[Spin] Sat 21st of June Fun Spin....

[Richie]

No sooner than the dust has settled after round 4 of the NPS, MAD will be back in Djouce wood this Saturday for what will be the most exciting, fun filled fun spin to date (I really hope I'm not underselling this).


The plan will be to try out some or all of the trails used in round 4, the old favourites like ACK and GC, the more leisurely Earls Drive, and who knows, maybe even Ride rock. Might also drop down to the shop for a sambo and a cup of cha before we finish off. There will be something for everyone on the day.

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This is a fun spin, so the emphasis is on using the skills you've been learning over the past month or so and just getting out and giving it a lash. There will be plenty of the more experienced folks on hand to give tips and advice on anything mtb, so don't be afraid to give them a dig and ask a question :). And we'll be going at an easy pace.


The plan will be to meet at the slightly later time of 11am at the lower car park in Djouce (map here) (http://www.madmtb.com/maps/map_djouce_ballinastoe_carpark.htm). This is to facilitate a few of the more energetic club members tootling their way over from Taylors.


If you need of a lift, stick a post up here - I should have space for 2 bikes.


The usual rules apply for the spin - helmet, spares, money etc.


If you wish to join the club, please bring along your application form and the sub too.


See ya on Sat.


085 1715571

[Liam]

Oh yeah, can't wait to try those new djouce trails, and a perfect opportunity to test the new bike! :-)


I can also give a lift to anyone living between city centre and Djouce.


And Martin.... no scaring the kids this time!

[Gogs]

Sounds good. Hopefully it'll be good training for wales!!


Anyone heading down from/passing around the crumlin area?

[Liam]

Crumlin is only round the corner from me. Just let me know where to pick you up.


Just to let you know though, there is a small chance I could be working Sat but I'm 95% sure I'm not.

[Phil]

Liam just make sure you don't stop too long in Crumlin...the natives are very fond of pipe bombs..

[Gogs]

Shut up Phil! The locals are great...those pipe bombs were only a laugh...they weren't even real explosives!

[Phil]

The locals are great...you mean those savages who wear pajamas in public? ;)

[Gogs]

no. Think more local...i.e. me ;o)


Liam, that would be great if you could give me a lift. Do you still have my number?

[Liam]

I do Grainne, didn't reply to you earlier cause boss was trying to get me to work Sat but we came to comprimise, I have to come into work after cycle to close up shop so I could probably stay untill about 1 or 2 oclock.


If thats ok with you I can pick you up at Crumlin shoppin centre if your close to there?

[Gogs]

sounds great. what time?

[Richie]

Bumpity bump bump - reminder of spin on Saturday. If you plan on travelling from Taylors give Ollie a shout as I think he is planning on spinning over.

[Richie]

And its 11am in Djouce lower car park!

[Liam]

Ok, didn't realise it wasn't till 11, I'll pick you up bout 10:10 Grainne, that should give us enough time to get there.

[Sean]

Hi folks,


Can anyone driving down possibly bring down 2 sets of gear for me?

Let me know if you can help please...


Sean

[Liam]

Bring the stuff down to Djouce you mean?


Do you work in town Sean?

[Sean]

Yep, bring the stuff down to Djouce.


Unfortunately, I don't work in town (actually working in the middle of nowhere at the moment, but thats another story :-)

I can get it down to you in Crumlin tomorrow evening if thats any use?


Sean

[Liam]

I'm livin in the Phoeno Sean, the Main Gate Lodge (its basically the house on the right as you come in the main gates of the park) if you want to drop the stuff into house thats fine.


I'd give you my number but as you might notice from my other post I actually lost my mobile in the park this evening.

[Sean]

Yes, thats even handier for me.

I'll send you a mail after work tomorrow, I've to bring gear into someone else in town too, so I'll drop in then.


Sean

[Liam]

Cool, Just to make sure you don't go to the wrong house the main gate is the one off parkgate street.

[Cormac]

Oli, at what time will you be leaving Taylors at tomorrow morning?

[ollietrex]

I reckon an 8:15 - 8:30 start at Taylors is a plan. I am not planning on pushing it on the way over, just a sustained cycle without stopping to get some good miles in the legs. Phil was talking about coming so that's 3 of us, any other takers?

[Cormac]

I am not certain, need to check forcast. Will confirm tomorrow by text.

