tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34831760238092398982024-03-18T20:25:29.884-07:00Sublime RidesNews and Blog for www.sublimerides.co.ukSublime Rideshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05900675882668772745noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483176023809239898.post-5532229640773016622018-04-23T12:13:00.001-07:002018-04-24T13:37:32.108-07:00MTB Coaching Course - Introduction to natural trailsCoaching Course Description - Introduction to natural trails, Sunday 29th April 2018<br />
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We are delighted to be able to offer coaching courses and private sessions on the Graythwaite Estate, the venue of the PMBA Enduro Series and 2017 National Championships, on trails we have had a hand in building and maintaining.<br />
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The course is aimed at riders who have perhaps raced a trail centre based enduro race (something like Gisburn) and have entered or are thinking of entering a race with more natural (muddy, rooty, rocky, steep & technical) terrain, such as the PMBA Enduro Series Graythwaite round on the 5th and 6th of April. The course will include morning, fireroad based sessions covering braking, pushing for grip and cornering technique before applying these techniques to a variety of trail features on two of the Graythwaite enduro trails; A Happy Ending and Gary the Polar Bear.<br />
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Course venue: Graythwaite, The Lake District<br />
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Aim of the course<br />
By the end of the day riders will be able to complete a smooth, controlled run down a natural enduro trail, pacing themselves for the whole run and applying the techniques they have learned.<br />
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Entry requirements:<br />
Riders should already be confident in using their brakes independently and riding confidently on a wide variety of trail centre terrain including black features. If you’re not sure, please contact us, we’ll be happy to advise you.<br />
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Specific kit for steep natural terrain:<br />
Tyres - a soft compound, open treaded tyre, especially on the front will make the day much more enjoyable for you, increasing your confidence on steep, natural terrain. Something along the lines of a Maxxis Shorty Max Terra / Schwalbe Dirty Dan Vert Star / Specialised Hillybilly Grid perhaps.<br />
Mudhugger - very useful for keeping your vision clear when it’s even a little damp<br />
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Introductory offer: course fee £50 per person with £10 per person going to #rootingforcallum<br />
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For a preview of the sessions and the trails we will use, please check out our pinned ‘Coaching Day’ story on Instagram @sublimeridesSublime Rideshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05900675882668772745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483176023809239898.post-42262420862282227562016-06-14T14:14:00.002-07:002016-06-14T14:15:27.569-07:00We're having a great year here at Sublime Rides, we hope you are too! For regular updates follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.<br />
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If you fancy a bit of a discount off a guided ride or skills ride with us visit Bike Treks in Ambleside, MTB Monster in Preston or Leisure Lakes in Lancaster and pick up a £10 off card.<br />
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Don't get me wrong, the North Face is a perfectly good trail centre route, I link sections of it into Grizedale rides on a regular basis, but it is not Grizedale. Grizedale is rocky, loose, natural and exciting! I love it, in-fact it is one of my favourite places to ride, anywhere. But if I came to Grizedale and just rode the red route, not knowing what lay just behind the trees... Well, I can understand those mixed feelings.<br />
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So, where would I go, what would I do, given a couple of hours for a ride in Grizedale. Well, it would have to be natural: Ancient bridleways criss-cross the forest and they deliver a delight of wet rock, single track fun and technical features. There is no grading here, you are on your toes, difficult sections come up fast, without warning. It's exciting, looking ahead, picking lines which change with every run or depending on the weather, a few are very tricky in the wet - be warned!<br />
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So this is 'my' black route around Grizedale. A mix of forest road and bridleway, it takes in three of the classic Grizedale Descents - Moor Lane, Breasty Haw and Visitor Centre - East. There is no way-marking, it requires navigation and self sufficiency, and a bit of technical skill, but if you make sure you are prepared - it will reward. Enjoy!<br />
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This route was mapped using <a href="http://bikehike.co.uk/index.php" target="_blank">Bike Hike</a> you can create your own version there and then download it to your GPS device. Or go old school and buy a lovely crisp Ordnance Survey map at Grizedale Visitor Centre. Or if you're not sure, we can certainly recommend a good <a href="http://www.sublimerides.co.uk/" target="_blank">guide</a>.<br />
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Don't forget <a href="http://www.grizedalemountainbikes.co.uk/" target="_blank">Grizedale Mountain Bikes</a> if you need any spares or kit.<br />
