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Schoe000 · Expert

Moor to Sea

dl-arch · Clubman B

have you any details on this?

Schoe000 · Expert

dl-arch wrote:
have you any details on this?

http://www.westofenglandmc.co.uk/

http://www.westofenglandmc.co.uk/moor-to-sea-entry-form-2012.html

If your interested let me know. It will be my first LDT.

Schoe000 · Expert

Just Spoke to Jim Ashford there are still 50+ places left, but get in quick they are filling up fast. Link for the application is http://www.westofenglandmc.co.uk/moor-to-sea-entry-form-2012.html

If anybody wants to come along with me, we can apply for consecutive numbers. I will be in group c which is the easiest route.

-- Edited by Schoe000 on Monday 1st of October 2012 07:59:45 PM

Vikings · Clubman A

I've never done it before but my brother has and says its right up my street. Not a huge fan of the tyre choice but heyho. Good month for biking.

-- Edited by Vikings on Monday 1st of October 2012 09:43:37 PM

Vikings · Clubman A

I'm Defo Defo doing this.

wackyracer · Powermonger!!

I've heard they are going to rename it -

"The vic ashford moor to sea" a great idea and one fitting tribute to a dedicated bloke who passed away recently

doh ! · Clubman A

wackyracer wrote:
I've heard they are going to rename it -
"The vic ashford moor to sea" a great idea and one fitting tribute to a dedicated bloke who passed away recently

I hope they do rename it it was Vics dedication that saw this event start i rode the first one and did them untill it became part of the championship and the sections got really hard . for me it took the fun out of the event after all it was always geared as a fun event that took in some amazing scenery

hampsterracing · Devon's Best

I dont know how long the entry has been open bit you need to get in uick as it over subscribes every year

romdobbs · Clubman B

I'll be there, it's a class event, and one of the few LDT's local enough......gotta be done.

Pete · Devon's Best

doh ! wrote:
i rode the first one and did them untill it became part of the championship and the sections got really hard . for me it took the fun out of the event after all it was always geared as a fun event that took in some amazing scenery

All of the sections which have a red champoinship route also have a white route suitable for everybody. The red routes I can barely walk never mind ride, awesome to watch experts showing their skills.

The only significant difference has been that the championship riders expect to be able to walk the sections first, whereas previously it was a 'no inspection' trial where you saw the section for the first time as you rode it.

Vic was very good at finding new bits of land to ride every year and this year the route was again drawn up by him (before his demise). There is a steep descent and a steep climb into and out of the grove which people will remember. Some favourites are the same as previous years and some sections are new.

The event is a very relaxed affair with a lovely atmosphere, a bit like a full days trail riding with sections at intervals along the way. Highly recommended but as Roger says get in quick because it is always oversubscribed.

If I catch you up then you are out, I'll be closing the course this year. Hoping to get back before it gets dark....

To whet your appetite here are some videos from last year

A riders eye view of the sections

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZR6-Qllxa4&feature=g-upl

Riders in the sections

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeQEaj_sizE&feature=g-upl

Hill climbs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfG_G9zxrHQ&feature=g-upl

More to see, between the sections lies a lot of private land available for one day only.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGhue4zOlhY&feature=g-upl

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmAZUNjK50c&feature=g-upl

Harty · Devon's Best

Nick, there's only one vid you need to watch, Brownies attempt up the Progressive Hill biggrin biggrin

Schoe000 · Expert

Harty wrote:
Nick, there's only one vid you need to watch, Brownies attempt up the Progressive Hill

Obviously tricker than it looked. biggrin biggrin

wackyracer · Powermonger!!

I remember laughing at that film the first time but i was almost out of control this time with laughter but then i shouldn't really coz i don't think i would have done any better but it was funny

Did i say it was funny biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin

Pete · Devon's Best

Schoe000 wrote:
Obviously tricker than it looked.

Just so.

A sllghtly disorienting video results from my tumble back downhill when the crm slips sideways on the slippery slate hidden under equally slippery leaf litter and spits me off at about the same place.

Made me laugh though....

Vikings · Clubman A

Looking forward to this.

Biff · Expert

Done it before????

brownie · Expert

it was very tricky but at least i gave it a go............ lol.

Pete · Devon's Best

Still 90 places available

Cracking riding over moorland and private woodland only available by permission on one day only.

Get your entry in or miss out on a good day out.....

Pete · Devon's Best

Rode the course today doing the marking out and there has been a lot of storm damage to the lanes.
New gullies and other unexpected features will entertain riders along the way.
Those who can't be bothered to read the directions will find helpful L, R & SO signs as well as arrows to point the way, if the cattle, sheep and NIMBYs haven't eaten them all.
202-007 has been cut out of the route because the ford is too deep, even the bridge is under water.
Looking forward to doing it again tomorrow with observers in place doing the official badger spotting.
All set for a splendid day out.