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I went away this weekend for some off road fun, being a total newbie for this off road thing and not quite understanding it, I must say I now totally get it and wondering when and how I do it all again.

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Some off the trails and snarly (snarly for me) bits we went over this weekend I would of openly laughed in your face a few days ago if you had said we are going down that track :laugh: oh dear we are going there :laugh: :unsure: :pinch:

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with the guidance of Marianne and her family and the help of a couple of guys who were riding over the weekend I had a brilliant time and am now an off road convert, I just need to get my standing position fully dialled in and I will be a happy bunny.

Over the weekend we cover tracks, rocks, deep water and steep climbs and decent's and even rode across Barmouth bridge

A good time had by all, and I highly recommend this company

www.trailrides-wales.com

cheers Spud ;)
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Re: off road weekend

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Glad you had a good time, the scenery looks fab :)
Did you have any training on the day?
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yes the Ladies spent lots of time explaining what to do, how to do it and convincing me I could do it. :whistle:

All the photo's did not turn out for some reason :blush:


cheers Spud ;)
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I had a great time on my day with them but must admit the only instruction I got was stand like this, go fast and follow me! It worked out great for us three beginners considering the terrain we covered, none of us had any problems at all!
And now, Harry, let us step out into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure.

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Re: off road weekend

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That looks like fun Spud, good on you.

That's something I should really try before I get too old and doddery - trouble is I know I'm going to enjoy it and that will mean another bike in the garage + appropriate riding kit, hey ho!

Thanks for posting.

Paul :)
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PaulG wrote:That looks like fun Spud, good on you.

That's something I should really try before I get too old and doddery - trouble is I know I'm going to enjoy it and that will mean another bike in the garage + appropriate riding kit, hey ho!

Thanks for posting.

Paul :)
I'm just doing my sums now, safari tank, knee pads, armoured shorts, helmet :pinch: and a trip to the Army and navy stores for some goretex kit and may be a suspension service oh the seat needs sorting then good to go :whistle:

cheers Spud ;)
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PaulG wrote:That looks like fun Spud, good on you.

That's something I should really try before I get too old and doddery - trouble is I know I'm going to enjoy it and that will mean another bike in the garage + appropriate riding kit, hey ho!

Thanks for posting.

Paul :)
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Re: off road weekend

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Nice one Spud

Glad you had a great time

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Re: off road weekend

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Thanks Spud.
Wouldn't mind going up first or second week of August for a day
"The trails of the world be countless, and most of the trails be tried.

You tread on the heels of many, till you come where the ways divide.

And one lies safe in the sunlight, and the other is dreary and wan, Yet you look aslant at the Lone Trail, and the Lone Trail lures you on....

....Bid good-bye to sweetheart, bid goodbye to friend, The Lone Trail, the Lone Trail, follow to the end.

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Lover of the Lone Trail, The Lone Trail waits for you"
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Re: off road weekend

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Paul-S wrote:Nice one Spud

Glad you had a great time

The DR served you well
I think the DR got over stuff despite me :pinch:

cheers Spud ;)
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