vegan MTB ride-out Malverns 25th december

[Big Good Wolf]

I haven't heard from Tee yet. I'm glad no one else wants to wait til 2pm either. I'd feel a bit mean if it was up to me to tell her she can't come, but it's not so bad relaying a group decision.

Littlegirlbunny can't post here so I will be relaying messages.
We will be meeting at Westminster Bank. You can't drive up there so you'll need to park on West Malvern road somewhere.

Westminster Bank

Jo's suggested 9.30am because she's got other stuff to do that day.
The earlier the better for me if it means we meet less walkers. Is that OK for everyone else ?

[philthy builder]

9 30 is good for me too.

[seitan]

thats early, but ill be there!!
ive no fuckin clue where im going tho, or which direction ill be coming in from!!
ill be coming up the M5, so, any suggestions?

[seitan]

oh, and i have 5 tubes! i bought 4, but the owner of the shop gave me an extra one for free! i guess he remembers i used to spend lots of money in there.
anyway, two are to replace yours, graham and philphy

[Big Good Wolf]

Jo's report. Copy & pasted so "I" & "me" refers to the Wascally Wabbit, not me.

Thanks to all you vegans who turned out today T’was a great ride – we were blessed with the company, weather and well tempered walkers!

Here are a few photos, shame we didn’t get more, but it’s just no fun stopping on the best descents to take snapshots!

Good turnout for a Thursday the 25th

Left to right: Seitan, Toffo, Philthy Builder, Littlegirlbunny, Big Good Wolf


Toffo and BGW at the end of the North Hill descent – this was considerably more techy at the start, but, of course, photo’s never show the real deal


Seitan:


Nowt wrong with walking (if it leads to excellent descents!) – did I warn you that as a (pretend wannabe) freerider I am gradually loosing any ability to cycle upgradient


Breaktime at the top of the Beacon (it’s in black and white so people aren’t distracted from the view by Graham's sunglass-requiring outfit)


Just kidding, what would we do without grahams fantastic clothes – even the walkers loved them


Toffo putting out a cigarette on the way off the beacon


Seitan and Nell (and his war face)


Me n Dillon – we had fun today with my new supersticky vegan-skate-shoes with five ten resoles. Hardtails are fun


‘Sunglasses on’ time:

[JohnBarleycorn]

And all I did was sit around and eat all day ! Never even looked at my bike. You guys make me feel so guilty !

Looks like you had a great time !

[ultra_whippet]

Looks great! Not sure about that outfit though, BGW

[runner]

Looks great! Not sure about that outfit though, BGW

nice pictures, but please some pictures in black and with next time

[helmut]

wow BGW!! those are some amazing tights!!!

[Big Good Wolf]

GPS data from the ride;

14.41km
5.0km/h average
763m ascent
58.8km/h maximum speed.

Thanks for the comments. You know how it is, if you've got the figure for lycra, you've got to make the most of it.

[fredrikw]

5.0km/h average

I thought you were riding bikes, did you walk?

[Big Good Wolf]

There was even more stopping and talking and looking at the scenery than usual on this one.

5.0km/h average and we still get people say they won't come because they don't think they are fit enough.

[Big Good Wolf]

I've just realised I didn't switch the GPS off as soon as we got back and I was standing around talking for at least half an hour while the average speed gradually dropped.

[Dave Noisy]

haha - looks like fun!! Neat terrain, looks like it'd suit a 29er quite nicely!!