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Photo AlbumCannock chase swamp ride (7 photos)Nov 4, '07 5:44 PM
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I've never snapped a Sram chain, quality kit. Even a completely shot one still got me round 30 miles of severe cann0ck grit grinding.....only just though.
This is exactly how it looked on getting home, how did that survive up the last few climbs, glad it did though.
Said i had brakes left, well only just but theres still some pad material there.
What the hell do cannock riders use for pads, solid steel ?

EventStart Voting for cash for new Trails Oct 24, '07 12:11 PM
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Start:     Nov 26, '07 09:00a
Location:     Your Internet box or Mobile
Online voting for The People’s £50 Million Lottery Giveaway will open at 9am on 26 November at www.thepeoples50million.org.uk

Voting will take place online from 26th November and by phone vote following the TV show on ITV1 in December.

Blog EntryQuarrys and new tracksOct 14, '07 5:03 PM
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Loads of both. yep that was the back of Stibbington, with the racetrack and lights and it looks like that Bedford what ever its called has a lot more to offer.

Few more trails out there to explore to, Nige when are you going to show us the secret bits.

Back to training with the Ring and Thetford will be a doddle afer a few of these.

50 miles no messing and  no stair problems, job done, Gears and Suspension its the future.

Click the map for a hooouge version


EventDaves Birthday ride night,Oct 7, '07 11:54 AM
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Start:     Oct 26, '07
Location:     Probably Woodford
Involving a few beers and a night ride, come challange maybe ..
Details to be announced soon.

EventLondon freewheel day.Aug 2, '07 3:28 AM
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Start:     Sep 23, '07
Location:     London Town
Anyone fancy a mega day out down the Capital.
We could drive down to Eds area at Bishops Stortford, then ride in on flat canal roads to the smoke and enjoy a sight seeing tour on this special day of Bike Power.
http://www.londonfreewheel.com/

EventGlyn and Rob going steady in walesJul 24, '07 8:43 AM
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Start:     Jul 29, '07 06:00a
Just Adding Glynns ride to the Calendar list.

Myself & Rob r doin a "relaxed" day in Wales if anyone fancies it. May try some of the new trails at Coed Trallwyn & poss some at Coed Brenin (havent been there for a while)
Leave Kettering at about 6.

Anyone fancy going on Sat and doing two days riding ? (Jack)

EventSaturday MTB ride to Grafham water.Jul 11, '07 5:49 AM
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Start:     Jul 14, '07 10:00a
Location:     Star to be confirmed
Proposed ride over to Grafham water by Jack and Troy.
Leisurely romp (we will be Singlespeeding) which is almost all off road to the Coffee and Bun stop by the cafe to admire the sights of hopefully a warm summers day.
Good chance to see some of our local routes.

Please indicate if you are interested, or would prefer a different start time.

Blog EntryFive go mad in the PeaksJul 8, '07 5:36 PM
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So you watching that there Tour thingy, and at the end of next week they show you some profiles of the climbs they have to do. 10%, 15% pah, easy compared to the peaks check this out (click for bigger) the road route we did on Sat.


Yep some regular 15% hits and a few in the 20's, there was some serious grinding going on up them, ok they dont go on for Hours like the French classics, but they pretty damn killer to us swamp dwellers.
Led to some great speeds coming back down too.

So what did we learn during our ride then;
Graham can bounce off car bumpers and dosen't bruise easily.
Nige is one seriously fast descender.
Smiffy can hold a front wheel blow out at speed (respect).
Noddy has got some serious balls on wet roads with his back wheel hanging out when facing a wall.
Maps are so last century.
Sausage sandwiches at the Hope Cafe are ace.
Road bike brakes are Shit.


Video3 hit Jacobs Ladder - EdaleMay 20, '07 6:09 PM
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You have to turn your screen sideways.
Dave you plonker , don't turn the camera for videos.


