Epping Forest Epics

tonto · Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 145 Location: danbury

after a conversation with lefty and mike at the tea hut on saturday I seem to have lost my solo night riding mojo.

went out tonight and kept thinking of what might happen if I had a serious off.

took away some of the thrill even with fireworks all round giving that commando in enemy territory atmosphere

kept feathering the brakes at any slight indication of hazard

will have to do a few group nightrides to regain the confidence

musings over
ta ta

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

Reminds me of the time I went riding with a chap called 'Paul'.
After a conversation about how I don't like riding on 'the edge', but I'm OK so long as I look where I'm going rather than 'down'. Having got halfway along an 'edge' trail, paul decides to stop proceedings to show me the drop! Laughing

I had to walk the rest of the trail....

Come on guys, help tonto out with his fear - or at least ensure he has someone along to call 999.
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Lukeee · Joined: 13 May 2006 Posts: 25 Location: Epping Forest

Where meeting for a group nightride Tonight at the pub at High Beech for around 6:45pm.

There should be a fair few of us , if you fancy it your more than welcome.

I think were also out of Thursday night aswell.

I'm guessing from your post you were nightriding solo? If so your a braver man than me! Epping Forest scares the crap out of me at the best of times but its a million times worse in the dark. Embarassed

tonto · Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 145 Location: danbury

not epping - I'm not suicidal Shocked

just local (Danbury)

went out again tonight and felt a lot better - it's just the roots under leaves giving me the jitters now Rolling Eyes

will try and hook up with the ehc for a ride soon
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Mick_the_Greek · Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 297 Location: South Woodford

hi Tonto! Sory if I put you of night riding, but you have to be aware that I only function in bright sunshine, see you soon Mike.

lefty · Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 120

Lukeee - let me know if you are night riding in Epping again.

Ive been doing it solo for ages now (couple times a week) and god dam in Epping it gives you the creeps. Im used to it now but at least once a ride at night I get the jitters. I do the routes that we do in the day light and they are a great test and when it gets a bit creepy you just pedal faster Smile

GTDave · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:30 pm Post subject:

Lefty - keep an eye here for the night rides Luke mentioned:

http://www.eppinghardcru.co.uk/Forums/viewforum/f=2.html
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Lukeee · Joined: 13 May 2006 Posts: 25 Location: Epping Forest

Were out again tonight Lefty ,

We'll be meeting at the pub for around 6:45-7pm

tonto · Joined: 03 Jan 2006 Posts: 145 Location: danbury

I might join you tonight - pub in high beech?
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lefty · Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 120

Cheers fir the note.. wont be back in time however.. might do a solo run later on in the evening Smile

i think my lights need some juice as well

Looks quite dry out there.... should be a good ride.