JamieD
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Reged: 16/04/2008
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Good work all who entered the Big Weekend this year at Margam Park, looking forward to next year already!
Organiser Martyn Salt asked me to pass on his thanks to Trek and British Cycling for helping the day run smoothly. Event pics can be views at www.joolzedymond.com.
"We picked up many 100s of gel packets though...why do people do that...discuss!" he added.
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Jamie Darlow
staff writer, mbr
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prophet_1000
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Reged: 07/09/2007
Posts: 494
Loc: Staffordshire
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I never leave anything on the trail while out riding! only goes to giving our sport a bad name, stick it in ya pocket then dump it on the floor in the car for months on end 
Recently found a secret downhill/ freeride course built by local youths on one of my Local trails (Hanchurch Woods, Staffs) bloody brilliant BUT down at the end, on the last Gap that they had obviously been sessioning it for a while! and they had left empty Milk cartons and plastic bags with snack rappers etc in! the course is on dodgy ground anyway with it not being a legit built trail BUT then to leave it in a state is only gonna give the authorities more reason to destroy all the hard work that they have put into building it!
Clean it up and take it home!
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My site www.27gears.com
Fresh from the Big Apple, Oh why did I have to come back home? just a few weeks more please!!
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greeneye
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Reged: 19/04/2008
Posts: 831
Loc: sunderland
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here here, as you will all know i ride with my son.
on our first outing he had a bar and dropped the wrapper on the floor, oh dear! i looked at him and tutted "take a look around you son,look at all the natural colours, greens browns yellows and oh an ugly bright red wrapper.put it in your pocket and bin it when you get home, its that easy."
he has never dropped a thing since.
he is the lazyest boy ever a lot like kevin off harry enfield so if he can do anyone can.
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I. falloffalot
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greeneye
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Reged: 19/04/2008
Posts: 831
Loc: sunderland
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JamieD, When is the code-y-brenin mbr big weekend?
assuming there is one this year.
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I. falloffalot
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Sir_Queuesalot
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Reged: 05/12/2007
Posts: 1000
Loc: South Cheshire
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I hate you... that's like so unfair against Kevins!
(in a H Enfield voice)
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My LBS couldn't fix my brakes so they made my bell louder 
Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast!!
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brij
journeyman
Reged: 10/03/2008
Posts: 61
Loc: Staffs
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Is hancurch worth a visit proph or is it all illegal i've heard about only my missus is from clayton so often wondered when she goes her mums with the little one whether or not to take the bike up there?
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Go with the flow.......
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prophet_1000
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Reged: 07/09/2007
Posts: 494
Loc: Staffordshire
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It is a quick blast on an low to average technical trail with its fair share of roots, I don't think the main trail around the forest is illegal (although I'm not 100%) But I doubt that the Downhill bit will be there forever as I'm sure the Forestry or whoever owns it? will want a course with Jumps/ Gaps etc on there land without permission and some control.
In periods of long wet spells small sections of the trail can become very boggy and have to be carried over but the rest is not too bad as they are set on fairly well drained ground.
Is it worth a visit? Its no trail centre and probably be a let down without some local knowledge ( its hard to navigate and you could end up going around in circles ) BUT if you have a few hours you could take the bike up there and just have a play and see what you can find.
Hope this helps mate?
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Fresh from the Big Apple, Oh why did I have to come back home? just a few weeks more please!!
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JamieD
journeyman
Reged: 16/04/2008
Posts: 83
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Quote:
JamieD, When is the code-y-brenin mbr big weekend?
assuming there is one this year.
There isn't one this year I'm afraid.
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Jamie Darlow
staff writer, mbr
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greeneye
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Reged: 19/04/2008
Posts: 831
Loc: sunderland
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CRAP!!
are you guys doing anything else then?
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I. falloffalot
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Sir_Queuesalot
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Reged: 05/12/2007
Posts: 1000
Loc: South Cheshire
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Hi Graham,
Why don't we organise something ourselves, granted it won't be as sexy as MBR doing it but at least we can make it happen.
1. Decide trail centre
2. Decide dates
3. Decide suitable campsite
Off we go...
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My LBS couldn't fix my brakes so they made my bell louder
Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast!!
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greeneye
old hand
Reged: 19/04/2008
Posts: 831
Loc: sunderland
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i think thats a great idea kevin.
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I. falloffalot
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Sir_Queuesalot
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Reged: 05/12/2007
Posts: 1000
Loc: South Cheshire
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Ok,
So what trail centre does everyone fancy?
Mainstream with Latte's at the end of the run or slightly quieter and less developed like the Marin?
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My LBS couldn't fix my brakes so they made my bell louder
Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast!!
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gorehound
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Reged: 01/03/2008
Posts: 582
Loc: consett co durham
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Right now NONE boo hoohoohoo
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I was a teenage werewolf!
andifalloffwithstyle!!!!!!
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Sir_Queuesalot
old hand
Reged: 05/12/2007
Posts: 1000
Loc: South Cheshire
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Quick,
Gore needs a boneo, someone post a pic of a Kona 
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My LBS couldn't fix my brakes so they made my bell louder
Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast!!
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VT1_Doc
enthusiast
Reged: 29/05/2008
Posts: 276
Loc: Uttoxeter , Staffs.
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happy to oblige................ 
Kona Stab Supreme - the only Kona to have
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AKA - The Forum Stig !!!
Unfortunately ,due to the credit crunch and lack of government funding, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off.
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gorehound
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Reged: 01/03/2008
Posts: 582
Loc: consett co durham
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W4NK3R5  
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I was a teenage werewolf!
andifalloffwithstyle!!!!!!
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Sir_Queuesalot
old hand
Reged: 05/12/2007
Posts: 1000
Loc: South Cheshire
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Very nice Doc, very nice in deed...
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My LBS couldn't fix my brakes so they made my bell louder
Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast!!
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