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[Just gan]

Kinda reminds me of this commercial.

Kinda reminds me of this commercial.

We had a local job advert similar the paper got a hold of it . Their comment was only Superman should apply.

 

[Tyjay]

Nice pics

Thank you

 

[Tyjay]

Just a couple today nice ride trying to dial in the new Zeb damper at chopwell top recommended 84psi currently 54 psi
hitting the jump repeatedly to make sure it dosent bottom out (it didn’t)

and a random one of my pride and joy the granbabba staying the night

 

[Rickster]

Luckily there's no water running, these are killers no matter how you look at it! Not happy ending up in these.

 

[Stihldog]

Luckily there's no water running, these are killers no matter how you look at it! Not happy ending up in these.

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Bowling ball’s, cantaloupe’s and marbles. Difficult going up…exciting coming down.

 

[Astro66]

Out in the National Park today it was Team Merida e160 700 ........ But did I make a fashion faux pas ???........ How good does my mates Blue e160 go with my outfit .......

It was super slippery on that rock and when I came through, my front wheel tried to slide into the pond, but I made it through. My mate ....... Not so lucky .....

 

[HandsomeDanNZ]

Another cheeky 25km run up at Woodhill MTB park.
Did mostly XC stuff but had a few runs on the jump lines after attaching my chinbar to protect my beautiful face.

 

[Just gan]

MT500 way too big xxl so for sale in parts

Out in the National Park today it was Team Merida e160 700 ........ But did I make a fashion faux pas ???........ How good does my mates Blue e160 go with my outfit .......

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It was super slippery on that rock and when I came through, my front wheel tried to slide into the pond, but I made it through. My mate ....... Not so lucky .....

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Ankle socks and shorts I wouldn't be allowed out like that. Blue Dab A dee song is going through my head now so I will have to play it otherwise i will have it all day

 

[DieBoy]

But did I make a fashion faux pas ???.

Yeah, being colour coordinated with your companion's bike, I reckon so .

Unless they were also matching your bike, then you'd both look super.

Maybe plan your attire in advance next time?

 

[Sudastone]

View attachment 149316Woah. A £1000 fine for having a dog on that beach . What's the reason for having such a steep fine? Are there riptides and too many owners got swept out trying to rescue their dogs?

 

[Tyjay]

That part of the beach is where families/children use the beach more facilities ect
so I guess keep it dog free
further up is quitier

 

[Just gan]

Alves got an airing today it doesn't happen often enough. Light as anything and as we say in Doric ( shi gings is fast is shis cad ). Hard to believe folk in swimming and more people than usual on the beach 3.20 on November.

 

[dthree]

Very dry day at Marsh Creek state park in southeastern Pennsylvania. We haven't had rain in a month so water levels are low and trails are mostly dry and dusty. On the previous day I had just finished a gravel ride when I noticed a significant layer of fine dust on the bike and wondered how much of that was in my lungs.

When the rocks have camouflage

Might want to get that checked out!

 

[Just gan]

Very dry day at Marsh Creek state park in southeastern Pennsylvania. We haven't had rain in a month so water levels are low and trails are mostly dry and dusty. On the previous day I had just finished a gravel ride when I noticed a significant layer of fine dust on the bike and wondered how much of that was in my lungs.

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When the rocks have camouflage
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Might want to get that checked out!
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I like the only lonely cloud in last pic

 

[The Hodge]

A late change to the route we were going to ride today in Upper Weardale saw Ant , Wayne & myself heading back to Kielder and what an inspired / fortunate choice it was
Unbeknownst to us the new track on The Lonesome Pine Trail was having a Photo-shoot prior to its official opening ( not sure when that is ) which only became apparent when the photographer asked if we were part of it ..as there were 30 riders on there way to tackle it ..
That kind of put a bit of urgency into us getting to the top and as we set off down there was a forestry vehicle pulled up at the bottom and I thought " yeah we are in for a bollocking here."
Sure enough at the bottom the forestry official was waiting to dish out a ticking off ..and had it been anyone else they probably would have got it in the neck ..but fortunately for us it was Russell Stephenson who is the Ranger in charge of all Kielder Trail maintenance and a good mate of ours ..I think he was a little gobsmacked that we had taken the wind out of his sails !
He also pointed back up the fire road at the riders who were now heading towards us and said that Alex McLennan ( Recreation & Tourism Officer for these parts)..was amongst them ..
Upon greeting him with " Where was our invite ?" ..we were asked to join them ..but we had the newly refurbished Skydive ( only opened again today ) to ride before heading over to Deadwater & finishing on the first part of the Osprey Trail & Osprey Chick ...
Generously though we were invited to join the group at the Kielder Castle after Deadwater for a freebie Bacon sandwich ( one of the best Ive had )& a hot drink ..a really nice Latte ...and a nice chat for a few mins with folks I've not seen for a while .
Prior to a few pics ..I would also like to extend my thanks to Ian Bell at The Bike Place Kielder who is retiring with his last day being tomorrow .
Ian has helped me out at short notice more than a few times over the years ..as well as being a great riding buddy & friend.
Enjoy your retirement mate .
The pics ..

