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 Post subject: Southend newbie
PostPosted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 8:14 pm 
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Hi all looking to get into some xc riding around Essex. just got myself a Specialized Camber Elite Mountain Bike 2012.
pretty new to the xc scene so am a mega beginner.
i'm based in Plymouth as i'm in the military there but come down to Southend loads so be good to get out and about in Essex countryside. also if anyone know of anyone that does this in Dartmoor in Devon.
I'm free right up and till mid Jan.
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 Post subject: Re: southend newbie
PostPosted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 8:33 pm 
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Welcome fella, always good to have a member of the forces sign up.. Lots of riding to be had around Danbury, Brentwood and Epping.. Also keep an eye on the forum as a few ride around hockey woods too.. Nice choice of bike btw..!


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 Post subject: Re: southend newbie
PostPosted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 9:33 pm 
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:wave: Hi
check out the Grips ride on a tuesday night @ 7pm if you have lights?

If not see you on a ride soon!

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 Post subject: Re: southend newbie
PostPosted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 2:38 pm 
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Cheers. also when i'm out for a ride what sort of kit or tools you recommend for day out. cheers


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 Post subject: Re: southend newbie
PostPosted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 4:19 pm 
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Where do i start.

Water
spare tube's
tool kit
pump
bag
chain speed link
tie wraps
insulation tape
spare battery / torch

I could go on. it comes with experiance. always try to ride with someone until you have your skill's / kit sorted :)

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 Post subject: Re: southend newbie
PostPosted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 4:46 pm 
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Location: The land were time forgot
You missed sweets :roll:


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 Post subject: Re: southend newbie
PostPosted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 5:01 pm 
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Your right.
Jelly babies or peanut butter M+M's (if you know someone in the states)
Money for bacon roll's
a mobile phone that is charged and has credit.

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 Post subject: Southend newbie
PostPosted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 6:00 pm 
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Hmm.. The Peanut Butter M&Ms didn't last long with you lot with me ;)
Hopefully have somebody come over soon from our Atlanta office so fingers crossed we get re-stocked.

Welcome Dude! As above, Grips ride is good on a Tuesday night but be prepared is a quickish pace and a tough plod but fun too in the dark :)
I also do the same route quite often in daytime on a Sunday morning if I'm not elsewhere at Danbury / Thorndon etc..

You're more than welcome to join us any time we're out.

Ev


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 Post subject: Re: southend newbie
PostPosted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 6:20 pm 
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Are we doing this route on sunday?

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 Post subject: Re: southend newbie
PostPosted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 7:12 pm 
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Only if I've kicked this manflu :(

Wiped out all weekend, only gradually re-surfacing. Itching to get out again but need to be fighting fit :)

But rest assured, if I'm recovered then I'll definitely be out and you guys will be invited if you fancy it...


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 Post subject: Re: southend newbie
PostPosted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 8:46 pm 
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I ride Dartmoor very occaisionally when I visit the inlaws. You should also try Haldon Forest just off the A38, it has purpose built trails for all abilities and is quite easy to get to from Plymouth.

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