mrTickle
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...yep, I'm in for it
Welsh off-roading 28-30th Oct
- Thread starter Phil Reynolds
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Blue Sweeper said:
What's his surname then?
Greg
....i'm still in mate 
Blue Sweeper said:
I gather it's not Mr Pavey!
Greg
Just been speaking to Mary at the hotel, who told me that the hotel is going to be quite busy this weekend, with other off-roaders as well as us. She advises that space in her drying room will be at a premium, but she did guarantee that we'd get our boots dried off overnight.
She advised that we take some spare dry clothing, ie: socks etc.
Now I'm not due to change my socks for another month at least , but for this occasion I think I'll bring a spare pair.
I think it's just commonsense to bring along as much 'spare' riding gear as possible, coz I think we're gonna get plenty wet over the weekend!
If anyone is planning to leave early, we'll meet at lunchtime at the hotel, as Mary has got some local lane info for us to try out in the afternoon.
See you there.
Phil
She advised that we take some spare dry clothing, ie: socks etc.
Now I'm not due to change my socks for another month at least
, but for this occasion I think I'll bring a spare pair.I think it's just commonsense to bring along as much 'spare' riding gear as possible, coz I think we're gonna get plenty wet over the weekend!
If anyone is planning to leave early, we'll meet at lunchtime at the hotel, as Mary has got some local lane info for us to try out in the afternoon.
See you there.
Phil
Phil Reynolds said:
I'm pretty sure I ticked the "Dry warm weather" option on the booking form
Anyone have a recommendation for waterproof overtrousers that fit over motorcross boots that I can buy by cop Thursday
I'd get some army surplus gortex over trousers........i use em and i'd rate them as good but they do NOT have lining so can be cold therefore i recommend you wear a pair of tracksuit bottoms underneath them unless you're a sweaty type!!
At a guess you should pay about 20quid for em.......if you get the matching jacket you could play 'army'......or better still........if you fall off into some hedge or bracken no one will see ya!!
At a guess you should pay about 20quid for em.......if you get the matching jacket you could play 'army'......or better still........if you fall off into some hedge or bracken no one will see ya!!
Mouse
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I hope you guys have fun after this much planning
Thanks Mouse, shame you're not joining us.
Maybe next time
Phil
Maybe next time
Phil
riverking
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Sorry I havn't confirmed Phil, I've been away for a week but yes I'm still coming - twill be friday pm though 
Dave and I are leaving in about 10 minutes!mrTickle said:...is a 6am start good for you on Friday ( Phil & Nadeem ). We have to beat that Masters geeza...
Greg
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Toubab
Have a cracking time chaps.....rather jealous but I couldn't do it....this time
Look forwards to the pics and war stories
Look forwards to the pics and war stories
The weather looks to be set fair.
Leave your Sou'Westers at home!
Avast behind, Capt'n!
Greg
Leave your Sou'Westers at home!
Avast behind, Capt'n!
Greg
riverking
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Greg Masters said:The weather looks to be set fair.
Leave your Sou'Westers at home!
Avast behind, Capt'n!
Greg
Still here then?
Greg Masters said:
I'm going to be in a Gortex frenzy
http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=LD6&day=2
http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=LD6&day=3
Pictures
Big thanks to Phil for organising the Welsh Womabt Hunt. I had a fantastic time. The pictures really don't do it justice.
Stuck before we started
How many tossers does it take to unload a bike?
No Wombats here
Top of the reservoir
Squadron Leader Snorkling
Post Bog rest
What happens next?
!!!!!!!!!
King of the Hill
How far will he get?
How to cross a river
How not to cross a river!!
Puncture, Good job 'the 'King of the Mountain' carries a spare tube.
More pictures here:
http://41st-epping-forest-s.smugmug.com/gallery/893185/1/42137652
Big thanks to Phil for organising the Welsh Womabt Hunt. I had a fantastic time. The pictures really don't do it justice.
Stuck before we started
How many tossers does it take to unload a bike?
No Wombats here
Top of the reservoir
Squadron Leader Snorkling
Post Bog rest
What happens next?
!!!!!!!!!
King of the Hill
How far will he get?
How to cross a river
How not to cross a river!!
Puncture, Good job 'the 'King of the Mountain' carries a spare tube.
More pictures here:
http://41st-epping-forest-s.smugmug.com/gallery/893185/1/42137652
Dave and I were the winners of the ‘Who’ll get to Rhayader first?’ award. We arrive late-morning on Friday, in time to discover the ‘interesting’ nature of The Lion Royal Hotel (if you like unrestored ‘50s style hotels, this is the place for you!) and get the bikes unloaded for a quick bimble along the local lanes.
Before we set off, Clive and Steve (Throb the Builder) arrived, Clive deciding you join us. The first lane we tried was very different from anything I’d ridden before – lots of soft mud mixed in with granite rock strata across the tracks.
Not having too much fuel and knowing that the Squadron Leader (Phil) and Mr Tickle (Geoff) would be arriving at the hotel, we turned around and rode back down the track.
Fueled up and this time joined by Throb, Tickle and the SL, we went out for a longer ride using the same track as our starting point.
Reynolds decided that he would attempt to follow me through a small puddle, but managed to dismount the bike halfway through!!
Click thumbnails
Arriving at the second track, by this time in the pouring rain, we were told very clearly by an official Country Ranger that there was a TPO in force, but he helpfully suggested another couple of lanes we could use. Unlike the first ascent, neither offered much of a challenge, but nicely warmed us up for Saturday.
Fun in the bomb-hole
By the time we had arrived back at the hotel, all the other tossers had arrived including Battyman with his indecently clean DR-Z!!
