Mountain Biking......at the Look Out in Bracknell.
Discussion
Maybe I'm blind (a lot of people say I am), but i've not seen any Mountain Biking topics and was wondering how many PH'ers have an interest here?
OK, fair to say push bikes are lacking an engine but when I went last week to the Look Out in Bracknell, I had an awesome time which prompted me to buy a Kona Cinder Cone which will arrive tomorrow evening (hopefully).
I'm wondering if anyone lives around the Bracknell area and is up for a pedal around the Look Out area?
I'm a complete novice so I can't do anything clever but I'm up for trying a few crazy things out but I do like avoiding boggy areas at all costs after going out with Ginge and seeing him pelt it down a hill and attempt to "skim" over the water.
Instead, his front wheel dug into the mud and off he went like a rocket. Still has me laughing now! Top stuff!
Anyhow. Back to the point. Anyone up for a bit of a ramble about the area and any tips and ideas should I keep in mind as a beginner to any of you more experienced riders out there?
OK, fair to say push bikes are lacking an engine but when I went last week to the Look Out in Bracknell, I had an awesome time which prompted me to buy a Kona Cinder Cone which will arrive tomorrow evening (hopefully).
I'm wondering if anyone lives around the Bracknell area and is up for a pedal around the Look Out area?
I'm a complete novice so I can't do anything clever but I'm up for trying a few crazy things out but I do like avoiding boggy areas at all costs after going out with Ginge and seeing him pelt it down a hill and attempt to "skim" over the water.
Instead, his front wheel dug into the mud and off he went like a rocket. Still has me laughing now! Top stuff!
Anyhow. Back to the point. Anyone up for a bit of a ramble about the area and any tips and ideas should I keep in mind as a beginner to any of you more experienced riders out there?
I once started a mountain biking thread a while back.
I ride a Specialized Rockhopper disk with a few mods.
Do a 20 mile ride each Sunday which consists of about 5 miles of hard off road and the rest is up and down some seriously steep hills. Great fun.
I'll admit though, I'm useless at the down hill stuff though. I haven't got the bottle.
Edited to add. Sorry, just noticed you was interested in cyclists around the Bracknell area. I cycle around the Clent hills in the Halesowen area.
>> Edited by westy04 on Wednesday 13th April 15:31
I ride a Specialized Rockhopper disk with a few mods.
Do a 20 mile ride each Sunday which consists of about 5 miles of hard off road and the rest is up and down some seriously steep hills. Great fun.
I'll admit though, I'm useless at the down hill stuff though. I haven't got the bottle.
Edited to add. Sorry, just noticed you was interested in cyclists around the Bracknell area. I cycle around the Clent hills in the Halesowen area.
>> Edited by westy04 on Wednesday 13th April 15:31
Hmmm.....maybe I should start a PH gathering.
The Unfit MTB PH society aka, "UMPHS"
If you wish to become an UMPHS member, please apply on this topic and express your interest to meet up one weekend around Berkshire for a grueling cycle and a refreshing and rehydrating beer afterwards.
The Unfit MTB PH society aka, "UMPHS"
If you wish to become an UMPHS member, please apply on this topic and express your interest to meet up one weekend around Berkshire for a grueling cycle and a refreshing and rehydrating beer afterwards.
Although I live in Cambs the S. Downs are some of my fave riding areas so I'd be happy for any excuse for a spin out, pref on a Saturday though.
I used to race in the Sports/expert class but that was many years ago and I'm now seriously unfit, attending every Malverns race/piss up till the final one in 98?. Women and Uni have a bad habit of taking away your good habits.
Currently ride a 5 year old Stumpie FSR Comp.
One rule though - NO LYCRA.
It used to look good on me when I was fit, but with a fat butt and large gut hanging out its not the most flattering of clothing!
>> Edited by zippee on Wednesday 13th April 16:01
I used to race in the Sports/expert class but that was many years ago and I'm now seriously unfit, attending every Malverns race/piss up till the final one in 98?. Women and Uni have a bad habit of taking away your good habits.
Currently ride a 5 year old Stumpie FSR Comp.
One rule though - NO LYCRA.
It used to look good on me when I was fit, but with a fat butt and large gut hanging out its not the most flattering of clothing!
>> Edited by zippee on Wednesday 13th April 16:01
Stu247 said:
Built my GT ZASKAR LE
Ah the Zaskar! - one of the most bombproof bikes I've ever owned. And I should know having snapped the following in my time riding-
GT Psyclone
Kona Hei Hei titanium
4 Trek OCLV's
Roberts (Dogs Bollox) Custom
Think I may have been a little hard on my equipment back then.....
>> Edited by zippee on Wednesday 13th April 16:19
beanbag said:
I'm wondering if anyone lives around the Bracknell area and is up for a pedal around the Look Out area?
I'd be up for that in a few weeks time, have been there a few times now. Maybe we could organise a Sunday meet?
Must agree with some points already made though, I am a novice, very unfit and definately NO lycra.
zippee said:
Built my GT ZASKAR LE
Ah the Zaskar! - one of the most bombproof bikes I've ever owned.
The Zaskar was a design classi. Great frame.
I once sheared a Marin Rift Zone in half while testing for a magazine. Hit a tree at about 30-40mph. That one *hurt*.
Still own my 1994 Marin Muirwoods. The frame and front mech are the only original things about it.
Not ridden properly for a couple of years now. Real life seems to get in the way.
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