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Andy TS
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Posted: 18 December 2014 at 3:19pm |
So in my wisdom or lack their of i have been convinced to run an Classic MTB event in August next year. So as we are all a bit "retro" ourselves and some are classics :-) i thought you might be interested to dig out that old MTB and have a ride and a little race in Chiltern sunshine and Dust.
Off to pick up a 1988 Cannondale tonight and get it ready for some xc racing in Jan to show these new young pups how to ride a bike with no brakes and very few gears. Details of the event below: On the 31st August 2015 the Summit 26 MTB Classic will take place at Cheines House as part of the Chiltern Velo Classique. Summit 26 MTB Classic Team Tel: 07976468094 Keep in touch: Email: Summit26mtb@gmail.com |
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AlanGoodman
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Hmmmmm.... Looks like fun and not far from me... day after the BHPC races at Stourport...
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Andy TS
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Nice one Alan - picked up 88 dale and feels just like a Dale should.
Searching Ebay now for awful matching kit
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NickM
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Andy, you will shortly have (snail) mail...
Ah, I remember (but not all that fondly!) my touring bike, adapted with 26 x 1 3/8 rims, cycle speedway tyres and Sturmey Archer hub brakes into a 1980s Mud Monster... my Muddy Fox Courier was a much better off-roader, even if it was a right lump. No, I'm not entering the event - <codgery tone>I'm 57, you know,</codgery tone> |
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AlanGoodman
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Pah!!
I'm only 52 so a mere lad by comparison... But the bike I've done by far the most miles on again this year (over 4000) is the old hack of a Trek mountain bike with road tyres, mudguards etc (no suspension of course)... I can leave it anywhere unlocked as it has built-in anti-theft protection... It's not worth nicking unless the price of scrap really goes through the roof!! |
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Andy TS
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Nick, thanks for the snail mail and a most welcome read.
They will be scanned at some point to make some additional copies so if you would like back your originals let me know. Went on a vintage bike ride over the summer and that to me would define the term old codger. With some bikes and owners pushing 150plus years combined. You are but a young pup 😄 If you have any pics of the mud monster please share Cheers Andy |
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NickM
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The mud monster is lost in the mists of time, Andy - the bottom bracket was too low, really, and the brakes so scarily ineffective that it didn't last long...
No need to send the mags back - if you know somebody else who might like to read them, please pass them on. Edited by NickM - 09 January 2015 at 10:31am |
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