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Drew Carey

05-09-11, 08:05 PM

Howdy All MTB'ers (Plus anyone else who fancies a go),

As my good lady wife is away in Londinium in October, I was thinking forward planning and arranging a MTB weekend on the 22nd / 23rd of October.

Current thinking was for Cannock Chase as it is local to Brum and quite central for a number of people. However could do Penmachlo again / Llandegla if people fancied.

Happy for anyone to stay at mine and make a weekend of it, I have space for 3 peeps on beds / sofa and room for another 3-4 on blow up beds on floor. I live in Bromsgrove area so only 35 minutes away from Cannock Chase. (Also happy to fetch people from either Brum or Bromsgrove train stations if people don't want to drive.)

In case anyone who isn't fit, new to mountain biking etc, the idea is to simply have a laugh and take our time.......no man (or woman) will be left behind. If we do go to Cannock Chase then they have mountain bikes for hire if peeps want.

So...........if you fancy some beers, good company, frollicking in mud and some good fresh air then you are more than welcome.

Cheers

Drew

mattSV

05-09-11, 08:07 PM

Drew
Mattsv

Drew Carey

05-09-11, 08:10 PM

Cheers Matt....forgot that bit. :-D

metalmonkey

05-09-11, 08:29 PM

Is it okay to wait until closer to that w/end to let you know. It would be great to get mtb out, mine is a hard tail and I'm slow!

Drew Carey

05-09-11, 08:36 PM

Course it is. I will be going out irrespective of take up........but always more fun to make a weekend of it.

mattSV

05-09-11, 08:52 PM

Hmmmm - hard tail or full sus...

Or both? :-)

Drew Carey

05-09-11, 09:01 PM

Hmmmm - hard tail or full sus...

Or both? :-)

Both then you can decide on the day...... was thinking maybe Saturday head into Wales, then do Cannock chase on the Sunday as local, so people can then head off earlier to get home.....depends what people fancy I guess.

christian1000

06-09-11, 08:22 PM

I'd definatley be up for this, Cannock chase is only about 45mins from me. If your thinking of heading to Wales I've heard good things about Afan.

Drew Carey

06-09-11, 09:41 PM

Hi Christian, more the merrier........

Have heard good things about Afan also.......nearer the time we will decide what people fancy.

Just wanting to get a date in peeps diaries first.

Drew Carey

06-09-11, 09:56 PM

Just thought of another option if anyone fancies......The Wyre forest. Very little is known as a lot of the trails are unofficial.....but some brill single track. I could ask one of the Wyre regulars to take us round.

Luckypants

07-09-11, 08:16 AM

A definite maybe, need to sort out my diary after my holidays before committing though.

Drew Carey

07-09-11, 12:04 PM

A definite maybe, need to sort out my diary after my holidays before committing though.

Coolio....keep me posted.....would be good to return the favour from the last time we all stayed at yours......

But may rope in your Brekkie cooking skills as I am RUBBBBBBBBISH at cooking. :-D

600+

07-09-11, 05:59 PM

Yeap I'm in :) But we need to decide where we are going so that I can sort out accomodation

Binky

07-09-11, 07:47 PM

I will try my best to make this if it's in Cannock Chase. I supposed to be going to Supersonic Festival in Digbeth that weekend though so need to sort out which dates i am likely to be free first, if at all.

Drew Carey

07-09-11, 07:47 PM

Yeap I'm in :) But we need to decide where we are going so that I can sort out accomodation

Coolio......

My house is open to anyone who fancies so you are more than welcome.

Current thinking is going to be Saturday do Cannock Chase, about 35 mins from mine. Then Sunday, a trip to Wyre Forest for some really good technical and muddy Singletrack.

Drew Carey

07-09-11, 07:48 PM

Coolio Emily, would be good to catch up again.

Binky

07-09-11, 08:05 PM

Coolio Emily, would be good to catch up again.

Indeed it will Ms. Barrymore.

xXBADGERXx

08-09-11, 08:24 PM

<---- Flashes a paw of interest

yorkie_chris

15-09-11, 04:40 PM

Bit far away from me on my limited diseasel budget, have fun folks

Free bump :)

xXBADGERXx

15-09-11, 06:07 PM

As of today I am out ............ I am now the proud owner of a snapped Cotic Hemlock frame ........... what a piece of sh`t that has turned out to be

Winder

15-09-11, 08:49 PM

I'd love to but I can't afford the travel or the time at the minute. If you lot fancy cummin down south sometime we could ride Swinley Forest. I could afford that journey, 10 minute pedal!
Have fun!

