5th Feb - Mountain bike ride?

PhilA

As the snow becomes increasingly settled, and subject to the continuing snowy conditions making the tarmac ever more impassable, I'm Contemplating a mountain bike ride tomorrow - it'll be the usual 9am start from the usual place. The ground will be frozen so going should be firm...... and FUN! Any takers?

skelders

If Beds Road is off.... Which as the forecast is snow ALL night most likely will be.... Defo up for that :-)

juniormaynard

I'm up for it, is it suitable for a cross bike?

Vincent

hm. tried the cyclo cross on a similar day last year. perhaps the mountain bike will be a little more stable.
will try to join you for a couple of hours but with the kids waking up to snow i may be a very unpopular dad if i bugger off for a bike ride.
this dilemma will work itself out by the morning.
hope to see you guys out tomorrow.

PhilA

Mountain bike recommended guys. Cheers.

Theo-saurus

might come out phill but I'd be on a cross bike

Theo-saurus

what makes it unable to do on a cross bike?

PhilA

I'm not certain as to the capabilities of a cross bike, however, I'm very familiar with MTB's. Hence, I was airing on the side of knowledge and caution - it's your choice. That said, there's nothing too extreme in these parts.

Vincent

Theo
doable on a cross bike but difficult to get out of deep ruts on narrower tyres and as you know they are a bit tricky to recover from front end slides. MTB is a bit more armchair and stable. As i have both I will opt for the MTB in these conditions. Still in flux as ever. Jane has had to drive her sister to Adenbrookes for a problem with a fractured ankle so still very unsure whether i will be getting out tomorrow.

PhilA

Conditions perfect for an MTB outing - we are go go go! Remember; come prepared. Depending on speed and abilities aiming to get to Pegsdon Hills.

skelders

Looks like I'm on sledging duties with the kids!!! MTB ride later with luck? But unfortunately not at 09:00 8-(

Theo-saurus

thanks vince and phil
but i couldn't come out today (sustained a hand injury from the race yesterday and i dont want to make it worse)

juniormaynard

Great ride, Thanks to Phil and Vincent, Daniel says thanks as well.

PhilA

You're welcome guys. It was certainly a ride that tested our bike handling skills to the limit, often resulting in a few tumbles. But, best of all, that's the most laughes I've had on a bike ride.......ever! Cheers.