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Please take care when riding in the Forest, we share this awesome resource with others including walkers, horse riders and families. Respect the <a href="http://www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/yath-forest-code.pdf/$file/yath-forest-code.pdf" target="_blank">Forest Code</a>, slow down for others and pass at walking pace.Sublime Rideshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05900675882668772745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483176023809239898.post-13623449250467906162015-02-08T14:03:00.000-08:002015-02-08T14:03:01.683-08:00There's plenty going on at Sublime Rides at the moment: we're currently booking up fast for the spring and summer 2015 and it's great see customers keen to come out with us again - as well as a few new people who have found us through recommendations, the website or social media.<br />
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You can find Sublime Rides on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sublimerides" target="_blank">Facebook</a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/sublimerides" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/sublimerides/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for regular news and photos.<br />
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We're also looking forward to a few Enduro races this year - we're involved in the build for the Grizedale round of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PMBAEnduroSeries" target="_blank">PMBA Enduro Series</a> and have been getting our hands dirty over the last few weeks - it's looking like a loamy, technical treat! If you're thinking of some Enduro racing this year, why not book a day with us to hone your skills and get some hints and tips from <a href="http://www.sublimerides.co.uk/your_guide.html" target="_blank">Nick and Nige</a> - both regular and successful racers.<br />
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<b>Finally don't forget our 2015 Early Bird Discount - Book before the end of March 2015 and receive 10% off your guided ride or skills ride with Sublime Rides!</b>Sublime Rideshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05900675882668772745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483176023809239898.post-89902337599790457112014-02-28T12:59:00.000-08:002014-02-28T13:17:32.120-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<u><u>Terms and conditions for our Facebook competition:</u></u></div>
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- the winner will be chosen at random from people who have liked our facebook page, commented on the picture and shared the picture. Our decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.</div>
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- we will share the name of the winner on our facebook page and contact the winner by facebook message.</div>
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- the prize is a full day of guided mountain biking (or a full day of skills training - or most likely the two combined) for the winner AND ONE FRIEND in the English Lake District. The day will start at 10am and finish at 4pm on a date during 2014 to be agreed with Sublime Rides (this will probably need to be outside of our peak season, i.e. Summer Hols, but we will try our best to make sure it suits the winner). We can be flexible with the location (as long as it's in the Lake District!) and we will tailor the day to suit the skills and fitness of the winner&friend - whether beginner or expert.</div>
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-Suitable mountain bikes must be provided by or hired by the winner&friend (we can suggest a places to hire suitable mountain bikes) and the winner&friend must abide by all the safety information which will be provided prior to the guided day by Sublime Rides (including what kit to bring and wear on the day, including helmet / gloves / suitable clothing / etc.). Failure to comply with this safety information or any further requests on the day will result in immediate cancellation of the day and withdrawal of the prize (we're not going to be unreasonable; but if, for instance, you refused to give us an emergency contact or wear a helmet, then we wouldn't be able to take you anywhere). </div>
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- Under 18s must be accompanied on the ride by a parent or legal guardian (this can be in addition to a friend, but we can't take you on your own - sorry).</div>
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- The competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with facebook.</div>
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- Competition closes on the 1st May 2014, if we have not reached 500 page likes by this time then whether we choose a winner or not is at Sublime Rides discretion (if we've reached a decent number we probably will, but we're not promising).</div>
Sublime Rideshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05900675882668772745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483176023809239898.post-80497427283557606032013-12-06T14:19:00.001-08:002013-12-06T14:19:47.071-08:00I had a great time with Nick Holt at Gisburn last month, coaching a couple of skills taster courses for Gisburn Forest Bike Trails. We lucked out with the weather once again, it was a bit cold but not at all bad for November. We had two excellent groups of riders, all willing to listen and take on board the skills and techniques - resulting in some dramatic improvements in both sessions.<div>
