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Post by danevs on Oct 20, 2008 21:07:41 GMT
Just got back from a spin around loop one in the dark. Really, really wet so much so it was just like riding a river bed all night.  Lots of grip though and still fairly fast going.  Had the official line on the status of the trails though, route will always be there as it's owned by the forestry commission. Trail centre was blocked by the town council because the proposal was for a privately owned affair whereas the council want it to be community owned. Seems fair enough. Just off to dig the gravel out of my eyes. ;D |
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Post by dyls on Oct 20, 2008 21:36:54 GMT
We had a massive storm in Blaenau around tea time.
I can't remember the last time I finished a ride without any mud on my bike - it's been that long since I've ridden a dry trail.
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Post by danevs on Oct 20, 2008 21:53:18 GMT
Tonight was one of those where my bike was still clean at the end of the ride, too wet for the mud to stick. Probably our most rideable local trail when it's monsooning it down. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2008 8:34:23 GMT
shit your nuts or what I should of said is could you find your nuts after the ride? WET and it was cold last nite not a good atmosphere for delicate little bundles between your legs. I bet you spoke like Alan Carr after the ride :-)
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Post by ftasb on Oct 21, 2008 9:24:13 GMT
nuts your nuts or what I should of said is could you find your nuts after the ride? WET and it was cold last nite not a good atmosphere for delicate little bundles between your legs. I bet you spoke like Alan Carr after the ride :-)  Say all again before "ride" in the Queen's English please ;D |
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Post by martinw on Oct 21, 2008 12:08:14 GMT
Dan, I had it from good source that the forest is not owned by the forrestry commision, but by the same private firm that owns llandegla forest. I hate penmachno in the rain, I've not ridden it for ages, Really cant make my mind up wether I like the place or not  |
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Post by ady on Oct 21, 2008 15:48:17 GMT
Dan, I had it from good source that the forest is not owned by the forrestry commision, but by the same private firm that owns llandegla forest. I hate penmachno in the rain, I've not ridden it for ages, Really cant make my mind up wether I like the place or not I am with you on that one Martin, most of the time I fight my way around the place, although the last time I rode it it was a lovely sunny day and made it much more enjoyable. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2008 16:04:42 GMT
sorry I said nuts in the nuttiest place well its autumn and those pesky squirrels are after YOUR NUTS evil little BAS*****. have you guessed yet that I'm on drugs :-). When I finished paying 4 my bike I'll be looking at buying a set of lights and going out in mid winter in the cold wet nite sounds so great Well I am a hardy MTB lad :-) |
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Post by danevs on Oct 21, 2008 16:17:28 GMT
Dan, I had it from good source that the forest is not owned by the forrestry commision, but by the same private firm that owns llandegla forest. I hate penmachno in the rain, I've not ridden it for ages, Really cant make my mind up wether I like the place or not My riding buddy was speaking to the fella that was in charge of the whole trail build etc. He lives out in the sticks up there apparently (hills have eyes anyone.  . Tilhill are a division of UPM (Deeside.) and may just lease the land?? Penmachno's a tough nadgery trail that never really gets it's flow going and it's definitely not my favorite but it was very rideable last night considering how wet it was. I'm just happy to get out where/when I can really. ;D Williat9- The best rides are the crisp winter ones, no point being a fair weather rider. Not really what mountainbiking's about is it? |
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Post by Arnie on Oct 21, 2008 16:31:54 GMT
Mountain biking's different things to different people. You can be a fair weather rider and enjoy it just as much as the die-hard 'its not proper unless you're freezing and covered in sh*t' masochist
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Post by danevs on Oct 21, 2008 18:53:31 GMT
Mountain biking's different things to different people. You can be a fair weather rider and enjoy it just as much as the die-hard 'its not proper unless you're freezing and covered in sh*t' masochist But surely in this country it's all about getting out into the great outdoors and getting muddy and wet!? I think we only get about two weeks a year when the trails are dry anyway don't we? Get yourself some warm gear and get out there in the wind and rain, you won't regret it! One thing that really pi*ses me off about this country is the fact that I can't ride my motorbike all year around (too ferkin dangerous.), the fact that I can go mountain biking in the winter keeps me sane(ish.). |
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Post by Arnie on Oct 21, 2008 21:04:07 GMT
Mountain biking's different things to different people. You can be a fair weather rider and enjoy it just as much as the die-hard 'its not proper unless you're freezing and covered in sh*t' masochist But surely in this country it's all about getting out into the great outdoors and getting muddy and wet!? I think we only get about two weeks a year when the trails are dry anyway don't we? Get yourself some warm gear and get out there in the wind and rain, you won't regret it! One thing that really pi*ses me off about this country is the fact that I can't ride my motorbike all year around (too ferkin dangerous.), the fact that I can go mountain biking in the winter keeps me sane(ish.). I cycle whatever the weather, if i feel like a ride, and I already own the necessary warm gear & waterproofs. Sometimes, however, i dont feel like going out for a ride if its p*ssing it down and blowing a gale. There are things that i'd much rather be doing in that kind of weather; such as bodyboarding or drinking copious amounts in my local to name but two |
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Post by danevs on Oct 21, 2008 21:41:39 GMT
Bodyboarding!? Isn't that just surfing for girls and small children? ;D |
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Post by Arnie on Oct 22, 2008 18:34:53 GMT
Bodyboarding!? Isn't that just surfing for girls and small children? ;D ...and for certain chubby blokes like me who can't surf. Best feeling in the world, well almost, catching a huge wave. Dont knock what you haven't tried landlover. get yourself a wetsuit, and get out there in the wind and rain, you won't regret it!  |
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Post by danevs on Oct 22, 2008 18:39:53 GMT
Wakeboarding, sailing, fishing and kitesurfing(beginner.).  I'm never happier than when I'm out on the water. Just pulling your leg on the bodyboarding bit mate, I did it down in cornwall after failing miserably to get the hang of surfing. |
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Lots of grip though and still fairly fast going. 
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I'm never happier than when I'm out on the water.