NMS MTB day @ Glentress?

[Knox18]

I know a few of you have bikes so I think we should all meet for a blast round the red route :D

If we do the full route i'll have to bring the remedy as the session 88 just doesnt do hills :moonie:

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:thumbs up::thumbs up:

2 dates I have in mind are, 13th or 20th of September as I have races either side of those dates and on holiday in August with have a race towards the end of August.

open to other suggestions of dates??

1. Knox18 (either date)
2. Big Gordy
3. Neil (20th)
4. Ian King (20th)
5. Hamish (I know he will say yes anyway)
6. AllyS (either date)

[Big Gordy]

Wayhay:clap: I'm up for it Chris:thumbs up: I'll need to check the dates when I get home but stick me and junior (Ross) down for either date for now chum:cool:

[ianking]

I should be OK for this but I think the later date would be better for me.

[Big Gordy]

Aye.....you'll need that extra week to get into peak condition:laugh:

(Note to self.......need to get out on your bike ya fat git:argh:)

:off topic:......anyone wanting to do this but doesn't have a bike, I have the very bike for sale:Whistle:

[Stewart]

Did this a few years back, twice on the red route and it was great fun. Some of the lads had all the right kit but apart from a helmet your sorted I'd say for the red. It’s that Black Run that has Balance etc that you really need the body armour stuff. It was a fantastic summers day all the same…..You get a few great views when you get to the top.

I used just a normal MB with a borrowed Helmet…..even when some had bikes over the 1.5K mark I kid you not………….

The Bikes were on the Back of a friends Volvo that was used to a hard time. I don’t think I’d want a bike near my wee car lol……………

[Big Gordy]

some had bikes over the 1.5K mark I kid you not………….

Pah.....that's a cheap one:rolleyes: Knox18's is nearer 3K:cool:

[ianking]

Aye.....you'll need that extra week to get into peak condition:laugh:

Correct, I do need to get back out. Not been to Glenn Stress for ages. In fact have not been anywhere on the bike for ages.

Anyone wishing to go can actually hire a decent Kona at the centre at glentress for about £30 I think.

[Big Gordy]

Anyone wishing to go can actually hire a decent Kona at the centre at glentress for about £30 I think.

Shhhhhhhhhhhhh man....don't tell them that:eek: I want them to buy my bike rather than hire one:Whistle:

[Knox18]

Pah.....that's a cheap one:rolleyes: Knox18's is nearer 3K:cool:

£3.5k for the bike and when i put these hope hubs + deemax rims on it, the bike will be just over 4k :eek:

some people will think its silly spending that on a bike, but for the type of riding I do I need 8inches of travel. If i was too use a £800 full suss bike iId need a new one every time I went out.

you can buy a scott XC carbon weapon for 8k :thumbs up: but if you let it go it might just blow away :lol:

[Knox18]

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My mate Andy is just back from riding in the Alps, crazy barsteward!!!

15ft take off, 25ft to clear the road:eek:

[Big Gordy]

You've not got any Hope 4 pots going spare have you Chris:Whistle:

[Knox18]

You've not got any Hope 4 pots going spare have you Chris:Whistle:

my mate is selling his hope 6 pots as far as i know

i'll see what he has left :thumbs up:

[ianking]

I wont be doing any crazy sh!t like that at Glentress.
In fact the last 2 times I was on the red I fell off quite spectacularly but amazingly never hurt myself.

I think we should get others to come along and they can hire bikes. We dont all have to go down the hill sideways in the air, or do we!!!

[Hamish]

haha, i like how you added my name down regardless Chris... we best not get injured on the 20th, with only a week to recover for the next round haha... I'm bad enough on four wheels at crashing!!! I crashed my Giant the first time I went out on it... it wasnt mine at that point, was only taking it for a "test" lol.

Love getting out on the bike when I can, but need some serious practice so I can eventually learn how to tail whip haha.

[Big Gordy]

I've checked the dates Chris and I'm OK :thumbs up:but Ross is off-shore for both dates:frown:

[Smitty]

I "might" be at home for the 13th so put me down as a maybe :D

Doing the Kileder 100 the weekend before so should have recovered by then!! :thud:

Impressive skills Knox...no way I could do that! But bet that bikes a bit of a slog up the hill! :Whistle: ;)

[Smitty]

It’s that Black Run that has Balance etc that you really need the body armour stuff.


