1st Hampshire greenlane outting.

[Horse1200]

After meeting everyone at the Alton Cafe, the plan was to attack Water Lane first, oh and yes going up it. Now i seem to notice a pattern here, a group of guys organise a offroad trip, i turn up and what a surprise im the only GSA rider...(but do i care, do i F#*k, let`s have it.)

The video of the water lane step is pretty good. Also several good pictures of Pinkytiff having a rest, (strange place only thing, hey pinkytiff )

And im sorry cant remeber your name but the fella on the suzuki about to take a dip in a lovely smelly wet hole..nice

Thanks all for helping me with the gsa up some of the lanes.

 

[ncpierce]

Thanks

Nigel

 

[Horse1200]

Keep your hair on just down loading the proof that a gsa can climb and fly.

 

[DollyRocket]

Met this bunch of rag-tag hooligans at Alton today..

The infamous Water Lane step - This is getting tougher each time I visit - The Beavers put together a makeshift ramp so we could have a chance of getting up.

The step caught a few unlucky ones out.

The best bit was watching Darren (Horse) manhandle the beast up the step - Full beans, the whole bike was airborne with the front wheel a long way up. (missed the action pic and only got the aftermath!))

I think everyone will agree that Horse should win the 'Best Rider of the Day' award - (on the first lane too!)

We blitzed around so many trails, I have no idea where we ended up. Great leading Dave. Some really nice ones which I am going to have to have another go at.

Fag Break.

After a stop-off for lunch, half the group had decided to head home, but the foolish few stayed to head up onto Butser Hill (Didn't realise it was so high - there's still snow up there!)

Pinky (Dave) was obviously quite tired, he kept wanting to have a lie down - Counted about 15 times

We did a fair few lanes after Butser - However, the river bed lane had a few interesting steps to contend with (thanks for the push Brian) - Brian decided that he would follow Darren's approach and gas it, with spectacular results!

Real good crack today. A great laugh. I peeled off about 3.30pm to head for home as the only lanes left were the ones I was most familiar with. However, got within 5 miles from home and found I too had a brand new nail in my tyre. Some b*gger must have scattered them around the trails as both Phil and I got punctures. Rang the wife to bring the trailer and eventually got home around 5pm.

Enjoyed the day, good group, right speed. Brilliant. Looking forward to the next one.

Mike

 

[Horse1200]

Here is the link to the Water Lane Step...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR4yhRSXz4I

 

[SamD]

Looks like a fun day - I will endeavor to make the next one - I was just far too jetlagged this morning

 

[Horse1200]

Any idea why i cant upload my pictures, got a cracking one of a suzuki rider about to take a early bath.

 

[DollyRocket]

stick em on photobucket, then link to them. Or email them to me, I will stick them up.

 

[RichieS]

Any idea why i cant upload my pictures, got a cracking one of a suzuki rider about to take a early bath.

Suzuki rider (or Suzuki bather!) = RichieS!

 

[Horse1200]

RichieS.... well done today... provided us plenty of photo chances...cheers

 

[DollyRocket]

Darrens Pics.

 

[Horse1200]

Pinkytiff was apparently doing a u-turn...(really dave...!)

RichieS the hand out, amazing how the survival instinct kicks in.

Cheers DollyRocket

 

[GrinningGSer]

Here is the link to the Water Lane Step...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR4yhRSXz4I

A pause at 50 secs then OMG

Horse that is insane

 

[RichieS]

hampshire trails

Cheers Guys.....great morning out. I am now as sore as hell, but it was worth it!

Will be out for the next one, and i will endevour to entertain again

 

[Horse1200]

Grinning.... there was only one way up that step.

LET HER HAVE IT...!

 

[BAKERMAN]

good to see the Hampshire Hogs putting on a show to equal a Timpo ride outs

 

[pinkytiff]

Darrens Pics.

Never had landslides in that area before

Just managed to muster enough energy to get to the PC! A fab day was had by all I reckon, keep your eyes open for the next date. Thanks to DXWalt for putting together & leading this route, well done mate it was brill. I may even sort the shock so I can touch the ground next time .

Darren - Who ever said the GS isn't a capable off road tool needs to watch that video of one in Horse's hands! Absolutely brilliant, the trajectory had the rear wheel at least 6" off the ground before re-entry took place!

 

[Ragnar]

BH! I can get my GSA to launch itself into the air like that - I just have issues landing it on both wheels afterwards

I'm selling my 450 but hope to join you guys for another ride-out soon on the 1200. Don't think I'll be riding it like Horse rides his though

 

[Horse1200]

thanks pinkytiff (dave) really enjoyed the day, probably good i didnt do the late afternoon snowy bit,

cheers for all the comments on how to make a big `ol beasty fly...

 

[Deleted account D]

Thanks

Thanks for a great days riding.

Well worth the trip over.