Tollymore Newbie day: Sun 4th July.

[Steveb]

This Sunday is another of our shop dis-organised rides around Tollymore forest. The focus is on showing newcomers to our sport and those not familiar with Tollymore around the forest. It's not a guiding day, it's not a coaching day, it's not even an organised ride, it's a dis-organised ride.

We will set out from the top carpark at 10.30am on Sunday morning and be in the forest for approx 3 hrs. The pace will be that of the slowest man. All ages, abilities and types of bikes are welcome. Pushing is dis-couraged as we are firm believers in riding to the top, no matter how long it takes and how many stops you need to make. If you really must push we'll wait for you at the top but expect a slagging.

Don't let that one rule put you off though, most can ride to the top of any of the Tollymore trails, it just takes the will to do it. If you really are a get off and push merchant though then perhaps this is not a ride for you.

All bikes are welcome but they must be in a fit state for riding in a rocky and rough forest, everyone must wear a helmet and each rider is expected to be self sufficient in terms of punctures etc.

There is no need to bring food, we won't be out that long! But make sure you bring your own water.

10.30 top car park sharp, we will not be waiting.

No need to post here saying you won't be going, only post if you are going, so we can get an idea of numbers. Feel free to ask any (relevant) questions.

[ST Colin]

Shall be there.

[Legionare2009]

I will be there as well, but i'm coming from carrickfergus area and not to sure where this car park is?
If anyone going from here i could just follow them.

[MrNuts]

I may come up for this but i'll have to leave early as i'm for italy that evening.


On my new meta as the demo should be packed away by then, so pedalling everywhere

[SteveSpesh]

Ill be present.

Not sure where the top car park is though. I always park at moneyscalp.

[flames35]

Count me in and my son. Think Marky is going also but he will probably confirm.

[Steveb]

More info and directions here (http://www.realcycles.co.uk/RC/Shop_Rides/Entries/2010/6/29_Tollymore_Newbie_Day__July_4th._10.30am.html)

The top carpark is the car park in tolly, that's the higher of the two. get there, and look, that statement will then make sense!

[nickynoonoo]

i will be there.

[ianog]

I will be up for it but is the car park the main carpark? hope so

[papasmurf]

Could be an interesting day, for a spin out to see if the ole arm holds up on the NI trails before we head away. Very tempted ;)

[NIKKI.K]

Sounds good....

[MrNuts]

Could be an interesting day, for a spin out to see if the ole arm holds up on the NI trails before we head away. Very tempted ;)


Do it drew and give barbie a run out

[ST Colin]

Looking forward to this.

If anyone has a functioning shock pump, can they bring it please?

Mines f**ked.

kthxbye

[nickynoonoo]

hi colin

you can have mine, i have a spare one.

nicky






Looking forward to this.

If anyone has a functioning shock pump, can they bring it please?

Mines f**ked.

kthxbye

[MrNuts]

I'm a no show for this, i have to leave for the airport by 2pm and i need to get my gear to Willy in the am!

sorry guys

[Aul Han]

Ill possibly run into you guys at some stage.

[ST Colin]

Bring it on, really looking forward to it.

Thanks man for the shock pump, appreciate it.

[barry_kellett99]

Ill possibly run into you guys at some stage.

I'll run over you at some stage.

See the rest of you lot tomorrow.

[flames35]

Sorry Stevie, excuses coming now but a bad back due to a car accident has put pay to Tolly. Thanks and will catch up with you again.

[Steveb]

This is still on, it's only raining a bit down here, and likely to stop soon anyway.

It's only water.

[barry_kellett99]

This is still on, it's only raining a bit down here, and likely to stop soon anyway.

It's only water.


You sound like you are trying to convince yourself with this post?

[Steveb]

Nah, not at all, looking forward to just getting out on a bike, plus the chance to kick your ass always gives me a boost.

[SteveSpesh]

Class day out, cheers Steve

Til the next time

[Aul Han]

Well I headed out with BK with the intention of meeting up with you guys. We headed off to do the corkscrew, et al, but took in a scenic route on the way round. BK guessed this slight detour would take about 20minutes, well Im not sure as never looked at the time all day, but it was easily a LOT longer than 20mins.

Ill try better next time to get a few runs in with you guys.

[barry_kellett99]

http://connect.garmin.com/player/39171900

About 21 minutes then to the top.

2,674 ft of climbing. Well done you big whinging bitch!


Or 806metres in real money