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Before anyone goes to any real trouble, I just thought I'd check and make sure that it'll be worthwhile and see whether there's any / much interest ... last time this was planned in 2013, I asked anyone interested to raise their hand, hardly anyone did, so it was cancelled ... at which point people started saying "oh I was going to come", etc :roll:

Anyway, here's the plan.

Date and venue: Sep 12th/13th in sunny mid-Wales. Arrive either Fri evening (you can camp next to your car) or Sat morning.

Saturday will mainly be a day for trying new things, gleaning info, etc. Ian will be on hand to explain the finer points of packing, Taylor will be armed will an array of hammocks for you to try and there'll be a tarp 'clinic'. The emphasis is on the social side of things, so don't expect anyone to be throwing board dusters around or making you stand in a corner (for too long).

Saturday will also see the first ever 'World Tussock Racing Championships' take place - there will be a prize, it's not compulsory but hopefully it will be entertaining and people will enter into the spirit.

All being well, you'll get a meal on Sat evening and once eaten we'll set out into the hills for the night. Venue / distance will depend on numbers, etc but it won't be a race or an epic and anything 'nasty' will be strictly limited.

There will be a registration fee, however this will pay for food and 'goodies' and also act as an incentive for people to actually turn up - it won't be a lot.

So, if you're interested please say so here. Ta.
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Interested? Yes
Able to actually come? Very dependant :lol:

Any more info where this will be?
I'm based in down south, Swansea way, but don't drive so would have to rely on trains (or cycle a really long way....thats what we do right?.....right? :roll: )

Might finally be an excuse to meet some of you guys in person :)
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Any more info where this will be?
Sorry, I do forget that not everyone has been to BB Towers. SY19 7BH will get you within a mile and SN 871976 will get you a lot nearer.
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I wish your place wasn't as far away as it is! Put me down for 35% likelihood of coming...
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"So". [Edit: been winking for hours....my eye hurts...enough of that]

Greetz

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putting hand up here , may even ride there :-bd
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Yeah, if it wasn't so far away I'd pop along!

In reality it's too far for such a short trip, sorry!
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Interested if a cross bike will make the trip out ?
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An 'event' with no official start time sounds right up my street, i'm in :-bd
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Interested if a cross bike will make the trip out ?
It'll be fine, I might go ont' shopper :-bd
An 'event' with no official start time sounds right up my street, i'm in
We'll see you sometime on the Monday then :wink:
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I'm 90% in. :)
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Stu reckon I might be in if I can I bring the ManChild? He's only 12 and a better rider than me already, plus he quite likes his bivvi bag, is very quiet, doesn't take up a lot of space and will eat anything (everything).
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Stu reckon I might be in if I can I bring the ManChild? He's only 12 and a better rider than me already, plus he quite likes his bivvi bag, is very quiet, doesn't take up a lot of space and will eat anything (everything).
No trouble at all.
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Seems rude not to make an appearance
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I was 100% up for it until I realised the 12th is Mrs Barney's birthday! :shock:

Now I think I'm down to 0.1% unless Stu will ask on my behalf?
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Barney, tell you're off to the Tussock Racing World Champs. She's bound to understand :-bd
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No ta. Prior commitment to get battered in Edinburgh.

It sounds good and I wish you every success :cool:
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I'm interested, but I think i've something on :cry:
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I'm interested. I have been since you wetted our appetite in the last BearBones email :wink:
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I'm in. I'm allowed to start riding again next week!!! :grin:
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Damn! I would have come along, but will be doing tough mudder on the 12th.
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I quite fancy it, especially after my calendar disaster with the BB200... :(
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Certainly sounds like enough potential interest, so consider it a goer. More details as soon as I have them :-bd
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Yes please, if I may join you
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Yes please :)
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