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[Tubby G]

A good descent from the Cleveland Way into Kepwith village, the Rhododendron bushes were stunning and even more densely packed further down this gully, which, was covered in old dried out branches, it was like riding over some kind of bone graveyard?!

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Nice example of dry stone wall.

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The singletrack to and from Snilesworth is a fun techy section.

The drop into Thorodale (look on OS maps) is a great test of nerves, brake control, chamois absorption and concentration, it fully drained my talent pool (a mere splash at the best of times!) but is definitely worth riding for a full on thrill.

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We rode in the same area today, just a bit further north of your route

 

[Tubby G]

We rode in the same area today, just a bit further north of your route

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Didn’t take many photos so just grabbed a screenshot from the GoPro

Hambleton Hills, Cleveland Way, looking north towards Cleveland Hills. Top NW corner of North Yorkshire Moors

 

[RustyMTB]

Out boozing tomorrow night, so I fitted in a quick 25 to knock off about a fifth of the calories I'll be putting back in at the pub tomorrow. This is the other side of the valley from where I was the other night, not quite as picturesque.

 

[Daev]

Out boozing tomorrow night, so I fitted in a quick 25 to knock off about a fifth of the calories I'll be putting back in at the pub tomorrow. This is the other side of the valley from where I was the other night, not quite as picturesque.

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Hope the battery was off if you're expecting a full fifth of the calories ?

 

[Djwwestwood]

Bank holiday ride around the Ladybower classic loop, nearly 20 miles and 2500 ft of climbing. There seem to be more rocks in potato alley than I remember. The levo managed the trip on 2 bars and the additional small battery.

 

[Stihldog]

… There seem to be more rocks in potato alley
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Hmmm? Rock garden vs Dirt garden. I see why you stopped .

 

[Zimmerframe]

If you don't have access to really cool and exciting mountain bike trails, just buy a really awful bike !

Riding something like this on almost any terrain gives the same adrenaline rush as any world cup downhill course.

As far as I can tell this model comes with a "blinder" .. it looks like a mirror, but is too small and useless to see anything other than an aircraft carrier behind you - and if that's happening, you have other things to worry about.

I think the blinder can be adjusted to reflect the sun into the eyes of on coming drivers who are going to fast. Though with these handlebars, that's probably not a good idea as you'll have no idea what side of the road you'll be on when the car passes.

It has many other advantages over our normal bike choices. Whilst it comes with a bell, everything on the bike rattles so much that people can hear you approach from several miles away. It has handy storage for spare underwear and for the copious amounts of alcohol you'd need to consume in order to find the courage to get back on it to ride home.

One other huge advantage from a promotional point of view, this is the first bike where you don't think the Purion display looks ugly - because everything else is just so much more horrible !

 

[Daev]

If you don't have access to really cool and exciting mountain bike trails, just buy a really awful bike !

Riding something like this on almost any terrain gives the same adrenaline rush as any world cup downhill course.

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As far as I can tell this model comes with a "blinder" .. it looks like a mirror, but is too small and useless to see anything other than an aircraft carrier behind you - and if that's happening, you have other things to worry about.

I think the blinder can be adjusted to reflect the sun into the eyes of on coming drivers who are going to fast. Though with these handlebars, that's probably not a good idea as you'll have no idea what side of the road you'll be on when the car passes.

It has many other advantages over our normal bike choices. Whilst it comes with a bell, everything on the bike rattles so much that people can hear you approach from several miles away. It has handy storage for spare underwear and for the copious amounts of alcohol you'd need to consume in order to find the courage to get back on it to ride home.

One other huge advantage from a promotional point of view, this is the first bike where you don't think the Purion display looks ugly - because everything else is just so much more horrible !

So cynical.... It has a chainguard to stop your slacks getting tumbledried...looks like it might even be carbon, internal cable routing AND pedals!! Folks pay good money for that lil' ol' package

 

[Zimmerframe]

So cynical.... It has a chainguard to stop your slacks getting tumbledried...looks like it might even be carbon, internal cable routing AND pedals!! Folks pay good money for that lil' ol' package

I'm surprised it's not made from cast iron.

True, it has a comfortable saddle .. and the chainguard is quite cool when it comes to arriving somewhere without looking like rats ate your trousers on the way.

It seems to have very half hearted cable routing and uses copious amounts of zip ties.

The brakes are hydraulic disk and obviously comply to some safety system where they never become dangerously hot, or even warm ..

 

[Stihldog]

I tried to steer a few friends away from this type of bike …but I was unsuccessful. The bell looks cool though

 

[RustyMTB]

I would crawl on my hands and knees over broken glass before riding that atrocity.

 

[Hobo Mikey]

I think it would belong to a hairdresser.

 

[JFDI]

Didn’t take many photos so just grabbed a screenshot from the GoPro

Hambleton Hills, Cleveland Way, looking north towards Cleveland Hills. Top NW corner of North Yorkshire Moors

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yes, it's such an underused biking area, which is good because its generally quiet and there are such good trails to be ridden. Especially now it's bone dry!
Tomorrow's ride out for me is from Hawnby..

 

[Daev]

I think it would belong to a hairdresser.

As a hairdresser i'd just like to say.....

 

[Slymobi]

Out boozing tomorrow night, so I fitted in a quick 25 to knock off about a fifth of the calories I'll be putting back in at the pub tomorrow. This is the other side of the valley from where I was the other night, not quite as picturesque.

