Xmas Eve ride

[boboneleg]

I woke up early this morning and didn't want to disturb the family so I went downstairs and put the tele on and started flicking through the channels. It was the usual crap so I decided to go out and ride a few lanes.

It was grey, cold and damp but the heated grips were on so I set off for a few local lanes. They were pretty ****ty but as long I stuck to the ones I knew had a solid surface under the crap I should be OK.

First lane of the day, about 6 miles from my house....



There were some big puddles which made it entertaining.....



I stopped in the next lane to help a farmer hitch his trailer up to his tractor, didn't have a lot of choice as it was blocking the lane. He was very thankful as he had been trying to lift it on his own without sucess.

Did a couple more then headed for this lane.......



The older ones amongst us will understand its link with motorcycles. It also has this sign at the begining so it must be good for trail-bikes



This is the bottom end of the lane, you can see it dissapearing back up the hill between the hedges...



Next I did Sandy lane, a classic sunken lane which used to be quite difficult before it was resurfaced...



Got a chance to use my mini-tripod (and timer) here to get a pic of myself...



Next it was Chillyhill Lane where I came upon this hazard, I don't think it worried me that much but by the looks of the pic my hands must have been shaking



Did a few more but felt like a coffee now so I headed back home. Nice couple of hours out and probably only did 25 miles in total.

Merry Xmas...........Bob

[DaveS]

Bob that looks great I'd love to ride some of those lanes.
Must catch up with you to learn them some time.

[boboneleg]

Bob that looks great I'd love to ride some of those lanes.
Must catch up with you to learn them some time.

No problem Dave just give me a shout

[Lord Vader]

We did some lannes too this morning
simmon0bikes made a vid clip wich he will post later.
Watch out for the fallen heroes




just some pics i took

[boboneleg]

We did some lannes too this morning
simmon0bikes made a vid clip wich he will post later.
Watch out for the fallen heroes

Great stuff........I see that you had Chris (Mudwiz) with you, looks like he's still got his competition numbers on.

[Lord Vader]

Yep indeed,still got the numbers on.Should have seen him fly along the lanes WOW
At least we had somebody helping us picking our @'s up

[Lord Vader]

Also noticed that my camera is in a time/space black holethingy.We went out today and i'm sure it is the 24th.If not i should be at work

[Mudwiz]

Twas a good spin out, just what was needed before the Christmas xcess
Thanks guys - next time come up here for some mega-mud!

Yep, I still got the numbers on, I recon the rules are take them off for
1) New numbers
2) Call to the AA

Happy Crimmbly to all. Cheers, (Hic!!)

[simon0bikes]

Wey Hey! Nice one boboneleg, they look far too advanced for me. I am, as I mentioned to Chris a softie Surrey biker and not too experienced at this mudlarking thing. This'll be the second jaunt ever.
Anyway I have got the tape on the PC...and I have watched the crash bits loads with Mrs Obikes and kids. There all very amused at our efforts. BTW L.V..My daughter thinks your bike looks cool with baubles and tinsel. It will take some time to put the DVD's together and also the U Tube post as I think I hear sleigh bells..or is that your baubles LV??? Anyway Thanks Chris for comming all the way down to Surrey and letting us see how it should be done, and for picking my bike up.. ...and the valuable experience I gained while we were there and L.V for arranging it and being a very good sport.
Finaly boboneleg, Sorry to hijack your thread!!