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04-28-2008, 13:58 SNair_Drum Joined on 04-28-2008 Bournemouth, Dorset Posts 53 Re: NEW FOREST CYCLE WEEKEND May 31st- WFW CUBA'IST Hi Girls!! Finally managed to sort out my account now - yay!! Just wanted to say a quick hello to everyone before we all meet up on the 30th / 31st. Thanks to Elaine for keeping my updated!! Sam.    Report

05-02-2008, 17:27 Dr Notthenineo'clocknews Joined on 05-02-2008 Posts 1 Re: NEW FOREST CYCLE WEEKEND May 31st- WFW CUBA'IST Just back from The New Forest (May 2) just to say it's beautiful and the Cyling must be fantastic (I took the car #bows head in shame#) anyway, I read there is a 30 mile cycle on June 22 in aid of Marie Curie www.mariecurie.org.uk/events,  you only need to raise £50  so I hope to be up for it , but am busy at moment raising funds for the Brighton to Paris Cycle Challenge in August in aid of The Argus Appeal, www.justgiving.com/adamhebborn      Report

05-07-2008, 22:05 Elaine Joined on 09-13-2007 southampton Posts 140 Re: NEW FOREST CYCLE WEEKEND May 31st- WFW CUBA'IST Thank you for your response Adam. Yes the New Forest is a lovely area to get off road and plenty quiet on-road routes. You will also find that there is another cycle challenge on the 21st June www.solentchallenge.org.uk which also has a section in the New Forest. That one covers 66 miles. Lots of training opportunities. Good luck with your cycle challenge. Now to the ladies that are coming down to the cycling weekend. I have had one cancelation. Angie is not coming now, (unless we can change your mind Angie)Amanda, if you find you can get the time off would you let me know. Its for camping Friday and dorm Sat. Also, for some reason, it has been mentioned that it was a bank holiday weekend at end of month and being me, I just went along with it. Apparently the bank holiday is the previous weekend. (24,25 +26th)Hope everyone else knew that. X E    Report

05-08-2008, 23:43 angie Joined on 10-18-2005 Bristol. Posts 308 Re: NEW FOREST CYCLE WEEKEND May 31st- WFW CUBA'IST dont get to excited but as its not bank holiday may get a weekend pass from hubby!!! ill work on him and let you know over the weekend. Angie url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/] [/url]    Report

05-14-2008, 9:17 jane atkinson Joined on 02-28-2008 Posts 29 Re: NEW FOREST CYCLE WEEKEND May 31st- WFW CUBA'IST Hi just to let people know that I will be joining you all on the New Forest Cycle ride.  Am so looking forward to it that I dont care if its windy and rainy (dont hold me to that though).  What time are people hoping to arrive on the friday and are there any websites to look at the cycle rides we will be doing.  Do we know how far we are going.  Are people taking there camelbaks.  Is there anything I need to take such as bottles of water to fill the camelbaks or can we get water there.  never stayed at a youth hostel before.  done plenty of camping in the past, feel ive matured into a luxury hotel women realy. ha ha.     Report

05-14-2008, 23:01 Elaine Joined on 09-13-2007 southampton Posts 140 Re: NEW FOREST CYCLE WEEKEND May 31st- WFW CUBA'IST Hi Jane, I too did a lot of camping when the family when they were little uns. Now in my early 50s I feel I should be enjoying the crisp bed linens on downy mattressess, tea in bed in the morning, hot running water....... reality check. Plan for the weekend. I am organising the riding route. There are many routes around the New Forest that you can make as long or as short as you like. It will cover both tracks and roads, I will sort you all out with a map but think of it as an adventure. There will be pit stops at coffee shops or pubs on route if you wish. I would like to cover about 60 miles on the Saturday but as the terrain is not too hilly like the IOW then this should be attainable. There is plenty of opportunity to make it less, will also have my husband a phone call away with cycle rack on car for any problems - I must let him know that though. If anyone wants to push on at a faster pace then we can have rondevue points (and mobile phones) Would be advisable to take your camelbaks and nibbly energy things. I shall try to post a reminder of things to bring but as I have just finished a 15 hour shift I am a bit knackered but hey ho I am now on holiday and will be heading to Scotland on Saturday. Will pop on line before then. X Elaine    Report

05-15-2008, 7:33 angie Joined on 10-18-2005 Bristol. Posts 308 Re: NEW FOREST CYCLE WEEKEND May 31st- WFW CUBA'IST hey girls will give a definate answer as to whether i am coming along or not by tonight.. hubby in good mood so may be ok.. keep your fingers crossed.. angie url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/] [/url]    Report

