Tues 26 Jan - Muddy Nite Ride (with lites)
I just have to write this quick blog - A “first” for Capt Slow, I managed to beat both Simon and James up a decidedly muddy track on our nite ride the woods last nite.
A cold start, part of James ploy to ensure that Simon and I couldn’t’ keep up with up with him at the begining of the ride - He kept us waiting and frostbite was beginning to set in. When he did arrive the whole of Sandridge new well in advance, as his 1800 lumens from his MTE LED lites could be seen miles away - the fact that collectively we emitted nearly 3 times that amount really cheesed off some oncoming drivers during the ride (it was there fault for driving off road!).
Anyway, great fun (but cold and sticky) nearly two hours in the saddle with the guys on their singlespeeders and we came across some other equally mad mtbers who even tried to keep up with us once or twice - but in true OTT style we led the way (or should that be L.E.D the way!) . Its not very often I can keep up, let alone manage to beat the dynamic duo on their SS’ers, but I did, however they made up for on the last leg by leaving me in the distance (for a short while, so I’m not complaining!) - I will be back! - Rich (Capt Slow)
Some of you asked about the lights - so pics above (see message board for tech spec)
January 27th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
Enjoyable ride if a bit cold, and of course the mud was still very much in evidence!
January 27th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
Make the most of it Rich
January 28th, 2010 at 03:33 pm
James, I have (made the most of it)- and I will, cos it doesnt happen very often!