Well I would have missed it if you hadn’t posted so thanks 😆

Thinking about it sometimes my crests can be a right git to get some tyres on, never have that problem with the archs. Borrowed a set of American classics, now they are light !

I use both arch and crest, not had a problem with either. Generally crest is for racing but has been battered round trail centres without an issue, I’m around 190 lbs kitted up. If only had one set it would be arch for piece of mind though.

Can it be called something other than cross country ? Enduro with a bit of climbing… I have raced on an off for quite a while now, decades might be involved ! Cross Country seems to infer Lycra clad roadie types, does that put off your average rider that wants a laugh and maybe race mates ?
Lee quarry seems an ideal location for the more technical side of riding and that bottom section of singletrack is a laugh and fast on any bike be it xc race or trail bike.
Can’t fault the two events that we’ve done and would be more than happy to pre enter for the series, as long as didn’t clash with the one other series that we do. Presume the break was for summer holidays ? If so seems that other series do this.
But keep the big hill, sad that I am I like it. If happens next year may even use the singlespeed.
Would be a great pity if this didn’t go ahead in some form or another.

3rd in vets, sorry Bolt.. I just had enough legs for another lap after thinking we were on the last lap. Only done the last 2 but hoping to do more next yr as enjoyed. Good mix of rocks and hills. Slabs were fun when they got mud on but rideable with momentum, got a bit carried away a couple of times though !
Needs more support ie numbers but wether this is indicative of xc racing or the location, great location for racing though as they seem to be able to design any number of courses.
Thanks again to all the organisers and marshals, some of which were looking pretty cold.

Cheers for that. Thought was just me with the feel of the forks after my recent servicing. Just been out and removed oil to that oil height, which is the way motorbike forks measure, and on quick bounce test feel better. Off out today so will see.

Thanks again.

Second the Nutcracker, fantastic atmosphere and different categories to enter depending on your age, they also have a Fun category so there is something for everyone regardless of your ability/fitness. It’s the final one of the series on 10th August and should be a belter. We only started doing them as a means to keep fit and have done all the Nutcracker races this year, we also do Hit the North every year, another brilliant event.
Mrs rsvktm.

Wife and I have done most of the races in the series this year and last, found the organisation and courses to be good. Swaledale is the final one of the series so they always make it even more social with evening stuff, camping and social rides day after if that is your thing.
We enjoyed the route last year, however I think they are changing it for this year but sure will still be good.

Peter

Thanks again Will. We’ll fill in your survey.

At least we were moving, special mention must go the poor souls abandoned on the hills to fend for themselves marshalling for hours. Now that must have been grim… I was concerned that Jane had gone out for the second loop, so yes I was the mad bugger that cycled back along the route after finishing to make sure she was ok only to find her more than happy after changing into dry kit at the mid point.

Peter and Jane. In the black van chatting to you at the end.

No worries re showing van. Not good so many had to bail today, van was especially useful as Jane used it to put on complete new dry outfit before going out again for second loop. Was a good event let down by the weather and some erratic signage.

Agree re signage and that the weather was appalling. However route was good and for a first event by students was for me a success. Added to the fact that both my wife and I finished the whole route, after finishing I did however go back to find her as was bit concerned re weather but she was having a right laugh. Which was even better.

Ok, maybe see you there. I’ll be on a big silver 29er and wife’s on a tiny white turner. Fingers crossed for the weather.

Seen your at malham tomorrow, welcome to have a poke around our self converted vivaro swb van. It’s black with a top box on. It’s nothing fancy, started as somewhere to get changed out of the rain and keep the bikes inside, with a few bits of wood added and an awning we regularly overnight and have spent over two weeks in it.
It’s small enough to use as a normal vehicle and in the fours years we’ve had it has been very reliable with no issues.

Wife and I are doing it, hopefully the weather will be kind to us all…

Be interesting to see how the staggered start works re non bunching.

Very easy, I just made sure I got a separate oven thermometer as it is a low temp that you do them at. Make sure cleats and insoles removed then just bung them in for 20 minutes, might take a couple of tries to get it right.
They are very very stiff and once sorted seem to be a good shoe.
The website says you can do as many times as you like…

Wife and I have done it.

Both my wife and I. Should be a good one.

Ktm, husky and husaberg do supermotos or can covert from enduros simply. But are not that road friendly, tiny tank very frequent servicing etc but are massive fun. A lot of the modern styled supermotos maybe more road friendly but are lardy and dull. Aprilia did a monster supermoto twin but expensive to keep on top of. Supermoto junkie forum is a good place to browse.
Don’t buy one to commute on…

Standing up for for the middle aged camel back wearing mountain bikers with a 37th 😆

Just like to add our thanks to all organisers, marshals etc for another great day out for both of us. For the number and diverse nature of the people that enter this I am always pleasantly surprised how, in the main, it just works and everyone gets along and has a good time.

