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 Belugabiker
 Post subject: Hello everybody! I'm Marco!
PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:53 am 
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Hello,
I am Marco and I have moved to London in the City - Barbican area.
I am Italian and I love XC and MTB Marathons. Since I am new in London, I would like to know new places to ride and meet new people to share my passion for mountain-biking.
I will buy in the next weeks a new bike. In the meantime, I would like to receive more information to start to know this new environment!
Thank you everybody for the support,
I hope to hear you soon news from you!

Marco
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 nwmlarge
 Post subject: Re: Hello everybody! I'm Marco!
PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:25 am 
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Location: essex
Welcome marco, keep an eye on the ride calender on the top right of the page

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 Belugabiker
 Post subject: Re: Hello everybody! I'm Marco!
PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:31 am 
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Thank you, I hope to join you in March.
I am looking forward to do some great rides!
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 banjoboy
 Post subject: Re: Hello everybody! I'm Marco!
PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:33 am 
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Hello Marco...what bike u thinking of getting?..
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 Belugabiker
 Post subject: Re: Hello everybody! I'm Marco!
PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 1:52 pm 
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Trek Cobia 29er! It seems a good bike for my budget.
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 stumpie
 Post subject: Re: Hello everybody! I'm Marco!
PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:02 pm 
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Nice looking bike - would it be your first 29er?

I only ask as I've a Rocky Mountain Element 930 and it's great for XC but the moment you are off the trails or it gets a bit skittish I want a 26"...

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 Belugabiker
 Post subject: Re: Hello everybody! I'm Marco!
PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:08 pm 
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Yes, it will be my first 29er! I tried it yesterday, and I was impressed for the value of the bike. I will choose a front since I am not used to full-suspended bikes. In Italy I have a front 26er Lee Cougan Hurricane.
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 stumpie
 Post subject: Re: Hello everybody! I'm Marco!
PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:17 pm 
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Well I love the RM but I know that come the summer I'll be investing in a 26". If I was buying right now then I would look at some of the great offers out there on the 26" 2011/2012 bikes - but as long as it has two wheels I'm sure you'll be happy!

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 Jon
 Post subject: Re: Hello everybody! I'm Marco!
PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:21 pm 
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Welcome Marco!
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 Belugabiker
 Post subject: Re: Hello everybody! I'm Marco!
PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:41 am 
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Thank you! What about MTB teams in North-eastern London?
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 Belugabiker
 Post subject: Re: Hello everybody! I'm Marco!
PostPosted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:01 am 
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Hello! I will buy my bike very soon..in the meantime, may I ask you if it is possible to transport the bike on the underground from Barbican to Epping Forest? Thank you!
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 nwmlarge
 Post subject: Re: Hello everybody! I'm Marco!
PostPosted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:09 am 
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Most of the time they will only let you take a bike on public transport if it is overland and during off peak hours.
the alternative is to disassemble it and pack it in a bag

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 Belugabiker
 Post subject: Re: Hello everybody! I'm Marco!
PostPosted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:14 am 
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Thank you! Which are the alternatives to reach Epping Forest (without a car?)
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 nwmlarge
 Post subject: Re: Hello everybody! I'm Marco!
PostPosted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 12:13 pm 
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Location: essex
Just ride there

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 nwmlarge
 Post subject: Re: Hello everybody! I'm Marco!
PostPosted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 12:14 pm 
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Location: essex
1.5 hrs

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ie=UTF-8 ... KkBEPwSMAA

17mile ride

or ride to stratford and then get the train to debden or loughton

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