Thursday 25 March 2010

Lee Quarry and night ride fail

Yesterday I was working up at Lee Quarry in the afternoon. This time there was no hail, wind and only light rain. The group was a lot smaller than expected so it was a fun afternoon. First we played on the pump track for a while - I need more practice as I had to pedal a little on the way back. Then over to the new skills area, it really is great. I have to get back over there again to explore all the new tracks - we just used one of them!

Tuesday had meant to be a night ride with donk. But as soon as I realised there was a problem! I was pedalling yet going nowhere! Appears the rear hub is a little dead. So Cooksons have now sent it back to Hope, lets hope it is back for Easter as Ali and I have riding plans which might be a problem if I don't have a bike to ride!

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  1. What about your geared MTB or borrowing another wheel (though 29ers are still a bit rare).

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  2. Probably will have to be geared bike which is annoying as the plan is to race on rigger. I can't think of anyone with a spare 29er wheel!

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  3. I might have a spare wheel by Easter.

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  4. we'll have to arrange a 'ride in each others back gardens' sometime. the skills area sounds a really good idea

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  5. @red the boys at cooksons are onto it, they know I need it! Oh and the next race is the 24solo!

    @kate Definetly, although your local rides seem so long! Some people probably would drive between rivi and lee quarry but I am sure you can cope with a long ride!

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  6. I must try and get to Lee Quarry sometime - looks like fun.

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  7. My 24hr race isnt until the end of May, 22nd. I will need both wheelsets for that. One with big 2.4tyres and one with CX tyres on if it becomes a mud bath.

    Just bought a new geared 29er today, (pics next week) although i'm planning on riding most of the 24hrs on the Kona fixed wheel.

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  8. What does the skill area look like? Got photos?

    Hope you've got the wheel back by Easter. It would suck if you'd miss out on four days of cycling bliss.

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  9. No pics since I was working, next time!

    If I don't get the wheel back I will just take my other bike, it'll be fine! This is why you always need more than one bike!

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