Galloway Forest Park 27th September 2014

[austin]

This will be the 5th running of the ride through the Galloway Forest Park on the forestry trails. Expect around 75miles of off road riding on mostly easy forestry tracks. Expect spectacular views and the opportunity to ride your bike in the remote heart of the forest where you would never normally get to and will include a ride to the top of Bennan Hill which is just short of 2000feet high.

I do need to email the foresty commission but unless their policy has changed I cant why it shouldnt be going ahead. There is a charge which depends on how many people come but it has been £10 each for the last 4 events.

If I change campsite I will look for somewhere that does camping and a bunk house.

More details to follow when I get my act together.

 

[Steve T]

Seeing as the rest of them are ignoring this thread, I thought I'd append my name to the head of the list . . . . . .



I'm in

But you knew that, didn't you?

Steve T

 

[Whealie]

Looks like I'll be up for this - it's after the BMF Tailend and I'll deserve a break.

 

[Lord Vader]

Hmmmm

 

[steveR]

It really would be rude not to attend this fine venture organised by the esteemable Mr Winckler.

See ya then!!

 

[austin]

Thanks for the replies all. I am waiting to hear back from the forestry people. I emailed them at the weekend and got an out office reply saying that due to staff changes it would take a while to respond. I will give them a ring in a day or two.

I have been thinking about the campsite and despite last years cock up at the activity centre I still think its the best place to go. It has all the right facilities as well as some basic food, plus its saves me a recce trip to check out anywhere else, although that's my loss as I like doing all that stuff.

Anyway will keep you posted when I get some news.

 

[bandit]

I'm up for this one.

 

[Mark]

Are they 1200gs/rubbish rider paths or mountain goats on trials bikes routes?

 

[-XP-]

Are they 1200gs/rubbish rider paths or mountain goats on trials bikes routes?

Barrowload (Alan) went round on his RT!

 

[Lord Vader]

Are they 1200gs/rubbish rider paths or mountain goats on trials bikes routes?

:starwars-lol:

 

[Mark]

Are they 1200gs/rubbish rider paths or mountain goats on trials bikes routes?

:starwars-lol:

Was referring to myself. However, ..........if the cap fits

 

[Lord Vader]

Are they 1200gs/rubbish rider paths or mountain goats on trials bikes routes?

:starwars-lol:

Was referring to myself. However, ..........if the cap fits

I am NOT a rubbish rider but i doubt you can find anyone which can pick up a GSA quicker than me

p.s. the only reason the cap wont fit is cause i got a gsa

 

[Lord Vader]

sorry forgot
back to the original question
The trails are easy, no problem on little tanks. Lots of people to help taking pics if you drop it

 

[Mark]

Are they 1200gs/rubbish rider paths or mountain goats on trials bikes routes?

:starwars-lol:

Was referring to myself. However, ..........if the cap fits

I am NOT a rubbish rider but i doubt you can find anyone which can pick up a GSA quicker than me

p.s. the only reason the cap wont fit is cause i got a gsa

If that's the case I'm in. You've inadvertently volunteered yourself to pick up my bike when it goes over. In the spirit of your sacrifice I also expect you to remove parts from your bike to replace my broken parts

 

[Lord Vader]

Are they 1200gs/rubbish rider paths or mountain goats on trials bikes routes?

:starwars-lol:

Was referring to myself. However, ..........if the cap fits

I am NOT a rubbish rider but i doubt you can find anyone which can pick up a GSA quicker than me

p.s. the only reason the cap wont fit is cause i got a gsa

If that's the case I'm in. You've inadvertently volunteered yourself to pick up my bike when it goes over. In the spirit of your sacrifice I also expect you to remove parts from your bike to replace my broken parts

Not so sure if you would want anything from my bike on yours Chad puts on a HazMat suit these days when he works on it

 

[steveR]

Are they 1200gs/rubbish rider paths or mountain goats on trials bikes routes?

Rubbish rider here. went around on My Vara last year. Easy peasy just watch out for the potholes?! :grin:

 

[Boris]

If that's the case I'm in. You've inadvertently volunteered yourself to pick up my bike when it goes over. In the spirit of your sacrifice I also expect you to remove parts from your bike to replace my broken parts

You have no chance.. That was me picking up whoever's bike it was that fell over (It did just fall over as he was getting on it) Vader was the one taking photos

In saying that I did make sure my camera was on first

[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJlnHLJt3rc[/video]

At the end you can see our resident hero Mudwiz take his Varadeo up a well over 45 degree climb for a shortcut.

 

[Raymo]

Me too

 

[Lord Vader]

Me too

and shares in the AA and RAC just went up

 

[bimbler]

Austin,

Save a place for me please.

Thanks. Paul