Rabbit Kicking
I’m having a very slow start to riding for 2010. I’m too embarrassed to blog exactly how few rides I’ve been on this year. So imagine my disappointment when the first Tuesday night in ages that I’m not at work comes around and circumstances beyond my control mean I can’t make the 7pm Sandridge ride. Simon kindly offered to delay the start time but I was at the mercy of First Capital Connect and hate to think of people hanging around for me. There was only one thing for it, get out there anyway on my own. Ages ago I saw some moto-x types near junction 21a of the M25 and looking at google maps it seemed there was a bit of a circuit there. Hopefully the map is attached but IT is not my strong point.Anyway a bit of exploration was in order. There is a large area of waste land which is clearly regularly used by motorbikes. Lots of short sharp ascents and descents and I’m sure those with more skill than me would be able to launch themselves off parts of it.Unfortunately some of it was very boggy and still under about 15″ of water from recent weather but in the summer when its dried out it has real potential for a fun / play area. Especially if tagged onto a Bricket Wood ride led by Rich 4th. Once I’d had an explore there I made for Rich 4th’s place which provided a very pleasant pit stop, before setting off for a circuitous route home. As I cut through St Julians woods in Chiswell Green I properly caught a rabbit in about 1000 lumens, right in the middle of a narrow part of the trail, I thought I was going to hit it and unclipped a foot in anticipation of a crash. I steered right and caught the rabbit with my left foot as I passed, causing me a major wobble but luckily I stayed on two wheels! The rabbit ’snapped out of it’ and ran off, hopefully unharmed. Anyway I was glad to get out although solo riding isn’t as much fun as in a group so hopefully see you out there again soon, Rich II
March 2nd, 2010 at 10:01 pm
Well I said IT wasn’t my strong point and for some reason I can’t upload the image file. Have a look just North East of the roundabout at J21A of the M25 and you will see where I mean!
March 6th, 2010 at 07:08 am
<p>I suggest we all head out towards this region one night for a “Rabbit Run” - Oh and Rich I guess you have a good excuse for lack of rides this year. Check the map I posted above Rich, make sure its the right place</p>
March 9th, 2010 at 01:27 pm
Once I mistook a rabbit for a shadow and unfortunately its legs got caught in my spokes. It managed to hop away although it couldn’t move its back legs. It went about 40 ft away and died. If a small collision with my spokes killed a rabbit then I am sure your foot would do the same thing!