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One of the best bits of doing this type of event is the feedback we get on the electronic forms afterwards, it really makes a difference and is especially good when we've donated our time to raise some funds for Gisburn MTB Trails. Here are a few snippets of the feedback received:<div>
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<i><b>'...basic skills such as manual lifts and pumps are fundamental to all aspects of mountain biking, once these are mastered the rest will come. Nick and Nige were informative and supportive.' - Deb.</b></i></div>
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<i><b>'The coaches were very understanding and competent. They were especially accommodating towards my 10 year old son who accompanied me on the session, he really enjoyed the session and learnt a lot, as did I.' - Paul</b></i></div>
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Thank you to Dan from Gisburn Forest Bike Trails Volunteer Team for doing the organising and to the riders for their generous donations to the Trail Fund, we raised a total of £180 on the day.</div>
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Sublime Rideshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05900675882668772745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483176023809239898.post-25774821503961234612013-10-29T15:26:00.001-07:002013-10-29T15:26:16.156-07:00Well, the clocks have changed and we're now heading into the winter season in the lakes. There's plenty of fun to be had in the damper conditions and it's a great time of year to get out with us on a skills course if this time of year, and wet root and rock, hold a sense of trepidation for you! Personally I'm looking forward to some beautiful rides out in the autumn colours over the next few weeks and then the beautiful, cold, clear days we will get as the temperature falls and the new year comes around! The Lakes at this time of year is a special and quieter place, if you fancy making the most of it, then give us a call!Sublime Rideshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05900675882668772745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483176023809239898.post-70231714090993613882013-09-23T14:47:00.001-07:002013-09-23T14:47:32.432-07:00Less than a week to go until Escape to Gisburn, the first enduro race to be held at Gisburn Forest, it will be the first enduro race I've tackled, I'll let you know how I get on!Sublime Rideshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05900675882668772745noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483176023809239898.post-83413918304840654312013-03-26T13:33:00.001-07:002013-03-26T13:33:04.468-07:00<h5 class="uiStreamMessage userContentWrapper" data-ft="{"type":1,"tn":"K"}">
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Sublime Rideshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05900675882668772745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483176023809239898.post-33809943949261675352013-03-21T16:04:00.000-07:002013-03-21T16:13:30.900-07:00Magicshine MJ-872 Review <br />
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An e-mail dropped into my inbox recently, from Rob at <a href="http://www.magicshine.org.uk/" target="_blank">Magicshine UK</a>, asking if I'd like to have a test of one of their range of bike lights. Like most, I'm always keen to get my hands on some shiny new kit and see how it well it performs; and that's how, a day or two later, UPS came to be handing over a Magicshine MJ-872 at my door.<br />
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It's been great to see the nights starting to lighten over the last few weeks, but it's still plenty dark enough that lights are a necessity when riding later than about 6:30pm. A quick call to a good friend and fellow MTB guide, Nick Holt, and a blast out around Arnside and Silverdale was on:<br />
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Fitting the light was a doddle, a rubber O-ring attaches the light unit to the bars in seconds and a substantial velcro strap fixes the battery securely to (in my case) the underside of the top tube, a welcome additional strap allows any spare cable to be neatly secured out of the way, a nice touch.<br />
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We set off into the gathering dusk with the lights switched to minimum, so that we could be seen on the short road climb which takes us to the first technical off-road climb. Switching on the light involves a quick press of the handy illuminated switch, which also serves as a battery indicator and enables the light to be cycled up and down the power levels. It's easy to do with gloved hands, certainly there's no faffing or fiddling to find the switch in a hurry. Up the first climb and into the woods and the 'up' button sees action as the remaining light fades and increased visibility is required, I'm pleasantly surprised with the available light from the claimed 1600 Lumens available, and I've not asked for full power yet.<br />
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The first descent is twisty through the trees and then a nice flat out blast down a rough trail, at the top the light is up to full, and the power and shape of the beam are excellent. The pace of the descent confirms this, there's plenty of light for flat out riding and the shape of the beam gives good visibility in the twisty corners, even with the light mounted as it is, on the bars.<br />
