Let's offroad / mountain bike / mtb / ride dirt

^might be up for that ride *m.f are you going? I could buy you the drink I own you.

On another note this magazine looks interesting.

http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/privateer-magazine-issue-one-779.html

Out of my price range for a magazine, but then again I don't buy magazines so that's not difficult. Looks good though.

i think that is the mtb version of rouleur

I propose riding Dorking on Saturday arriving there around 11am. I looked up Epping Forest but reports say it gets really muddy after rain so it's probably still pretty boggy.

I don't have route map or know of any trails but if we head to the tower I'm sure we can find something fun.

are there any marked mtb trails in the area?

sorry for stupid question but people have been mentioning there are some near bristol but that is possibly a schlep too far!

No marked ones although lots of named trails if we ride past Nirvana Cycles I might buy a map (or get Mick's tomorrow).

I've still got that map from last time kicking around, which I can bring.

@Tommy,
you could say Im going, being as Im the organiser, which means planning the courses, dealing with F.C permissions, co-ordinating volunteers and a list of jobs as long as yer arm, be great to see folks down there, S/S would be great for this forest S/S 29er even better.
we now have 'fuel' catering confirmed too http://www.fuelcatering.co.uk/

That mag looks like....a mag, most likely some good photos. Tend to contribute articles more than read mags.

Tom - I think these ones show trails not just roads

Good evening fellow riders. I've had a PM from someone I don't feel I need to name at this stage.

I am not sure how to phrase this.

A number of people have pm'd each other stating they want to go on mtb rides except they would not attend if you are participating too.

I am sorry but it would be appreciated if you did not attend or put yourself on the list for such things.

Cheers

So, which members? Come on, name and shame... If you want to say something, man up and say it to my face/post it here for me to see. If someone has a problem with me, or my attitude, tell me. Then perhaps there is a chance I can do something about it.

Thanks

Ali.

Barry is revealed.

So much for mtb'ers being all chilled out.

That's what I thought. I genuinely want to know who it is I have offended/scared (lol?) in such a drastic way. I'd quite like to apologise...

Haha, what a rude message. Do you have reason to believe them?

No clue. It's not the actual PM I'm offended by. The PM is actually quite considerate and tactful. Assuming that the PM sender isn't the one with the problem (I'm 99% sure it's not him?) that is...

Wrong thread, and no.

650c and 26" are different sizes.

Mc its your hair, it offends me.

Seriously that was to you? I thought you were a nice chap, amusing and friendly.

Are you too slow / fast for them?

Ok. Forgive me if I'm wrong. Other posts on other threads make this almost too obvious.

DJ and Moog, what is the issue?

Not been out with them yet Prav. My mtb has been off the road (so to speak) for the last 5 weeks... Cash is not free flowing for me atm, so replacing bits takes time and I don't use it daily so the mtb doen't take priority either.

I don't even live in London these days, and I haven't since April. Whoever it is with this problem, I can almost guarantee that they haven't seen me for upwards of 5 months...

Ha! WTF?

In five months I could forget how annoying ANYONE is. even DJ.

Ha! WTF?

In five months I could forget how annoying ANYONE is. even DJ.

Lets not exaggerate Prav, keep it believable

Someone is jumping the gun somewhat on Friday afternoon popcorn...

If an event is not open to everyone go to PM's, or am I wrong?

If its open be the better person be polite. You can be polite if you can't you can avoid them.

Places to off road within the M25?

Anyone been in through Abbey Woods bostall woods area?

I propose riding Dorking on Saturday arriving there around 11am. I looked up Epping Forest but reports say it gets really muddy after rain so it's probably still pretty boggy.

I don't have route map or know of any trails but if we head to the tower I'm sure we can find something fun.

I'm going to this, from Putney. If anyone wants to meet up at Clapham Junction (or even Putney, which is where I'm leaving from) to make the pilgrimage to Dorking, let me know.