Retrobike National Series Event - Cannock Aftermath

[john]

Top day out, credit to Ed for doing the bulk of the organising.

Highlights

-40 plus riders again! On some of the switch backed trails it was great seeing old school bikes and kit stretching ahead and behind.
-The banter.
-The retro beer and food. Thanks to Spencer13 and Ed.
-The trails and mud. Not looking forward to trying to find a bike under the muddy mess in the garage at some point.
-Ed & Paul's special morning together. Sure it was a highlight for Paul at least. Explains why Ed was playing "Sensual Healing" on the Mini's stereo - there was me thinking he was a Marvin Gaye fan.
-First outing on the crabon Trek. It may be deeply uncool but I thought it rode great.
-The apres-ride swap meet. A fixture for future events?


Lowlights

-The puncture from the wacky races style nail within a mile. Luckily nobody painted a tunnel on a cliff face further round, was on my guard though.
-The crabon Trek's gears. Who would've thought a trip to the local shop to return a DVD was insufficient testing for an unknown block / chain / chainset combo. Think Heathy likened it to a 'machine gun' on the first climb.


Look forward to seeing more pics.

See you all again at HONC or the Forest.

 

[rc200ti]

Terrific day. Thanks for the beer, food, chat, and friendship, great to meet new faces and catch up with old ones.
I don't think the Monkey Trail was meant for fully rigid, and having bounced round, mostly out of control, I feel somewhat battered ... but happy. See you in the FOD

 

[Tazio]

It always warms the heart to see so many immaculate bikes that the owners are willing to actually use for their original purpose.

 

[drystonepaul]

Great day out with some great riding, company, mud, food, weather, karma, bargains and bikes.

Ed & Paul's special morning together. Sure it was a highlight for Paul at least. Explains why Ed was playing "Sensual Healing" on the Mini's stereo - there was me thinking he was a Marvin Gaye fan.

Cheers for that John.

Once he'd skillfully separated me and marctwotone from the rest of the group, Ed's special route took in all the sweet fire-road climbs and wide, straight, non technical fire-road descents, negotiated at a moderate, gentlemanly pace. The steeper climbs involved Ed dismounting and running his bike up the hills shouting "Hear the big dog bark!"
I kept pointing out likely looking bits of singletrack, but Ed reassured me that we were on the right route with the endless fire-roads and occasional footpaths.

Anyway, despite what he may tell you, the bruises on Ed's inner thighs were nothing to do with me.

 

[elPedro666]

Ed's special route took in all the sweet fire-road climbs and wide, straight, non technical fire-road descents, negotiated at a moderate, gentlemanly pace.

Now known as the 'Penmachno Special' route type?

 

[mrlee]

wwow hasnt cannock changed , i realy enjoyed the trails today great fun, some nice bikes there too ,cheers for the sack rumage edd and cheers folks for another great day out
another sticker
Lee

 

[legrandefromage]

I have just finished work.

I am tired




But happy....

 

[elPedro666]

I have just finished work.

I am tired




But happy....

...and I'm just setting off, also tired but not so happy! Hopefully this thread will see me through the day

The things we do :x to pay for our (anodised) trinkets

 

[HarryCrumb]

Really enjoyed today

Good Riding

Good Karma

Good Jumble

Good Folks, and Beer

Some pictures, taken before the ride

 

[REKIBorter]

To round off a perfect day they played this on the radio during my journey home - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuN2PyQY ... re=related