Poll: OcUK MTB MEET CANNOCK CHASE JULY

Which date would you prefer?

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ichabod crane

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OcUK MTB MEET CANNOCK CHASE JULY

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Ok so the pansies from the south have been whining about not being able to meet in Scotland, so how about we meet in the middle at Cannock Chase for a Saturday of fun.

Date Chosen

Saturday July 9th (10.30ish start to give everyone time to arrive)

Meet at the Birches Valley Forest Centre Postcode WS15 2UQ

Next to the The Giant sculpture

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A crap youtube video of what to expect :p

*this information is correct at the time of posting and is subject to change

Attendees:
Ichabod Crane
Supercow
ROB75
Berger
Andeluncheon
RobRX-7
Yorkshirepadd26
Jumblejug
Osian
SDK
Uvarvu
 
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I can do both dates, it's 4hrs away from me though - what time do you reckon things will kick off?
 
I'll go on my own then! :p

Ok I've picked 23rd, but I'd like to point out that I am able to attened on the 9th if need be :D
 
I'd love to come but I doubt I'd be anywhere near fit enough to keep up with most of you.

Is there massive amounts of climbing involved there?
 
No, the climbs are fairly mild, Cannock is not near any mountains :) Besides, there's no shame in walking up the steep climbs or climbing in granny ring. No one gets left behind and as its a social ride its not about speed. If you find yourself lagging behind then everyone waits at the end of the section you're in.

Also, you've got a month or so to build up some fitness if you go for a ride a few times a week.

I'm far from fit also.
 
DanTheMan said:
I'd love to come but I doubt I'd be anywhere near fit enough to keep up with most of you.

Is there massive amounts of climbing involved there?
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I can manage the FTD route pretty easily and I'm not massively fit, I struggled more with the monkey route but I was crazy hungover
 
DanTheMan said:
I'd love to come but I doubt I'd be anywhere near fit enough to keep up with most of you.

Is there massive amounts of climbing involved there?
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R0B75 said:
No, the climbs are fairly mild, Cannock is not near any mountains :) Besides, there's no shame in walking up the steep climbs or climbing in granny ring. No one gets left behind and as its a social ride its not about speed. If you find yourself lagging behind then everyone waits at the end of the section you're in.

Also, you've got a month or so to build up some fitness if you go for a ride a few times a week.

I'm far from fit also.
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Pretty much as above anyone of any ability is welcome, don't worry about the climbs i don't do them either :)
 
If you can get your legs used to doing 15-20 miles in a day allowing for rest stops, you'll be absolutely fine. Honestly, whilst there are some tough section s at Cannock its quite easy.
 
I "should" be able to do either day, I am on holiday between those dates so will either be packing or unpacking!
 
DanTheMan said:
I'd love to come but I doubt I'd be anywhere near fit enough to keep up with most of you.

Is there massive amounts of climbing involved there?
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As everyone else have said, it's a social ride and the more the merrier - so please come :)
Us fatties can wheeze at the back and push up the climbs while the whippets are doing their thing up front! :D

ps: you can expect us all to be doing easy stuff like this http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/member/NWD-Greatest-Hits-Trailer,7625/970biking,307 so you will have nothing to fear
 
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Any date for me, the sooner the better i suppose.

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^^ Me last time i went to the chase. Hesitated on the ramp and went over the handlebars ^^
 
Ramp?

Looks like a super narrow plank to me, better practice paying riding on the kerb paying attention to where my back wheel is going and not let it drop off the side on a narrow bit.
 
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