Are there many cyclists on here? Would there be much interest in some cycle meets to do some railways trails? I've a substantial knowledge of cycleroutes along old railway paths in the north eastern region, would be keen to hear from other people from different areas with similar interests.
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John_158
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Im intrested !
D306
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I do like cycling but there's the small issue of me getting to the north east with a bike from Milton Keynes
John_158
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Whats wrong with a Local service to London Eueston and cycle accross to Kings Cross and then use Hull Tarins Service to Hull then to Which ever meeting point.
D306
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have you ever heard of money, and lack of it?!?!
Also, on a local service bikes aren't always permitted so there's another problem there
Also, on a local service bikes aren't always permitted so there's another problem there
FusionRail
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This sounds awesome, do keep me posted. I know of a few good trails up in the north.
generalvegitable
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That would be quite fun, i like cycling, but i am not sure how i would get there, (same reason as D306 except i have some sparecash).
Ilove165's
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I am...not the best in the world, but I enjoy it
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I cycle a bit.
I'm just a bit unfit these days, and my bike needs a few new parts
And the issue of a lack of money too
I'm just a bit unfit these days, and my bike needs a few new parts
And the issue of a lack of money too
FusionRail
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The 2 bike trails up in derbyshire along old railway lines (near buxton to ashbourne and near buxton to somewhere else) with the trails starting at Parsley Hay are quite good, both have tunnels to ride through and blast horns (if you have them) plus the scenery is great. Bike hire on site and ample carparking too.
generalvegitable
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oh good i can hire a bike there, the only issue for me now is with when it is
P156KWJ
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I'm not made of money :roll:
I'd be interested. I have an MTB which needs a new chain, so not too costly to mend
FusionRail
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I'm not made of money :roll:
I'd be interested. I have an MTB which needs a new chain, so not too costly to mend
About £10 in Halfords then
P156KWJ
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About £10 in Halfords then
Halfords? Sod that, wanted £6 for a bleedin spoke wrench!
£5 off my mate at school, done.
We've got 2 trips coming up in April, the first is Buxton to Congleton (via the Tissington Trail, Manifold Way, Churnet Valley Railway, and Rudyard Lake) and the other one is from Stoke-on-Trent to Rose Hill Marple/Marple. Anyone interested?
generalvegitable
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i may be able to do the stoke on trent one, i would just need to know where we meet and when
FusionRail
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I'm interested in both, if they are on weekends.
There seems to be enough interest, though it seems yorkie has already a few planned cycle related meets, so if you haven't already done so, id suggest contacting him for more information.
Other than that, all I can say is watch this space...........
Other than that, all I can say is watch this space...........
generalvegitable
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i doubt i could do the longer ones, i would definitely hold you guys back
FusionRail
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So would I considering I have half a train on my bike...
Joking aside I think im going to have to swap my tyres over for 2.10" ones for any road based meets, and use the others for off road use, as its sooo much slower with big tyres
Joking aside I think im going to have to swap my tyres over for 2.10" ones for any road based meets, and use the others for off road use, as its sooo much slower with big tyres
John_158
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I cycle a bit.
I'm just a bit unfit these days, and my bike needs a few new parts
And the issue of a lack of money too
What parts are you looking for and what type of bike do you have ?
D306
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haha, that was funny with all that crap when I saw it. He's actually not joking, he has got literally half a train on there, well, the light bits anyway
FusionRail
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:P Yeh I remember that day now, at Derby RTC I just saw a blonde head pop out the window at the other end, and then getting progressively towards loughborough you were getting closer untill we recognised each other, then I lost my shades!
90019
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Got a Giant Yukon Trail (It's an odd looking frame), need to get:
- New seat
- Replacement tyres (Am currently running on odd tyres, with a slick on the front, as I wore the back one down )
- New chain
- New Grips
- New back light bracket
- Brakes need to be fixed (could end up having to get new ones, as one of the adjustment screws has threaded)
- Probably gonna replace the front chainrings (done the back rings and derailleur a few months back)
So, yeah, it's gonna be a while before that's all done, and could end up costing quite a lot. I'm probably gonna end up having spent more on the bike than it originally cost quite soon
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D306
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yep. I thought I recognised you. I did try and zoom in with my camera to see if it was you and started going further and further back till I got to the back and then it was you. The shades will never be forgotten. anyway, we're starting to waffle now so back on topic
FusionRail
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Too true, I could do with a new bike, but I love my current one. If i did get a new one it would be something rather expensive like a Saracen Zen 360 or a Saracen Kili Flyer, both over a grand.
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