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DISCLAIMER. MOUNTAIN BIKING CAN BE DANGEROUS. YOU JOIN US AT YOUR OWN RISK.

SAFETY BRIEFING.

  • Wear a helmet. Despite recent advances in medical science, brains still cannot be mended nor replaced.
  • Wear gloves or mitts. Hands often hit the ground first. Cuts and grazes invite infection and a hospital visit.
  • Wear eye protection, it only takes a twig or thorn to lose an eye. Crud catchers are a good idea in mucky weather.
  • When downhilling, for your own protection, allow plenty of space behind the rider in front.
  • Bring a bare minimum emergency tool kit and a spare inner tube.
  • Breakdowns are a bore. Plan not to have any by ensuring your bike is in perfect working order.
  • Punctures are also tedious. You can minimise them by fitting latex tubes, slime tubes or running tubeless tyres.
  • Don't ride too close to the person in front. If they crash into a badger, you'll need time to swerve.

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The forecast is drying...

I know it is no longer considered the done thing to post on the forum, but is anyone else thinking about braving the elements tonight for a pootle to the eastern reaches?

Re: The forecast is drying...

I plan on riding providing the deluge holds off.

Re: The forecast is drying...

It does seem to be brightening up a bit, planning to ride.

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Given that it is Fulbourn I was thinking of riding but I have a horrid cold so going to see how I feel later.

Re: The forecast is drying...

Claire, if your Pasteyesque condition precludes a full ride you should at least come to the Six Bells where whisky and other medicinal compounds are sure to prove efficacious.

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... and as Pete knows they only seem to provide doubles!

Re: The forecast is drying...

Oi!!

Re: The forecast is drying...

i don't supose anyone noticed any shady looking tw**s lurking near Dom's car last night?
after being in the pub he found both bikes had gone for a ride on their own.