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Member#: 148 Location: s.wales Registered: 22-02-2003 Diary Entries: 129
Mood: waiting 4 next blow
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25th September 2004
Mt. Biking: Rowberrow Warren, Mendips Wind Direction: Wind Stength: Surf / Sea State: Air Temperature: 12-14C Sea Temperature: Weather: cloudy, then pi$$1ng it down. Max Speed: Distance Covered:
6 of us met up at the Swan in Rowberrow for a fantastic ride around the
warren, Rowberrow Woods & Black Down, ably led by Ian - he only got us lost
twice.
Whilst coming down from Black Down, Carl had a puncture. Whilst waiting for
him to repair that, the heavens opened & stayed that way for the rest of
the trip. As I'd made the mistake of believing the forecast (occasional
llight, patchy drizzle), I'd not bothered bringing extra & wet weather
clothes!
The wet now made for some very tricky, technical descents over muddy, stony
trails, with some equally slippery climbs. Ian managed to go over the
handlebars at one point, but without damage.
On the last hack back to the pub, Al managed to get a log jammed in his
back wheel which wrenched his gear mech right round & badly bent the
dropout. That meant he had to push his bike the rest of the way uphill,
though he could freewheel down the last descent. He was still keeping up
with us pushing his bike. Good one, Al!
For me, now falls, nor mechanical problems - maybe not trying hard
enough!
A great ride, followed by a couple of great beers & lunch - they didn't
seem to mind us dripping on their carpet!
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