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 Post subject: Hello from chafford hundred- Thurrock
PostPosted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 7:19 pm 
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Location: Chafford hundred
Hi everyone,

Just picked up my GT Karakoram 3.0 from evans this evening. Wanting to do some off roading and some events if I can during the winter to keep training going. Been doing triathlons the passed couple of years my road bike is put away now, its worked hard this year and this is the first a been on a mountain bike for a very long time.

I can see there is a thurrock loop. I would like to ride it but I don't know it. Is there a map someone has put on here of it?

Be great to here from anyone about the area.

Thanks

Geoff :D


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 Post subject: Re: Hello from chafford hundred- Thurrock
PostPosted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 9:47 pm 
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Hi Geoff, I can probably get you the gpx if you want it but it's honestly easier to join us one Wednesday or Monday night to do the loop.

If you need lights (and you'll need bright ones, not road ones) then I can lend you a set.

I've not posted the ride here in the calendar for a time so keep an eye on the top right-hand of the screen at the ride calendar and you'll see it pop up.

Stumpie (David)

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 Post subject: Re: Hello from chafford hundred- Thurrock
PostPosted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 5:09 pm 
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Hi Stumpie, What time do you start... would like to tag along on time.


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 Post subject: Hello from chafford hundred- Thurrock
PostPosted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 5:16 pm 
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We set off at 19:30 from Bannatynes Gym.

Wednesday night has turned into a faster ride that is a little more difficult as we go through the woods and so this time of year it can be harder going.

Monday night is normally a little slower but still sets off at the same time.

I won't be out Monday as I've plans but we'll be out Wednesday and then Monday nights should resume after that.

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 Post subject: Re: Hello from chafford hundred- Thurrock
PostPosted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 6:29 pm 
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Thanks Stumpie... the Monday 'slower' ride sound like the one for me :)

Geoff... sorry for the thread hijack and welcome to the forum :wave:


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 Post subject: Re: Hello from chafford hundred- Thurrock
PostPosted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 4:53 pm 
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Location: Chafford hundred
Hi, thanks David, yeh I be up for the evening rides. I think at first I join on the the Monday one and see how I get on. But I'm up for a challenge of a faster ride. I keep an eye out on your posts/ calendar.

Re lights- I have got a front cateye HL-EL135. It's just a 3 LED one. And a cateye TL-LD155 rear light. Do you think that light is ok or I need brighter ones? If so, would I be able to lend a set until I get better ones. ?

Thanks bugeye, thanks ok.
Cheers

Geoff


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 Post subject: Re: Hello from chafford hundred- Thurrock
PostPosted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 8:34 pm 
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Hi Geoff,

I had cateye lights when I got started and they are fine when you are on streets that are lit but the moment you get away from street lights and/or are in the woods they don't really cut it.

But that's not worry - happy to lend you one of my MagicShine MJ-872s - they take all of 2 mins to fit to the bike and will give you a fairly decent spread of light.

Just come along with your lights as they are and we'll put mine on at the gym.

David

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 Post subject: Re: Hello from chafford hundred- Thurrock
PostPosted: Thu Oct 17, 2013 11:05 pm 
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Hi,
All things being equal , I should be joining you on Wed 23.10 at the Gym....
Bob


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 Post subject: Re: Hello from chafford hundred- Thurrock
PostPosted: Fri Oct 18, 2013 3:01 pm 
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 Post subject: Re: Hello from chafford hundred- Thurrock
PostPosted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 6:51 am 
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Location: Chafford hundred
Morning David,

I'm still up for later if your still doing it.

Would it be ok to lend your light you have ? Where abouts at the gym do you meet normally.

Cheers

Geoff


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 Post subject: Re: Hello from chafford hundred- Thurrock
PostPosted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 5:02 pm 
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No problem Geoff - I'll be at the gym at 19:30 - I think it'll be just you and I tonight.

I'll put my spare light in my bag.

David

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 Post subject: Re: Hello from chafford hundred- Thurrock
PostPosted: Tue Oct 22, 2013 5:18 am 
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Hi ,
I am back on line for a day.
Will be at the gym on Wed 7.30 pm.
Looking forward to stretch my legs.
been a bit of a b..... last two weeks or so , glad to see back of October.
Bob


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 Post subject: Re: Hello from chafford hundred- Thurrock
PostPosted: Tue Oct 22, 2013 3:07 pm 
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Hi Bob, just to let you know I'm not out tomorrow night but should be back on full rotor next week.

Not sure if Nick and Ade are out tomorrow ?

David

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 Post subject: Re: Hello from chafford hundred- Thurrock
PostPosted: Tue Oct 22, 2013 4:10 pm 
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Thank you ,
Still sorting my animals out- broken legs new dog and cats .
It is a mad house pills and medicines dishing out all over.
If I am not there aT 7.30 dont wait .
Bob


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