Daz187

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I've been doing mountain biking for many years, and like the scoob it's able to offer plenty of thrills and spills The last couple of weeks I've managed to talk Mark (MP24) and Ryan (Ryan33HKS) into coming out on a bike ride with me. They have since both bought new bikes and are now going out as often as they can.

So I have come up with an idea Shall we start up a South Wales Scoobies Mountain Bike club??
Would anyone be interested in coming out for a monthly little spin around the mountains of Wales??

Its just an Idea at the minute and any suggestions are welcome.

I have been a mountain bike guide/instructor for the last 4 years. Perhaps we could also organise a beginners group for training and guidance??

Also I will talk to my mate who owns a Bike Shop, and see if I can get SWS discount

Please let me know if you have any thoughts or are interested.

Silver Scooby Sport

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Have you got somewhere flat in mind ? only my legs are 42 years old and have not peddled anywhere for at least the last 20 years I would possibly need a lift home as well

In seriousness Daz I could do with some exercise and I'll give it some thought, it's a good idea for sure

turboDean

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I've had my bike up for sale for the last couple of months,but thinking of keeping it now, sure i will use it more in the summer.

Need to get fit before i try to go on any serious rides again.

valley commando

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Down hill all the way fella
are we able to have a *** break half way round

Daz187

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SSS - Well theres some great cycle tracks around, which would be great for getting back into the swing of things.

Dean - Don't sell your bike!! you'l regret it. I'm not thinking anything mad, just a hour out of the house for a start. Summer coming, Shorts and T Shirt possibly

VC - Can find u some Great Downhills!! *** break not a problem, as many breaks as you like Just remember, to go down u have to go up

mp24

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I broke my bike today i was stuck up in ogmore vale forestry

I have been out with darren a couple of times, he is a very good mountain bike instructor,i couldn't have listened very well as i went over the handlebars today.
Ryan thought it was hillarious

KJD Mk1

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I used to cross country race MTB's quite a few years ago when I was a lot younger and a lot thinner I still have my trick Ozone Oxygen hard tail hung in the garage collecting dust!
I used to reckon around 100 hrs of riding to get a basic level of fitness its great fun once you have attained this.
I still have my SPUDS on the bike and I'm happy to let anyone have a go as long as I can video
Great idea Daz but I think some hours back in the flight would be in order

matscooby

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I'd be up for this and my brother probably as he does alot of mountain biking.

When's the next outing ?

ryan33hks

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Dont listen to darren he will spend your money...FAST!
Last couple of weeks on tracks and up the mountain has been awesome, you wont regret it

Daz187

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Kev - Give the beast a wipe down and a bit of oil. Jobs done SPD's are the way forward, good laugh when some1 has a go for the first time
My first road ride with a set on, i Fell like a sack of spuds at a set of traffic lights. In front of a queue of traffic They had a laugh anyway!!

Mat - At the minute this ride is all in planning, i want to have an idea of how many would be interested. However if your based around the Bridgend area there are a few of us that go out for a ride most weekends. Your more than welcome to come and join us.

The SWS ride would be more of a monthly thing where a group of us can go out and have a chat and a good laugh going down the hills. Cafe at the finish for a cooked Breaky


Ryan - You know it makes sense


Thanks for all the feedback so far

Cannon Fodder

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I bought a limited edition Bianchi mountain bike through work in October, it has not been out of the house yet but I suppose I really should try and get some use out of it. Perhaps after the brilliant weather we are having is out of the way I might be inclined to start using it, on flat tracks of course.

Silver Scooby Sport

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Got to agree some fresh air and exercise would probably go down well.

evil.soup

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I could be up for this.
Back in the summer i got in shape for a Brecon to Cardiff Taff Trail run for Ty Hafan but as there was a **** up with the organiser in our group we missed out on the sign up deadline. I will 100% be doing it this year so the practice could do me good

Here is a link to this years run, it could be something to plan for possibly.
ty hafan the childrens hospice in wales eversheds taff trail cycle challenge | Tŷ Hafan

wrx,sti

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I'd have to fined someone to fit an engine to one first before i come along

ryan33hks

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You can use my other beast chris

johnny2007

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ye i will be up for this help me get back in shape quicker for rugby and be good exercise pre season be a good afternoon out, just got to make sure we pass a pub on the way back to the cars

Dean_sti

im up for it boys.good exercise. in going mountain biking to france in july. be a good laugh.i always end up in the bushes or on my back lookin at the sky, and sumtime stars after the big impacts.

upsonic

Hi guys I wouldnt mind tagging along if you sort something out, getting a bit old now but just as quick down hill now as I used to be on my old Griffter.
new bike is gathering dust at the mo as its freazing up here.

Nick

mp24

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We went to afan argoed yesterday, fantastic course there, ryan has a nice dent in his new helmet.
he's on the look out for some stabilizers

ryan33hks

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Your getting funnier by the day Mark

hixxys STI

i have a trek fuel EX7 full sus if anyones intrested mint condition only used it twice

i have loads of pics



it also has HOPE bits to

ryan33hks

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How much?

hixxys STI

well make me an offer as im in no rush to sell it at the moment, im waiting to get a new carbon cross country GT zaska i paid 1350 last may and only used it twice.
It's a very nice bike to ride but i have had gt's since i was a kid so

cheers mattew

turboDean

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Mines up for sale at the mo aswell, Carbon framed S-works Stumpjumper:
https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...ramed-mtb.html

Trap2Terrorist

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I'm definately in. I bought a Specialized hard tail about a year ago and went to Afan a good few times before the weather turned last year, however I'm now feeling the effects of a Winter without exercise and a Christmas of excess, so could do with getting back into it.

I normally go out with some lads from work who I'm sure would come along too. We're doing the Marin Rough Ride in June and I expect I'll suffer major heart issues or even sudden death, if I don't get some prep in beforehand

Great idea

mp24

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if it doesn't snow too much me and darren are going out tomorrow if anyone wants to tag along.

ryan33hks

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did you go after?

The Trooper 1815

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CVC have a Subaru MTB signed by Petter.

mp24

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yes ryan, same place as saturday but different course. Lots of snow up there as darren found out :-)

The Trooper 1815

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You been to Cwm Carn Forest Drive?

Awesome, it's got a cafe that does good pie and chips. It's always busy but it should be good now there is some snow.