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Hi all,

This coming Saturday, 3rd July 2010, I set off with a friend on a two week bike ride from Lands End to John o’ Groats.

Obviously we’re doing this for the sheer challenge but taking the opportunity to raise money for Cancer Research as we (like most people) have friends, relatives and colleagues who have been affected.

So if you would like to help, please have a look at our charity site, http://www.justgiving.com/twomadblokes and follow our progress at our website, http://twomadblokes.com .

Any support gratefully received.

Many thanks,

Alastair

I am planning a ‘Christmas at Cymcarn’ day trip on 13th December 2009. Basically leave 8.30 ish, ride off at 10 ish until approx 3 ish, just blasting all over the main trail and perhaps a quick explore of the Freeride section. If you want to come, let me know. A chap called Spence is coming over from Buckingham way to ride too. Hopefully good winter sunshine

For our Xmas party suggest Balti Walla again for; curry, bring your own booze and a review of the years biking.

Perhaps we could even have some awards?

Possible Categories:

• Cleanest bike
• Most offs
• Most aftermarket items on handlebars

Anyway, let me know if you would like to partake and I will book the table. Hopefully see you all there…

Cheers

Mark B

Hi there

Been a while since our last meal out. Suggest Balti Walla for a curry (bring your own booze) on Thursday 17th Sept. Tim H should be able to join us and Pete can hopefully make it from Bristol. Plan is meet at Exmouth from 7 onwards and walk down to Balti Walla for 7:30. Then back to Exmouth…

Let me know if you intend to come, so I can book a table.

Cheers

Mark B

I’ve just had word from Roger Smith at The Corrective (the mountain biking arm of the CCCC).

The low life bike thieves appear to be around the area again. I have spoken to the police and they are aware of the recent incidents. If you wish to make a note of local police contact details incase you witness an incident or are suspicious you have been followed home by thieves, then there are some details below. Prevention is best cure so make sure you are aware in case a car is following you, and try giving them the slip by riding around a bit more before you go to your house. When you get home, secure your steed asap and preferably in your house if you can.

Recently made aware to me have been a Green Subaru Legacy Estate with bright “555″ race logos on it and a blue Vauxhall Vectra estate. These have been reported as suspicious and spotted around the Daisybank car park area – usually with 3 or 4 males in them.

• Crime in progress – 999/112
• Suspicious circumstances – 0845 090 1234 (or 999, if you think that a crime is imminent!)
• Info – 0845 090 1234

(If people have specific info on a crime that has already happened or can identify those responsible for committing one, then should they wish to remain anonymous, they can ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111)

If people have specific info re a historic event, you can contact 0845 090 1234 and ask to be put through to Leckhampton police station. People to talk to then would be either PS Tim Hutchinson, PC Margaret (Billy) Chapman-Smith, or PC Adam Williams. All three of them are involved in trying to tackle this problem at a local level.

Cheers,
Roger.

They tend to follow riders home from Leckhampton and then break in once they’ve gone out or gone to bed. If you’re biking up there be very careful to make sure you’re not followed home. The best way is go home without passing through the main car parks, and try to take off-road routes where you can (e.g. sandy lane and the various footpaths through town) if you can. Obviously this is more tricky if you’ve driven up there – in that case you’re better off not using a bike rack, and not putting obvious stickers on the car (MBUK, Dirt, Rockshox, etc). Maybe a bit of crazy-ivan avoidance tactics, or driving the long way around. All common sense really.

The cars to look out for at the moment are a green Subaru Legacy (emblazoned with big yellow 555 stickers) and a blue Vauxhall Vectra estate. They don’t always park in the car parks either – they’re often on Leckhampton road (or in one of the little side-roads) waiting for people to pass.

Hi Guys

Suicidall DH’er has passed the organising mantle over, whilst he attends to his poorly bike (does anyone know what colour Mark’s bike is?) . How about Cleeve Hill ride, meeting in usual place. My thinking is it drains well, so I won’t have to drag my bike!

Cheers

Mark B

Mark B has kindly organised a meal for us all on this night. Start time of 7.30pm.

I won’t post the venue here as people were worried last time that we might be inundated with young women gatecrashing our do…. But if you’re coming along then Mark should have let you know by now. If not, please post here and we will be in touch with the secret location.

Thanks Mark for sorting this out….

Hi Guys

Weather forecast is for showers Tuesday, so suggest we do a local ride and meet Daisy Bank car park. We can make a call tomorrow afternoon when I have a better idea how the weather is looking.

Cheers
Mark M

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Hi Guys

Suggest a Cleeve Hill ride for next Tuesday because:

1) It drains well
2) No trees mean we can make the most of the light

The forecast is drier for next week so hopefully more of you can make it? I know Ross isn’t around though…
Have a good weekend

Cheers
Mark B