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Post by P Daddy on Mar 18, 2012 19:27:29 GMT 1
Well what a weekend,travelled down friday evening got up 3am saturday morning to go and conquer. THE CLIMB First hour and a half spent going the wrong way UPHILL  So back down to the bottom and try again After a very long hard slog we made it to the bridge under the railway and had a break. The next bit was horrendous and I was at the verge of turning back but thanks to Chris carried on and up into the mini snow storm. At the top helmets where donned and picture taken to show we had done it. THE DESCENT First mile or so done with no feeling in fingers to the top of the rangers trail and the true descen began. I found a lot of it unrideable,big rocks with wheel jamming drops and loose boulders. Being at the back I could see the carnage as it happend,riders over the bars (at least three) and numerous other stacks. Once at the bottom nice fast single track to the Llanberis turning and up the hill to telegraph valley (once again) and the final mega fast run down to the bottom and the digs. Quick change and down to Petes eats for 10.30 for a full breakfast and brew The Digs  Part way up  Views part way up    Made it  Views from digs    Rest of saturday spent sleeping,eating,walking and being entertained by our two young guests setting there farts alight Sunday did Penmachno on the way home Thanks for a great trip everyone |
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Post by P Daddy on Mar 18, 2012 19:32:30 GMT 1
We timed this to perfection, this morning the whole ridge line upwards in the bottom picture was covered in snow
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Post by nomis on Mar 18, 2012 20:14:47 GMT 1
Unbelievable weekend, cheers everyone. We might have defeated Snowdon, but it has definitely defeated my bike - Snapped spoke, buckled wheel and scored stanchions I still can’t believe that we all managed to do Snowdon with the extra secret loop that can only be found between the hours of 3 and 4AM.  Top effort everyone  |
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Post by mybikes on Mar 18, 2012 20:33:20 GMT 1
Cheers Mark for sorting the digs. I enjoyed it even with the extra loop The rangers path is very techy, even Chris push down a couple of bits but I'd like to try the Llanberis path with bigger brakes |
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Post by Suggy on Mar 18, 2012 20:53:50 GMT 1
Nice work fellas.
Looks brilliant.
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Post by gator on Mar 18, 2012 20:54:44 GMT 1
Well done boys - |
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Post by And Lad on Mar 18, 2012 21:06:27 GMT 1
i agree, would not be bothered about doing the rangers again as its more of a challenge than fun decent, but i would be well up for doing the llamberis path! unfortunately i did not take any photos on the snowdon adventure as with the detour, cold weather and extremely early start i just could not get motivated enough to get the camera out of my pack.  however had a great ride at penmachno today and managed to get some shots in! everyone  is this the new look? hmmm... liam and gregg kept me and si laughing all the way round anyway!  gregg  liam  max  max and dad  dad  dad  si  si  gregg  gregg  liam  max  max  everyone  si  si  gregg  liam  max  and my personal favourite of gregg  cheers guys. |
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Post by nomis on Mar 18, 2012 21:14:31 GMT 1
Haha. I'm glad that you have photographic proof of the goggle and helmet combo That last photo of Greg is so funny! it's my new computer wallpaper ;D Max has definitely got his murderer face on. |
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Post by mybikes on Mar 18, 2012 21:14:58 GMT 1
Some great pics there
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Post by gator on Mar 18, 2012 21:44:54 GMT 1
Nice shots Louie - keep up the good work
Liking the everyone shot on the 'clear fell' and the last one too
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Post by Angry Pirate on Mar 18, 2012 22:43:37 GMT 1
fucking ace weekend, climb was a hard slog but definately worth it. "panchetta or whatever its called" as gregg called it was mint aswell. loved it, cheers dad and lad for organising. some good snaps aswell
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Post by Angry Pirate on Mar 18, 2012 22:49:05 GMT 1
and the pic of us crossing the that valley thing is a cracker chris, turning into a right photographer arent you.
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Post by jonaldo on Mar 18, 2012 23:34:15 GMT 1
One hell of an adventure!!
Teambad rocks!
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Post by Naylor on Mar 19, 2012 9:07:32 GMT 1
That was an epic climb. The extra loop made the ride for me. Cheers for the digs Mark and cheers for driving Matt. Looks like you had a top day at macno.
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Post by Suggy on Mar 19, 2012 12:26:59 GMT 1
Chris mate, you are proper getting your head round that camera aren't you. Really great photos. Go to the top of Suggy's photography class ;D If you find the need to get even more arty, get yourself a Flikr account and share your pics. Goggles and pisspot? Looks like something Max would wear. Doesn't it give you sweaty balls? (eyeballs)  |
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Post by oldgreg on Mar 19, 2012 18:08:35 GMT 1
i can see the goggles and pisspot catching on. Many thanks for the invitation, enjoyed the weekend immensely and would very much like to ride with you all again (no homo)
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Post by And Lad on Mar 19, 2012 18:33:28 GMT 1
cheers guys, glad you like the photos! it is addictive trying to get those shots you always see in mags n stuff, hopefully i will get a lot more over summer as i will want to get the camera out a lot more and people will hopefully want to session stuff a lot more!
cheers suggy i will have a look at the flickr website.
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Post by Randy on Mar 19, 2012 19:18:01 GMT 1
Ye quality pic's lad, looking good with that camera, wish i could have gone, maybe next time.
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Post by El - Ninio on Mar 19, 2012 21:52:40 GMT 1
Looks like some good tough proper mountain biking!
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