Guided rides around Epping Forest ( aka Follow the strange tall man into the woods )

I'll be on superlight XC. If the parts turn up in time.

Loving the coiler

I'll be on superlight XC. If the parts turn up in time.
Sounds intruiging.

Loving the coiler

Cheers, I'm still deciding whether it's worth the time and expense to build it up again. The original bike had too many compromises - poor fork being the main one. The frames somewhat dated now, but I like its simplicity.

8 June...MTB day + beer/Nocturne evening?

Just noticed this ^

Think I might have to pop along for some much needed refreshment :-)

Was out there today with nurseholliday. Lots of fun.

More than likely going to join next sat. Could some one add me to the list as I can't from here.

Got my bike sorted for this :)

Sat 25th May - ( 10 am start. 5 – 6 hours duration )

1. BareNecessities
   
2. If alfie's going to make one, it will be this one
   
3. NurseHolliday (may have to break away early due to engagement party in the evening)
   
4. whatok
   
5. Howard
   
6. cake
   
   

Sun 26th May - ( 2pm start 3 – 4 hours )

1. BareNecessities
   
2. or this one.
   
3. Sean
   
   

Tues 28th May - ( ? )

1. BareNecessities
   
2. Howard (depending on time/employment)
   
   

Thurs 30th May - ( ? )

1. BareNecessities
   
2. nneil (I fell off, or NurseHolliday pushed me)
   
   

Sat 1st June - ( 10am start. 5 – 6 hours )

1. BareNecessities
   
2. NurseHolliday (Join you later if possible - I'm flying in the morning at Stapleford [~15 mins from Epping] and can meet at 11:30)
   
   

Sun 2nd June - ( 2pm start. 3 – 4 hours )

1. BareNecessities
   
2. Weazlepopper (on completely overkill bike for epping)
   
   

Tues 4th June - ( ? )

1. BareNecessities
   
   

Thurs 6th June - ( ? )

1. BareNecessities
   
   
   

Sat 8th June - ( 10am start. 5 – 6 hours )

1. BareNecessities
   2 steves
   
2. NurseHolliday
   
   

Sun 9th June - ( 2pm start. 3 – 4 hours )

1. BareNecessities
   
2. Alkali + 1
   
3. Zebs
   

Could some one add me to the list as I can't from here.

Done.

Got my bike sorted for this :)

Next thing is to sort your dates out.

It's touch and go really, week days will be better.

Had a tentative ride around Epping today. Only came off once.

Not confident in these tyres on anything loose at all, and my front V is so fuckin' grabby. Hmm

^ Can't quite make out what you've got on your bike in that photo. Would you be able to get something cheap and knobbly for the front?

Even something like this would help a bit.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=8543

Done.

Thank you kindly. I may also have to peel off a little early, but looking forward to it.

^ No problem. I can always get early leavers back to the station ( or wherever ) if need be.

^ Can't quite make out what you've got on your bike in that photo. Would you be able to get something cheap and knobbly for the front?

Even something like this would help a bit.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=8543

Cheers for the advice, theyre fs100's. I'll sort something before Saturday.

^ No problem. I can always get early leavers back to the station ( or wherever ) if need be.

Its all good, I normally just ride there or back along the canal to Tottenham.

Cheers for the advice, theyre fs100's. I'll sort something before Saturday.

Cool. This place also has a lot of choice for decent budget tyres.

http://www.nextdaytyres.co.uk/search.aspx/TYRES-MTB-26

Its all good, I normally just ride there or back along the canal to Tottenham.

Ok, You'll probably have a fair idea where you are most of the time then.

;-)

Ok, You'll probably have a fair idea where you are most of the time then.

;-)

Ha. Hardly.

Navigation is not my strong point. I get lost in car parks. Worse still in forests.

^ I'll try and steer well clear of the forest car parks then.

I find the best thing is to not use your front brake and just keep riding faster.

Also really looking forward to next weekend now after yesterday's ride.

I find the best thing is to not use your front brake and just keep riding faster.

Hmm... I know somebody who won't be riding directly behind me :-)

Also really looking forward to next weekend now after yesterday's ride.

Do you remember which area you were in NH?

I find the best thing is to not use your front brake and just keep riding faster.

Well I'll be doing this :)

If you start at the hut the cyclists congregate at rather than the motorcyclists, head down the hill next to the hut the wide sandy route at 90 degrees to the road rather than parallel to the road, follow the line at the bottom which ends up at a switchback to the left which can be taken a little motocross style. Then you end up at a gate, turn left and go to the top of Wellington hill, cross the road, and then there's a few rollers which culminate overlooking someone's garage. Before you get to that end bit there's a trail to the left which is tight and twisty through hollybushes and snakes left and right through narrow trees. Eventually you end up at a quick left over a bridge and then a bit of flat riding gets you on to a fire road. I don't know where that is or how to get back to the hut but that was what me and Cake were enjoying yesterday.