Suffering
12 full days riding (suffering) in the Pyrenees with to many Cols to list but with the biggest day of the classic Peyresoude, Aspin and the mighty Tourmalet. Compared to the Tour men of 1910 - this was nowt!
Bear
July 30, 2010
A different league
Got my legs ripped off by John Tanner and Scott Thwaites last night. My 2nd cat status has earned me the joyous right to race with professional 1st cats. I felt like I was gonna go blind trying to keep up with them. A sorry ending, my first DNF of the year....
Hodgson
July 30, 2010
All new mileage pb.
Completed 153 miles as part of the Dulwich Dynamo last night. Uncharted territory as far as distance is concerened but an excellent event made it strangely pleasant. Baggy shorts over lycra kept it real around the Jey Boy massive.
10 Ton Kona
July 25, 2010
Turn it up to 12
That descent off Honister was utterly savage, 12 on the gnarly-ometer, made the descent back into Borrowdale seem like childsplay. Hardcore riding, made me look like the raging Jey Boy I am! Good riding by all, good to be out on full suss again. x
Hodgson
July 19, 2010
Cheers LR and HD
Had a great time in the lakes despite the insanity of the 'BB' on the 1st day and the limitations of one rusty rider riding a brand new jey XC bike with slicks and... ahhh my excuses are extensive. I dont care, I made it back in one piece and I still have me gloves and jacket... just! Cheers LR and HG for organising a top weekend.
Bergerac
July 18, 2010
Weekend wetness
Alll survived lakes Fany weekend, even Quad! Raged, very slowly, on Saturday up and down the "Borrowdale Bastard". Gnarly trails galore. Sunday super wet shredding at Whinlatter. All super stoked etc. Cheers to all the boys for making it!
Love Rant
July 18, 2010
Kirroughtree Khaos
Managed 7 laps of a superb course at 10 @ Kirroughtree on Saturday for 16th solo place. Loads of mud, wet rock, gnarly slidy roots meant it was a little different to a usual ride there. No heatwave up here. Props to Auld Yin - his trio were on the podium.
Shortbread
July 12, 2010
New bike - first ride
Built up the new steed on Saturday, first ride out (with my Dad on his 13 year old Cannondale!!) on Sunday. New bike is sweet, handles nicely, very pleased so far. Need to try it on some steep rocky shizzle now - Helvellyn ahoy!!!
Love Rant
July 12, 2010
Had a chat with a farmer today.
What are you doing? Snorkelling. No you're not. Says who? Me? What do you know? I know that you aren't snorkelling on my land. Prove it! Get off my land. Ok, might take a while in these flippers though.
Downhill Maniac
July 11, 2010
New Boot 3 legged review
Look at
this.
Obviously it's no Fuel but it can't be any worse than some of the other heavy steeds being ridden around by Fany's, Blue and Flux spring to mind. You need to be roided up to heave them bad boys up the hill.
Downhill Maniac
July 10, 2010
New bike
Credit card abuse. Check. Dodgy 50% off deal on Chainreaction. Check. Obsolete stock from bust manufacturer. Check. Model you've never heard of. Check. Controversial move back to full sus. Check. Now owner of Iron Horse Bootleg 3. Hope it's not shit.
Love Rant
July 10, 2010
Back to it
Did my first road race since April last night, OUCH, it hurt. But I finished, maybe top 20, on a tough lumpy course near Halifax. Hope to get race fit to bag a few results before the end of the season...
Hodgson
July 08, 2010
RE: Hike-a-Bike?
You'll love the climb Hodgson – it'll give you an opportunity to display your manly prowess and finely honed J-boy cross country climbing skills. As for the descent, we could always book you a taxi.
Hagen Daz
July 06, 2010
A & E Tour
Yes, unfortunately my tour of the UK's A&E dept continues. I spent Yesterday at Airedale A&E before being transferred to Blackburn where I had my face stiched up. The incident happened whilst riding in the Grassington marathon. I had a rock vs face incident and the rock was a clear winner.
Quad
July 05, 2010
Hike-a-Bike?
Hike a bike a crock o'shite. If this ride involves any walking/carrying/pushing I am not coming. Bikes are meant to be ridden not carried. I'm not some phat ass downhiller with a 50lb bike sledge. No hike-a-bike for me. SYFTO.
Hodgson
July 05, 2010
Too late...
... your bed's booked dave. MTFU.
Love Rant
July 04, 2010
Heads up
Thanks for the heads up. Don't think I'll bother then.
He Magazine
July 04, 2010
Helvellyn recce ride done...
Jimbo and me done a recce of the July 17 ride today. Shit loads of climbing. Tech gnar descent. 85% rideable at least (you are going up a mountain, you've got to expect it). Those attending BE PREPARED. And no bloody moaning, you knew what you were signing up for!
Love Rant
July 03, 2010
We're going to.......
ibiza, woah! Waited an hour for ibiza mtb to turn up, no joy, no ride, no happy chappy. Pool and beer it is then, "I don't wanna be a bus driver, woah".
Downhill Maniac
July 02, 2010
Dulwich Dinamo
120 miles from the centre of London through the night to the coast. Sat 24th July. Roll up roll up one and all.
10 Ton Kona
July 01, 2010
Word.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YdLidEzj5s&feature=player_embedded
yo dig?
Distillery
July 01, 2010
Hybrid Man
Hybrid Man drafted me for 3miles this morning before 'doing me' on the line. Well tomorrow I will be swapping my 9yr old Scott Nobbly tyre 2-ton jobby for Sir Velo of speed. I will be waiting for you Hybrid man, oh yes... when I intend to shove your head up your backside to watch your heart explode!
Bergerac
June 30, 2010
England!
Shite football team but great trails to ease the pain, that and knowing I'll be riding ibiza's finest this coming friday. DEFENCE!!!
Downhill Maniac
June 27, 2010
Bear
Was that you i saw riding through Wilmslow on Thursday at around 4pm? If not, there is an exact double of you out there somewhere. Scary thought.
He Magazine
June 19, 2010
Rapha Kid - Official Report
Went out with Team Rapha on Weds night. 5 wallies in blcak rapha tops and me in a hi viz orange gilet. Quite a hot pace and nice countryside, but lethal traffic getting out of North London took the edge of the fun. Will stick to interval around Regents Park in future ! McD - solve your dilemma and give me your rear mech.
Techno
June 18, 2010
Date: August 21, 2010
Venue: Yorkshire Dales
TBC
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