Pffff, Never...body armor is for poofs :p :Whistle:

The black doesn't warrant body armour. You only really need body armour for serious downhill courses. Helmet and the correct clothing and your sorted! :thumbs up:

[ianking]

I can actually do either dates so if it makes it better for more to attend.

[Ally S]

Put me down for either date. Was meant to go at the weekend there but there was an event on.

[Neil and Lorna]

Hi Chris

Stick me down as a maybe for the 20th. Cant make the 13th on holiday

I'll only be spectating and I'll take the odd photie.:D

Neil.:thumbs up:

[ianking]

Hi Chris

Stick me down as a maybe for the 20th. Cant make the 13th on holiday

I'll only be spectating and I'll take the odd photie.:D

Neil.:thumbs up:

Ah come on auld yin. Get a hire bike and amble down the hill with me. :D

[Big Gordy]

and amble down the hill with me. :D

Wait for me guys:blush::smilewinkgrin:

Just won a set of Hope brake on good old feabay....4 pots on the front and a single pot on the back......I'll fit them next week and get out for some practise:thumbs up:
Anyone want to buy a brand new set of Hayes So1o disc brakes:bigwave:
I also have a set of Magura Julies as well if anyones interested:thumbs up:

[Neil and Lorna]

Ah come on auld yin. Get a hire bike and amble down the hill with me. :D


No need to hire as I have an original Muddy Fox, probably now classed as a classic.

Anyway I'm happy to watch you nutters and take photies. :thumbs up:

Might be tempted to participate. :eek: :eek:

Neil. :D

[Knox18]

I "might" be at home for the 13th so put me down as a maybe :D

Doing the Kileder 100 the weekend before so should have recovered by then!! :thud:

Impressive skills Knox...no way I could do that! But bet that bikes a bit of a slog up the hill! :Whistle: ;)

it just doesnt do hill's unless its going down them :lol: i can bring the Trek Remedy 66 it has the best of both worlds :thumbs up:


Hi Chris

Stick me down as a maybe for the 20th. Cant make the 13th on holiday

I'll only be spectating and I'll take the odd photie.:D

Neil.:thumbs up:

spectating? its a long old walk to the top of spooky wood :Whistle:

500 odd metres of climbing :moonie:

[Smitty]

Wont be able to make this now home. Home from next Wednesday to the following Sunday so doesnt tie in with your dates :sad:

I am heading up to the 10 Glens and Golspie when i'm back though - only hardcore riders dare venture that far North!! :eek: :Whistle:

[Knox18]

kinda forgot about this but im still game for either dates :thumbs up:

[Big Gordy]

Me too:thumbs up: Weather permiting:Whistle: I ain't going if it's chucking it:frown:

[Knox18]

Me too:thumbs up: Weather permiting:Whistle: I ain't going if it's chucking it:frown:

getting wet is half the fun :thumbs up: plus it keeps you cool on those climbs :D

[Big Gordy]

What date did you end up going for Chris:confused:
With last weeks scramble re-scheduled to the 20th Sept I can only make this Sundays date now:frown: If it's the 20th then that's cool:cool: I'll hook up with you on a later expedition:yes nod:

[Ally S]

sundays weather is looking good

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=peebles&day=3

[Knox18]

should still be going on the sunday,

im at the brighton speed trials on saturday and fly back on the sat night

[Ally S]

What time you guys gonna be down there for?

10?

[Knox18]

guys sorry ive not had any internet in the house this week. On my mobile just now. Im plannin to still head over. Got a 24hr xc race in october.

[Ally S]

Did you head down there Knox?

Was a great day and the tracks weren't too busy despite the Peebles cycle club filling up the car parks.

The Highland Games were on in Peebles too which meant the village was extra busy.

[Knox18]

yeh i was there saturday and sunday :thumbs up:

didnt go to brighton in the end, couldnt justify £200 for some 1/4 mile action.

the trails were all rolling really fast and we took some awesome shots! i'll host them when my friend fires them on facebook!

next time i'll put a bit more effort into organising a day down there! my bad :shut up:

[ianking]

Guys
Im not going to make it on Sunday.
Im working mega hours this week down in Selkirk due to resurfacing down there and still need to be in the office during the day.

Want to have some time with the good lady at the weekend as not going to see her all week.

[Knox18]

pics from saturday at glentress :thumbs up:
awesome day! me taking it "easy" LOL
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thats where i landed
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