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 VW-surfbum
 Post subject: Re: Sunday 7th August, Codham Park, Braintree, Essex MSG Rd
PostPosted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 10:33 am 
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/ ... =Braintree

Looks dry?

Not got any more sealent so not sure weather to risk swapping tyres, or setting mud tyres up on my spare wheels? Oh i dont know

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 Sarpullido
 Post subject: Re: Sunday 7th August, Codham Park, Braintree, Essex MSG Rd
PostPosted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 11:04 am 
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I've got Racing Ralphs 2.1" mounted but unsure if putting some grippier at the front like Mountain king 2.2. After reading some forums there are a lot of people using Rons front, Ralphs rear. I'm a novice in tyres...
Should I leave at home Bontrager Jones mud x, right?

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 robholland85
 Post subject: Re: Sunday 7th August, Codham Park, Braintree, Essex MSG Rd
PostPosted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 11:07 am 
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My view on all this tyre mallarcky is stop thinking about it and just ride you whimps :p.
What time are you guys gonna be over there? Im planning on getting over at some point in the day if im early enough and there are spaces left ill race if not ill just cheer you lot on. What do you all ride/drive so i know what bikes and cars to look out for?
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 Sarpullido
 Post subject: Re: Sunday 7th August, Codham Park, Braintree, Essex MSG Rd
PostPosted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 11:59 am 
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Going by train to Braintree station. I guess I'll be there at around 10am when Warriors start. My race is at 1pm.
I'm riding a HT Boardman pro carbon, number 110

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 chatman
 Post subject: Sunday 7th August, Codham Park, Braintree, Essex MSG Rd 5
PostPosted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 12:07 pm 
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I drive a blue Rav4 and ride a KHS full sus in grey No. 194

Aim to get there about 8:45 set up bike then do a test run @9:00 before the race at 10:00....


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 chatman
 Post subject: Sunday 7th August, Codham Park, Braintree, Essex MSG Rd 5
PostPosted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 12:08 pm 
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Sarpullido wrote:
Going by train to Braintree station. I guess I'll be there at around 10am when Warriors start. My race is at 1pm.
I'm riding a HT Boardman pro carbon, number 110

It will take you about 20 minutes from the station to the venue on bike


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 Laser
 Post subject: Re: Re: Sunday 7th August, Codham Park, Braintree, Essex MSG
PostPosted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 12:26 pm 
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Sarpullido wrote:
Going by train to Braintree station.


Gees what time you leaving home?

Nosey .)
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 VW-surfbum
 Post subject: Re: Sunday 7th August, Codham Park, Braintree, Essex MSG Rd
PostPosted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 12:45 pm 
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Sarpullido wrote:
I've got Racing Ralphs 2.1" mounted but unsure if putting some grippier at the front like Mountain king 2.2. After reading some forums there are a lot of people using Rons front, Ralphs rear. I'm a novice in tyres...
Should I leave at home Bontrager Jones mud x, right?

Tons front and ralphs rear is a good combo

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 chris321
 Post subject: Re: Sunday 7th August, Codham Park, Braintree, Essex MSG Rd
PostPosted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 1:59 pm 
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Oooh, tyre choices, I'd forgotten all about that! It'll be a tough call, I can either use the ones that came with the bike, or......... not. I think I'll go with the tyres. :)

Having spent most of the week trying to think up a decent excuse and failing, I'll be there (for the 1 hour jaunt) at 8:30, 8:45ish.

If anyone sees me, please take pity and show me where the course goes! I shouldn't be too hard to spot, look for a billy-no-mates on a blue specialised enduro (including cross-country friendly dual crown forks, obviously :wtf: ) wearing no lycra whatsoever :thumbup:

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 Sarpullido
 Post subject: Re: Re: Sunday 7th August, Codham Park, Braintree, Essex MSG
PostPosted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 4:33 pm 
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Laser wrote:
Sarpullido wrote:
Going by train to Braintree station.


Gees what time you leaving home?

Nosey .)


Haha!! Not too early. I'll leave home at around 8am. Train at 8.40am arriving at 9.40

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Sarpullido wrote:
I've got Racing Ralphs 2.1" mounted but unsure if putting some grippier at the front like Mountain king 2.2. After reading some forums there are a lot of people using Rons front, Ralphs rear. I'm a novice in tyres...
Should I leave at home Bontrager Jones mud x, right?

Tons front and ralphs rear is a good combo


You mean Rons? Trons?

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 shouldgetoutmore
 Post subject: Re: Sunday 7th August, Codham Park, Braintree, Essex MSG Rd
PostPosted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 5:39 pm 
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Good luck chaps.

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 SurferEv
 Post subject: Sunday 7th August, Codham Park, Braintree, Essex MSG Rd 5
PostPosted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 5:41 pm 
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I went for Nic up front with Ralph on back. Seems to work nicely :)
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 chatman
 Post subject: Sunday 7th August, Codham Park, Braintree, Essex MSG Rd 5
PostPosted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 5:56 pm 
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shouldgetoutmore wrote:
Good luck chaps.

You not joining us Clay... Or are you on hols now sitting in the sun by the pool  beer in hand


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 chatman
 Post subject: Sunday 7th August, Codham Park, Braintree, Essex MSG Rd 5
PostPosted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 12:37 pm 
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Good ride today, the course was really good but not to technical in any way, a few hills to sap the lungs and legs.

Good timings as well for all. Pictures and debrief to follow 


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 VW-surfbum
 Post subject: Re: Sunday 7th August, Codham Park, Braintree, Essex MSG Rd
PostPosted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 12:56 pm 
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Great fun! And you'll all be glad to know I've video'd most of the race!

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