I really can't see why people are recommending bike village in respect of the OP's 'single mountain biking holidays' question. Like any bike holiday company, it's going to be no more than random, that other single people will be there at the same time as you. Cannot see the specifics of bike village over any other – sorry. From my bike holiday experience, I think you will be more likely to be amongst single people on the more generic activity holiday companies, like neilson – as suggested, cycleactive, skeddadle – these are also the most expensive!

I have been to Landry/Bourg BTW.

Stress is likely to cause a variety of unusual behaviour. Try and compartmentalise the work problem, get a book on NLP and you should be sorted!

I didn't realise it went on the inside!

Thanks for the tip grahamb – I'm not in Brighton, but close-ish and often ride with the BrightonMtb lot, if I get stuck I'll check out Open Spaces -ta.

Thanks all

It is quite new! Caught a bit barbed wire..

No thawing here in West Sussex – wish it would!! Doing my head in now, riding is shite and it's messing up my work (self employed) no work – no earning!

It's a Goretex Paclite jacket – in blue. The TG store only have the kit in white! I'll give them a ring Monday. Thanks for other other link too.

I went for a job interview at a company called Bilbo's near Godstone some years back. From what I saw I think they do a good conversion too, more traditional though perhaps.

I didn't go for the job btw.

about to

Not in BB, but I have used their comparable products in headsets, from that I wouldn't consider Hope if I could afford a kING.

not for me

I have something very similar Scienceofficer – made by Sthil the chainsaw people, it's called a 'bill hook axe'. I find it a little difficult to carry and ride. A small axe may or may not be any better, but it's a nice item to own/use.

Let me know tang, email in profile – perhaps they would offer a discount percentage, and we choose our own axe – can't imagine they would have loads of one type anyway? Just a thought.

Interesting site, I think the 'wildlife' axe would maybe be more useful at just over a foot, for trail maintenance.

Any links to the actual item?

don't put oil on it before it's going for paint and prep, blasting and oil doesn't mix – a nightmare for you and the painters'.

Leave it, clean it with water, then solvent, store in a dry place. It will rust if you just clean it with water. I've done a fair volume of it in my work http://www.peterflynnclassiccars.com

2nd stuMcgroo

I prefer the green bike – there's something ever so slightly vulgar about titanium! ahem 😉

Dating – Be yourself, and if that isn't producing the desired results, read 'The Game' by neil straus.

I only noticed them fairly recently, ignored them along with all the other bells and whistle, flashing stuf going on!

ah I see

I'd just join some local rides, shop or club/forum based. You'll get to ride nice trails, rather than boring bridleways. The Nick Cotton books are dull as said above – an introduction to a new area, so as much info as you can get together the better, but I'd still go for riding with local folk .

You could make it, just don't crash!

Glad you all had a great ride!

Was hoping to come along, but taking another day off unpaid (self-employed) was playing too heavy on my conscience. 😐

nasher – cheers, but I've been out with 'ciclo' a couple of times already, I would agree with everything you've said about them. Enjoyed it!
I remember chatting to you a couple or three years back, regarding bike holidays, on a Sunday ride with Simon – I do mean to get out to Molini sometime.

Doug, I am interested in your holidays, more on a 'because it's a different area' kinda way. Did try and get something going with you last summer, but you couldn't really offer any dates for some reason. Everything in full swing for this summer then I take it?

I fancy something different to the Alps or southern Spain….

After reading the title I half expected the word 'ladyboy' to be included in the confession…sorry IGMC

Hmm – not exactly cheapish though! I've ridden with the owners a few times with Nirvana, on my wish list, but looking for some where much cheaper…

RE:Riviera

PS: Can't do NOW – work commitments

grey as badger here – luckily only on my head at the mo!

I did it this year. There was a lot of waiting around, which was due in all cases whilst I was there, to the defendant pleading guilty at the eleventh hour – the case did not require a jury then. Once you're on a case it can be very interesting, and as someone has already mentioned, if you are appointed jury foreman as I was, it is satisfying, and more so that you are making a difference.

I'm self employed too, and it wasn't a problem, I was available for two weeks but only went in for one all tolled. So I managed top get quite a bit of my work done during that time. They are quite reasonable, and ask if the case is likely to go on for more than two weeks, if you can make it. If you really can't do jury service you will be excused – but I'd say if you can – do it. It is one of those life experiences, and it was in my case very rewarding.

Yep, stick up some pics of that pram fronted bike! 😉

Respect – I like em really

Those wood grenades are pants. Get a wood splitting axe, preferabley one that is a little sharp ended – generally they are blunt by design, and bounce off most logs. BAHCO do a good range, that I'll be investing in no doubt next time.

A splitting wedge can be useful if splitting large rounds, with knots in, but generally you won't need one.

So, a splitting axe and a felling axe should see you good!

She's a far better looking, with less make up and sparkly clothes, fancy hair-do kinda way, woman!

I don't watch any of that women and children's early Saturday evening television – but I did see a preview, and she looked like the wife of a travelling tarmacer, but without the home made tatoo's!

Not rad, just a bit different

Capt, I think what you are describing is a blinkered snap shot, and why I describe it as touristy – think you're experiencing the real thing, when you are just getting a snippet of various cultures that you can, like a tourist dip in and out of, and leave to the comfort of your own community at your leisure.

I would be more inclined to agree with atlaz than your nimbyism.

I won't, it's full of tourists and migratory northerners, who think they're cool.

2nd above, but in Cluses some years back

I'm so glad I don't need to live in London…a day visit is more than enough!

That'd be great Recycler, if you could email them over and we could discuss price then, hope it's still got the little arm/bracket attached to the crown (centre of fork) , for the cable locator – imagine it would be a nightmare trying to locate that on it's own. Anyway, that will show up on the pics.

Thanks, look forward to seeing that sometime tomorrow!

Pete

that's the one!

It sounds like the exact model I have Recycler, same brakes, size and colour! As long as they're not **** and we agree a price, I'd like em.

I've got to head off to work now, but email me Recycler petey777@hotmail.co.uk (can't pick up STW at work)do you have the Kona rear brake lever in nice condition too?