Three hills, four badgers and a train..... update

A great ride and start to 2011 and I echo Rich's earlier post. However what Rich, and the rest of the Dorkingites missed out on, was a most enjoyable experience in the undergrowth of Gomshall station.... Dunnie evacuating his bowels.... still, at least this time he had carried with him the requisite cleaning materials..... enjoy!!

Three hills, four badgers and a train

Date: 03/01/2011
Riders: Grevious Andy, XCTom, Dunnie, Dave, MarkG, Rich, Wilf

Yesterday saw our long planned annual Christmas/New Year ride and lunch. Only seven riders made it in the end (Simon, Richard & Jim - be ashamed!)

Starting out from Milton Heath CP the riding was mainly confined to familiar trails taking in Leith Hill, Holmbury and for the hardcore Pitch Hill too.

Clearly some (Dunnie) had indulged more heavily than others over the festive period and were lugging more than usual up the climbs.

Following a cheese straw stop at Peaslake all eventually made it to the Volunteer via multiple different routes including a broken chain stop for Dave.

Lunch was a hearty affair supplemented by plenty of Badger ale. Dunnie entertained us with stories of near fatal NHS blunders, Dave demonstrated all the features of his eye-wateringly expensive new jacket and Wilf chatted away to an unlikely number of ex-girlfriends.

Finally it was time to go. The Redhill posse rode over to Gomshall to catch the 4.05 home whilst the Dorking-ites took the low road home via the Abinger Roughs after we had prised Wilf away from his "ex-Yoga teacher".

A top day and a great way to kick off 2011's riding.

Cheers All

I made it out too...

Christmas came to Colley Hill, luckily I didn't ride over a cliff in the white out conditions

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas......

Everyone else bailed but I was determined to get some riding in despite the conditions. Here's a few pics from today - Dorking West, Ranmore Road and Denbies in the snow...

Water Proof Skin

Despite my skin being water proof, tonight’s ride was a no-go. Too wet, too cold. so here's a video to warm your hearts. Light a fire, make a cup of tea and huddle round your computer screen with your loved ones and enjoy.



Mark2

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Displacement Theory

Oooooh! Its been a few days, so here's another Judges Seat video! Why not?



An example of Displacement Theory not working! Maybe you have to carry out some physical action while singing? See 1.14 sec for ideas. My favourite part is the look of shame at 45 sec. Enjoy.

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And another one....

By popular demand (i.e Bish), here is a man on a small bike jumping off a big drop at Judge's Seat

And here's one of my snowman....

Snow Patrol

Today I needed to rescue my abandoned car from East Horsley so I took the opportunity to cycle over Ranmore. I took a couple of snaps of GA, one from the top and one of the Pilgrim's Way at the bottom. Enjoy.

..And This One ...

My first jump off Judge's seat (Stand By Your Man courtesy of Andy's ipod playlist en route to Wales...

Winterfold 27 Nov 10

On Saturday Bish, Tom and Dunnie had an excellent ride out in 'brisk conditions. Some vids below. This saw Tom and Dunnie 'firsting' the drop-off near Two Headed Dog and jump at Judge's Seat.

Nice.