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The rest of the ride is good fun, a bit muddy in places but otherwise just how a good night ride should be, cold but clear, with good views and the light doing its job as it should.<br />
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The light is on for about 3 hours, switched to low on most of the climbs / road sections and up to high on the descents. The light indicator dips into the red on the last descent, but has recovered back to blue after the last section on the road, so I guess it's more of a guide than a definitive indicator but it's still a handy feature and at the end of the ride the indicator on the battery itself is still reading at about half-full, which I'm sure would allow for most people's night riding requirements.<br />
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The light itself looks like it's well made, although with just a one ride test I couldn't vouch for longevity of course. The only minor niggles I found were that, although the O-ring fitting is quick and simple, the light does vibrate fractionally at speed (compared to my regular light which is on an aluminum bracket); and where the cable exits the light is very close to where the O-ring sits, which makes it more fiddly than it could be and pushes the cable to one side in use. The current helmet mount also needs revision, I couldn't get a satisfactory fitting on either of my xc lids (Giro Xar and Feature) but as a bar mounted option the light works extremely well.<br />
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Overall, I was pretty impressed, the beam power and shape were great and the light was easy to use. The cost is certainly very competitive as well. Big thanks to the guys at Magicshine for the loan of the light - much appreciated!Sublime Rideshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05900675882668772745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483176023809239898.post-12932334649349898472012-12-03T14:36:00.002-08:002012-12-03T14:36:38.059-08:00VouchersVouchers are now available for Sublime Rides guiding and skills courses, get them in time for Christmas - see the website for details.Sublime Rideshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05900675882668772745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483176023809239898.post-33353373134007164092012-06-06T16:08:00.001-07:002012-06-06T16:08:45.925-07:00Some great guided rides and skills rides so far this year, including some people making the most of the glorious weather we had recently. We have good availability at the moment for July and August, so if you're looking to brush up on those skills or experience some new routes in the Lakes with a qualified guide then drop us an e-mail to info@sublimerides.co.ukSublime Rideshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05900675882668772745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483176023809239898.post-37433472364662239922012-03-21T06:09:00.001-07:002012-03-21T06:09:14.559-07:005% off discount code now available for SingletrAction members and customers of Dales Bike Doctor (minimum spend limit applies). Click here <a href="http://www.sublimerides.co.uk/contactus.html">http://www.sublimerides.co.uk/contactus.html</a> to drop us a message for details.Sublime Rideshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05900675882668772745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483176023809239898.post-22289194815637261702012-02-24T14:11:00.002-08:002012-02-24T14:22:27.387-08:00<b>Access, <i>'the right to approach or make use of.'</i></b><br />
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Once we swing a leg over a top tube in England, we don't actually have much of it! As mountain bikers we have access to just 22% of the Public Right Of Way (PROW) network in England, predominantly bridleways and byways, with the addition of the welcome permitted ways of the trail centre.<br />
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This bothers me a little, predominantly because I can't see any good reason why we shouldn't be able to go on our mountain bikes to the same places we can go on foot. Sure, there are paths in areas so environmentally sensitive they probably ought not to be explored on foot, but the other commonly touted arguments are usually down to perception rather than reality.</div>
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In Scotland the situation since the 9th Feb, 2005 has been rather different, with cyclists having legal access to almost all open areas under an 'Access Code'.</div>
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I think the situation in England could be changed for the better. Health and fitness is still up there on the political agenda (mainly because it cuts the health service bill!), sport and cycling also have a high profile. The current The Times 'Cities fit for cycling' campaign is doing very well, with a parliamentary debate moving things along nicely (interestingly the opposition party embraced all 8 points, to the government's 7 <a href="http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/cyclesafety/article3329890.ece">http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/cyclesafety/article3329890.ece</a>) and demonstrating the 'draw' of cycling. The petition currently running on the government website asking for increased access for mountain bikers <a href="http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/3508">http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/3508</a> has just 3623 signatories. It needs to get to 100,000 to get a similar parliamentary debate.</div>
