Yes please,

The signs in January stated that it was to stop the spread of the disease. So I assume this is the reason.

It certainly looks more sledgehammer than routine woodland management.

@robj20 – I hear you. Just more time on the bike required for me.

MNPR – would love to come for a ride. I’ll look out for the updates on here.

Thanks

Matt

@robj20

Cycling and pubs is definitely the dream. My concern is embarrassing myself. I’m not unfit but maybe I’m not that bike fit as I’ve had a long break from it, trouble is I don’t have much to pace myself against at the moment.

Will give it a go and see what happens!

@breninbeener

Not sure, I doubt it, this particular specimen is 22 years old!I have a same vintage short sleeve jersey too.

@johnw1984

Not guilty 😆.

From chatting to a few folks off line as I was making my decision I think 29er is right for me. At my level the compromises work the right way round,

Always had a thing for Orange bikes also plus it meant I got to dust off my old jacket from my 97 P7 days…..

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Hi APF sounds good, When are you next planning to ride there?

Matt

Ok great,

Thanks for the heads up, I’ll keep my eye out for the post. And then panic buy some lights I guess, I’d certainly appreciate some local knowledge

I didn’t know, so thanks.

Afraid I only took the one and that isn’t a very good one! Was too busy hanging out of my backside after a long pause from cycling

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Hello, first post. Having just bought my stage 5 yesterday and prior to that hunting the forums looking for advice.

I’ve just taken it for a quick shake down around Rivington Pike today and I am very impressed. I’ve just chopped across from an Old Carve 29er. I tend to keep my bikes for a long time(I rode a 97 P7 until it was nicked in 2011!) so I am always impressed by the progression whenever I do get a new bike but this is a massive jump.

The most impressive trait for me so far is the hill climbs, great traction. Will probably head to Lee quarry tomorrow to push a little harder and see how it goes on more technical trails.

I’m new to the area so still trying to get a feel for where is good for what.

So it’s a big thumbs up from me.