Halford James Is not a Jey XC rider

Halford has objected to being portrayed as a Jey rider who can't ride technical stuff.
He has actually done some great stunts on his bike.
Here he is riding down a quarry in the North Downs.




Mind you.
He did have to clean the poo out of his shorts after.

January 2006 at Chicksands

We have had a bit of fun recently at Chicksands.
It was good to see Chris and Alex sail over the scary Log Drop.
Both Gill and Nicky dropped off the Rooty Drop for the first time.

Trick of the day must go to Mini who rode backwards up the rooty drop. I helped by pushing him.

More Carnival Members

We have loads of Carnival rider that can't make it out with us every week.
The usual excuse is either "the wife won't let me come out" or "can't be arsed".


This is John (Stalker) Moore.
He started using the first excuse but swiftly moved on to the second.

News in from Chicksands.

There have been health and safety issues with the Chicksands North Shore which has lead to some of the older structures being taken down or modified.
One of the casualties has been the much loved (feared) ladder drop.
Until this weekend, you had the opportunity to roll the drop.
Sadly, those who didn't get round to doing it don't get that chance any more.
The roll-down has gone for good.
It has been changed to a drop off of 5ft to 6ft mimimum.
The very last Carnival member to do the drop was also one of our youngest.
Nick Price.
Good work Nick.

The Virtual Carnival Members.

Unknown to many. There are a few Virtual Carnival Members dotted around the countryside.
Some come out to play only when it gets dark.
Some stay in and pretend to ride.
And one decorates the kitchen every weekend.

Suicide Dave is known to most of us.
He's a good rider who has the misfortune to ride an Orange Cove G-Spot.
He means well though.
Based in Surrey.
He has guided us through the North Downs.
(Which is more than Chicken could do using GPS!)

Eamonn (JA) is a Cannock based rider who dresses in women's clothes and hangs around in bars.
We were unfortunate enough to have to follow him around Birmingham for a few hours in 2005.
Dresses like a woman, rides like a girl.
But is a very nice man.

Perky is from the South West of England.
She used to be a skilled technical rider in her youth but now wears a boiler suit and drives an 18 wheeler for the council.
When you phone her up she pretends to have a cold.
(and talks in a gruff deep voice)
But is a very nice girl.

Gavin comes from dannn safff and decorates.
He does list mountain biking as one of his other pastimes but can't get past his kitchen without feeling the need to rush down B&Q's and buy several units to referbish something that has only just been fitted.
And is also a very nice decorator.

This is Gav.

I think he has just finished in the kitchen for the day and has decided to go riding.

















Here's Sui.

Why is he watching me eat?

I guess in the posh and snooty part of Surrey that he comes from they don't have propper fry-ups. He asked for Caviar at the cafe after the ride at Cannock.

This is Eamonn (Ja). Member of the virtual carnival club.

Now. He may LOOK dodgy but that's only because he is.

This is James (Uni). For a small fee he will teach you how to bunny hop. Then, when you're out of hospital, we'll teach you the right way.

Guy (Mini Me) swerves to avoid a bloody rambler (Terry)

Debs (The Cat) Hobbs.

Always lands on her feet.

NOT!

It's a bit of an eye opener to discover the kids like Newts better than riding bikes.

NEWTS!

Here, the Carnival is in full swing.

It's what we do before and after every ride.

Here's me at our second home.

Chicksands.

I've just realised that the family membership is for two adults and two children under 18 years.

oops!

Chamonix biking buddies.
The lovely Ed on the left.
The lovely Del on the right.

Here's Alex

I taught her everything she knows.

She knows nothing!

A lot of biking buddies in a great heap.
That's CYB.

Here's Chris (Chicken)

Feet on the ground and head in the clouds.

Here's James (Mickey).

North Shore Demon.

This is James (Halford)

He finds ladders (and slides) difficult.

This Is Gill (Mum).

She's the boss of the ladder drop.

Makes it look easy.

As you can see, we are dedicated XC riders.

Here's Eric.

He likes to ride in the gutter.

Someone nicked the rest of his North Shore!

Here's me in training for Alpine riding.

Want your picture posted?

Gimme a shout.

Hello to my progression Blogg

I will be posting pictures and stories of our adventures this year.
Hopefully, everyone will join in and have something to say.
DB