Forest Of Dean, The one with hills... 28 September

[Morton027]

Sorry, that's a balls up on my part.

It's on the 28th as 21st is FoD Fest

Ah ok, didn’t know they had one lol will have to look it up.

 

[Mad Mark]

Have you changed the date to the 28th then
It was the 21st ?

 

[Doomanic]

Yes. And No.

The date was the 28th in the Cannock thread, for some reason I posted the wrong date in this thread... D'oh.

The 21st is no good because of FoD Fest. The place will busier than usual so parking will be nigh on impossible and I've booked (and paid for ) a demo on a Whyte ebike.

Sorry if this messes everyone about.

 

[JetSetDemo]

Ok so see you on the 28th ?

 

[Mad Mark]

We can still do the 28th, so see you then ?

 

[Doomanic]

Excellent!

Make sure you've got your big boy pants on, it could get steep.

 

[Mad Mark]

If it’s that steep might be better if I put on my “ TENNA FOR MEN “ pants

 

[Tunny]

I'm in ??

I'm glad you changed to the 28th too as i can't do the 21st now

 

[Doomanic]

Only a week to go, who’s in?

 

[Mad Mark]

Me & Jonny the boy ?

 

[Mad Mark]

How did the whyte ride go Dom, was it a nice bike ?

 

[Doomanic]

Good. I preferred the e180 over the e150. New motor is better; quieter, but not Levo quiet, and seemed more efficient.

 

[Mad Mark]

Is everything still on for Saturday Dom ?
There hasn’t been much chat about weather or people coming

 

[Tunny]

I think we should miss the really bad weather on Saturday as it's mostly forecast through the night into Sunday. We'll probably be hit with some showers. The trails should be ok though I've done some really wet rides at the FoD and they've not been too bad imo ??

Bring a wet suit though!

 

[Doomanic]

Is everything still on for Saturday Dom ?
There hasn’t been much chat about weather or people coming

Yes Mark. 9:30 at the Cycle Centre, aiming to set off at 10:00 to allow for any late comers.

Depending on the state of the trails I may have to alter the route as some of the intended trails get pretty lairy in the wet. And some are positively dangerous...

 

[Doomanic]

@All Mountain Coaching, @billwarwick, @Kangr, @Kiwi in Wales are you coming?

Confirmed:

@Tunny
@damo
@Mad Mark + 1

Possible:
@Dax

 

[JetSetDemo]

I reckon the wether won’t impact us too much also. It was a wet day last Sunday on the pines ride but it did not stop us enjoying it and the tree canopy at FOD will look after us.

Got to expect a little moisture this time of the year.

 

[billwarwick]

I’m probably giving it a miss . Sounds a bit above my skill level, to be honest. If I do come, I’ll be there in plenty of time so don’t hang around.

 

[Morton027]

I’m probably giving it a miss . Sounds a bit above my skill level, to be honest. If I do come, I’ll be there in plenty of time so don’t hang around.

Same thoughts here too on the skill levels.

 

[Kangr]

Pretty sure i cant make it. I need to check something later today.
FoD is one place I really want to go to though, so i will make it one day..... one day....

 

[Doomanic]

@billwarwick, @Morton027 I’m happy to do a tamer ride for you guys, either this Sunday or the following Sunday.

And for anyone else who’s interested too.

 

[Doomanic]

With regards to the weather, if it’s too wet on the day we can head off to less gnar trails.

There are showers at the Cycle Centre if we get too gopping.

 

[Morton027]

@billwarwick, @Morton027 I’m happy to do a tamer ride for you guys, either this Sunday or the following Sunday.

And for anyone else who’s interested too.

I’m not free next Sunday unfortunately, and Saturday night looks like enough rain to fill a lake lol

 

[Mad Mark]

We will be there then Dom, see you about 9.30 unless we get lost ?

 

[JetSetDemo]

Dow, what time does the cafe open, you can get breakfast there if I’m not mistaken, I e had a coffee before but not had any grub but looked like it was good

 

[Ryder77]

Hi,

Really interested in joining this ride or one on Sunday if there is one.

I moved to FOD recently and having never MTB'd before, got myself an EMTB 3 months ago. Have done Verderers and Freeminers no probs. Also taken any unofficial trails I have found whilst exploring the forest (Staunton, down towards Biblins etc)... which has led to me dismounting a few times for big drops or uber steep stuff.

Would love to meet up with some other riders as all my rides have been solo so far.

I could come along tomorrow and it is easy enough for me to cycle home if you guys are doing stuff beyond my current abilities, or I could come Sunday if there is a ride?

BTW raining alot here at the mo.

 

[Tom_199]

Hi guys. Forum newbies welcome on this ride?
Ride FOD off piste quite a bit but would be cool to ride with a different group and maybe learn a few more hidden secrets..

 

[Zimmerframe]

I think all are more than welcome ??

 

[Tom_199]

Great. I'll be the guy on the blue Orange Alpine E waiting outside the pedalabikeaway building if someone could swing by and grab me seeing as i wont know who you guys are

 

[Doomanic]

I think all are more than welcome ??

Shut up Frenchie.

He's right though, all are welcome.