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2026 Bikes, rides and pictures.
Chilly one over the Downs with frost and snow showers.
"Of all the stories you told me, which ones were true and which ones weren't?"
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Re: 2026 Bikes, rides and pictures.
Nice... i approve
Obviously many of my pics end up in their own bike related thread, but i do appreciate others pics.
Obviously many of my pics end up in their own bike related thread, but i do appreciate others pics.
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Yeah, I know I posted this pic in another thread but I'll put a bit more context here.
My mate messaged me saying 'come over to Rheola, there's an epic DH track that I want to have a scout around.'
A few bits of the track are unrideable because there's trees down, and the local mx riders have been using it as an 'up' track, but OMFG, there's some serious stuff on that track.
One of the drops is about 6 or 7 ft high depending on how far down you land.
My mate messaged me saying 'come over to Rheola, there's an epic DH track that I want to have a scout around.'
A few bits of the track are unrideable because there's trees down, and the local mx riders have been using it as an 'up' track, but OMFG, there's some serious stuff on that track.
One of the drops is about 6 or 7 ft high depending on how far down you land.
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The boy has raced Rheloa a few times now..
2023-04-19_07-47-18 by Steve Weeks, on Flickr
It's been emotional
2023-04-14_08-05-36 by Steve Weeks, on Flickr
2023-04-19_07-47-18 by Steve Weeks, on FlickrIt's been emotional
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Bloody hell that was a cold commute this morning, probably -10C at the foot of the Downs at Glynde and Southease. My heated motorcycle gloves were on and I was wishing for heated boots!
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Yeah but worth it for that 
I'd love to be out but still trying to recover.
I'd love to be out but still trying to recover.
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That downhill section looks like you might have to concentrate quite hardweeksy wrote: Mon Jan 05, 2026 4:08 pm The boy has raced Rheloa a few times now..
2023-04-19_07-47-18 by Steve Weeks, on Flickr
It's been emotional
2023-04-14_08-05-36 by Steve Weeks, on Flickr
Or did he just launch himself from the top and clear the roots?
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What have you done to yourself ?weeksy wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 11:30 am Yeah but worth it for that
I'd love to be out but still trying to recover.
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Just man-flu mate, nothing to worry about. Almost sorted now but it's been a long week.MingtheMerciless wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 11:43 amWhat have you done to yourself ?weeksy wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 11:30 am Yeah but worth it for that
I'd love to be out but still trying to recover.
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Fecking weather , even the dogs don’t want to go for a walk!
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Yeah it's got a bit challenging hasn't it... Although once out it's actually a laugh stillMingtheMerciless wrote: Tue Jan 13, 2026 3:08 pm Fecking weather , even the dogs don’t want to go for a walk!
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Muddy under wheel but a glorious day for a ride.
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Every ride this year has been shit conditions so only photo is after I cleaned the bike 
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After weeks of horrendous weather and being out of commission for the last 10 days with a bloody awful cold I finally managed to get out on the Curtis today.
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"My dear Doctor, they're all true."
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"My dear Doctor, they're all true."
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I hear/feel you mate.. It's actually looking great out there today, but i'm still full of whatever i had at weekend so i managed a 30 min stroll only. I'm hoping it holds till tomorrow and i get out.MingtheMerciless wrote: Tue Feb 24, 2026 1:43 pm IMG_6049.jpeg
After weeks of horrendous weather and being out of commission for the last 10 days with a bloody awful cold I finally managed to get out on the Curtis today.
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Managed a ride to the pub and back last night, still horrendously snotty but it was a spectacular ride home.
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Sunny singletrack and Downs. I seem to have forgotten how to ride round corners on greasy mud

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Puncture fix test ride along the A27 cycle path, up Firle Beacon and back again. All good.
"Of all the stories you told me, which ones were true and which ones weren't?"
"My dear Doctor, they're all true."
"Even the lies?"
"Especially the lies."
"My dear Doctor, they're all true."
"Even the lies?"
"Especially the lies."

