mtb weekend in ballyhoura

Rapidmike

hi guys
Posted at late notice for last mon and there was a little interest but i was too late . A few of us turned up a few weeks age had had a bit of crack ,so i was wondering how long would be needed to give advance notice to get a good turnout ?? any ideas of suitable dates ???

dario28

I'd be up for it as soon as my bike arrives, which should be this week , what standard are you's at

I haven't had a mountain bike for years , but stick 150kms a week in on the road

Rapidmike

Mid range myself not too fast not too slow .
Trying hard .
Think two groups after the log one continue on brown and
the other blitz the White !!!' Or so I'd like !!

Super Freak

Glad to see another spin being planned for Ballyhora, I do like the white loop:D

I reckon one week notice should be enough for a Saturday or Sunday spin. I also think that it is a good idea to have two loops in mind.

I would imagine that nearly all beginers should be able to manage the brown loop, it would probably take 1.5 to 2.5 hours (17KM), if that is too much they can turn back at the end of the green loop(6KM). The white loop is approx 3.5 to 4.5 hours (35KM).

I'll try to get a few people to come along from my club to build up the numbers, and Mike: Organise some good weather please.

thebouldwhacker

Happy days, pick a date and I'll be there (might leave the wings behind this time though:rolleyes:)
I reckon any one who wants to mtb is welcome regardless of ability, there are plenty of opportunities to head back to the showers.

michael196

i am planning to go weekend of the 21 november........

okane1

I'll also be interested in the next trip. One-two week notice show would suit me very nicely.

zil

Sounds interesting, any chance of maybe doing a afternoon spin instead of a morning one to allow us non morning people in dublin to get there without biting everyones head off from tiredness when we arrive? :P

Rapidmike

The first date out 21 nov ???? What does everbody think ??
As to the later start what about doing the brown for early arrivals
followed by lunch and then the White loop for the later fitter !!!! Guys .
As to the weather kieran !!!! It never rains in Limerick !!!!!

michael196

twould be my first time in bally houra, so be good to be shown around , lunch and an after spin sounds great !

c montgomery

Rapidmike wrote: »

The first date out 21 nov ???? What does everbody think ??
As to the later start what about doing the brown for early arrivals
followed by lunch and then the White loop for the later fitter !!!! Guys .
As to the weather kieran !!!! It never rains in Limerick !!!!!

All the good trails are on the cork side;):cool:

Rapidmike

MONTY
Hope you you turn up to show us these fine dry CORK 'nnnnn trails

c montgomery

Rapidmike wrote: »

MONTY
Hope you you turn up to show us these fine dry CORK 'nnnnn trails

I hope to make it mike:)

Ill be there this tuesday if anyone fancies a spin. Leaving trailhead at about 12:00 on either the white or blue loop depending on weather.

Rapidmike

Any chance of a show of hands as to 21 nov .
As to the weather I did the brown this morning in torrential
rain and while wet, the forest cover keeps u warm and the trail
holds up well with avoiding the splashes bringing a new
dimension to the day .. Ps showers v hot for after .
As to the day how does 9am the car park sound for those
closer for the brown with a 12 start to the White if weather
dry and if wet a White only at 10 or 11
Thoughts ???

michael196

yep 21st meeting a local so perhpas we could join yous

dario28

I'd be up for it as well....leaving from Dublin

thebouldwhacker

I'll certainly go if I can, I may be in Dublin that weekend, I wont know till closer to the time though.

adrianshanahan

BOOM


I'm in!

Rapidmike

Any more in thats six at the moment ?
aquanaut you can rent on the day if you want ??

c montgomery

Im going thursday at about 11 for a spin on the white loop.
All welcome

Lawdie

Rapidmike wrote: »

The first date out 21 nov ???? What does everbody think ??

Sounds good, thanks for the PM rapidmike. Will be travelling from Dublin also.

Rapidmike

8 UP......
Ok now we are getting there
CONFIRMED

LAWIDE
C MONTGOMERY
ADRIANSHANAHAN
DARIO 28
THE BOULDWACKER
SUPERFREAK
MICHAEL 196
RAPIDMIKE

PENDING
OKANE 1
ZIL

Great to see a good crew getting out and feel free to bring along any mates
Any interest in coming down the night before and staying in the log cabins
with a few pints the night before to settle any nerves!!!
Would need min 6 pers and would be €30 a night ???
There in ballyorgan 3k from the trailhead
THOUGHTS?

okane1

At the moment count me in for the 21st. It be my first time going off road in a number of years, please dont leave me behind!!!

michael196

am a little rusty meself, so dont worry Okane

thebouldwhacker

Hey Rapid, I'm not 100% I'm afraid, I maybe in Dublin that weekend, if I'm south I'll be there ok. Sorry I cant commit now... cheers

Super Freak

Sorry Guys I don't think I will be able to make this one. I'm out of the country and only return some time on Saturday.