Drew Carey

16-09-11, 09:52 AM

As of today I am out ............ I am now the proud owner of a snapped Cotic Hemlock frame ........... what a piece of sh`t that has turned out to be

Thats not good at all.....I saw your comments on facebook about it. Surely its covered by some form of warranty?

Hope you get it sorted.

As for Swinley - yup, most deffo somewhere I want to get down to sometime.

16-09-11, 10:42 AM

I don't come on here much anymore but would 100% be interested in coming a long no matter where it is. I'm not the fittest in the world but I'm getting there, still pretty slow at climbs though.

Cannock chase supposed to be very good but alledgedly quite difficult and technical in parts... all reds and blacks so would need a reasonably decent bike.

Llandelga is pretty awesome, the initial climb is horrible but then it gets good. We did the red route a couple of weeks ago and my GF came off twice pretty bad.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/313147_10150271468617024_671867023_8117175_6906510 _n.jpg

She came straight down the hill in the background at speed and went straight off the bridge... it was hilarious, after I realised she was ok of course.

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/316322_10150271468872024_671867023_8117179_1569638 _n.jpg

Drew Carey

16-09-11, 11:21 AM

Hi G,

You are more than welcome to come along.......if your bike was able to do Llandegla red's then Cannock won't be an issue. I've done Llandegla blacks on my Hardtail before, so trust me, won't be an issue.

The thing with any of these trail centres is taking your time, you could do them on a rubbish apollo bike if you fancied.......providing you take time.....so your Cube should have no issues at all.

Drew

Binky

16-09-11, 11:53 PM

I've only got a crappy little Dawes hybrid with some mild knoblies fitted. It copes with some severe bashing in Sutton park when i take it out.

You should definitely come along G.

Appelhanns

17-09-11, 11:30 AM

Hello, I am a newbie but I'm up for this (as long as it's not raining 'cos I'm a girl like that).

What time do you guys normally meet as I will be at least an hour from Llandegla or Cannock?

Drew Carey

19-09-11, 11:18 AM

Hello, I am a newbie but I'm up for this (as long as it's not raining 'cos I'm a girl like that).

What time do you guys normally meet as I will be at least an hour from Llandegla or Cannock?

Howdy and welcome......knowing how long it takes some people (including me) to get up and fed etc, I guess we would look to be pitching up for about 10:00ish, with a plan to be setting off at about 10:30ish.

Once we get to a couple of weeks before, will let everyone know the full plan.

However, if anyone has any additional ideas etc please pop them down! :-D

mattSV

19-09-11, 02:32 PM

Are you going to update the list then Drew - I am losing track of who is in/out ;-)

Drew Carey
Mattsv

Drew Carey

19-09-11, 04:24 PM

Are you going to update the list then Drew - I am losing track of who is in/out ;-)

Drew Carey
Mattsv

Lol....you crazy guy you!!!

Drew Carey
Mattsv
G
Binky
600+
Christian1000
Luckypants
Appelhanns

Metalmonkey - Possibly
Badger - Possibly

If anyone wants to amend the above then by all means.

Drew Carey

27-09-11, 09:23 PM

Bumpety bump....anyone else fancy it?

Was at Cannock last Saturday, was a right laugh......so deffo going to be Cannock on the Saturday and then Wyre Forest on the Sunday.

Luckypants

28-09-11, 07:37 AM

Drew Carey
Mattsv
G
Binky
600+
Christian1000
Appelhanns

Metalmonkey - Possibly
Badger - Possibly
Luckypants - Possibly

Due to having a lot on my plate and the need to get things done over next few weeks, I'm downgrading myself to a possible - in fact a highly unlikely! :(

Drew Carey

28-09-11, 09:23 AM

No worries Mike......Its no problemo......

I'm sure we will have many more opportunities....in fact, am thinking of coming over to do the Penmachlo ride again at some point soon. Loved that, was my favourite single track to date.

Drew Carey

28-09-11, 09:25 AM

Drew Carey
Mattsv
G
Binky
600+
Christian1000
Appelhanns
DMC

Metalmonkey - Possibly
Badger - Possibly
Luckypants - Possibly
JumJum - Possibly

As long as peeps let me know for sure by the week before.....then its cool. As mentioned if people want to stay they are more than welcome at our house....