I'd forgotten my phone on the first part of the ride..so no pics of the new trail ..which is now open to ride .
The following were taken of Ant & Wayne on Osprey Chick near the end .

A pint in The Hollybush , Greenhaugh finished off a quite superb day of riding ..
In fact if Carlsberg did mountain biking ..
Cheers lads

 

[TimC7]

Long time that . I need to take more care I had I lucky escape with a crash a few weeks ago . It's too easily done.

Just cracked a rib and bruised a kidney after an OTB on a slippy descent so out for weeks. Should have listened to my instinct . . watch that mud!

 

[Just gan]

Just cracked a rib and bruised a kidney after an OTB on a slippy descent so out for weeks. Should have listened to my instinct . . watch that mud!

Easily done , a friend of mine broke shoulder a few days ago. Sling for six weeks.

 

[The Hodge]

Just cracked a rib and bruised a kidney after an OTB on a slippy descent so out for weeks. Should have listened to my instinct . . watch that mud!

Try not to sneeze ..
Hope you heal well and quickly ..its a frustrating time

 

[Hobo Mikey]

A late change to the route we were going to ride today in Upper Weardale saw Ant , Wayne & myself heading back to Kielder and what an inspired / fortunate choice it was
Unbeknownst to us the new track on The Lonesome Pine Trail was having a Photo-shoot prior to its official opening ( not sure when that is ) which only became apparent when the photographer asked if we were part of it ..as there were 30 riders on there way to tackle it ..
That kind of put a bit of urgency into us getting to the top and as we set off down there was a forestry vehicle pulled up at the bottom and I thought " yeah we are in for a bollocking here."
Sure enough at the bottom the forestry official was waiting to dish out a ticking off ..and had it been anyone else they probably would have got it in the neck ..but fortunately for us it was Russell Stephenson who is the Ranger in charge of all Kielder Trail maintenance and a good mate of ours ..I think he was a little gobsmacked that we had taken the wind out of his sails !
He also pointed back up the fire road at the riders who were now heading towards us and said that Alex McLennan ( Recreation & Tourism Officer for these parts)..was amongst them ..
Upon greeting him with " Where was our invite ?" ..we were asked to join them ..but we had the newly refurbished Skydive ( only opened again today ) to ride before heading over to Deadwater & finishing on the first part of the Osprey Trail & Osprey Chick ...
Generously though we were invited to join the group at the Kielder Castle after Deadwater for a freebie Bacon sandwich ( one of the best Ive had )& a hot drink ..a really nice Latte ...and a nice chat for a few mins with folks I've not seen for a while .
Prior to a few pics ..I would also like to extend my thanks to Ian Bell at The Bike Place Kielder who is retiring with his last day being tomorrow .
Ian has helped me out at short notice more than a few times over the years ..as well as being a great riding buddy & friend.
Enjoy your retirement mate .
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I'd forgotten my phone on the first part of the ride..so no pics of the new trail ..which is now open to ride .
The following were taken of Ant & Wayne on Osprey Chick near the end .
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A pint in The Hollybush , Greenhaugh finished off a quite superb day of riding ..
In fact if Carlsberg did mountain biking ..
Cheers lads

Sounds like a great day again for you guys. Wish I was there for that one.

 

[TimC7]

On the previous day I had just finished a gravel ride when I noticed a significant layer of fine dust on the bike and wondered how much of that was in my lungs.

You're higher up so not breathing much of what the wheels kick up, and millions of years of evolution means your lungs can cope with "normal" dust (asbestos, maybe not so much . .).

