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.
Photo: CAMMTB Winter 2022-23 rides have been posted up - please click on the Runs List link..
Hi Tony, Im new to the area and dont know any of the trails. I found this forum whilst trawling the WWW for information on MTB in Cambridge, I thought I would come along this evening and introduce myself.
Cheers Pete M. 
Tony, I share your concerns about the state of the trails. They may well be too dry. 
I think I'll risk it though. I'm doing a Dom - plan to leave the pub at 6.45...
Dom
It seems I may have Champs Elysee induced heatstroke, so my comeback will have to wait until Thursday.
It was worth it though...
Will it be as good as Lance's? 
If you mean Lance Percival, then yes, I expect so...
Certainly I can guarantee 'shame and scandal in the family'. (go on, look it up)
That's a bit unfair - I'm only going for a ride with Tony Tiger, not walking with a zombie.
Wikipedia I love you! 
Good ride - and well done Pete on your first time out. You never know, it may get easier!
Dom
Thanks Dom, and everyone else, for making me feel very welcome. I had a Great time, once I increase my fittness im sure it will become easier. I havent been put off, although there were a few rutts that tried to throw me off (unsuccessfully). I will be back.
