me more than once

Eh? Now you’re just freaking me out!

Blur LT2 here, and its the best full suss bike I’ve ever had! I’ve put 160mm Lyrics up front, and this bike tackles everything so well, and quick too.

Love it