Pro Flex meet??

[lewism3]

Yep, ok I admit, perhaps not the best time in the year to suggest meeting up. Must be getting a little twitchy because I can't get out on the 856 as much now I think.

Crackin idea Afan forest, never been but I hear its great. Cannock would be better for me, but then it's 'swings and roundabouts' for everyone as we all live in such varied locations.

Making a weekend of it sounds brilliant, just got to work on getting a two day pass from my wife!!!!!!!

Any other ideas peeps??

[lewism3]

Jeffs got a good point about the dark mornings/afternoons.

So lets have two meets!!!! A weekend bash and a new year wake up.

[Oz-SUB]

Weekend Bash?  How about the Malverns?  Yes I know I live here!!  Let me know.

New Year wake up ride?  Day after Boxing Day around the Brecon Beacons.  Regularly do this year in year out.  Start out from Talbont on Usk 10:00, return to pub about 14:00.  Great circular ride.

Just thoughts.

Or what about 'Hell of North Cotswolds' in early April, 1,100 rides set out all at once (not a race, more an endurance thingy), either 100 or 50kms choice.  Costs £10 to register, money goes to charity.  Oh and you get a medal!!

Get your entry forms on line from 1st Jan.

Check out http://www.cc-cc.co.uk/index2.asp?PageName=HOTNC

regards

Oz-Sub

[Ziggy]

Some of those options sound great... 100kms just sounds painful though!!

[lewism3]

Oz-Sub I like the sound of these ideas (ok so I know and live around these areas).

Would love to cycle around the Malverns and the enduro thing sounds painful but exciting.

BRING BACK THE LIGHT EVENINGS coz I can't afford a decent set of lights.

Anyone else think these locations are any good?

[kiwi]

its a little far for e but i second the idea of a "endrance type thing" I used to enter a 100 km event,and the buzz was amazing!.However a 100 km event requires a bit of training or an acceptance that the pace will be on the slow side(depends on the terrain of course!.Do it you UK guys!

[Ade]

Been competing Midland Trailquests on 657 this year. Results not that brilliant but learning. Check out http://www.midlandtrailquests.co.uk/ for details. Good to have a ride with a purpose, friendly people on all sorts of machines.

cheers
Ade

[orange]

trailquests sounds fun - might give it a go. Only live in Derby so not far!

[Matno]

BRING BACK THE LIGHT EVENINGS coz I can't afford a decent set of lights.

I've made three lights for under $50 usd that are easily as bright as or brighter than my buddies' $400 sets. Do a search for DIY headlamps on MTBR or similar site and see lots of possibilities... The batteries are always the most expensive part - but you can get premade battery packs on eBay for about $40. Night riding is a blast. I just wish I had someone to do it with me!

[lewism3]

DIY lights. Never thought of that. Well actually, I didn't know it was an option. Thanks Matno will look into that.