XC Freshers Ride - Wed 29th Sept

[robin]

The annual Cross-Country Freshers Ride is taking place on Wednesday the 29th of September at 1:30pm.

An introductory 15 mile off-road ride into the fabulous Peak District including a rest at the friendly Fox House pub. Expect a 4-5 hour ride at an incredibly relaxed pace.
The Planned Route

Everyone is meeting at the Arts Tower (Under the concourse bridge from the new Union entrance) at 1.30pm. Roadies, XC and DHers - You won't be able to miss us.

Road and XC will be join up again at the pub, then it's almost all down hill to the finish.

Bring:

• Helmet - No Helmet, No Ride
  
• Gloves
  
• Food
  
• Water
  
• Bike - In good condition
  
• Pump + Spare Inner tube
  

And please read the Safety Guidelines - They are there to keep everyone having fun. www.weridebikes.co.uk/safety.php

The Planned Route

Edit: Meeting time is 1:30pm.

[richwaudby]

I'll come (if i can get a front wheel, double chain guide and 34/22 chainrings). Can't wait

EDIT: i have a lecture 1-3, which will probably finish early. I'll follow the route and see you all at Fox House/ the trees down dore drop

[davecamus]

I may be missing a fork and headset from the xc bike- reckon I would be ok on the ol' Dj bike? (1 braked?)

[Nyle]

Bring a waterproof, please.
Don't wear jeans as they will get cold wear light trousers or preferably shorts.

See you there in less than 2 hours

[robin]

Great ride today in some fairly bad weather.

Well done to everyone. All 16 of you, but especially those who 'almost' cleaned Plantations, it was ridiculously slippery today.

It was bad luck for the two who snapped chains, obviously you are just too powerful. Luckily, I don't think there were any punctures?

Anyone who want to come out again, hopefully with better weather:
The sunday rides will be at 11am, meeting at the arts tower. They won't be too much harder, especially not at the start.
Wednesday rides are starting at 2pm, for the next few weeks. Again starting at the arts tower.

Remember helmets, water and food.

Thank you again.
Rob.

[EdHarris]

Did anyone do any sweet jumps?