95% sure I won't make it.

Rapidmike

Trying to please all if possible , probably not !!!
Will give one more try .,
would 28 nov or dec 5 suit all ????
IF not we go with 21

Super Freak

Nov28th of Dec5th would suit me.

I don't think you should change the date Mike, It's enough notice and not too far away either. You will never be able to please everyone.

Lawdie

Rapidmike wrote: »

8 UP......
Great to see a good crew getting out and feel free to bring along any mates
Any interest in coming down the night before and staying in the log cabins
with a few pints the night before to settle any nerves!!!
Would need min 6 pers and would be €30 a night ???
There in ballyorgan 3k from the trailhead
THOUGHTS?

Is there bike hire on site? And if so how much?
Tempted with the over night idea, would be good crack but I need sign off from the boss.

Also I'm fairly new (and unfit and danny glover'ed) to MTB, so anyone new and/or rusty if the going gets tough we can split off too a shorter/slower set etc. So don't feel because its a group you will get overwhelmed by top elite riders lol.

Rapidmike

oooooppppsss .........
never checked the 21 nov with my own wife until last night while asking about the 28 th or the 5th and she informed me that she has booked a surprise weekend for my 40th !!!!
SO HOW DOES THE 28TH NOV OR 5 DEC SOUND ???????

a quiet man...:(

thebouldwhacker

Rapidmike wrote: »

never checked the 21 nov with my own wife

Super Freak

You're loosing it Mike,

You forget to pay for your boards jersey and now this !!!!

:D:D:D:D:D

Either date suits me. (Don't forget to postpone the good weather for the 21st and rearrange it for the new date.)

aquanaut

I'm unlikely as i'd need to hire, but will see if anything can be done - you never know

Rapidmike

Ok three choices .
All committed go ahead with 21 th nov or we change to 28th nov .
Or whichever suits best for each person and we do both ????
STRAW POLL!!!

SUPER FREAK
JERSEY ORGANISED !! WIFE..........???????

okane1

I'm around for the 21st, wont be able to make the 28th.

Rapidmike

Just wondering whats the interest like guys for nov 28 or dec 5
if its not there, all available should head down on the 21th..and enjoy!!

michael196

I am on for the 21, meeting a lad there , so hopfully will join up with u guys, maybe pm on ur mobile

Lawdie

michael196 wrote: »

I am on for the 21, meeting a lad there , so hopfully will join up with u guys, maybe pm on ur mobile

Are we running with the 21st for this meeting? Any idea how many?

Rapidmike

Hi guys
Plans have changed at home and I'm available on the 21th of nov again!!!
Hope it still suits???
What time works for a start ??

Lawdie

Rapidmike wrote: »

Hi guys
Plans have changed at home and I'm available on the 21th of nov again!!!

Divorced?

michael196

OMG,

imagine buying a house from rapid mike:

sold,
no not sold,
sold,
no not sold ........

any one wanna buy a house ?

Rapidmike

Hi michael196
!!!!!!! Your not married with kids are you !!!!!
Can't wait to get you out on the singletrack and see if your as sharp as your tounge !!!!
What time ye getting there ??

michael196

09:30 ish, :cool::D;):eek: ah just slaggingh u Rapid !!!

Rapidmike

:D:D:D:D:D
9.30 sounds good on the 21th ..
Which trail u up for ?

ps . How did you know i moved house 5 times in the last 10 years??????

michael196

I didnt know u had moved house , however a behavioural pattern analysis would suggest that it would be something that u would do alright!!! :D:D


I dont know bally houra one end from the next , am staying knocklong near elton so where ever is nearest there maybe ?

I dunno , ur the expersat , but please just pick one place and stick to it !!!! :D

Lawdie

Rapidmike wrote: »

8 UP......
Ok now we are getting there
CONFIRMED

LAWIDE
C MONTGOMERY
ADRIANSHANAHAN
DARIO 28
THE BOULDWACKER
SUPERFREAK
MICHAEL 196
RAPIDMIKE

PENDING
OKANE 1
ZIL

Any changes to this listing? Are we still ok for this Sunday 21st? Time still 9.30am?

Super Freak

Definitelty will not make it. I'm out of the country until next week.

Enjoy the spin lads!!

zil

Still planning for the early start? If so I'm out - I managed to miss a 9.30 spin in dublin last week so no chance of making one 2 hours down the road :P

dario28

Im a doubt I got hit by car on way to work , ill see how sore i am as week goes on

okane1

Count me in. I'll be the complete newbie!! I'm coming from Killarney, so 9.30 will be fine for me.

Icyseanfitz

dario28 wrote: »

Im a doubt I got hit by car on way to work , ill see how sore i am as week goes on

damn thats got to hurt as soon as i get cracking with my new bike around xmas id definitely be up for this, is ballyhoura good?