Jacobs ride.MOV (6.5 MB)

Blog EntrySunday Ride ?????????????????Apr 21, '07 4:08 AM
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Tomorrow Sunday is my last day of freedom before a monster work session takes hold and I lose three weekends and all will to live.

So after you all seemed to gain loads of brownie points over the Easter weekend is anyone up for a ride out somewhere, could be local or could involve vehicles, shame to waste this great weather either way.

So whos up for summit, ride out to destination, pub stop, big loop, road ride - road bikes, playaway day, anything, just get out and ride............................

So who's out there, how goods the jungle grapevine. 


Link: http://www.romanlakes.co.uk/challengemapdia.pdf

thats a toughie, a long summers day and plenty of gears needed for that one.

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so good we photo'ed it twice. Saturday play ride then a night out in Chelmsford and the 100Km of Cotswolds fun on Sunday.
Great area for a ride, flat it is not. Best weather ever.
Me and gary did it 1.5 hrs faster last year, this year was way much more fun, in the true spirit of the event.

Blog EntryEaster and Tuesday ridesApr 9, '07 5:37 PM
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This Tuesdays ride ---- THE PLAN just because I want to do the chase while its good.

Did a 100K loop which took in some good local tracks on Sunday, big fun and even bigger sunburn. ROUTE MAP which includes a bit of Rocko race watching in it. (open the links then re-click the maps to see them in there biggest sizes)

Bunch of you guys went to the Thetford races, BMBMBMBBCFNTBCC races or something, They thought it needed a catchy new title.  Results here for SAT XC where Mr Ring had a good ride that could have been a lot better if he hadnt crashed in the top 10.

The Trek marathon series saw heaps of plumz (and fenboys) out there in the 50K and 100K races. RESULTS HERE was very impressed with Toms ride, all those winter miles are doing you good.

HONC this weekend, which is in honour of the road race Classic called the Paris Roubaix which happens on the same weekend en France. The Hell of the North has been anything but in recent years, more dust than mud. Troy jumps in at the deep-end with his first bigone, will he survive.

FNSS - The final entry form is up over on the FNSS site. make sure you join the group for full updates and news. Dont worry that the web address says 2006, amazingly FNSS was already taken, what are the chances of that hey.


Photo AlbumEaster 2007 (9 photos)Apr 9, '07 5:09 PM
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How was your Easter, and how good was that weather for a bank holiday. Top.

EventThis tuesdays night rideMar 12, '07 9:14 AM
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Start:     Mar 13, '07 6:15p
It has been requested that this weeks its a road ride, so roll out them slicks and probably not wise to come on a singlespeed.

Better sort an interesting route out then.

Blog EntryAnother idea - Scotland Glentress long weekendMar 9, '07 1:14 PM
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loads of you have never been to Glentress, 6 people for 3 nights in Luxery accomadation see Bikelodge with loads of riding in the area. Works out at 16 quid per rider per night.
It could be travel up Friday, and return Monday afternoon.

5 definate names for one of the weekends it isnt booked on the site and we could do it.

Photo AlbumTuesday night ride (7 photos)Mar 6, '07 5:16 PM
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First day of spring or one of the 40 days and nights of kin rain. Fun in Fermyn

EventMountain Mayhem 24 Hours at the malvernsFeb 22, '07 8:57 AM
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Start:     Jun 23, '07 2:00p
End:     Jun 24, '07 2:00p
Location:     Malverns
OK 3 teams last year, how many this year

Show your interest here, the forms will be out in about a week and as usual you need to fill them out before you even get them.

Me - I want to be in a casual team and have a laugh this year, even sleep.

SO WHO ELSE.

EventSingletrack Awards nightFeb 10, '07 9:27 AM
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Start:     Mar 2, '07 7:00p
go and ride bikes the weekend afterwards

EventTom/Glyn rideFeb 3, '07 6:05 PM
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Start:     Mar 26, '07
Location:     ?????????????????????
might be up for a monday play day

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