Posted by: stumpy_dan
on Oct 24, 2008
Saw this and thought it was really interesting. So sharing
Posted by: stumpy_dan
on Jan 09, 2008
Right me bag is packed and I'm ready to go
Hurrah!!! As you may or may not know by now I am off for ten days to do some desert riding in Eilat and the Sinai between Israel and Jordan. My guide Eyal has been recommended by Jack Sheardon who runs the IMBA (International Mountain Biking association in Israel).
I arrive in Tel Aviv tomorrow and fly down to Eilat on Friday ready to do a desert trail ride on the Saturday followed by some downhilling on Sunday and then again
Posted by: stumpy_dan
on Oct 23, 2007
Last night I drove to a secluded forest office on the border of Wendover Woods. The reason being to attend a meeting between Buckingham Bikes (represented by Dan) who are the guys who have the lease from the Forestry commission for the next 3 years), the CTC (represented by the previous owner of Aston Hill Ian Warby in his new role) who are the UK's national cyclists organisation), the Forestry Commission and about 40 members and friends
Posted by: stumpy_dan
on Oct 22, 2007
Yo did the Aston Hill, xc course yesterday. Good to see that the place is still busy, alive and kicking. I was feeling a lot more confident on my bike and was able to pick up a bit more speed than my first ride out at Chicksands the day before.
Definetly need to focus on my fitness mind
Also spoke to Paul who is sponsored by the course owners and has been doing what maintenance he could do over the last year and I am looking forward to going to the meeting tonight with the Forestry commission and Buckinghma bikes (new owners). Seems a lot of
Posted by: stumpy_dan
on Sep 01, 2007
OK I cant ride right now but I can go support those warrior poets on a bike. Off this Friday to Glasgow then a hire car with 2 mates to Fort William for the 2007 World Championships. There is tons of entertainment and amazing riding promised by the world champs.
Expect lots of ibikeride coverage..Well assuming we stay sober enough and don't end of sleeping through the whole thing
Time to get out the tent, charge
Posted by: stumpy_dan
on Aug 03, 2007
OK, since my brake and upgrade (titanium plate
from the Hamsterley downhill descent, my arm and wrist are healing and doc is impressed with recovery. Reckon I should be back by end of September on the trails and downhilling by October. Injury pics to follow shortly
