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One of my local trails:

Excuse the poor quality. I had to downsample it a lot because my interweb connection sucks.

There is a rare sighting of a Haggis in the video too:


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What are the sizes like for the Pitch Pros? Can't seem to find any near me to try them out. I'm 5'10 and my Rockhopper was a 17.5" frame.. I'm guessing the medium Pitch will be similar to the medium Rockhopper?

Also what are the 2009/2010 models like compared to the 2011? If I can't find a second hand one quickly enough I'm tempted just to treat myself and get a new 2011 model, plus I really like the green and black!
 
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Street said:
Have fun! :) I've been enjoying going there for the last few weekends, can't wait to get a bike again now so I can go again!
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I did the red and true blue again today.

I wasn't really feeling it in the morning doing the red, not too sure why. It was busier than it has been, quite a few young'uns out (is it half term?) and I got held up by an older guy who didn't want to GTFO in the single track section, my rear tyre could have done with some more air.

They are repairing/altering some of the best bits of the track, and there was a diversion which took you over some of the black organic rooty soil that was waterlogged. There was a big section that I saw a few people had rode, but I put my front wheel in and it disappeared half way up to the brake disc. Decided that I would carry the bike instead since I had an audience of a few guys having a drink. Was the right choice as it was super boggy and would never have got through with the tyres I had on.

There were some new berms later on that were quite fast where the tracks been diverted slightly, enjoyed those.

Also realised in the jump section later in the lap (before the huge black drop), I have been doing the black rated jumps, instead of the red chicken run. Think I might give the full black run a try next time now I know that.

I took about a minute off my previous time but the route was slightly shorter, having to carry the bike and the slower soil bit equals it out really. Strong headwinds added about a minute onto the climb out in the open, really tough when it was a strong gale.


After lunch even though I felt like going I set out on the true blue. Last time my legs were popped and I just sat down for most of the downhill and it was a bit meh. Stuck some more air in my rear tyre first!

This time I really pumped hard and pedal'd like a mofo after the climb, really kept the speed up. It was a revelation, went from behind just an average ride to being enjoyable. Took 2 minutes off the time I did previously, with a slower climb to the top, by about 2.5 minutes due to the strong winds.

Rewarded myself with a monster piece of chocolate cake afterwards! It was as big as the plate it came on and pretty damn tasty! Heard some guys saying that their friend had to go to A&E, not sure what happened there! :eek:

jaybee said:
Bunnyhopping
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Glad to hear you have managed to get off the ground! Just need to learn how to get more height, which is the boat I am in at the moment.



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OCUK 10 hour endurance team to enter Llandegla event in August anyone!? ;)

http://www.nofussevents.co.uk/event/Benromach-Deg-Yn-Llandegla/2753/#info
 
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Just got back from a ride at Lee Quarry, it was extremely windy so my wheels stayed firmly planted to the ground :D

I haven't been back since they've added the new bigger pump track and pump track/skills area, there's a tonne of stuff there now, and it looks like a mecca for trials people, many, many rocks and obstacles littered all over the place.

I was by myself so no photos of any riding but here are some shots of the new bits:

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Nice range of drop offs, the largest being quite tech with a bit of a gap, easy to hook up your back wheel on
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and a dirty bike :D
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Wow!

That looks totally awesome. I have heard that there were a lot of traveling folk there recently, have they moved or been moved on now?

What are the facilities like for parking (cost?) and pies?

I have Monday free.... hmmmm!
 
I didn't see any gypos :D

There's ample parking about 5 mins ride away, use this postcode: OL13 0BB, it'll take you to a carpark next to a business building (bright blue, look for photos of lee quarry and you'll see it in the distance), with another car park next door (both public, but this one is there for walkers etc).

Couple of pubs near by :)

You should definitely head there, give yourself plenty of time to explore the different routes, I've only been once before and ended up missing a little section out.
 
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Thats grand, post codes a big help. I also may have Thursday afternoon free.... :D

Loving all this ride time i've been getting recently, pity the weathers been pap.
 
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It's pretty dry up there, there are a few puddles but it seems to drain really well.

If you're going on Monday I may join you if that's alright?
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Yeah that would be grand, usually ride on my own as I don't know anyone localish to me to ride with as Andi is too scared ;)

I will double check with my girlfriend but she had made her own plans for Monday leaving me free provided I am back for tea.

Drop me an email karl at rcbits dot co dot uk and we can arrange something. :)
 
Grr wish i had transport, not sure i could ride my bike there and back lol, im getting bored of my local jaunts, not a lot of interesting stuff just your average stuff and im not taking any trains after the last escapade i had, first ever time on a train was fine with the bike, the next time i tried i had to wait for 3 trains, 45 mins apart till i was allowed on :( needless to say i missed the meet :( oh and wasted train fare.
 
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Grr wish i had transport, not sure i could ride my bike there and back lol, im getting bored of my local jaunts, not a lot of interesting stuff just your average stuff and im not taking any trains after the last escapade i had, first ever time on a train was fine with the bike, the next time i tried i had to wait for 3 trains, 45 mins apart till i was allowed on :( needless to say i missed the meet :( oh and wasted train fare.
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Tell me about it. It took me 2 days to get home from the Cwmcarn meet. Bikes and Trains do not go!:mad:
 
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