Peter and Jane

Friends got a anthem and loves it, his only 29er but has other bikes and they haven’t been used for a few months. It is a size too small for me but very impressed with the way it handles. Stable but still quick steering, I would be happy to race xc on it with a few changes from standard spec. Depends what you want it for as it still only 100mm, for an all day bike I would be interested to see what it would be like with a 120 on the front.

Not ridden an epic but what about trek superfly ?

Done

Only gone back to under seat lever as my post doesn’t return very well and needs a bit of help.. Wouldn’t really recommend unless you know exactly where you drop post and are happy to go one handed. Can be a bit interesting when going for it, so don’t bother quite often which brings its own issues 😯

When I get a new dropper it will be remote.

You tried big bear bikes in Pickering ? Think they have a big one in.

OMM do ultra running ‘waist pouches’. Used it for running, mountain biking and commuting. Mines a pouch 6, not overly waterproof but light and comfy.
Good to see that you can get out and about again Ton.
Peter

Cheers sb105.

Good to know.

Thanks for that. Going tomorrow for a solo fast lap and wanted to make sure all open otherwise would just take full sus and play.

Done

The two of us are in, no I am not confused the wife’s entered again as well 😆

E mail sent, no gratuities required 😀

Peter

Good news. Thanks you two for running it again.

Small request, more pressure in wheelbarrow tyre this time. My arms were dead for a few days after dragging it around on the rim..

See you there

For me the reason why the chilcotin does not exactly fly up hills is down to build, coil forks, coil shock, flow rims, dropper post, etc etc iro 34lb weight. If I was buying an endo I would build with a lighter build kit, I am sure I read somewhere that is how Noel would recommend choosing between the two frames. After 185 miles and 19000 ft of climbing in Scotland I did not regret taking the chili but I wasn’t racing about, geo and traction wise it just climbs and climbs. I have a uturn fork but very rarely feel the need to drop it down from 160.
For the majority of the riding I do if I had to choose one bike it would be an endo with a lighter build but I would miss the chili and if the new endo had been available I might have chosen one then.
Say hi to John for me, whichever one you get you will enjoy..
Peter

Hi

Had one for few months now and I find it a very very capable bike, didn’t get on with the rp23 (read mtbr, I had similar issues) but had a cane creek from a previous knolly. I got mine as a crash replacement warranty for an endorphin, wouldn’t have gone for a 160 otherwise but don’t regret at all. It is a remarkably versatile bike with the adjustable shock mounting making a difference. Used for a two week scottish holiday with a substantional amount of climbing and whilst it isn’t going to fly up hills it is a fantastic technical climber and finds grip where you wouldn’t think. It is far beyond my abilities downhill, very flattering.. Wouldn’t be my only bike, but as a fun bike wouldn’t choose another.
If going to see John in Sheffield he is a good guy, he was the main reason I got a warranty deal.

Circa 190 here and use a pair of hope hoops as race wheels on a hardtail. Not had a problem, have used to do fast trail centre laps as well. Feel happier with my archs for general usage but that might just be a confidence thing..

I owned a Knolly that broke at the the seat tube and cracked at the swingarm after over two years, as have a few first gen Endorphins. However whether this a QC issue or not does not make any difference to either a Chilcotin or new Endorphin as they have now moved manufacture, if you look on MTBR you can see the story. I now have a Chilcotin which I am very happy with, thanks to the new UK importer and Noel at Knolly offering me a very good deal out of warranty.
Speak to John at Knolly UK, he was sorting demo bikes out last time I spoke to him. I am sure that you would be happy with either but for the money I would test ride, the climbing traction of a Knolly is one of the things that kept me with the brand.

Hi

Did Red yesterday, none of that was closed. Was loads of standing water, bit more cut up in places (not been since the summer we had in March) and bits of mud in the trees. Sandy bits drain well but were still a bit draggy. If had no more rain would think will have continued to dry out, had just chucked it down the day before I went. Some of the stone can be a bit interesting damp, few moments with daft ‘race’ tyres on 😯

Have you tried dragging and dropping directly into the new files folder on the Garmin ?

I never use connect, just drop GPX files created on memory map

Hope that sorts it

Starting grid was interesting. Ended up getting shoved back to not very fast and managed to finish 50th. My camelbak was definitely flapping all the way round

ps can we have a tubeless kit for the gritting wheelbarrow next year, my arms are killing today 😯
Thanks again for another great event

Ton

Met you a few times at events in the past, sorry to hear not got sorted. Don’t know if any use but would be happy to drop you at Dixons hollow sometime and ride down to Low Dalby with you, then leave you in a cafe while I go get the van.

Peter

You’ve had a Swift before haven’t you ? Pegasus is the way forward, can run rigid with Niner or sus (using 20mm axle Minutes) easy to swap between geared and SS. 4 bikes in one.

Your not that far away from me if you fancy a looksee, mines a large. Was using at HTN this year.