She used to be in the MI5 or MI6 (not sure which one) !!! :roll:

+1 gatorskins, did a full winters worth of training on them last year and no punctures.

Because I have just said the above this winter I will have millions!! :oops:

Gisburn Forest Saturday 10 am, about 6 of us for a "good burn up". :lol:

ChrisE, I have loads of pictures and sure some of the "Refugi's", climbs and paths look the same.

There was four of us, me and three German guy's(very well organised people and between us had 5 languages which helped)

We also were self supported, ie. a minimum weight in our ruck sack, slept rough a few times as we where between villages.

We did not realise the effect of the extra weight on our backs for two weeks, "chapped arses" AHOY!!. That was the only issue we had, just bought loads of nappy rash cream from where ever. :oops: AWESOME ROUTE !!!

Did almost the same route about 10 years ago, some of the pics are very similar, would love to do it again…

Did this about 15 years ago in winter, very icey on the way down, expect many "offs" :D

Shabba.

15 bar minimum.

Im going to "scream through the gnarl" tomorrow night. :oops:

ChopperT, my mate used to own "Westune", alfa specialist tuners, had some great times in allsorts of Alfas 8)

OK, may be going out Tuesday's as well soon.

Thanks for all the info, will be there next Saturday for a "burn up" :D

I rode all the way up it last week without "dabbing":D

Also saw the downhill race's down it in the 1990's, saw some superbly painful crashes on the events.

They started at the top of the pike, right at the bottom along Georges Lane and then down the "icecream run/Elimantor".

It was so radical dude back in the day,everyone was well stoked with their DCD's on, an awesome event, I almost did a 540 Wilton as I was bodacious with my coaster brake on full lock. :oops: :oops:

Anyone know what times its open, cost and anyone got a postcod for the centre so I can "tom tom" it?

Cheers

Correct BAB, the Parque Nacional del Teide is all off limits but there are some awesome routes in the Anaga Mountains, Masca and Arico + loads more.

There is also a downhill/feeride park now.

Lived there for a few years and done loads of MTB'ing, you defo need local knowledge, if your a real nut try La Gomera as well, if you think Tenerife is hilly f00k me Gomera is mental. :D

I heard Jay's stalker was there trying to groom him as well :oops:

Shut it iceman, knee still sore but not sore enough to still give you ass a good kicking. :lol:

No dident see John, 6 of us in total, i was mint. I went over the bars and twatted my knee. Not sure if i can do my TT tomoz ot RR Sunday, will see how I feel in morning :oops:

weester – Member
'we were at Warp factor 11 at the time '

You liar Kingkongsfinger, everyone knows that Warp factor 10 is the theoretical maximum.

Not if you realign the dilithium crystals and feed the power from the plasma conduit, as adt says he can hit warp factor 11 up hill, even with a wooden leg!! 8)

You must walk like a duck then. :wink:

Looks good.

Any "ball park" prices Luminous, also pries for complete kit ie battery(pouch) and charger.

Cheers

binners – Member
kingkongsfinger – that was us lot at the top barn I think.

Think it was, only three of us when we saw you as three had gone home another way, as I said its great up there at the moment :D

"We" were out last night (6 of us).

Saw two large groups, one as we were decending down the Chinese Gardens near the bottom close to the carpark, we were at Warp factor 11 at the time so I just shouted "KKF" at a bunch of bright lights climbing up and then another bunch at about 8pm at top barn.

At the moment its good to ride UP the eliminator, did it without dabbing the other night. 8)

Its mint up there at the moment, nice and dry.

As for applications to ride…………….. :roll:

BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.

I always wanted one of these but when I got it it was the worst bike i have ever had ! :oops:

This bike always seems to hurt me when I ride it !

You got any lights yet lollypop? :oops:

Now a sad old man, I feel sorry for him. :oops:

Ahhh Ady, hope your leg's getting better.

These Thursday night rides are quite good now, was going to give you a call cause I reckon you dont need two sets of Stan's ZTR. :wink:

You racing this Sunday, got one in Solihull and thats it for the road this year, thank f0ok.

rockitman – Member
I was a bit worried when I arrived. Some of the lads looked superfit. One rider had triathlon bars on his bike as he didn't know how much of it was on the road, another had his name on his bike – always a sign of confidence – and did it in 4hrs 20 last year (did he win?).

What was his name ?

rockitman – Member
It wasn't really a race, it was a challenge

:lol: :roll: :mrgreen:

I love that cliche.

Anyone got any times ?

lowey – Member
The quarry… its the path that runs parallel to sheep house lane down to Belmont. See the arrow ?

I always thought the Eliminator was anoher name for the Ice Cream Run, after they ran the Downhill Eliminator there in 1996.

Your right on both accounts,several names for the ice cream/ elimantor, not done "the quarry" path but seen it from the road as i head towards Blackdog on my left.
I assume you get on it at the end of Georges lane at Sheephouses?

Lowey is right with "coalpit" got my bearings wrong.

The Quarry is that the really rocky decent that brings you out at the carpark, if do we call it the Eliminator? :?:

clarkpm4242 – Member
What are your names for this
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=366327&y=414190&z=120&sv=366327,414190&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=623&ax=366327&ay=414190&lm=0

Dog Kennel/Hotel Downhill

and
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=366789&y=414745&z=120&sv=366789,414745&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=623&ax=366789&ay=414745&lm=0

Wrights Arms or San Marino Downill

and
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=366341&y=416130&z=120&sv=366341,416130&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=623&ax=366341&ay=416130&lm=0

THE ELIMINATOR

and the rocky slab descent from the Pike…
…and don't say 'paths' ;))

Not sure where you mean "Chinese Gardens ?"

Paul

lowey – Member
In fact last night was a belting ride. Dark, warm and dry trails…. superb.

Roger that good buddy a big 10-4. 8)

Short sleeve jersey all night, because im rock hard. :P

wors – Member
San Marino was excellent in the dark last night!

Bet you had to time down there in the dark unless you fancied a face plant :lol:

Good ride last nite, saw Lowey and Co as well.

Also saw Peter Andre in a vest and 3/4 combat pant an a DH bike, radical :oops:

lowey – Member
I'll keep my eyes peeled for a group of riders going light speed with pain etched all over their faces.

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wors – Member
i reckon we could take em Dave.

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We will take it steady tonight if you want to "tag" along your welcome :D

4 of us tonight so if you see us give a shout, the international recognised abusive phrase is "COME ON THEN !" :P