Probably had my head phones on Dave :-)

:-)

Rode after work Saturday for a Jennride recce and bevy, trails are very dry met up with my mate doing the full route Bivi on Dunnerdale Saturday night back to Staveley Sunday cracking weather!
https://www.relive.cc/view/2255856741
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different beast normally run carbon rigid on the Stooge only accepts 120mm of travel and not run 29 on my Stooge yet!

It felt just like my Evol in position wise which is good, not to long! Helm forks are ace so plush. Slight bit of tyre rub Vigilantis 2.6 when powering down conditions were brilliant today so lots of grip I pb a couple of tecky sections on Strava well pleased a very confidence inspiring ride if I did not have my Ti Stooge I would buy one with no hesitation
55910086_10157295317196474_1319660200986148864_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

https://www.relive.cc/view/2247046389 :-)

Cannot think of anything worse than riding on sand and the flatlands

Sorry read it wrong thought you wanted to ride from 9.30 till 5pm

I have a day off Thursday willing to show you a few trails I have to drop a bike off at Alpkit in Ambleside first so could start there.It will be tech orientated with a few carries up

FB feed is a war zone ex army so looking at leaving various groups due to the racism, various friends have their unexplainable reasons for wanting Brexit and I will try not to hold it against them. Getting very bored of my younger brother and his views but his life is very toxic at the moment Most of the cycling community seem to be remainers.

70 mile loop in the lakes HT550 training full of cold so struggled and the wind tried to destroy the tent!
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Their communication is not that bad but they are struggling why I don’t want to go to Asda to return the item when I work for Royal Mail, might just send them a link to this page :-)

Done that TJ but its still slightly distorted no big deal its only a bit of over priced plastic just thought to make it public incase someone bought some wheels off them :-)

Cheers guys always loved the idea of a bank of solar panels on my pop top any recommendations ?

Van camped near Ribblehead but no riding due to floods and wind Fri/Sat came back to the Lakes for a local loop on Sunday afternoon
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54525401_10157268963806474_3159899545240862720_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

Sonder Evol for the win!
Sonder Evol
Mine today :-)
54525401_10157268963806474_3159899545240862720_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

Bloody hell how many questions!!! :-) Battery reconditioning something I need to look into, battery monitor on and has dropped down to a third charge when the lights start flickering when the water pump kicks in. Problem is I do short drives to camp spots so not getting the charge from travelling :-(. I have got a hook up charger that I use when the van is on the drive usually put in on to heat the hot water tank and get the fridge up to temperature but obviously that does not top up the battery!! :-(
Will check size

Bugger :-( met troutie a couple of times at the Ardrock whilst on marshall duties, a great chap and loved the banter on the radios and beers afterwards.

Gutted to hear the news:-) he was a riding legend in my eyes shared a beer and a chat at SSUK17 I will never forget the guy #bullheart to the end.

Alpkit Sonder Evol with the Helm forks superb bike
Sonder Evol GX Eagle
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Just after the Walla Barrow Crag climb take a left and do Bleaberry its an up and down then carry on towards Wall Barrow descent I really enjoyed it
https://www.strava.com/activities/2169887347

Rich Bowman will send you a gpx of a brilliant circular route around Ambleside will involve a bit of pushing/carrying

Wheelbase Demo days are always filthy(bad weather)and the local trails will get trashed with the constant traffic which is a shame :-(

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whoops will send pics now

25 miler giving the Frontier a test run, Type 2 Fun
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Coniston Site lets you have fire pits

got an old set 175 knocking about lots of marks on end of cranks from rock bashing £45 posted

Reckon they will be checking wristbands at the event village entrance and It will be no bringing your own booze in :-(

Specialized have got it right £15 camping for the weekend and free uplifts :-)
https://www.traildays.co.uk

South Lakes Bike Fest will be slightly more but only £3 a pint

Very sneaky releasing camping tickets after people have forked out for their event ticket.

Jesus £48 quid to camp!!!!! thought the above post was a wind up!

“faceplant”

I have the Alpkit Balance and its superb but over £100 the arganout is with a punt as its reduced https://www.alpkit.com/products/argonaut-mens?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Espresso%206th%20March%202019&utm_content=Espresso%206th%20March%202019+Version+A+CID_90898796897bab825cb5c998c4cbdfb1&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=Mens%20Argonaut

grab hold of an electric milk float once going up hill he zig zagged across the road trying to get me off :-)

Like a lot if I did not own a Ti Stooge I would be having one of these! Loving my Sonder Evol and you can always tell an all weather mtb by the Mudhugger :-)

Little pootle around Walna Scar found snow it was a grim end!
53075103_10157236807896474_5017960727441309696_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

52997083_10157236809191474_7071218363539652608_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

53026264_10157236808576474_1090237638037733376_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

53302261_10157236809971474_2269507122033065984_n by Richard Munro[/url], on Flickr

southlakesbikefest 3 days of riding,camping,ukbikeporn,beer in a stunning setting Staveley Kentmere Valley 30thAugust
https://www.alcphotography.co.uk/blog/south-lakes-bike-fest-2018

https://www.facebook.com/South-Lakes-Bike-Fest-342305766495339/?modal=admin_todo_tour

Jennride has been done on a Gravel Bike but it was not a lot of fun for the individuals! I put a 100km Gravel ride together for South Lakes Bike Fest that went down well

This years Jennride route is ace for a hardtail, gravel bike you will be walking a lot of downs.

I ride a lot at night ;-)

Might organise a paupers Grinduro in the lakes @ the same time quite easy to sort out a ferry crossing :-) all you can eat monster munch and a fine local ale, cycle caps will be banned though! that will sort the roadies out