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Post by jonnybez on Aug 16, 2009 20:40:32 GMT
Sorry Andrew, Didn't mean to come across as pushy. I just wasn't sure if you were aware of the W2 as it is still pretty new. I'm sure whatever the weather is, it will be a great weekend all round. Looking forward to seeing you all there.
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daves
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Post by daves on Aug 16, 2009 22:31:22 GMT
I'm 110% positive we will have a great time. Just wondering about what clothing to bring. Will pack the midge repellent as well! How about somebody bring a non-Yeti junk bike to contribute to a bike toss contest? Always a favorite around 11:00pm at the yankee version here.
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Post by Andrew on Aug 17, 2009 20:18:44 GMT
I think maybe us brits are a little reserved to start throwing bikes around the place!
Anybody like to prove me wrong! Not sure the Cafe people would be too happy with that one going off!!
Clothing, there is a bike shop on site, so if you forget something, or really need a waterproof, then you can get sorted there. I'm sure people with have spares they can lend you if you need it. Don't worry about bringing tools and tubes, I'll be carrying things with me. (This is for Daves! everybody else needs stuff!)
Andrew
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daves
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Post by daves on Aug 18, 2009 2:04:54 GMT
Very well. we will behave...........................................................
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Post by tooFATtoRIDE on Aug 18, 2009 11:05:32 GMT
those yankees .............................
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Post by doobydoo on Aug 18, 2009 19:26:09 GMT
Well, 3 days to go and i have to say i am pretty excited, maybe it's the thought of Afan trails, maybe its because it's my first Tribe meet or maybe it's because i get a full weekend away with nothing to talk or think about but bikes. Yipeeeeeee!!! Can't wait, see you there
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foz
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Post by foz on Aug 18, 2009 19:34:11 GMT
Yay! Here's hoping the weather is going to stay dry.
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Post by fatblokefromwarwic on Aug 18, 2009 20:51:37 GMT
Really looking foward to my first Tribe meet and visit to Afan, serviced my Joplin post & fitted Nobby Nic Double Defense tonight. See you's there!
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Post by RaceYeti on Aug 19, 2009 2:37:56 GMT
Does Afan get muddy when it rains? Thinking of what tires to bring. Currently running Conti Mtn King on the front w/ a Kenda Nevegal on the back..
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Post by Andrew on Aug 19, 2009 11:44:49 GMT
Glyncorrwg drains really well, if it rains real bad all you'll get is gritty.
The trails are designed not to become boggy, although there could be a few very short puddle sections.
I would not fit mud tyres.
Andrew
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Post by doobydoo on Aug 19, 2009 15:08:14 GMT
I agree with Andrew. The sections are really well built and the rest is fire road so i wouldn't bother with anything other than your normal dry tires.
Only thing i would say is the final Peregrine Ridge run into the finish is long and rocky in places, so could be a bit slippy if wet, but if you cash in your 'skills token' for the day, you will be fine.
Can't wait,
I will be bringing some fire wood and loads of beers for when the Drop off kicks us out. I know that Ian at the camp site doesn't mind camp fires as long as they are done sensibly.
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Post by bagpuss on Aug 19, 2009 17:11:43 GMT
I've just got back from a few days away training on Exmoor, Quants and Dartmoor. Withycombe Scruffets was particularly satisfying!!! So i'm over the A-C Collar bone injury and the knees alright when its smeared in deep heat and in a brace! But to be honest I took 5 hours to do the 25km Bellever and Postbridge route on Dartmoor, and I struggled come the end! Riding headlong into two foot deep bogs didn't help? I'm a bit worried I'm gonna get left behind on the 46km Skyline! I'm coming off a pretty serious crash and only been back on the bike this week. So definitely far from tip top condition!! Plus i'm on an ASX with SC36's and pretty much a freeride/DH build! Anyone fancy doing the main start at the MTB centre and the climb up Darren Ddu and across to Tyle Mawr and then break off and do the Black Run and on to do the Whites Trail?? I'm better Downhill than I am up too!! The knees don't click like a shotguns when I'm hammering a tech DH! I'm sure I'm not the only black sheep in the nerd?? I almost bought a 575 from Southfork in Braunton just so I could shave a few Lbs off and have a better climbing machine. But I love the ASX soooo much! Can I "Bagsy" a 7 if theres a few to demo? ? LOL
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Post by bagpuss on Aug 19, 2009 17:14:57 GMT
Ohh yeah...I forgot!
Count me in on the bike tossing. I'll try and pick one up from a recycling centre en route?
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Post by kinger on Aug 19, 2009 18:11:50 GMT
I'm taking the demo Asr7 down there for the weekend - it's a medium so I hope we can get a few folks to ride it... then order one :-) Evo Stu
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foz
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Post by foz on Aug 19, 2009 18:52:54 GMT
Just a ride round the campsite will do me if it's a medium, unless you can bring a large that is! Really pumped up for the weekend now!
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