x,mas rides?

nojzilla · x,mas rides?

hey every one,just joined up
any body know of any get togethers over the xmas holidays?
jon

lemmy

Welcome,

Don't know of anything so far but haven't really been looking. I think the weather is a bit of a dampener at the moment. I think a few of us would like another day at Chicksands sometime soon.

Ben03

Welcome buddy!

What sort of riding are you into?

If you're looking for club based XC stuff Bedgebury are doing night rides at the mo.

nojzilla

hey
mostly into 4X an jumping at the mo,just got maself a second hand scott high octane for sh*ts an giggles.Not realy fit enough for XC but i live 10miles from thetford forest so i'm gonna work on that in the new year!
I was just wonderin if there was anythin hapnin in the holidays (so i can start savin for the petrol!) also need to find some over ridin spots,i love chicky but ive ridden there to much in the last year .I've only heard about ashton hills & porc,i fancy a xmas road trip!
jon

Ben03

Thetford should be a good ride Cool

. Am not in an XC frame of mind currently myself but have heard good things from there.

A lot of spots are clay based so don't run too well at this time of year. PORC's quarry and 4x is sand/clay based so not too bad or there's DJ's at Redhill.

Am in Holland over xmas so won't be around. Anyone have any other riding plans over the xmas period?

Pires

Was thinking of heading up to Chicky with Lem+Weine, but kind of dictated by the weather right now.
Porc would be worth a go, but the 4X isn't exactly in great nic right now, but could be worth a peak.
Thinking of heading down to Cwn Carn early in the new year after seeing it briefly on the Extreme channel over the weekend.

kona crasher

When are you thinking of going for this Christmas ride ?

Wiener Schnitzel

Been speaking to Hippy Lee about Friston. Some people have been busy down there and Les says he's opened up some of the old downhill trails that he says are running really smooth.

He's down there most weekends at the mo, weather permitting?!?

Worth a look.

JAW

Welcome Jon!

Friston is good but not for 4X/Dirt Jumping. When I last went (a few years ago) the DH was good fun so it should be better by now. There's also a good portion of XC too.

lemmy

I've only ever been to Friston with my XC bike, can't wait to try it on the bouncy bike.

kona crasher

Friston sounds good to me , but when you thinking of going ?

lemmy

I'm hoping for this Sunday AM

kona crasher

What time would you be meeting and where ?

lemmy

Could meet you at the car park. I think we'll probably drive a short distance up the hill to a layby on the hill in order to park nearer the downhill trails.

Lee says that an older DH trail there has recently been restored.

lemmy

I think we'll try and be there at no later than 10am

nojzilla

where abouts is friston?might be up for it if its not too far.
as for the xmas ride,after xmas day(so everyone can show off thier new shineys) but before new years(so we're not too hungover)
jon

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fancy dress? :p

jake-snake

Hi.
Just to let all who are up for it know.
Lee will be down with the ramps and we have a new line for this years ride.
Be good to see some new faces.

Ride date is Sat 27th of Dec.
Will be there from 10.30am.

Come on down !

jake-snake

the above is referance to

** Friston Forest - Christmas Ride **

Pires

robbo

Friston sounds good and I'm taking some time off at Christmas so a few rides would be good.

lemmy

I'll be there.

The unofficial 'warm up' session is this Sunday (the 7th).

So far it's me, Ween, Tim and possibly Lee whom I'm told now lives in the woods there.

kona crasher

I shall be there , but i will get there early as i have to leave early .

kona crasher

Where abouts will you be parking at Friston ?i am aiming to get there about 9 or just after as i have to leave early.

kona crasher

Has anyone got any more ideas for the xmas ride ? where ? when ?

jake-snake

with regards to the above if anyone wnts a lift from Crowborough let me know cheers Alvar

Friston x-mas ride
Hi.
Just to let all who are up for it know.
Lee will be down with the ramps and we have a new line for this years ride.
Be good to see some new faces.

Ride date is Sat 27th of Dec.
Will be there from 10.30am.

Come on down !

kona crasher

I will be there , as long as the weather isnt to bad .

jake-snake

I is leaving crowbrough at about 10.30 if any one want a lift
to fristion

cheeers AC

jake-snake

real good day
bone yo had a nice distraction

was good to see one and all

Pires

kona crasher

Thanks to Lee for his ramps , was a great day .
Is anyone out new years day ? at Lems track or just around Tunbridge ?

Pires

lemmy

Friston was tops. The Lem Track's still not worth a journey although it's had a few additions this week.

robbo

I'm heading out Saturday morning to hit some of the new lines around TW and to have a general scope about.

Anyone else want to join - few hours Saturday morning - weather looks good.

lemmy

Might be up for it although I was thinking about using my weekend pass for a longer session at the R

Pires

Sat am I'm on parenting duties. Thinking about a longer R session on Sat pm or sunday am.

robbo

Only got limited time Saturday am so will head out with the ipod.

Heading to R next Saturday 10th am - anyone interested in that?

robbo

Was also thinking I could do tomorrow am if thats better

lemmy

10th could be good. Do you want to borrow Glen Campbells Greatest Hits for your session this Saturday? there's some real stompers on there for hardcore riding.

robbo

kona crasher

Where you thinking of riding on the 10th ?

robbo

The R place...

Difficult one as its not supposed to be discussed on forums. Not sure why the secret, as its been there for years and there is a club you can join too.

I used to be a member and go there every so often. The atmostphere for non-members can be a little frosty to say the least.

Would be much easier if the membership was the same as the Bull Track and not twice as much. Or it would be even easier if you could just pay to ride, but the chap that runs it has not fancied that historically.

Unique venue with beatifully crafted jumps and something for everyone. Its a one off and really very good, but can get repetative if your there all the time - hence not wanting to join the club again.

Anyone else got anything to add on this one?

jake-snake

the r place is always looking for new members I think its about £45 a term

Steve dose not like you useing the place more than 2 or 3 times a year if your not a member as ever one else has to pay so thats where he draws the line

I is also with Rob on the point that it is a very good place but once you done one jump you have done them all there all so simular

I dont go there offten cause there nowt there that i find challeging it is good for some xc with the odd dh run as well

if you want to go just try it then join the club and it is not to frosty

kona crasher

I might be tempted to join , is it a good place to learn ? or are the jumps all large doubles ? is there good access and parking ?

Pires

kona crasher

I am feeling better after our trip to Friston , i need to keep it up to get my confidence going .was good to follow people down to get speed right , until my rear brake failed .