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pmsl i always use a pre ride to excuse the post drinking too top work fella

 

[Slymobi]

If you don't have access to really cool and exciting mountain bike trails, just buy a really awful bike !

Riding something like this on almost any terrain gives the same adrenaline rush as any world cup downhill course.

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As far as I can tell this model comes with a "blinder" .. it looks like a mirror, but is too small and useless to see anything other than an aircraft carrier behind you - and if that's happening, you have other things to worry about.

I think the blinder can be adjusted to reflect the sun into the eyes of on coming drivers who are going to fast. Though with these handlebars, that's probably not a good idea as you'll have no idea what side of the road you'll be on when the car passes.

It has many other advantages over our normal bike choices. Whilst it comes with a bell, everything on the bike rattles so much that people can hear you approach from several miles away. It has handy storage for spare underwear and for the copious amounts of alcohol you'd need to consume in order to find the courage to get back on it to ride home.

One other huge advantage from a promotional point of view, this is the first bike where you don't think the Purion display looks ugly - because everything else is just so much more horrible !

Pmsfl.... Absolutely nailed the opening paragraph had me loling!! from the get go

 

[Another One]

Here’s a pic of my front tire. This was at the entrance of one of the lower trails.
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Im not sure what sex they are because I didn’t check (probably males, no cubs around). These were medium sized.

Wow amazing they are so cute.

 

[Nicho]

If you don't have access to really cool and exciting mountain bike trails, just buy a really awful bike !

Riding something like this on almost any terrain gives the same adrenaline rush as any world cup downhill course.

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As far as I can tell this model comes with a "blinder" .. it looks like a mirror, but is too small and useless to see anything other than an aircraft carrier behind you - and if that's happening, you have other things to worry about.

I think the blinder can be adjusted to reflect the sun into the eyes of on coming drivers who are going to fast. Though with these handlebars, that's probably not a good idea as you'll have no idea what side of the road you'll be on when the car passes.

It has many other advantages over our normal bike choices. Whilst it comes with a bell, everything on the bike rattles so much that people can hear you approach from several miles away. It has handy storage for spare underwear and for the copious amounts of alcohol you'd need to consume in order to find the courage to get back on it to ride home.

One other huge advantage from a promotional point of view, this is the first bike where you don't think the Purion display looks ugly - because everything else is just so much more horrible !

It has obviously been designed that way so that the owner can safely park it anywhere without the fear of it being stolen.

 

[Another One]

If you don't have access to really cool and exciting mountain bike trails, just buy a really awful bike !

Riding something like this on almost any terrain gives the same adrenaline rush as any world cup downhill course.

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As far as I can tell this model comes with a "blinder" .. it looks like a mirror, but is too small and useless to see anything other than an aircraft carrier behind you - and if that's happening, you have other things to worry about.

I think the blinder can be adjusted to reflect the sun into the eyes of on coming drivers who are going to fast. Though with these handlebars, that's probably not a good idea as you'll have no idea what side of the road you'll be on when the car passes.

It has many other advantages over our normal bike choices. Whilst it comes with a bell, everything on the bike rattles so much that people can hear you approach from several miles away. It has handy storage for spare underwear and for the copious amounts of alcohol you'd need to consume in order to find the courage to get back on it to ride home.

One other huge advantage from a promotional point of view, this is the first bike where you don't think the Purion display looks ugly - because everything else is just so much more horrible !

Is this a stealth add?

 

[Tubby G]

yes, it's such an underused biking area, which is good because its generally quiet and there are such good trails to be ridden. Especially now it's bone dry!
Tomorrow's ride out for me is from Hawnby..

Yes Hambleton Hills area is our little corner of the moors and it’s full of fantastic views for miles in all directions. If you want some quality trails to ride then take a look at Kilburn Woods area, but be aware they’re very steep!

 

[RustyMTB]

Pinched this from another site. Sometimes you just have to share the beauty. Australia, I think.

 

[RustyMTB]

Also curly bars nonsense but we won't hold that against the lad.

 

[JFDI]

Yes Hambleton Hills area is our little corner of the moors and it’s full of fantastic views for miles in all directions. If you want some quality trails to ride then take a look at Kilburn Woods area, but be aware they’re very steep!

yes Kilburn is practically in my backyard with good 'natural' trails and as you mention some steep stuff!
I tend to play out on the open moors as I prefer a view and I also have a bad habit of connecting with trees!

 

[Tubby G]

We like open moors rides when it’s nice & sunny for the views and the feeling of ‘freedom’

Been riding the full fat for the last couple of days just for a change, it’s so easy, never broke a sweat

 

[irie]

Saw this yesterday on our ride in the South Downs near Chichester, S.England. Normally have to ride through this lot which look like plucked chickens when they've been sheared.

 

[Another One]

Quick morning sprint out the door.

 

[Stihldog]

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That’s bigger than our Prime Ministers home.

Justin had a visitor the other day.

 

[Doomanic]

 

[Daev]

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Classical piece of framing if i may say

 

[UnreasonableMuppet]

I thought I could get away with one ride without tools, and paid for that with a snapped chain.

Fortunately I only had to push the bike for two miles.

Fixed the chain and had much better luck the next day.

The forest is super lush now.