[Martin]

can't make tomorrow, planning to head to Djouce SUn

[ollietrex]

Humm... Your right it is forecast to rain rather a lot tomorrow. I think I am just going to play it by ear and see what the weather is like in the morning.

[Morgan]

I'll probaly cycle down if I head out at all - my leg is a bit mashed from Wednesday.

[Cormac]

I just hope you didn't leave orange paint or carbon dust around three rock

[Liam]

What be able to txt you Grainne as I have no mobile so hopefully see you at Crumlin shoppin centre tomorrow bout 10:10.

[Gogs]

Hey Liam,


Won't be able to make it. I need to sleep tomorrow. Going out on Sunday instead. Hope you get this.


Thanks for the offer of the lift and have a good one.

[Liam]

Pitty, might see you Sunday as well then.

[Liam]

Are we still on for this then lads?

[Sean]

Well I'm going back to bed - I've been soaked too many times already this week!

6 hours out in that doesn't really whet my appetite..

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[jackieo]

I am on for spin tom lads. name your time and place! :)

[Oisin]

Is anyone still going to Djouce? I'll head over if there is going to be anyone else there, rain or no rain.

[Ron]

Its forcast to let up around 2pm ish this afternoon and no more rain forcast after that with possible blue skies this evening. Is anyone up for Djouce this afternoon instead?

[Phil]

I'm up for heading out for a sneaky spin with Ron when the weather clears a bit.


Jackie, I would keen for a longish spin tomorrow, myself and Ollie had planned to head from Taylors to Djouce this morn but cancelled due to the weather, wouldnt mind rescheduling for tomorrow if there are volunteers.

[Ron]

There is a club spin organised by Shane tomorrow at Djouce, moderate pace 8:30am-12:30

[jackieo]

Phil sounds good. Let me know what time you're leaving Taylors. If not up for that will definitely meet you at Djouce.

[Phil]

I believe the 8.30 Djouce spin has been moved to a 10 B'stoe spin..

[Ron]

Just read the post from Shane, he's going the Ballinastoe on Sunday instead.


Djouce is ok for anytime this afternoon...once the downpour is over that is. I've only been round the Djouce course the once, does anyone have a better idea of the route?

[Ron]

Forcast has just gotten worse :( looks like it won't be until this evening before it brightens up :)

[shane]

there is 2 spins on tomorrow me shane g is a 10 in b/stoe and shane l is in djouce at 8.30

[shanethepainter]

JUST TO CONFIRM,

THE 8.30 AM SPIN IN DJOUCE IS STILL 8.30 AM IN DJOUCE,

IT IS NOT 10 IN B'STOE, THAT'S SHANE GEOGHAN'S SPIN

[Richie]

We got 6 hardy souls out braving the weather today. Barry, Liam, Ollie, Ash and (new) Paddy. Funny, you can only get so wet - after that you're grand! Did the NPS course. Its holding up well (if you don't mind the small lakes on xtc). The drops however are well dodge. The entrance to the mini DH section has a small river running through it and if the rain keeps coming it'll just end up being an unridable gulley. Apart from that it was all good fun. And a plus of going for a spin in the rain is there's very little cleaning on of the bike!

[ollietrex]

Yep, Was a great crack, sorry for not getting back to Oisin this morning as my phone was on the blinker and could not get in touch with you.


The NPS course looked pretty cool from last weekend, some intresting bits thats for sure, in the wet everything just becomes that more technical... Just hope the weather holds off tonight and it should be a bit nicer tomorrow.

[Liam]

It was wet allright, very wet, but good christening for the new bike.


Can't wait to try that course in the dry though, should be great fun if its not all washed away, the water was exposing some nasty roots on some decents.


Anyway, might go b/stoe tomorrow.

[shane]

liam please do and give ciaran a lift he is bugging the life out of me


it would be nice to see ya on yar new bike

[jackieo]

I braved the road bike today - enjoyed a good 4.5 hours of rain, rain and more rain!

Don't you just love the Irish summer.


I'll be at the 10am spin in Ballinstoe in the morning- although would like to try some of the Djouce NPS course (not the hard 'well dodge', 'interesting' drops thank you very much!) if any one is on for a combination of both. Otherwise will have to settle for 2 laps of Bstoe. Although given the weather (and forecasted wind!) it might be the better option.


Ciaran, can give you a lift if you need one. Will text you.

[Cormac]

is anyone leaving from Taylors tomorrow? Will probably head off about 9, weather permitting