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If we don't fight our corner and sign the petitions to improve our sport in the uk, in all its forms, then we may find things heading in the opposite direction. The Country Landowners Association (CLA) have just released a report on their view on the PROW network <a href="http://www.cla.org.uk/policy_docs/Access15060212.pdf">http://www.cla.org.uk/policy_docs/Access15060212.pdf</a>, and it makes for disturbing reading. Taken at a glance the document calls for common sense, simpler rules, well maintained and signed access - objectives I will certainly hold up as being extremely worthy. However, reading into the detail reveals the unsurprising reality; that the CLA is actually interested in reducing access (where there is the slightest plausible excuse); preventing new rights of way being established; and moving towards permissive access (i.e. where the landowner decides where you can, or can't, go). This new document moves, as if a pre-emptive strike, against the accord they held until recently with organisations such as the Ramblers Association <a href="http://www.ramblers.org.uk/news/Latest+news/The+wrong+way+forward">http://www.ramblers.org.uk/news/Latest+news/The+wrong+way+forward</a>. It is narrow-minded, thinking only of the interests of the Landowning minority, and should be recognised as the restriction of our rights which it would represent.</div>
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It should also be recognised, however, that the government's 'red tape review' is currently riding rough shod across many of the measures which have been put in place to ensure our countryside and special environmental areas are protected, without thought of our right to enjoy them. Lets not let our limited access rights be next...</div>
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The article on 29ers in the latest issue of Dirt Mountain Bike Magazine has got me thinking quite a bit over the last couple of weeks. Through my friendships with the guys at Orange Mountain Bikes, I'm lucky enough to get the opportunity to ride and give feedback on prototypes from time to time (I spent quite a bit of time on a couple of different linkage prototypes a couple of years ago, which later became the Blood and current ST4). Recently though, at a Biketreks Demo, I had the offer of a ride on the new full-sus 29er.<br />
Looking very like a five, this bike is actually endowed with a bit less travel, which, as a hard tail and sometime short travel enthusiast, rather took my fancy. The bike looks good, no doubt about it, typical Orange, slack and low. Quick pump around the car park by the shop and first impressions are good, doesn't feel as flickable as a five and it feels a bit 'strange', but there is plenty of grip generated from the conti rubber queen tyres on the damp tarmac. I won't go into the detail of how we run a Biketreks demo (there's a vid on the webber and an article on the Orange website, see the links page) but the mix of terrain is pretty well suited to getting an accurate picture of how a bike behaves.<br />
This bike, however, was a bit of an enigma (wrapped up in a mystery). It was a fast roller, cruising away from the 26ers as we freewheeled, and nimble on the climbs too, quickly dispelling the myth about slower acceleration on a 29er. On the first rocky descent from Iron Keld, however, I'm not sure I was feeling it. A bit slow to change direction and not as easy to whip around the turns as a 26" wheel bike, it also felt a bit skittery when put to the test amongst large loose rocks.<br />
Our demo ride meanders around Elterwater until it rises up and bubbles into Loughrigg terrace. And the bike comes alive! The acceleration is instant, the rolling speed addictive. It's an easy gradient, a smooth and straight run down the contours - but there are a few rocky sections to test the suspension. I know the lines, so I should, and speed needs to be carried. This bike does - KAPOW!<br />
And that brings me back to the Dirt article. I ended my day on the 29er unconvinced. It's a bike which has obvious attributes, it carries speed like nothing else but I felt there was a trade off in the loose/rough and the tight. Perhaps it's time on the bike that I need though? As Dirt say; time to get used to the change in position, the change in the angle of attack needed in the corners, time to settle in, 'find the rhythm'.<br />
I think that a lot of people will love this bike. If smooth terrain, swooping downs, fast climbs and long distance are your thing I wouldn't hesitate to recommend one right now. For me and the riding I do most often, the jury is still out, but I'm not a hater just yet and that Dirt article has got me thinking.<br />
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Give it time?Sublime Rideshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05900675882668772745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483176023809239898.post-9315826953199465562012-01-19T15:56:00.000-08:002012-01-19T15:56:22.735-08:00Good blast around the 8 at Gisburn Forest this evening. Some good work has been done by the volunteers on the blue linking back to Stephen Park, the holes have completely gone! The new section just before it is also bedding in nicely and the mega swoop is pretty good fun, giving you enough speed to cruise up the other side if you stay off the brakes.<br />
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