Clubbytrails 2019 - Strade Be-Manky : Aftermath

[epicyclo]

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...Those that weren’t there missed a good one...

On the other hand less people to see the look on my face when I realised my spare tube was for a skinny wheeled 20" wheel rather than a 29er...

But definitely a great ride, and thanks for the bacon roll & coffee.

I think I may need gears next time...

 

[jimo746]

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I think I may need gears next time...

:shock: :shock: :shock:

You heard it here 1st folks, Brian thinks gears are a good idea

 

[epicyclo]

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You heard it here 1st folks, Brian thinks gears are a good idea

I've never hidden that they're a good idea if you're old and frail.

Sunday made me realise I may now qualify.

I have been told there may be as many as 3 gears in a Sturmey-Archer hub which sounds a bit excessive.

EDIT second thoughts: But I'll see if I can knock off a century on the bike as is first just in case it's a need for more fitness.

 

[velomaniac]

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Twas a brilliant day great to see everyone but now I am utterly cream crackered. Work today was only possible with painkillers. Hopefully get to do it again someday

 

[zigzag]

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...No sight or sound from our shiny headed friend from Fife though.

*Ninja edit* Just realised you were talking about Robmac, weren't you?

Anyway, I was in 2 minds about this one - didn't think I had anything that fit the gravel bill, but then I saw Jim's Orange And Brian's lack of gears...

Anyway, Keri made my mind up for me by deciding to do a cake stall at a local Craft Fair on the Sunday, and I was on gazebo duties. I did still manage to sneak in a quick couple of bike hours in between though, as well as scoring a free slice before she completely ran out.

Looks like it was a good 'un, especially if that was the short version.

 

[Jamiedyer]

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You were mentioned during the ride ZZ, but all good don't worry.
I was saying to Clubby I hadn't had a chance to get a ride in with you for a while now and wasn't sure whether you would be at this one, what with the move and all.
The beauty of gravel is nearly everything fits the bill, road or mtb

Jamie

 

[Jamiedyer]

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Here are a few random photos I took during the day. Didn't take many as we were moving at such a pace
I must say again it was such a nice varied connection of trails from tight rooty singletrack, farm roads, gravel paths and even a bit of bike park type stuff. Something for everyone.

Jamie

DSCN5711 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr

DSCN5713 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr

DSCN5716 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr

DSCN5718 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr

DSCN5720 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr

DSCN5721 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr

DSCN5725 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr

It's all perspective...….the tube is really just far away
DSCN5728 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr

DSCN5730 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr

DSCN5731 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr

DSCN5734 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr

DSCN5737 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr

DSCN5738 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr

 

[clubby]

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...No sight or sound from our shiny headed friend from Fife though.

*Ninja edit* Just realised you were talking about Robmac, weren't you?

I’d have been much more unpleasant if I’d been talking about you

Be good to do the full version sometimes. Have to start about 7am though.

 

[Mr Panda]

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Twas a grand day indeed by the look of it - hopefully by midsummer I'll be out properly again. Nice P7 that too - had one o they for a while.

On the plus side I sold half a motorbike which was was taking up space in the garage

 

[clubby]

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On the plus side I sold half a motorbike which was was taking up space in the garage

Never know, you might even have made enough space for a whole one