Cam MTB - the Cambridge Mountain Bikers' Forum

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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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Absolute newbie looking to ride

Hi there peeps,

Have just recently bought my first MTB since my teens and was wondering if I could join you fine people tomorrow evening? Will there be anyone around and what does Cambridge to Abington entail?
Many thanks

Dan

Re: Absolute newbie looking to ride

Hi Dan,

I'll be riding tonight. I'll be at the meeting point (on the corner of Brookside and Lensfield Road) at about 7:30 pm so will see you there.

Don't forget your lights!

TOM

Abington Tonight: Yes Re: Absolute newbie looking to ride

I plan to ride tonight.

see you at 7.30

TomR

Abington Tonight: Yes Re: Absolute newbie looking to ride

Motorcycling tonight, should be out Thursday.

Re: Absolute newbie looking to ride

How were the legs this morning, Dan? :relaxed:

Re: Absolute newbie looking to ride

for some ridiculous reason I woke up at 0645 and was uncomfortable but unable to get back to sleep :/ Apart from that I actually feel ok, much fun was had last night, even if I was the worse for wear towards the end. Can I say thank you for taking me out, I know I held you up a bit but I thoroughly enjoyed myself! Will be coming back in 2 week for sure :)