any hardcore MTB bods on here want to do some night riding..

Redsps · 24-Oct-2005, 00:52

I 'm looking to restart my MTB riding at night. Not endless miles, but a decent evening blat across varied terrain, on a regular weekly basis.
Now that I've finished building up my new MTB bike with super fandango lights, the worlds my oyster, well allmost.

Looking for any bods to make up a small group for some weekly/weekday evening rides around surrey offroad areas etc, routes to be decided.
can meet in a set local or organise alternatives. Don't have a problem with night time rides in the dark, but for saftey reasons several bikers is allways prefered.
any interest peeps.

cheers
robin

[Edited on 23-10-2005 by Red SPS]

Mad Dog Bianchi · 24-Oct-2005, 07:33

Yeah, I am interested, but I guess we will have to meet in Shinjuku instead of Surrey for me to participate....LOL
Seriously, I use handlebar light and helmet light to get the terrain ahead lit and keep my line of sight always in view. Interesting experience, night riding. Good luck in finding partners!

Lily · 24-Oct-2005, 10:10

used to do it all the time, much better fun as you start riding better as you are oblivious to the terrain in front so you don't tense up.

Bit far south for me though and have not been on a bike in 4 years so going to the local shop may be hard work now!

rockhopper · 24-Oct-2005, 10:35

We go out one night a week right after work for a 13 mile ride. Great fun at night.

Need to find a cheap helmet light though.

Brogins · 24-Oct-2005, 19:27

Surrey where? I am often riding at Swinley forest..I guess is already berkshire!

quickrik · 22-Jan-2008, 19:57

Hey I ride Swinley forest!

Wanna hook up one evening?

Rik

final_edition · 22-Jan-2008, 20:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by quickrik

Wanna hook up one evening?

Rik

Badger spotting or doggin'?

doogalman · 22-Jan-2008, 21:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by final_edition

Badger spotting or doggin'?

Not in Surrey, maybe over the border in kent!!!

Redsps · 22-Jan-2008, 21:26

Wow, a reply to this old thread from 2005, not bad going

shame my specialized 05 enduro is broken otherwise i would be out and about.

never mind, another time.

rob

DC · 22-Jan-2008, 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by quickrik

Hey I ride Swinley forest!

Wanna hook up one evening?

Rik

I live just down the road from swinley forest. Its at the Look out center right??

I wouldnt mind getting back out on a mountain bike again. I hung up my racing SPDs about 5 years ago. I moved up from cornwall and packed in my racing. I really miss it.

It would be cool to get back out and get back into some form of shape. If only to make it easier to get my leathers on!!! I try to get out on my road racer but things always get in the way and I end up packing it in. Doh!!

Ive still got my trusty old Cannondale. Wouldnt mind going out during the day let alone the night. Perhaps I should drag my sorry self up to swinley and sort it out.

Now wheres my Multi tool and drinks bottle.

DC.

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24-Oct-2005, 10:10	#3
Lily Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,527 Join Date: Apr 2003 Mood: stiff and tired used to do it all the time, much better fun as you start riding better as you are oblivious to the terrain in front so you don't tense up. Bit far south for me though and have not been on a bike in 4 years so going to the local shop may be hard work now! Reply

24-Oct-2005, 10:35	#4
rockhopper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,367 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pinxton We go out one night a week right after work for a 13 mile ride. Great fun at night. Need to find a cheap helmet light though. Reply

24-Oct-2005, 19:27	#5
Brogins Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 564 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: FLORENCE, ITALY Mood: PENSO POSITIVO....SEMPRE!! Surrey where? I am often riding at Swinley forest..I guess is already berkshire! Reply

22-Jan-2008, 19:57	#6
quickrik Registered Forum User Posts: 42 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Woking, Surrey Mood: Got a bust wrist :( Hey I ride Swinley forest! Wanna hook up one evening? Rik Reply

22-Jan-2008, 21:26	#9
Redsps Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,572 Join Date: Jun 2003 Wow, a reply to this old thread from 2005, not bad going shame my specialized 05 enduro is broken otherwise i would be out and about. never mind, another time. rob Reply