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merlie
Joined: 05 Oct 2008
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 Posted Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:41 am |
Just thought I'd mention, had a 1st proper guided ride round Swinley forest and can't stop smiling ... although I wish I was fitter. 2hrs of it was plenty for me. Leg muscles were starting to seize up.
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CrazySmudge
Joined: 20 Jan 2009
Posts: 80
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Posted Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:09 am |
it is a truly wonderful and magical place isn't it!!! Havent been for a month , itching to get back!
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stev68
Joined: 08 Oct 2008
Posts: 81
Location: somewhere in time
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Levi_501
Joined: 06 May 2009
Posts: 134
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Posted Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:42 pm |
Another fan here !
Going again on Thursday !
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tuxpoo
Joined: 08 Aug 2006
Posts: 97
Location: Berkshire, UK (nr Swinley forest)
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Posted Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:35 am |
Shhh!!!! ..(dont tell anyone about swinley!)
Nothing to see here! ... keep on moving!
Tux
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CrazySmudge
Joined: 20 Jan 2009
Posts: 80
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Posted Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:14 am |
how lucky are you to go in the week!! Can only make weekends
the nearest I get to mtb in the week is twisting the red knob to the right (no funny comments) in the spinning class
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matt748
Joined: 21 Jan 2007
Posts: 100
Location: Reading
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Posted Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:00 pm |
another regular here, though never at weekends (it's too busy), always during the week.
Nearly always get lost at some point, and never really sure if I've ridden the 'best' bits, although the route I do still v good.
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J55TTC
Joined: 27 Jul 2009
Posts: 144
Location: Surrey
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Foxglove
Joined: 07 Aug 2009
Posts: 31
Location: Barkham
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Posted Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:14 pm |
| tuxpoo wrote: | Shhh!!!! ..(dont tell anyone about swinley!)
Nothing to see here! ... keep on moving!
Tux |
LOL 
over there myself on my odd off days, been last saturday but was to busy so yeah lets keep it quiet ha ha 
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barnesr
Joined: 19 Nov 2002
Posts: 716
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Posted Thu Aug 13, 2009 1:27 pm |
Why not join the local club http://www.bobmbc.com/ (they're the guys who build the trails) and see what else the area has to offer??
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matt748
Joined: 21 Jan 2007
Posts: 100
Location: Reading
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CrazySmudge
Joined: 20 Jan 2009
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Posted Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:17 pm |
apparently there are 30 miles of single track?? rumour or true?? Recommend Bob on bikes - joined in March and no haven't been on that many rides with them but the ones I have been on have been excellent!!
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matt748
Joined: 21 Jan 2007
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Location: Reading
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Posted Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:53 pm |
30 miles? Not sure, but you can ride in there for hours (ie getting lost!) without doing the same bit twice.
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Foxglove
Joined: 07 Aug 2009
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Location: Barkham
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Posted Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:54 pm |
| CrazySmudge wrote: | | apparently there are 30 miles of single track?? rumour or true?? Recommend Bob on bikes - joined in March and no haven't been on that many rides with them but the ones I have been on have been excellent!! |
I was thinking of looking at Bob on bikes but not sure how fit they all are and if there are any ladies? Good to hear good things about them, that gives me confidence. Guess i should give them a call? lol 
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CrazySmudge
Joined: 20 Jan 2009
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Posted Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:08 pm |
well I went for a saturday ride with them and there was a lady in the group. Before you join they invite you to a ride on a saturday morning at swinley and you get to know them, there were plenty of ladies on my taster ride if that helps.
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Monkeypump
Joined: 03 Aug 2009
Posts: 314
Location: Most likely behind the rest of you...
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Posted Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:09 pm |
Most of the crowd seem to be walkers and families, although I haven't been over for a while. Brilliant fun when the weather is lousy, and there is something for everyone.
Foxglove - Usually see a bunch of the Berks on Bikes guys/girls (esp at weekends), who are always friendly and happy to give tips and info. Just look out for the red/yellow jerseys.
Just head away from The Lookout and within 5mins rides the crowds all but disappear.
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Foxglove
Joined: 07 Aug 2009
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Location: Barkham
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Posted Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:25 pm |
| CrazySmudge wrote: | | well I went for a saturday ride with them and there was a lady in the group. Before you join they invite you to a ride on a saturday morning at swinley and you get to know them, there were plenty of ladies on my taster ride if that helps. |
hey thanks yes that helps.
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matt748
Joined: 21 Jan 2007
Posts: 100
Location: Reading
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Posted Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:48 am |
Foxglove, I take it you've been to Mountain Trax bike shop in Barkham?
Good shop with loads of stock. (I live in Arborfield)
Have you found any decent local routes around our area?
Matt
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billysan
Joined: 04 Jul 2009
Posts: 128
Location: Reading
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Posted Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:25 am |
| matt748 wrote: | was up there today. Never seen it so busy in the car park / kids park. Still only saw a handful of mtb's, which goes to show how vast the place is.
Pretty dry up there at the moment too |
I was up there yesterday too, even at 7pm it was still quite busy.
How often do you ride there Matt? I was just out exploring by myself yesterday, new to the area so have no one to ride with yet.
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matt748
Joined: 21 Jan 2007
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Location: Reading
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Posted Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:22 am |
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How often do you ride there Matt? I was just out exploring by myself yesterday, new to the area so have no one to ride with yet.[/quote]
Not as often as I'd like, but work permitting every couple of weeks. Mostly ride up there with a couple of work mates. V welcome to join me / us. We are there for the enjoyment, not so much the out and out speed if you know what I mean.....
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