Big Bear group start next year?
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Big Bear group start next year?
Would this be of any interest? If so, I'll try and find an appropriate slot for it ... proper summer would obviously be better for weather and light but not the best for vegitation.
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Thoughts, opinion welcome as always.
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Re: Big Bear group start next year?
Group start? But how would you find more than say... 7 people stupid enough to try it?
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Seven's a group and I know just the group
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You might struggle to persuade one of that group to repeat the experience, but you never know...
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would that be riding as a group?Bearbonesnorm wrote:Would this be of any interest? If so, I'll try and find an appropriate slot for it ... proper summer would obviously be better for weather and light but not the best for vegitation.
Thoughts, opinion welcome as always.
was quite sociable riding "ride to the sun" as a group; and there wasn't too much dummy throwing
hmm, vegetation, sounds like a tick minefield
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Re: Big Bear group start next year?
No. I believe you're misunderstanding the meaning of 'group start' when used in this context. What you're describing is simply known as a 'ride'.would that be riding as a group?
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I’d be interested in that Stu, it would get me out on my bike over the winter doing some preparation!
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I'll pass and guarantee some sunshine
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No, it's everyone setting off at the same time followed very shortly by their rear wheels disappearing in to the distanceAsposium wrote:would that be riding as a group?
Would be interested Stu. I think you if stay away from bank holiday weekends then there'll be room in the calendar.
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Re: Big Bear group start next year?
I know this post isn't really aimed at the likes of me (severe bimbler ,bit like a old Gardner diesel engine smokes a lot and slow to get started) but I will tour this next year and think I need to get my first bb200 under my belt before signing up to itt it
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Any more clues about what you're talking about would be helpful please?Bearbonesnorm wrote:Would this be of any interest? ...........
Thoughts, opinion welcome as always.
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I'd be up for it mate, If I don't ride it again at easter. Or it could be a training ride for the group start ;0)
I think folk will have to put aside at least three days maybe four. You will be ruined after it!!
Stu, when are we going winter shopping ?
I think folk will have to put aside at least three days maybe four. You will be ruined after it!!
Stu, when are we going winter shopping ?
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Not really with you John. I thought it was fairly straightforward ... would there be any interest in a Big Bear group start next year? Which bit are you struggling with?Any more clues about what you're talking about would be helpful please?
They're just awaiting a quick once overStu, when are we going winter shopping ?
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As long as it's far enough away from the HT550 to be able to ride both in the same year I'm in
Mike, if you say it needs 3 to 4 days... I wonder if it's possible to ride straight through without sleep?
Mike, if you say it needs 3 to 4 days... I wonder if it's possible to ride straight through without sleep?
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I think you probably want to be four to six weeks away from both the HT550 and the Borders 350 which people are also likely to be interested in. So that would mean the end of April or early August.
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I'll be up for this. An April start would be ideal training for the HT, and if it has been dry it would be brilliant.
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I`d be interested, it would be an "A" event for my biking year!
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There is quite a gap between interested and committing to participating.
I am definitely interested though!
Si
I am definitely interested though!
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Oh I see its the Big Bear route as a group start. Doah
Oh did I say that out loud?
Oh did I say that out loud?
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I forgot that the Big Bear was your big loop route, that's why I feel stupid now. sorryBearbonesnorm wrote:Not really with you John. I thought it was fairly straightforward ... would there be any interest in a Big Bear group start next year? Which bit are you struggling with?Any more clues about what you're talking about would be helpful please?
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No its wasn't just youMariner wrote:Oh I see its the Big Bear route as a group start. Doah
Oh did I say that out loud?
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depending on time of year , one may be interested .
proper summer time would be good never had more than 2 days off in summer before ,
it seems a good excuce to
proper summer time would be good never had more than 2 days off in summer before ,
it seems a good excuce to
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Interested indeed.
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I’m interested, depending on when and ... life.
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Yes please Stu, can you email me the GPX?