Caveat - Providing you are not some stalkerish wierdo!!!! :-D

Drew Carey

08-10-11, 07:18 PM

Howdy all, can peeps start to give me an indication if they will want to stay.......just that i need to make sure i can accomodate anyone who wants to.

maviczap

08-10-11, 07:36 PM

Damn, looks like a good turnout, I can't make this one as stated earlier.

But hopefully I'll make another one, as my new MTB needs a proper workout

mattSV

09-10-11, 09:10 AM

Howdy all, can peeps start to give me an indication if they will want to stay.......just that i need to make sure i can accomodate anyone who wants to.

Bed or floorspace for me please Drew

DanAbnormal

09-10-11, 10:38 AM

Cool, just bought myself a 2012 Cube LTD. Not the best but a good start I reckon. Now, just need to remember how to pedal! :rolleyes:

Drew Carey

09-10-11, 10:49 AM

Spare Bed 1 - Matt SV
Spare Bed 2 -
Sofa -
Air Bed 1 -
Air Bed 2 -

Howdy all, can you fill in above if you want a bed. This is the space i have. Dont be shy if we havent met before - we are used to having org strangers staying.

Dan - more than welcome to come and stay if you fancy.

09-10-11, 07:19 PM

I'll travel on the day, it's not that far for me.

Binky

09-10-11, 07:31 PM

I'll travel on the day, it's not that far for me.

Fancy coming to pick me up on the day G man? Google maps says you go about 200 yards from my house... ;)

:)

metalmonkey

13-10-11, 09:44 AM

I can't make it ****!

I'm working in Plymouth most this month, I don't get back to London until the Saturday, I need to dropped off kit at the London office what a pain. Though saying that, it could all change as most things often do with filming...

BernardBikerchick

13-10-11, 09:50 AM

aww i would love to do this but my bro is down that weekend !!

but come to my do !!

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=171679

14-10-11, 08:45 AM

Fancy coming to pick me up on the day G man? Google maps says you go about 200 yards from my house... ;)

:)

I cant remember where your house is, I'm sure it's not that close but I can probably swing by ;)

Binky

14-10-11, 10:14 AM

I cant remember where your house is, I'm sure it's not that close but I can probably swing by ;)

PM me a Google Maps link of your route to Drew's...

I can always cycle closer to your route. :)

christian1000

14-10-11, 10:19 PM

Due to my right ankle now currently looking like a purple water melon I'm gonna hafta sit this one out I think, boo! :( Was really looking forward to it and all. Hope its a good weekend

Drew Carey

16-10-11, 10:22 PM

Hi All,

Just a quick one, can you guys let me know if you will be staying, as Lily is going to pre do some nice home made grub for us to come back to.

Currently known to be staying,

MattSV
DMC

G - let me know if you also want to pal.

The plan so everyone knows,

Pitch up at Cannock for 10:30 too start at 11. will do the full 15 mile loop, it wont be a race and we will keep together and take our time. If anyone does want to do the smaller loop they are more than welcome.....we will stop at the decision point which is about 3 miles in.

Cheers all

Drew.

Drew Carey

18-10-11, 11:13 AM

Howdy All,

Final list from what people have said;

Drew
Matt SV (Staying at Drew's)
DMC (Staying at Drew's)
Binky
G
JumJum - Plus a few friends.

Matt and I will be pitching up around 10:30ish as mentioned, if anyone else fancies coming along please add to the list above just so that we know to expect people in the car park!! :-D

If you are going direct, it is the Birches Valley Visitors Centre (not Cannock Chase visitor centre) we are meeting at.

Cheers

Drew

mattSV

18-10-11, 12:08 PM

I guess THIS (http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/EnglandStaffordshireNoForestCannockForestBirchesVa lleyForestCentre) is where we are going?

If so, looks good ;-)

Drew Carey

18-10-11, 12:18 PM

I guess THIS (http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/EnglandStaffordshireNoForestCannockForestBirchesVa lleyForestCentre) is where we are going?

