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Post by S3dINS (AKA Nik) on Dec 15, 2009 1:08:00 GMT
Only just found this site, and I like it. Not flash but functional!
I'm Nik,
From Abergele,
I'm a recreational XC rider
Been riding for the last 15 years on and off. Bought myself a new bike 2 months ago and wanted to get together with a like minded local group for fun on and perhaps even off the local trails.
My fave trail is Llandegla but I'll admit I haven't really done many other routes to compare.
I'm not riding anything more than the coastal cycle path since I slipped a disc 2 weeks ago and it hurts if I put too much effort in, but it is easier than walking.
Anyway I hope to do some chatting and riding with you in the future.
N.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2009 6:59:47 GMT
Welcome to the forom pal.
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Post by spinner on Dec 15, 2009 8:51:04 GMT
Welcome m8  I live in Llanddulas and we ride regularly, both local and further afield. local training ride when it's not too wet is up behind llanddulas quarry, into Rhyd y foel up into woods behind Gwrych Castle and through to Tan y Goppa woods and back. Conwy Mountain and the Orme. Look forward to meeting up with you sometime  |
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Post by ady on Dec 15, 2009 9:51:09 GMT
Welcome to the fold m8!
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Post by S3dINS (AKA Nik) on Dec 15, 2009 11:38:41 GMT
Thanks guys.
Hey spinner, The Gwrych castle ride is one of my regular rides, but the trails there are a bit sketchy at best. I haven't been around the quarry so maybe in the not too distant future I could join you and get to know that part of your ride.
Have you been involved in building any trails? My friend Fraser is one of the Gwrych castle regulars too. He was one of the first to make the trails up there including the jump track at the top of the hill. Not my cup of tea really. I like to keep my wheels on the ground.
N.
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Post by Craigy Boy on Dec 15, 2009 20:23:41 GMT
hey nik im from abergele too mate! ye i remeber fraser from years ago when i used to go up there. remeber i had to get an ambulance for him because he came off and his handle bars went in to his pelvis wasn't nice!
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Post by S3dINS (AKA Nik) on Dec 15, 2009 22:30:25 GMT
I was just thinking about that while I was looking for some lock on grips. He says he won't be without them now, lol.
I might try and get up there this weekend depending on whether my back will let me.
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Post by andyj on Dec 16, 2009 21:56:38 GMT
welcome to the forum  |
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Post by Oggy on Dec 16, 2009 22:54:54 GMT
Welcome to the forum bud, are there any jumps left up in the woods now, keep meaning to go up and have a look whats left after they got flattend. Hopefully catch you on a ride soon |
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Post by S3dINS (AKA Nik) on Dec 16, 2009 23:04:33 GMT
I was chatting to Fraser this afternoon and he told me that the council had been up there and flattened everything in the interests of health and safety.
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Post by danevs on Dec 16, 2009 23:20:27 GMT
I was chatting to Fraser this afternoon and he told me that the council had been up there and flattened everything in the interests of health and safety. Have a look HERE for details.  |
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Post by S3dINS (AKA Nik) on Dec 17, 2009 11:28:51 GMT
With regards to that thread, I saw 4 lads going up there on a pit bike last week.
I think if the local council and Forestry Commision wanted to, they could control the amount of damage and health and safety violations by actively letting people go up there on specific and properly maintained trails. There would of course need to be some kind of supervisor to make sure undesirables didn't go there but then he'd need to be paid. Personally I'd do it for free if I had somewhere proper to ride on my doorstep.
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Post by mtbman on Dec 20, 2009 17:05:47 GMT
Welcome aboard Hope to see you out on a ride soon  ps: If you like night riding then your welocome to join the wxm massive on our regular wed night ride at LDG or the Clwyds. 18:00 start. Keep your peepers peeled in the "Plan your ride" section. |
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Post by S3dINS (AKA Nik) on Dec 20, 2009 17:39:51 GMT
Unfortunately the only transport I have is my sturdy Kona so joining up with you would require me bumming a lift off someone local. I should be able to get the train to a few events in the new year though.
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Post by Scrumpie on Dec 23, 2009 21:39:52 GMT
Welcome m8
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