Tolly, Wed 14th of July...

[miniator]

Mainly aimed at Big Dave and Steve....is this a go-er still!? Have a time in mind??

[monty]

I'd be up for that too if ya's didn't mind me joining?

[Big Dave]

Rake on monty, it'd be good to see you again man. Yeah, im up for this. Timewise, aye whenever like, dont mind.

I'd say steve'll be on here tomorrow sometime in the afternoon, groaning a bit from the weekend, rubbing it in about how good oxygen was!

[SteveSpesh]

Ah it was good, slimy and wet and dirty but so so so good. My back hurts, I stink so bad the dog wont come near me, I havent shaved since thursday, my van is covered in cooking oil and has an inflatable sheep in it and I got breathalysed for the first time (scary stuff) but it was all worth it.

Florence and the machine were feckin amazing. Best act by far. Temper trap second. Stereophonics third. Biggest disappointment Black Eyed Peas. Fergie would still get it like.

Wednesday Im there for sure. I was thinking meeting in Tolly at about 10 or 10:30

[miniator]

afternoon would suit me better but i can do morning too

[SteveSpesh]

Im happy with whatever suits everyone else

[monty]

Think I can get a lift for this :) 10.30 meeting would suit me grand, doesn't really matter though, i'd catch ya's somewhere.

Any of yous got a shock pump by any chance that I could give my forks a quick blast before leaving the cpark?

[Big Dave]

Aye, i'll throw the shock pump in monty.

Is Alan going on this one steve? he talked about getting a van for the day?

[SteveSpesh]

Yeah was talking to him today hes heading down to be in Tolly for 10:30 or 11:00. Hes taking a mate, dunno what the situation is with a van.

Hi was just thinking there Dave can you give Willie a shout cos I mind he said he wanted to go, and I didnt get a number for him or anything.

[monty]

Cheers Dave! What time you for heading down?

[Gilkie]

Yeah i'm going!

Yeah Dave i can the lend of a van! theres one free space if someone wants a lift! Plus if anyone want to throw there bike in there's room as well??

What time everyone thinking of??? 10.30am or evening some time????

[Big Dave]

Aye, I was in touch with Willy steve, he's up for it I think, i'll call him tonight.

So here, alans taking a mate and 2 bikes. Could you fit another 2 bikes alan? I could take dale and willy down in the car then, we could redezvous somewhere around town say 9am before we go?

[Gilkie]

Yeah dave thats dead on theres plenty of room! Here we can all meet at Garden World (at loughry college) cause thats were i'm gettin the van! Plus you's can park your cars there!!

So that's 10.30am in Tollymore if anyone else wants to tag along!! In the topcar park??

[miniator]

I'm in belfast tonight so ill drive myself down!

See yas around half teb...though I have no idea how to get to the carpark! Any hints?!

[Gilkie]

I've no idea either?? I'll be following Dave....

[SteveSpesh]

Go in the main entrance (B180 Bryansford Road) to Tolly and drive in and after the wee hut turn right and youl see the main carpark. Its in a kinda courtyard thingy.

Al you have my number if you need help

[monty]

10.30, see ya there boys :)

[miniator]

Weather update - belfast,windy and heavy rain since 9pm....

[Big Dave]

It'll make it more fun daleo- seriously!

I've limited net access so text me if you decide to opt out.

[monty]

Sweet day out lads :)

Miniator, total distance covered?

[Gilkie]

Brill day!! Flippin nackered!!

Think he said it was 12 mile monty!!

[spleshkidd]

Wet enough today boys wasnt it? We were just heading in as I saw a few of yas gettin into the cars at bryansford

[miniator]

yep 12.1 miles, with a 500ft climb from the carpark to the top of the watchtower. you can download the gpx file if you want to see the route. open it in google earth. the routes look a bit "off" in places though, probably due to the tree cover/rain.

crackin day, very wet....kayaks next time?, im sore and tired but im not complaining!

cheers monty for the tour

[monty]

12 miles, Mental :L
Well, you's got your £4.20's worth anyway :D

[kylemalco]

Monty I was the fella on the wee red hard tail. I had my stinky all ready to go out but a fella is interested so didnt want to get it dirty it was wet alrite

[barry_kellett99]

Great wee ride out, despite the weather.
Even if I did spend more time drifting corners, on my knees, rather than going round them on my bike!

[SteveSpesh]

It was a slog but well worth it guys. I got 12.3 miles on my comp so were not far away.

Got a couple of vids but with it being dark in the forest and the rain they didnt come out very well. Got a cracker though of Gilkie hunched over holding his nuts and a few other wee offs.

The bike looks like its been run over. Ive got a few wee squeaks and creaks that need addressed before Sunday. You still going Al? Hopefully the weather changes. Think Im defo going now though

[Gilkie]

Yeah i'm going what ever the weather! Ah man my bikes in bits aswell! Need more air in my rear shock aswell! Bottomed out a few times!

Get them vids up so we can get a laugh!!

[monty]

Ah right, Nice to meet ya Kyle :)

Ayye, get the videos up for a laugh certainly!

[miniator]

i wonder is my superman attempt on the video lol?!

[SteveSpesh]

No superman attempt I was a second or so too far behind.Ill do a wee bit of editing and mix a few of the vids together.

[SteveSpesh]

See here for the first vid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_dJ2QPQALI

Please excuse the girly riding and obscene amounts of pushing

[miniator]

here thats not too bad given the conditions. have you the video of the corkscrew!?

[SteveSpesh]

Another for your viewing pleasure

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUui0v77CP8

Corkscrew vid on its way my man

[SteveSpesh]

Heres another couple for yas

Again please excuse the desperate riding techniques which I employ to conquer slippy terrain

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRQJagm_-es

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QSz8lDgtDc&feature=channel

Although I did enjoy the corkscrew where the water totally flooded it, it meant I couldnt see the big scary stones. It really was better than in the dry.

[Gilkie]

Nice vids man!

Feck it was wet on wednesday!!

[SteveSpesh]

It was as bad as I have ever ridden but sure thats what its all about.

You still going on Sunday Al?

Whats the travel arrangements?

[miniator]

Good work on the video front! Cheers for uploadin them

[Big Dave]

Yeah, Great vids. I wanna get back. I also wanna be fitter. I will do both. Promise!

[SteveSpesh]

Wel organise another burn down when/if the weather picks up for a day or two. Was down on Sunday and the trails were lethal.

Dave that promise is now in writing and you will be held to it.

[Gilkie]

New rim needed after sunday there:mad:! Gutted to bowed to straighten!

http://www.mtbrider.com/v/User+Albums/Gilkie/DSCF3653.JPG.html

[Gilkie]

http://www.mtbrider.com/v/User+Albums/Gilkie/DSCF3653.JPG.html

[Big Dave]

Wooo, nasty man!

[SteveSpesh]

Aw **** one mate, feel for ya.

Is there defo nothing that can be done?

[Gilkie]

John sending to sammy to see what he says!! But more than likely it'll be a new rim! apparently it only takes Hope a 2-3 days to send one over!!

[SteveSpesh]

Rotten crappy luck man.

You could use a hammer......