Over a few beers and local nosebag that evening much merriment was made and a decision to change the tyres on Throb’s KTM 640. After about an hour-and-a-half’s struggle, we had changed the front Trailwing for a knoblie. Maybe too pissed or tired or both, we left the rear tyre as it was.
Saturday morning dawned somewhat overcast and by 09.30hrs our guides, Dai Lewis and Zoltan (Zender?, Zimble? – what was his name??) had arrived to guide us for the day.
About 100 miles was planned and they certainly took us over some interesting territory. I wish I could say that the day was without incident, but is wasn’t – most of them happening to me!
The first was to KTM520 who pinged his leg when he didn’t make it to the top of a hill. No serious damage to man or machine.
Later, I lost my number-plate which fell off at the same time I did. Shame I didn’t notice!
Then there was the mud-bath. Charlie’s immaculate bike got a little dirty. So did Charlie!
Charlie's bike being ridden out by Dai - Charlie standing behind!
KTM520 in the mud!
Shortly after a petrol stop, I got a front puncture which took about 30 minutes to fix. Then Throb’s bike wouldn’t restart (again!) and another 20 minutes was lost sorting that out.
Within 5 minutes, it was my turn again – I managed to drop my bike in a ford, well, river actually! The entire bike was underwater. Having dragged it out, it then took about an hour to dismantle and drain. Personal thanks to Simon and Charlie for tolerating my fecking irritability and continuing to help fix the bike.
This was the road!
Charlie cleaning his boots
The, on a road section, Phil and a close call with an oncoming Range-Rover in the middle of the road on a bend, but in avoiding it headed for the undergrowth, bushes and trees on the left-hand side of the road. Man and bike in separate heaps on the verge. Very luckily, no serious damage to either – but the bike did lose its only surviving mirror!
Finally, Geoff let his bike fall and broke the brake lever. No great problem to Geoff until later in the gloom of the late afternoon, he was leading the hoon along a country lane, a gated country lane! Despite throwing out the anchor, he would have hit the gate before stopping, so decided to try find an escape route. The sheep had never looked so worried!
All in all a great day. Thanks to Phil for organising and Dai and Zimmer(?) for leading the way.
Greg
Before we set off, Clive and Steve (Throb the Builder) arrived, Clive deciding you join us. The first lane we tried was very different from anything I’d ridden before – lots of soft mud mixed in with granite rock strata across the tracks.
Not having too much fuel and knowing that the Squadron Leader (Phil) and Mr Tickle (Geoff) would be arriving at the hotel, we turned around and rode back down the track.
Fueled up and this time joined by Throb, Tickle and the SL, we went out for a longer ride using the same track as our starting point.
Reynolds decided that he would attempt to follow me through a small puddle, but managed to dismount the bike halfway through!!
Click thumbnailsArriving at the second track, by this time in the pouring rain, we were told very clearly by an official Country Ranger that there was a TPO in force, but he helpfully suggested another couple of lanes we could use. Unlike the first ascent, neither offered much of a challenge, but nicely warmed us up for Saturday.
Fun in the bomb-holeBy the time we had arrived back at the hotel, all the other tossers had arrived including Battyman with his indecently clean DR-Z!!
Over a few beers and local nosebag that evening much merriment was made and a decision to change the tyres on Throb’s KTM 640. After about an hour-and-a-half’s struggle, we had changed the front Trailwing for a knoblie. Maybe too pissed or tired or both, we left the rear tyre as it was.
Saturday morning dawned somewhat overcast and by 09.30hrs our guides, Dai Lewis and Zoltan (Zender?, Zimble? – what was his name??) had arrived to guide us for the day.
About 100 miles was planned and they certainly took us over some interesting territory. I wish I could say that the day was without incident, but is wasn’t – most of them happening to me!
The first was to KTM520 who pinged his leg when he didn’t make it to the top of a hill. No serious damage to man or machine.
Later, I lost my number-plate which fell off at the same time I did. Shame I didn’t notice!
Then there was the mud-bath. Charlie’s immaculate bike got a little dirty. So did Charlie!
Charlie's bike being ridden out by Dai - Charlie standing behind!
KTM520 in the mud!Shortly after a petrol stop, I got a front puncture which took about 30 minutes to fix. Then Throb’s bike wouldn’t restart (again!) and another 20 minutes was lost sorting that out.
Within 5 minutes, it was my turn again – I managed to drop my bike in a ford, well, river actually! The entire bike was underwater. Having dragged it out, it then took about an hour to dismantle and drain. Personal thanks to Simon and Charlie for tolerating my fecking irritability and continuing to help fix the bike.
This was the road!
Charlie cleaning his boots
The, on a road section, Phil and a close call with an oncoming Range-Rover in the middle of the road on a bend, but in avoiding it headed for the undergrowth, bushes and trees on the left-hand side of the road. Man and bike in separate heaps on the verge. Very luckily, no serious damage to either – but the bike did lose its only surviving mirror!
Finally, Geoff let his bike fall and broke the brake lever. No great problem to Geoff until later in the gloom of the late afternoon, he was leading the hoon along a country lane, a gated country lane! Despite throwing out the anchor, he would have hit the gate before stopping, so decided to try find an escape route. The sheep had never looked so worried!
All in all a great day. Thanks to Phil for organising and Dai and Zimmer(?) for leading the way.
Greg
stumpi
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I can't believe I missed this thread, I'm gutted.
Guys, next time you go, please please, please Keep me in the loop, I'm going off road, cold turkey here.
Oh, and by the way, I have a van that can accomodate 3 bikes and 4 geezers with all the associated gear, easily....
Hope to see y'all next time.
Stumpers
Guys, next time you go, please please, please Keep me in the loop, I'm going off road, cold turkey here.
Oh, and by the way, I have a van that can accomodate 3 bikes and 4 geezers with all the associated gear, easily....
Hope to see y'all next time.
Stumpers
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