If so, looks good ;-)

You would guess right.....forgot to put the link up. lol. I can't think of EVERYTHING!!! :D

mattSV

18-10-11, 01:15 PM

You would guess right.....forgot to put the link up. lol. I can't think of EVERYTHING!!! :D

Meh

You'd forget you balls if they weren't in a bag :p

18-10-11, 04:40 PM

Drew Carey

18-10-11, 05:28 PM

Thats not good to hear. :-(

I have also heard from Jumjum. He has got his dates mixed up and so is policing footie this saturday.

As a result, looks like being just myself, Matt, DMC and Binky & G if G's bike is fixed.

Small gang......but will still be a laugh.

ravingdavis

18-10-11, 05:42 PM

This would be fun, hopefully once I have eased myself into riding a bit more I shall be able to join you lot for this sort of thing :)

mattSV

18-10-11, 05:52 PM

I may not be able to make it :(

While cleaning my bike after Dalby I noticed the rear wheel has been significantly rubbing the frame/ swingarm. Took to pines cycles and they have checked the dish of the wheel and can't fix it so think the frame may be bent or faulty.

So just dropped it off at the shop I bought it from, not sure if I will have it back by the weekend :(

That sucks hairy ones. Have they not got a demo bike they could loan you?

Is hiring an option? - some tasty bikes available at Cannock Chase for hire (http://www.bikechase.co.uk/index.php?c=6421)

mattSV

18-10-11, 06:01 PM

G - just had another thought...

I have a 1998 Scott Comp Racing:-

http://www.veloplus.ch/images/veloclick/Scott_CompRacing2008112084234.jpg

Medium Frame, I am 5'9" and fits me fine.

XT mech, long travel rockshock judy's, V brakes!!!

Let me know if you want me to chuck it on the rack with mine, just let me know by Thursday evening as I will need to swap the stem and saddle back over (currrently got a wide gel saddle and short stubby stem on it for the Mrs)

I can sort a spare pare of SPDs if you need them, might need to change the tyres though (currently got Tioga XC slicks on there) - I have probably got a spare pair of wild grippers I can chuck on, unless you want to bring your own.

Would hate to see you miss out on what will be a great weekend...

Drew Carey

18-10-11, 06:25 PM

Just to add some more food for thougt G.

I have my hardtail also, with rock shok toras....but......it is a single speed!! Lol

If you do borrow Matts, i have size 9.5 spd shoes also.

So loads of options. Or like Matt says, you could hire one for the day and get a taste of a full sus before your Orange arrives.

Binky.....got your Pm, no worries. Have decided that rather than Lily cooking, whoever does pitch up, we can just get some grub from tescos or takeaway.

Drew Carey

18-10-11, 06:27 PM

This would be fun, hopefully once I have eased myself into riding a bit more I shall be able to join you lot for this sort of thing :)

Why not make this one? Lol

Fitness etc wont be an issue.

mattSV

18-10-11, 06:52 PM

Drew Carey

18-10-11, 07:08 PM

Drew - takeaway/Tesco works better for me too - I am a fussy bugger and don't like chile :p

Good thing we decided not to do a chile then!!! Lol :-D

Drew Carey

21-10-11, 12:08 PM

So, final dwindled numbers are;

Me
MattSV
DMC
G
Binky

Believe that is it. If anyone else fancies making the trip up then drop me a PM and will sort meeting up - plan is to meet for 10:30 and start at 11. Also, for anyone that fancies a ride on Sunday will do the Wyre forest.

21-10-11, 02:18 PM

Just picked up my new bike so I'll be meeting you there and picking up the binkster on route.

mattSV

21-10-11, 03:14 PM

Just picked up my new bike so I'll be meeting you there and picking up the binkster on route.

Woohoo

See you in t'morning G-man

Drew Carey

21-10-11, 04:42 PM

See you tommorow all......

G - totally jealous.....your new bike is stunning. I apologise in advance for any dribble I leave on it tommorow!!!!

Binky

21-10-11, 07:54 PM

Colleague at the screen printers was telling me about some of the routes in Cannock. Having not been there and him amazed i was going on a hard tail and not having a helmet i guess i'm a little nervous that i've not got the right equipment at all.

What do you guys reckon?

21-10-11, 07:58 PM

Have you no helmet at all!!! :S

mattSV

21-10-11, 08:01 PM

Just wear your bike lid

Drew Carey

21-10-11, 08:30 PM

Binky, I have a spare helmet buddy, do you want me to bring it?

