Join Us! EMTB Forums Monthly Group Ride, Swinley Forest, 18th November 2018

[checkerzsnr]

Would like to come but concerned that as a 50yr+ bike rider who is far from fit (in fact quite at the other end of the fitness scale!) I may struggle and hold the rest of you back... What's the techncial level of Swinley Forest?
BTW: I throw myself in to everything (ex rugby player) and the bike is my route to shedding some pounds and getting some of the fitness back... just don't want to be the one everyone is waiting for . Plus, if this is not a good venue / rideout for a 'novice' then please say, happy to join the fun some other time -> not going to be offended...

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Would like to come but concerned that as a 50yr+ bike rider who is far from fit (in fact quite at the other end of the fitness scale!) I may struggle and hold the rest of you back... What's the techncial level of Swinley Forest?
BTW: I throw myself in to everything (ex rugby player) and the bike is my route to shedding some pounds and getting some of the fitness back... just don't want to be the one everyone is waiting for . Plus, if this is not a good venue / rideout for a 'novice' then please say, happy to join the fun some other time -> not going to be offended...

No mate, come along... We will make sure we accommodate all riders ?

Swinley is pretty tame.

 

[checkerzsnr]

No mate, come along... We will make sure we accommodate all riders ?

Swinley is pretty tame.

Thanks -> I'm a definate, maybe then... just need to work out whats happening at the weekend

 

[jonpress]

I will most likely be over Swinley on Sunday with my brother in law, unfortunately he still old school at the moment, I'll keep an eye out for you guys. I hope it's drier than it was yesterday, scuba gear wouldn't have been amiss on babymaker.

 

[Topov]

I was there yesterday also. lots of puddles …. But weather looks good for the weekend. I am gonna bring a rider friend with me, he has been riding Swinley for over 25 years so knows all the off piste, so can lead an intermediate group, maybe convince him to join the group

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

I was there yesterday also. lots of puddles …. But weather looks good for the weekend. I am gonna bring a rider friend with me, he has been riding Swinley for over 25 years so knows all the off piste, so can lead an intermediate group, maybe convince him to join the group

That'd be great.

 

[R120]

I will be taking it easy as Rob seems to always have a southern ride the day after my wife decides we are going to have a dinner party, so i can see a lot of Turbo in my riding on Sunday!

 

[billwarwick]

Hi Rob
re the parking. I can see a lane between the houses where Kings Road meets Matthews Road. do you park on the road there or drive into the lane? Is it right that the official car park will be full at that time of day?
Thanks

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Hi Rob
re the parking. I can see a lane between the houses where Kings Road meets Matthews Road. do you park on the road there or drive into the lane? Is it right that the official car park will be full at that time of day?
Thanks

Just park on the road I think 10am should be OK to be honest in Swinley though.

 

[Sharpy52]

What's the plan for meeting up on the day, if we park at kings road are we heading over to the swinley carpark first?

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

What's the plan for meeting up on the day, if we park at kings road are we heading over to the swinley carpark first?

If you park at Kings Road get there for 9:30am so youre at Swinley meet up point in time

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

I will update the opening post tomorrow with further details.

Weather = sunny

 

[R120]

Whats the ground conditions like at the mo? Muddy?

 

[Paul Mac]

Whats the ground conditions like at the mo? Muddy?

Swinley isn't very muddy, the trails are like a hard packed gravelly sand.
With the whole week being dry, I think we will get a pretty dry ride, with the odd puddle here and there.
?

 

[R120]

Cool, my tyres are not in a fit state for mud right now

 

[TheBikePilot]

Where are we going to Start the ride? I found it only gets fun around Red 16 but clearly there are many different skill levels which might enjoy the Start of the loop. J2

 

[Allysnell]

Where are we going to Start the ride? I found it only gets fun around Red 16 but clearly there are many different skill levels which might enjoy the Start of the loop. J2

I'll just follow anyone lol. Rob have you got the post code for the alternative car park?

 

[AndyActual]

Count me in guys, hopefully see you all on Sunday.

 

[birdy]

Count me in .

 

[Doomanic]

I am 99% certain I won't be making it; my battery appears to have died!

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Nooooooo!

 

[Kangr]

I am 99% certain I won't be making it; my battery appears to have died!

You have, er, you know.... charged it.

 

[Doomanic]

It could have been worse; if I hadn't managed to scrounge a spare battery (thanks again @Moose ) I would have driven 80 miles to BPW, paid my 15 quid and not made it out of the car park!

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

I wonder if we can get a spare for you? Anyone got a spare that Doomanic can use?

 

[Doomanic]

You have, er, you know.... charged it.

Yes...

I did 17.5 miles and 3477ft of climbing on the borrowed battery and then swapped to mine. It turns on fine and shows 5 bars but as soon as I put pressure on the pedal it switches off.

 

[Doomanic]

I wonder if we can get a spare for you? Anyone got a spare that Doomanic can use?

Thanks Rob, but I'll have to pass. I've got to drive up to Stourbridge tomorrow to get it checked. If it has failed, I don't think they carry batteries in stock for warranty and if it hasn't then the motor is at fault.

 

[Kangr]

Your the bosh system right.

 

[Doomanic]

Yes.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Opening post updated with further details.

 

[akkypac]

Grrr! No can do on this and it looks like a good 'un too. Will try to catch the next one if vaguely within reach. On the plus side, Xmas is coming when I'll have upgraded to proper tubeless tyres (Santa can't stretch to a 2019 Levo alas). Have fun y'all!