Mountain mayhem 2016 aftermath thread

One of those strange wee anomalies in life in that I'll be delivering Pizza by scooter for a while whilst I seek out something better but I'm ceoliac so cannot eat the product. Much like a car salesman that cant drive or a homeless estate agent :facepalm:
 
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Well done, a job that pays owt is great!

It was nice not to be the tallest while riding as well:)
 
Only just checking in!

Had a fabulous weekend - thank you to each and every one of you for the friendliness, hospitality, banter, top-ups of hot water, directions, instructions, life counselling, philosophy and making me a happier chap!

Special mention to Nick (Spud) for all the effort in organising it for us 'band of brothers', to Andy and Jericho for the amazing, delicious and wholesome food, entertainment and videos of Shred (need a copy!), to Gravy Monster (James) for the hazard tape and advice at 9:01am Friday, whose help was crucial in securing the area for everyone and the omnipotent Intruder!

I'm sorry that my blood sugar control went awry and meant I couldn't get lap number two in, and I've felt rough most of the day today despite getting 13½ hours sleep last night. I can only keep working on the pre, during and post-riding insulin regimen coupled with more riding in order to make next year's Mayhem even better!

I haven't uploaded any pics yet but I'll get into that tomorrow, although I didn't take many. I'm a tad busy tonight watching the football. (England v Slovakia btw; the Wales v Russia game is of no interest to me - I'll watch the highlights of Gareth Bale's free kicks on the news later. :P)

Some poignant highlights and most memorable points for me in addition to meeting you all and also boss man John on Saturday evening - at long last! - were getting my hands on a bottle of F**king Hell and some cans of Pussy, petting Milo the dog (a beautiful creature!), longun's half-a-Kona stool (seriosuly, I need to make myself an Al-Mega version out of the scrapper frame I have hanging in the garage! 8) ), becoming attuned to THM's humour (!), finally being able to get my hands on and lift a Klein Attitude to feel its weight and playing with a Cannondale Lefty fork lockout button thingy - not retro, but engineering brilliance and superbly tactile - even THM wanted to take it home!, taking a dump in the world's cleanest and freshest Portabog :lol: And finally, becoming a Mayhemer - and having a medal to prove it!!
 
velomaniac":3uo62p5s said:
One of those strange wee anomalies in life in that I'll be delivering Pizza by scooter for a while whilst I seek out something better but I'm ceoliac so cannot eat the product. Much like a car salesman that cant drive or a homeless estate agent :facepalm:

I'm surprised they don't sell gluten-free pizza! :(
Pizza Express & Dominos do.

Anyway, great news that you have a job! :D
You'll be back, I'm sure.
 
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That was an awesome weekend, My Dawes Wildcat never faltered, it's nice to beat riders on modern full sussers :evil: It was great to put some names to faces like History man, Reagen and a few others (still tired writing this) Thanks to Andy and Chef for the food :D and Also a big thank you to Elpedro for bringing his own support crew. As for our 4 man team, I think we did well, 20 laps in total, riding various machines, Our team captain was struck down with the lurgy, but Dicko and Elpedro put in an extra lap each to help out. i am hoping to be back next year, defiantly on something a bit lighter, with decent gearing. so I have a few pictures for you.

Setting up the camp

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Ready for my first lap (look at my number) Think Reynolds steel



Single speed world champion



Twisted fire starter



Longun straddling Nobbys chopper



Game of chess old boy



Do not approach this man



Forget cool running's 2017 Jamaican MTB race team



Much appreciated support crew



The last lap, go on Carl



We did it "hang on where is Dry stone Paul?"



And the last one, look at this crazy fool. :D

 
^ Great pics Stu! And it never dawned on me until reading your post how cool your race number was! 8)
 
Great to meet every one new and old again big thanks to all still belly laughing at any123 cheers mate next year I will come dressed as a white man hahahahahaha.
 
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Here’s a selection of a few snaps that I took over the weekend,





Regan was the first person there and supervised the arrivals




Muz and Longun




Wasn’t long before Regan spotted Longuns Heavily modified Kona, Wookie and Feetabix grabbing an early beer









Jericho and Andy arrive



Andy turned up suitably late, but it didn’t dampen his banter which started before he’d even got out of the drivers seat.




Three wise monkeys before the neighbours moved in




Andy enjoying a wee tipple




God only knows what the conversation was about, no doubt it was off the wall














There were a few moments when the beer summed things up quite nicely




Longuns Kona had a few design issues…



Some had issues by design (even the random rider in the background had to do a double take and this beasty of total wrongness)




How wide for a set of bars ?




Despite a lot of predictions of impending doom Regan carried out extensive testing out his recently built Tioga Disc drive,










Checking out Gruffs box of early 90’s MTB mags







Velo Maniac meets THM’s Bike that he was to ride.




Nobby’s Chopper got to do the rounds








Nobby Jnr in action.






Watching Dirt and enjoying a pre race day beer




The Race day breakfast of champions NOS from 2000




Gruff and Chris caught having croissants for breakfast…..




Gruff bonding with Feetabix’s dog and enjoying having his feet licked




Nobby Photo Bombing complete with his 1st lap costume he threatened to wear





Gruff on the Pussy




Grumpy old git



Scott post opening lap




Mr Alpinestars




Widow Maker and Regan setting off





Paul smelt the BBQ and came to investigate, (that’s only a small percentage of the meat Andy brought)




Jericho (aka Any123’s Chef) grabbing a sneaky jump in between passing riders whilst the BBQ was coming up to temp




Longuns bar stool and THM’s broom





Mike Muz going so fast he’d gone past before the camera could focus in on him




A very hot & sweaty Mark doing his best to look cool




The F***ing Big fella on an even bigger bike




There is only one History Man, with everyone but MudSlider looking the other way.




Retro Yeti Rigid coming home






The big man making it look easy,













Regan catching up a few slower riders ……



And working out how to pass them










Regan with his war Face on




Landing the mid race mini jump on the Disc Drive




The bike fella enjoying the day and Food




Andy with his rather large glass




One Stare Al on his Kona




Gruff preparing to do battle.



THM as the Clown, we knew where he was as just about every passing rider when questioned instantly knew who we were referring to and gave an update.








EVENING


Widow-Maker enjoying an evening pre ride drink and a spot of quiet contemplation



Nobby offering up Steak at his impromptu “Feeding Station”




DryStone Paul coming on his evening lap






Andy Z enjoys the fire being lit



And then being killed off by the heady combination of green wood and kitchen laminate worktop being burnt, you can thank me all later for getting home smelling of wood smoke like one of Aberdeen's finest Kippers. :D





Mike Muz now in the hot seat being smoked like an Aberdeen Kipper




The ramp gained some run way lights,




Watching the racing, minus the ramp (Fun police took it away)






Few hicks round the camp fire swapping war stories about their daring deeds on a retro rig





Sunday Moring


At almost 4am the Batteries ran out on Andy, and the camp went quiet




Regan (wearing a Dutch Bobble hat) preparing his “Alfresco Breakfast”

 

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