Also - Matt or anyone else, you guys ok with setting up gears? At Dalby last week, the gears were not moving and getting stuck in places......having prepped the bike just now, I think it is that the rear mech cable has stretched and is too loose, so its not pulling the derailleur properly......is this something that will be easy enough to sort tommorow???

mattSV

21-10-11, 08:39 PM

Drew Carey

21-10-11, 09:05 PM

I'll bring my big hammer and some duck tape.

Now im worried!!!! :D

Binky

21-10-11, 10:14 PM

Binky, I have a spare helmet buddy, do you want me to bring it?

Yes, please. :)

Drew Carey

21-10-11, 10:27 PM

Yes, please. :)

Done, will bring it tommorow.

Binky

22-10-11, 12:30 AM

I'm pretty hardcore me, so i've done without in the past. A.K.A. Naive. ;)

22-10-11, 07:53 AM

Good to see you've been getting some sleep! I'm on route to the home of the bink... And his hot mum, can you make sure she opens the curtains in her nightie :D

22-10-11, 05:02 PM

Cheers for today everyone, was a great ride, we just need to keep it up now... Llandelga soon?

Drew Carey

22-10-11, 05:47 PM

Oh yes. Always looking to go to Llandegla again.

Good day, if a little painful. Lol

Binky

22-10-11, 09:34 PM

Cracking day, thanks guys. Cheers for the lift as well G.

Also, just looking on the Orange website and seen they have a "G series". Why, of why, didn't you get a G series G? ;)

23-10-11, 07:19 AM

Haha already got a hard tail... It's all about the 5 pro with every option box ticked, can't believe how doable it makes those blackruns, I would have died on a hardtail.

Get a MTB binkster ;) you'll make more money that SV racing :P

mattSV

23-10-11, 06:12 PM

Great days riding guys, thanks for waiting for me :-) Thanks to Drew for the bed for the night and Lilo for the pussy action.

28-10-11, 07:36 AM

DMC and I are planning to go to Llandelga on Saturday if anyone fancies it.

http://www.coedllandegla.com/

Aiming to be there as 09:00 when the gates open, potentially aiming to get around the red with black additions twice, but may end up doing the full loop once with a bit of practice time on the skills area afterwards. We'll play it by ear.

Any takers? Everybody is more than welcome, it's not particularly difficult just fast and flowing and no one will be left behind.

Drew Carey

28-10-11, 07:54 AM

:-( wish I could come.....but bike needs some serious work and I have a loads on this weekend.

28-10-11, 07:55 AM

:-( wish I could come.....but bike needs some serious work and I have a loads on this weekend.

There will be plenty more :D I plan on doing at least 1 decent ride every weekend.

Drew Carey

28-10-11, 07:58 AM

Cool.....sounds like a plan. I will get the rear mech off this weekend and get it bathed in WD40.....then will leave it to let it to properly degrease.

I was going to do a full strip down of everything to the frame - but its only the rear mech that needs sorting really.

28-10-11, 08:02 AM

Luckypants

28-10-11, 08:24 AM

DMC and I are planning to go to Llandelga on Saturday if anyone fancies it.

Ahh this is what DMC's truncated FB message was about! :D

Fortunately for me and unfortunately for you I am on a stag weekend this weekend, so no can do I'm afraid.

Drew Carey

28-10-11, 08:35 AM

How old are the cables? They are sill cheap, I'd just get another one incase its stretched.

Its £6 to get pines or a local bike shop to fit a cable and tune the gears. At least then you know its perfect.

Its not the cables......the pivot on the actual rear mech is not moving freely and is sticking. Si therefore going to take rear mech off, clean properly and hopefully get it moving freely again. If not - new mech time.

xXBADGERXx

28-10-11, 01:25 PM

You won`t need a new rear mech Drew , I`ve had the same XT Rear Mech for eons , the pivot may have an O ring in it , that will be caked in silt and all sorts of clabber , de-grease and clean , thin veneer of grease , back on the bike , throw a new cable on whilst yer at it , I replace mine annually .

Drew Carey

28-10-11, 02:01 PM

xXBADGERXx

28-10-11, 02:22 PM

All I have ever replaced on my Mech is the Jockey wheels as the original ones looked like 50p pieces . I didn`t buy the super duper ceramic bearing ones that were in there and slung some LX ones in , do the same job afterall