05-20-2008, 13:57 SNair_Drum Joined on 04-28-2008 Bournemouth, Dorset Posts 53 Re: NEW FOREST CYCLE WEEKEND May 31st- WFW CUBA'IST Hi Ladies, just realised I posted onto the wrong forum!! Does anyone remember a Cooper lady from the New Forest that was going to meet up with us on the Sunday?? I can't find her details on the email list to let her know ... did anyone manage to get a number off her?? Sam x    Report

05-20-2008, 14:12 amandae Joined on 09-16-2007 plymouth Posts 154 Re: NEW FOREST CYCLE WEEKEND May 31st- WFW CUBA'IST Hi Elaine I get confused and forgot there are different forums. Elaine i have just ploughed my way through all the chatting and have now noticed that unfortunately Angie is unable to make the weekend meet so i would love to come and use the vacant slot, i feel a bit awful that poor Angie has to miss out to enable me to join in. As it was only a quick scan of all the posts can you let me know the full arrangements such as what i may need and time of meeting on the friday. Really looking forward to meeting you all again Thanks a lot love Amanda    Report

05-20-2008, 16:23 D-Ream Joined on 09-18-2006 Southampton Posts 254 Re: NEW FOREST CYCLE WEEKEND May 31st- WFW CUBA'IST Hi Sam.. just emailed you her details through facebook.. Got updated list of all participants in all events to find all local to us. Ciao ciao xxx http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/referral/5828 http://www.justgiving.com/julzgoldsmith    Report

05-20-2008, 17:25 angie Joined on 10-18-2005 Bristol. Posts 308 Re: NEW FOREST CYCLE WEEKEND May 31st- WFW CUBA'IST hiya definately not coming sorry hope you all have a good weekend angie url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/] [/url]    Report

05-25-2008, 20:47 Elaine Joined on 09-13-2007 southampton Posts 140 Re: NEW FOREST CYCLE WEEKEND May 31st- WFW CUBA'IST Sorry you wont be able to make the weekend Angie. I have just returned from a week in Scotland so have been unable to keep updated from forum but glad to see you took the initative Amanda and have taken Angies slot. I have day off work so will be around any time in the afternoon for anyone that arrives early but the plan is to have a jolly on the Friday evening. Food supplied in the way of BBQ or buffet by myself, bring your own tipple. Sleeping out doors in the hostel grounds on the Friday and I am assured that bedding is supplied. Cyling the forest tracks and roads on the Saturday, hopefully to cover around 60 miles. Eating in the pub near hostel on Saturday night. Good idea to bring torch. Sleeping inside the hostel on that evening. Will have a shorter route organised for anyone that wants to have a cycle before setting off back home on the Sunday afternoon. Will post a reminder list when I have got my act together. X Elaine    Report

05-28-2008, 10:37 Elaine Joined on 09-13-2007 southampton Posts 140 NEW FOREST CYCLE WEEKEND May 31st- WFW CUBA'IST Can anyone see into the future and tell me when the rain will stop? Fraid at the moment the forecast for Sat is light rain. With this in mind I have put together a things to bring list. brolley, wellies, waterproofs. clean dry clothing including something warm to sleep in. W4W tshirt if you have one. torch towels washbag(is it worth it) Nibbles, cereal bars etc for cycling energy camelbak or water bottle spare inner tube and tyre repair kit. waterproof mobile phone specs for those that need sunglasses - you never know. Money for Sat night dinner and any coffee shop stops. Plenty of places to stop for lunch. waterproof. cycle helmet and bike. For Friday night a bottle of plonk or lemonade or whatever takes your fancy. For those with membership to YHA remember your card. A SMILE - we can take on the british weather. I shall bring food for Fri/cutlery /crocery /glasses etc /first aid kit /maps / Looking forward to getting together. X Elaine    Report

05-28-2008, 13:45 Sarah M Joined on 08-25-2007 Nr Winchester Hampshire Posts 351 Re: NEW FOREST CYCLE WEEKEND May 31st- WFW CUBA'IST Hi Elaine, I've never cycled before using a brolley and wellies, maybe we could start a new trend. We will have a great time even if it does rain. What time is everyone planning on getting there on Friday? Sarah x www.justgiving.com/sarahmarshallsay    Report

05-28-2008, 16:25 SNair_Drum Joined on 04-28-2008 Bournemouth, Dorset Posts 53 Re: NEW FOREST CYCLE WEEKEND May 31st- WFW CUBA'IST Hi Elaine, I don't cycle in the rain!! I only cycle in 30 degree heat (darling!!) :o) What time shall i meet you at Brockenhurst?? Sam x    Report

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