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    Sunday Club Run - MTB (Godalming) 24/05/09

    On_One_Ti_456
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    Post  On_One_Ti_456 Fri May 22, 2009 1:06 am

    Join us for a MTB ride around Tilford/Hankley on Sunday 24 May. Meet at Godalming train station at 9am.

    General route is Lower Eashing, Shackleford Heath, Cutt Mill, Tilford, Millbridge, Hankley, Kettlebury Hill, Elstead Common, Ockley Common, Milford, Eashing and back.

    Approx 25 miles. Time approx 3 hours. Nothing technical, just a few steep climbs. No tea stop that I'm aware of.

    Bring a bike in good working order, a friendly attitude and a sense of humour.

    Date: 24th May 2009
    Timing: Meet 0845 for 0900 departure
    Duration: Medium approx. 3.0 hours
    Difficulty: Blue/Moderate, nothing major
    Tea Stop: Erm no.
    Average Speed/Pace Style: Moderate/Social
    Distance: 25 miles
    Route: mostly bridleways
    Ride leaders: Mike Farthing

    VCGH MTB KEYS

    The keys below are relative to the types of ride that the club does
    and distances covered within the duration will be affected by the
    terrain, ascent, weather and ability of the group.

    DURATION KEY:

    Short - Up to 2 hours
    Medium - 2-3 hours
    Long - 3-4 hours
    Mini-epic - 4-5 hours
    Epic - 5+ hours

    DIFFICULTY KEY

    Green/Easy - Rides with very low risk, but may include short, more
    difficult sections. Shallow climbs and descents.
    Blue/Moderate - Some loose surfaces, ruts, potholes and or tree
    roots. Shallow or moderate climbs, possibly including short sections
    of steeper climbs.
    Red/Difficult - Unavoidable berms, boardwalks, large stones,moderate
    steps and drop offs. Cambers, water crossings and ''North Shore'' may
    be present. A wide range of steeper, tougher climbs and descents of a
    challenging nature.
    Black/Severe - Unavoidable obstacles with large steps and drop-offs.
    There will be prolonged steep, loose and rocky surfaces. Some man made
    structures will be included. Can include exposed open hill sections.
    Any rideable or usable gradient, including steep loose, and rocky
    descents.
    On_One_Ti_456
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    Post  On_One_Ti_456 Sun May 24, 2009 10:31 am

    sunny sunny sunny

    Thanks Mike for leading and arranging for the good weather! Good to see a lot of new riders out and some less familiar faces Wink
    Mike
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    Post  Mike Sun May 24, 2009 11:04 pm

    Cheers, Greg.

    Yep, perfect weather and a huge group Shocked Thanks again for bring up the rear, and making sure I didn't lose anyone Very Happy

    I saw Mark's shed afterwards - very nice (I've already placed an order for one from him Wink
    Mark
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    Post  Mark Wed May 27, 2009 1:57 pm

    lol mike. like i said. £5k to you.

    great to see so many people out for the ride. 17 i think it was.

    Jake (who peeled off early) has said he'll back joining us again soon which is good.

    nice to meet some new faces. really enjoyed the ride and see some stuff i never ridden b4.

    summer! bring it on!!

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