 

[Tyjay]

Another great day at kielder forest
Went up as they have revamped the old red trails that have closed since storm arwin
Their now flow trails but pretty decent
Officially open next weekend but are rideable from today with caution
Good day all round
Back again on Wednesday to get some footage for Youtube

 

[The Hodge]

but are rideable from today with caution

They were ridden & open yesterday by @timberjack ( Ant ) @The EMF ( Wayne ) & myself ..old news mate
See post 14,008

 

[Tyjay]

They were ridden & open yesterday by @timberjack ( Ant ) @The EMF ( Wayne ) & myself ..old news mate
See post 14,008

Yeah I know couldn’t get up yesterday
Russell was there and told us to be careful we ride with his stepson all the time so know him
they may as well of tarmac the trails as there just blue flow trails now
still good fun though and a good day

 

[Just gan]

Nice dry weather again 30 miles . Billy no mates today .Drummond had an off last week and broke his shoulder glad i I wasn't with him .

 

[The Hodge]

they may as well of tarmac the trails as there just blue flow trails now

In part ..what you say is true ..and there is a very good reason for that .
The " new" track is a re-vamp of a section on Lonesome Pine which was known as "Olivers Oscar" this and the re-graded "Sky Dive" were fully funded by Northumberland County Council with work set to continue on the ( still closed) Bewshaugh segment (which was always my favourite bit in the forest).
The proviso for this funding was that the trail would be open to all abilities ..and was made wider to accommodate adaptive mountain bikes...
The track that has so far been created is fast and fun and while it doesn't have any death defying features its great to have it back .
The section currently closed from the top of the boardwalk is also due to re-open at some stage ..and the new timber is already there to repair rotted sections ..
All in all Forestry England have played a blinder to get funding for a trail that would otherwise have fallen into permanent disrepair.

 

[Tyjay]

In part ..what you say is true ..and there is a very good reason for that .
The " new" track is a re-vamp of a section on Lonesome Pine which was known as "Olivers Oscar" this and the re-graded "Sky Dive" were fully funded by Northumberland County Council with work set to continue on the ( still closed) Bewshaugh segment (which was always my favourite bit in the forest).
The proviso for this funding was that the trail would be open to all abilities ..and was made wider to accommodate adaptive mountain bikes...
The track that has so far been created is fast and fun and while it doesn't have any death defying features its great to have it back .
The section currently closed from the top of the boardwalk is also due to re-open at some stage ..and the new timber is already there to repair rotted sections ..
All in all Forestry England have played a blinder to get funding for a trail that would otherwise have fallen into permanent disrepair.

Totally agree that they’ve done a fantastic job getting those trails back up and running
and to accommodate all level and ability of riders
hopefully the section straight of the boardwalk might be a little more natural ish when it reopens although I have a feeling that there gonna make the lonesome pine more family friendly
the section after skydive will open end Nov as nearly all work is done on it so that’s something to look forward too. Always liked that back in the day

Lots of people biking on Sunday most Iv personally seen when riding there (on the trails) chatting to people lonesome pine is apply named

Still enjoyed the new trails having some fast flow was quite decent so much so that we’re back tomorrow for a second look at them
and still have the black trails to ride aswell

Ultimately just having the trails reopen is what matters

 

[Anders]

The winter is coming soon, darkness falls before I can get out on the bike during weekdays. Allthough I use my bike to work a couple of days a week (approx 16 km each way), I also have to go out in the evenings sometimes.

Did a 25km trip yesterday, mainy on tractor roads in the forest. Earlier (before WW2), this old house was used by a local farmer during summer (they moved the cattle up in the mountains/forests during summer), but now I guess its mostly used for recreational purposes. Anyway, it's a nice goal for an evening ride.

 

[Just gan]

The winter is coming soon, darkness falls before I can get out on the bike during weekdays. Allthough I use my bike to work a couple of days a week (approx 16 km each way), I also have to go out in the evenings sometimes.

Did a 25km trip yesterday, mainy on tractor roads in the forest. Earlier (before WW2), this old house was used by a local farmer during summer (they moved the cattle up in the mountains/forests during summer), but now I guess its mostly used for recreational purposes. Anyway, it's a nice goal for an evening ride.
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Land of the midnight sun in summer , Land of the midday darkness in winter.
Not quite as extreme where I am in Scotland, but on a driech winters day 9 to 3 would be my cycling window without lights. Enjoy and remember

 

[Tyjay]

Another trip to kielder nice weather all the way up on the drive soon as I get to kielder damp damp damp

Great day all the same with some stunning views at the top of Skellys riggin . Was perfect at the bottom tbf
Weather came in right at twist and shout trail so dodged that

 

[Just gan]

Another trip to kielder nice weather all the way up on the drive soon as I get to kielder damp damp damp

Great day all the same with some stunning views at the top of Skellys riggin . Was perfect at the bottom tbf
Weather came in right at twist and shout trail so dodged that
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When the fog goes away it will not be mist we say