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Dan the Man · Joined: 04 Mar 2006 Posts: 51 Location: Leytonstone

Gary,

this week has been pretty damn hectic - not even a chance to clean my bike since saturday (will need to do tonight) and looking like i won't be able to get away much before 5pm (earliest) from work so will be a 6pm dept from east london tomorrow.

I reckon your idea of doing a shop while waiting for us to get around to the M4 services would be great as will definately save time and shopping arguments enroute. I would suggest getting some pasta, chicken & sauces, fruit, beer and nuts bars of some sort for dinner friday as I reckon we'll probably do a pub on saturday night and eat out.

I have an audi A6 and the boot is big enough to sleep in so will try and get one of the bikes in there rather than have all three on the rack. I'm also going for the rested rather than rubbish approach as haven't managed any exercise since saturday.

Dan
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The BIG GT · Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 126 Location: Derby

Dan,

I have sent you a PM with my mobile number, etc.

I'll pop out after work tomorrow and get enough healthy, filling food for a dinner for four for Friday night, plus some extra nibbles for general snacking and for the trails? Also some energy-boosting breakfast stuff for Sat/Sun morning, milk, butter, bread, etc and the beers for Friday with the grub!

Let me know if there is anything else that I've forgotten that I need to get?

Cheers,

Gary
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lefty · Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 120

Move complete.. no internet as such but someone local has left theres unsecured so i thought id hop on for a bit Smile

-- cheeky

Gary.. yea dude pick up some food im always hungry so dont hold back. Remember to keep note of the spend so it can come out of the communal budget.

The BIG GT · Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 126 Location: Derby

Guys,

I've looked at places to meet you (Jon, I assume that you are coming in Dan's car?) and Services are few and far between.

Reading is a long way out and Heston is in the wrong direction for me and requires me to go back to the Chiswick Roundabout and come back!

So I have a 2-option plan:
1) Meet you at the roundabout at the junction of the M4/A312; If you pull off the M4 and take the exit AFTER the A312 (Heathrow/Hartington bound) which is almost on the slip road to get you back on the M4 Westbound towards a Park (Cranford?) and wait just on the road before the bridge, I'll meet you there.

2) After the M25 Jctn, take the 1st junction exit (Datchet/Colnbrook) at the Honda Building R/bout and head south (1st exit off r/bout), then 1st Right into 'Hillrise' and I'll meet you there.

P.S. I have Bluetooth so you can call me anytime.

In case you don't get this, I'll text you later to cnfirm,

Cheers,

Gary
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The BIG GT · Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 126 Location: Derby

So.......

what weekend in April are we going again? Wink

Top weekend guys, only downer being Dan's nasty stack at Penhydd.

Oh, and my new hydros blowing a hose before we'd even reached the start on Saturday!

Am definitely up for some more of that action so let me know when you are too and I'll try to get fitter so you don't have to wait so long on the climbs!

Thanks all round, especially to Dan for organising it,

Gary
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lefty · Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 120

Yep was super sweet... just collating photos to get on here Smile

Dan ended up in A&E with his injuries.... knarley... more on that later I am sure Smile

lefty · Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 120

Pics from Wales 2 weekends ago Smile

Who Dan (Dan the Man) Gary (Big GT) Jon (Lefty) and Ray and Richie

After a late start due to some mechanicals we are off. Only a few mins into the climb and already some serious height has been gained.

MMMM Sarnies. We all stop at the top of the Whites Level Black run to strap on the armour and fuel up with grub

Sweet berms at the back end of the super rocky black run

Ouch GT gets wedged in some thorns in the North Shore section

We nail the 6km Skyline descent after doing the Whites Level climb for the second time 3500ft up and 3500ft down all in one afternoon.

Back at the lookout cafe for some post ride beers.

Our awsome cottage... with views out over the river valley.

Roll on day 2

Ready to start the technical stuff after a long fire road climb. Dan stacks hard just after these photos in an area called Desolation but is soon back on the bike. Has to do an A&E trip that night to sort himself out however.

Just about to enter a section called the hidden valley. Probably one of the best sections of techincal riding I have ever come across. A real treat.

An excellent weekend away - great trails, perfect weather, good fun.

Thanks guys.

Mick_the_Greek · Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 312 Location: South Woodford

Nice pics, not to sure about the trip to A & E , hope to see you all soon in the forest.

Emily · Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Posts: 185 Location: Nea Makri, Greece

Ahhh, Wales - Lovely pics!!
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The BIG GT · Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 126 Location: Derby

Great pics, Jon!

It does seem that I am grimacing (if not just looking exhausted!) in most pictures that I appear in! Embarassed

I did enjoy it, REALLY!!

Cool

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Rai · Joined: 21 Nov 2006 Posts: 7 Location: Woodford

Yo there are some great quality pics there mate! You have a good eye! Shame about the other one! LOL

smellyengine · Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Posts: 174 Location: Chingford

Good to see someone else in tights!!

Rai · Joined: 21 Nov 2006 Posts: 7 Location: Woodford

Yeah, tights are the way! No snags, no wind resistant sail like material! No problems!

Yo dudes! When are we planning our next trip to WALES! Having withdrawal symptoms!

Crazy RAI!

lefty · Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 120

Pete you missed out on a real treat... it was a veritable tight fest....... it wasn't really that cold i wore them to stop the body amour chaffing... Wink

worked like a charm Smile

Rai.. sling over your photos when you get a chance. i will PM you my email Smile

smellyengine · Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Posts: 174 Location: Chingford

Don't talk to me about chafing.....there's always a nice creamy pot of chafe ease...